ESPN College GameDay

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How Would College Football Fans React to Michigan Winning the Title? OSU & Miami Searching for QBs Jan 05, 2024

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss how Washington stayed on script to make the national championship game, the Huskies’ offensive line keeping Michael Penix Jr. upright, Rece potentially interviewing Jim Harbaugh after winning a title, and Kalen DeBoer’s championship experience. Plus, the latest on Ohio State and Miami’s quests for a transfer portal quarterback. And, could Judge Judy fund an NIL program?

02:10 - Washington Clinches Title Appearance

07:29 - Washington Interior O-Line vs Michigan interior D-Line

12:44 - Connor Stalions at Rose Bowl Game

14:42 - How Would Fans React To Michigan Title

25:20 - Kalen DeBoer Wealth of Championship Experience

32:11 - Upcoming Transfer Portal News

34:44 - Miami's QB Situation

39:05 - Judge Judy

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Cardiac Huskies Win Another One Score Game, Punch Ticket to Title Game; How Do Michigan and Washington Match Up? Jan 02, 2024

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Pete Thamel and Paolo Uggetti run it back one last time at the Rose Bowl, this time recapping the Washington Huskies’ 37-31 win over the Texas Long Horns in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The guys discuss the Huskies winning yet another one-score game, Washington’s wide receivers, Michigan needing to prepare for a different kind of offense and what image they’ll remember from Michigan defeating Alabama in the Rose Bowl.

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RAPID REACTION FROM THE ROSE BOWL: Michigan Masterclass Punches Ticket to National Championship Jan 02, 2024

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to the Michigan Wolverine’s 27-20 overtime victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The guys discuss how Michigan out SEC’d Alabama, Jim Harbaugh’s gutsy fourth down call, Blake Corum’s overtime touchdown run, J.J. McCarthy making plays and a cathartic win for the Wolverines.

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Desmond Howard on the Rose Bowl; Sugar Bowl Cousin Connection; Florida State’s Blowout Doesn’t Mean Anything Jan 01, 2024

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Desmond Howard discuss fans swarming Des, if a 12-team playoff will hasten expansion to 16 teams, Des’ thoughts on how Michigan will use J.J. McCarthy against Alabama ,and Washington’s offensive line against Texas’ front seven. Then, Rece and Pete talk about Texas and Washington not flinching in close games, why Florida State getting blown out by Georgia doesn’t mean much, and the new year-to-year nature of college football.

0:00 Desmond Howard joins the podcast

2:48 That time they wouldn’t let Mack Brown on the field at the Rose Bowl

4:05 This is the last four-team College Football Playoff

6:58 Will the 12-team playoff hasten expansion to 16?

8:35 Rose Bowl preview

9:39 How will Michigan handle Jalen Milroe’s legs

11:51 Desmond on how Michigan will us J.J. McCarthy

13:39 Washington’s offensive line vs. Texas’ front seven

15:29 BREAK

16:42 Sugar Bowl preview

17:16 Anything to glean from last year’s Alamo Bowl

19:13 Washington of offensive funk

20:35 Washington manufacturing offense

21:14 Texas also found way to win close games

23:01 Cousin connection in the Sugar Bowl

24:12 Georgia beats Florida State 63-3

25:41 It’s a shame FSU left out of CFP

28:24 How to fix bowl season

30:39 FSU’s blowout loss doesn’t mean anything

32:36 CFB becoming more like CBB

33:33 Florida is auditioning for a new conference

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CFP Semifinal Preview From THE ROSE BOWL; Don’t Get Bored Playing Michigan; Let’s Talk About Quinn Ewers Dec 30, 2023

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve are in the bowels of the Rose Bowl for their College Football semifinal preview. The guys lead off with Michigan-Alabama, discussing the clash of styles, J.J. McCarthy and Jalen Milroe needing to use their legs, and what this game means for Jim Harbaugh’s legacy. Then they get into Washington-Texas, talking about Washington’s end of season gauntlet, Quinn Ewers blossoming, and not a lot of hype around Michael Penix Jr. Later, they pick the games and eat steak — to wrap up the Race for the Ribeye.

0:00 CGD Podcast at the Rose Bowl

1:53 Rose Bowl Preview

3:44 Clash of styles

5:25 Will time off help J.J. McCarthy?

8:55 Wolverines defensive line advantage

9:38 Wolverines tight end advantage

12:21 McCarthy needs to use his legs for first downs

12:36 Michigan’s lack of postseason success

14:15 Jalen Milroe learning how to run

15:03 Michigan hasn’t seen a QB like Milroe

16:57 Is this Nick Saban’s best coaching job?

20:46 What’s at stake for Jim Harbaugh’s legacy?

23:32 You can’t get bored playing Michigan

26:35 Sugar Bowl Preview

28:43 Where does the Sugar Bowl hinge?

31:04 Washington’s end of season gauntlet

32:48 No one’s talking about Michael Penix Jr.

34:49 Washington needs to clean up its defense

36:24 Let’s talk about Quinn Ewers

38:40 Double does of bitterness for Ohio State fans

40:14 Quinn Ewers likely to return to Texas

41:22 J.J. McCarthy lively headed to the NFL

43:35 Interesting moment for Michigan

44:52 Picking Michigan (-1.5) vs. Alabama

48:11 Picking Washington vs. Texas (-4)

50:28 Who would be favored in Texas-Alabama?

55:42 Let them eat steak!

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Florida State Calls SPECIAL BOARD MEETING + Saturday bowl games! Dec 22, 2023

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Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve discuss Florida State's Friday board meeting and the expectation that they will challenge the ACC grant of rights. They also look to where FSU could turn to if they chose to leave the ACC. Lastly, the guys deliver on what to expect from Saturday's bowl games.

0:00 FSU expected to challenge ACC grant of rights

2:04 Where would FSU go?

10:40 Birmingham Bowl: Troy (-7) vs. Duke

13:06 Camellia Bowl: Arkansas State (-3) vs. Northern Illinois

15:21 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: James Madison (-2) vs. Air Force

18:36 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Georgia State vs. Utah State (-1.5)

20:34 68 Ventures Bowl: South Alabama (-17) vs. Eastern Michigan

23:20 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl: Utah (-6) vs. Northwestern

28:19 EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. San Jose State (-9)

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Ole Miss Portal DOMINATION; Pete’s Breaking News on Tulsa’s QB; Does Butter Go On A Pop-Tart? Dec 19, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Ole Miss’ recent monster portal haul and dissect effective transfer portal strategy. They also get into QB Dylan Raiola’s commitment to Nebraska and QB Dante Moore’s commitment to Oregon. Then - as the pod record timer is running - Pete breaks the news that Tulsa’s QB Braylon Braxton has entered the portal. Rece finishes out the show by tossing up the question, ahead of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, have you ever put butter on a Pop-Tart?

0:00 QB Dylan Raiola commits to Nebraska

5:54 Nebraska is ready to go all-in on NIL

7:33 Portal winners are the teams spending money

12:28 Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss portal domination

19:43 Pete stops the show to break news

20:49 Tulsa’s QB Braylon Braxton enters the portal

21:28 Oregon’s collection of quarterbacks

26:08 Where will FSU’s QB Cam Ward go?

30:00 Pete’s take on the Fenway Bowl

31:18 Rece’s butter on a Pop-Tart pop culture reference

32:31 Rece’s take on the Pop-Tarts Bowl

34:21 Preview of the GameDay pod in LA!

36:00 A “quick” Georgia High School football story

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Bill Belichick Drops by College GameDay Set; LSU QB Jayden Daniels Wins Heisman; QBs Dive Into the Transfer Portal Dec 12, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss what we didn't see when Bill Belichick swung by the College GameDay set at the Army - Navy game, who their Heisman Trophy votes went to, and quarterbacks landing in the transfer portal. Then they look at the most motivated teams going into the end-of-the-year bowl games before giving a preview of some upcoming podcast postseason episodes.

00:00 Delineating the Army - Navy rivalry spirit from all other games

6:27 Lee Corso archival video behind-the-scenes moment

8:35 Bill Belichick's on-set surprise

13:08 Rece and Pete disclose their Heisman Trophy votes

18:50 Quarterbacks in the transfer portal

27:06 Should coaches emphasize pursuing a QB or developing one?

28:32 Coaches' biggest challenge is player retention

31:20 Producers Taylor and Sara share their experience at the Army - Navy game

38:21 Race for the Ribeye payoff could take place at the Rose Bowl

42:26 Bowl games: Who is motivated vs. unmotivated?

49:38 Podcast postseason episodes coming!

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FSU Out is a NEW LEVEL of Controversy; Quarterbacks Galore Hit the Portal; College GameDay Heads to the Army - Navy Game Dec 07, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss why we are seeing more parity in college football, how the Heisman will be remembered, and the development of LSU's quarterback Jayden Daniels. Then Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ ranking, joins to give a snapshot of the college football playoff semifinals. SportsCenter commentator and sports betting analyst Stanford Steve also joins the pod. He shares why he has no problem with FSU being out, then lays out why the Army-Navy game absolutely lives up to the hype.

00:00 FSU being out of CFP is a new level of controversy

8:39 Why are we seeing more parity in CFB?

13:08 Losing will be less punitive in CFB

14:54 How will the Heisman be remembered?

21:00 LSU did a great job at developing Jayden Daniels

22:12 Creator of the SP+ ranking Bill Connelly joins the pod

22:40 Bill is big mad about FSU being left out of CFP

36:39 Formula vs. Committee in a 12-team CFP

43:39 Bill's snapshot of the CFP semifinals

52:11 SportsCenter commentator and Race for the Ribeye winner Stanford Steve joins the pod

54:19 Steve has no problem with the FSU decision

1:02:28 What Pete's hearing in the quarterback transfer market

1:10:29 College GameDay heads to Army - Navy game in Foxborough, MA

1:16:13 Steve's tasty Army - Navy bet

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Florida State Left Out of CFP; SMU ROBBED from New Year's 6 Bowl; Quarterbacks Hit the Transfer Portal Dec 04, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel deliver their thoughts on Florida State being left out of College Football Playoff, whether it was fair to judge them based on the ACC title game, and the "Alliance" delaying the CFP expansion this year. Then, ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins the show to talk about possible big-picture changes to the CFP committee, and Ohio State’s Kyle McCord and Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel hitting the transfer portal.

00:00 Undefeated Florida State is left out of CFP

6:08 Is it unfair to judge FSU on the ACC title game?

10:00 Rece: It's time for expansion

11:00 The "Alliance" delayed the 12-team CFP this year

13:34 SMU snubbed from New Year's 6

19:29 ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins

22:03 A look at possible big picture changes to CFP committee

30:44 Will 12-team playoff bring peace and prosperity?

37:47 OSU and Oklahoma quarterbacks enter the transfer portal

47:04 Preview: Michigan vs. Alabama in the Rose Bowl

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