ESPN College GameDay

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Can LSU Establish Game-Wrecking Control Over South Carolina? + Week 3 Rivalry Games Sep 11, 2024

Show notes

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and the father of SP+ analytics, Bill Connelly, discuss the next site the College GameDay crew is headed to - Columbia, South Carolina for the LSU vs. South Carolina game this Saturday. While the LSU offensive line has received many accolades, they could face communication issues from the loyal South Carolina fanbase who will inevitably turn out to support their Gamecocks. The crew also gets into the big rivalry games this weekend, Oregon vs. Oregon State and Washington vs. Washington State, before turning their attention to the latest edition of the AP poll and how this stacks up against Bill's SP+ rankings.

Timecodes

0:00 - Welcome

1:00 - How Gameday Chose The Next Game Location

04:30 - How Will Miz’s Defense Handle Boston College’s QB?

08:05 - Can LSU Establish Game-Wrecking Control Over SC?

15:12 - The Oregon-Oregon State Football Rivalry Lives On

27:30 - How Does This Week’s AP Poll Compare To SP + Rankings?

35:10 - Brief Story: The Chicken Curse Out Of South Carolina

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Is Notre Dame Dead In The Water When It Comes To Making The Playoff? Sep 09, 2024

Show notes

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, get into the loss the Notre Dame fighting Irish took against Northern Illinois Huskies, what the Huskies did to take the win, and how this affects both teams' playoff chances. They also get into overreaction that shouldn't have happened to Michigan after they lost to Texas. Lastly, they end the pod with a look at the Colorado vs. Nebraska game, how it highlighted two teams in college football that took two completely different paths to build a program, and where this got each of them.

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0:00 - Welcome

0:49 - Notre Dame’s Schedule Was Wide Open

05:00 - Is Notre Dame Dead When It Comes To The Playoff?

10:29 - Was Michigan’s Loss Against Texas Really A Surprise?

14:46 - NC State, Tennessee & Texas Defensive Fronts

24:44 - Quick Trip To Negative Town: SEC Teams

34:48 - Colorado’s Offensive Line Couldn’t Beat Nebraska

41:13 - Best In Game: Texas QB Quinn Ewers

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Why the PRESSURE is on Nebraska and NOT Colorado + Week 2 Picks 👀 Sep 06, 2024

Show notes

Pete Thamel, Harry Lyles Jr., college sports sideline reporter Harry Lyles Jr., and Stanford Steve, ESPN sports betting analyst, look at Week 2 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out what Stanford Steve hasn't seen from Michigan in the last three years, who on Iowa is probably going to be an NFL player, the x factor in the Colorado vs. Nebraska game, and which team's receiving core is one of the most underrated in the country.

0:00 - Texas (-7.5) at Michigan

2:58 - Iowa State at Iowa (-3)

5:16 - Colorado at Nebraska (-7)

9:19 - Tennessee (-10) at NC State

13:04 - Boise State at Oregon (-21.5)

16:41 - Arkansas at Oklahoma State (-7.5)

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The Fair and Unfair Criticisms Of Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney's Transfer Portal Usage + Texas vs. Michigan Preview Sep 04, 2024

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Pete Thamel and college sports sideline reporter Harry Lyles Jr. discuss Clemson's Dabo Swinney's earned spot at the top of college football, why he can't be forced to change when it comes to using the transfer portal, and what on-the-field adjustments he'll make following Clemson's loss to Georgia. They also get into what to look for in Saturday's Texas vs. Michigan potentially iconic game, why Missouri has hope in this 12-team college football playoff era, and why Colorado State is better than you think.

0:00 - Welcome To The College Gameday Podcast

01:34 - Clemson’s Loss To Georgia Stirs Transfer Portal Convo

07:49 - Clemson HC Dabo Swinney Can’t Be Forced To Change

13:00 - What Stands Out For Sat Game: Texas vs Michigan?

25:24 - First Impressions: Missouri, A Potential CFP Team?

32:58 - New CFP Era To Eliminate Great Non-Conference Games?

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Boston College, Florida, USC and Vanderbilt, was there enough Week 1 upsets to go around? Sep 03, 2024

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Rece Davis and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss Florida State's second start of season stumble against Boston College and the pressure the Seminoles have been under since they were left out of the College Football Playoff last December. They also get into the crisis Florida is in after their loss to Miami, USC Kyron Hudson's incredible one-handed catch between two defenders, and LSU coach Brian Kelly's subsequent outburst in the postgame press conference.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Welcome To The College Gameday Podcast

03:10 - Florida St Takes A Loss To Boston College, Now 0-2

11:23 - Florida St Has Been Struggling Since Dec 2023

20:52 - Florida In A Crisis After Week 1 Loss To Miami

29:19 - Best In Game: USC WR Kyron Hudson’s One-Handed Catch

39:28 - Theatre Or Genuine? LSU HC Brian Kelly Slams Fist On Table

47:07 - SEC Headliner Teams Disappoint In Week 1

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How CLOSE will the Notre Dame and Texas A&M game be? + Week 1 Picks 👀 Aug 30, 2024

Show notes

Pete Thamel, Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, and Stanford Steve, ESPN sports betting analyst, look at Week 1 weekend matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, and then pick the teams they think will come out on top. Tune in to find out what is wrong with Georgia's schedule, whether Western Kentucky's transfers can take on Alabama, how Michigan might open the season, and if there's a reason to root for USC.

1:11 - Georgia vs. Clemson (-11.5)

5:11 - Notre Dame at Texas A&M (-3)

9:40 - Miami (-2.5) at Florida

15:40 - Penn State (-7.5) at West Virginia

22:44 - Western Kentucky at Alabama (-31.5)

29:50 - Fresno State at Michigan (-21)

35:29 - USC vs. LSU (-4.5)

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What Are The Takeaways From The Connor Stalions Michigan Sign-Stealing Documentary? Aug 28, 2024

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Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, discuss the documentary that everyone in college football is talking about, "Untold: Sign Stealer." They get into the validity of the film, the sentiment coming from former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, the disrespect of the doc dropping just before Michigan's opening game and the impact of this in the years to come. On top of this - for the GameDay show loyalists - they get into the show's next on-site location, College Station, Texas. There, GameDay will preview everything you need to know before Notre Dame takes on Texas A&M!

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How Did Georgia Tech Overcome Florida State in Week 0? Aug 26, 2024

Show notes

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the pivotal eight minutes that defined the Georgia Tech-Florida State game, the run defense Georgia Tech built in the offseason and the challenges they have ahead. They also warn Florida State fans to not ring the alarm bells yet, embrace the growing pains and to have some trust in their quarterback DJ Uiagalelei.

Timecodes

0:00 - The One Thing You Can Count On…Run. The. Ball.

1:35 - Georgia Tech Stuns Florida St In Season Opener

4:21 - What Was The Turning Point In The Game?

9:49 - GT’s New Defense Put Pressure On FSU QB DJ Uiagalelei

12:23 - Georgia Tech Still Has Challenges Ahead Of Them

23:10 - A Comparison Of Pregame Practices: Georgia Tech & FSU

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Can Georgia Tech Get An Early Win Against Florida State on Saturday? Aug 22, 2024

Show notes

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel bring you the podcast from Dublin, Ireland where Florida State will play Georgia Tech on Saturday. They discuss the reasons why Georgia Tech could make this a close game and why Florida State's offensive coordinator Alex Atkins will be absent for the game. They also shout-out ESPN's Harry Lyles who put together a story on Georgia Tech punter David Shanahan who will have a chance to play in his home country this weekend. Finally, they round out the pod on the controversy swirling around the CFP Group of Five playoff bid.

Timecodes:

0:00 - The College Gameday Podcast Is In Dublin!

04:40 - Is Georgia Tech Sneaking Around The Chicken Coop?

10:49 - FSU’s Two Main Transfers Will Help Define Their Season

12:13 - FSU HC Mike Norvell Recruited A Very Special Defense

15:33 - Saturday’s Dublin Game Will Feature An Ireland Native

19:07 - The Impact Of This Game On FSU’s & Georgia Tech’s Season

27:08 - For CFP, Will There Be Controversy Around G5 Bid?

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What Is There To Expect From College Football In Week Zero? Is More Realignment Coming? Who is Ohio State's Starting Quarterback? Aug 19, 2024

Show notes

Pete Thamel and ESPN Senior Writer Ryan McGee pore over the changes in college football this season and then wind in their expectations of changes to come in the near future. Then they bring forth their latest notes on this week's Saturday slate of games, just before ruminating on Ohio State's latest announcement that the Buckeyes' starting quarterback will be Will Howard.

Timecodes:

0:00 - The Most Anticipated Season Of All-Time Is Here!

04:30 - Stay Ready, There Are Even More CFB Changes To Come

09:56 - Will North Carolina Leave The ACC?

13:51 - Saturday Opener: Florida St. vs Georgia Tech

25:26 - Saturday Game Preview: Montana St vs New Mexico

31:00 - Saturday Game Preview: SMU vs Nevada

38:26 - Take A Look At Georgia’s Awful Schedule

41:20 - BTS: ESPN’s Insiders At A Bruce Springsteen Concert

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