ESPN College GameDay

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Did Texas Punch Its CFP Ticket?; USC Fires DC Alex Grinch; Michigan Investigation Transcends Sports Nov 06, 2023

Show notes

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss why Rece thinks Texas won the weekend, Oklahoma State taking down Oklahoma in the last Big 12 Bedlam, and USC players not responding to Alex Grinch. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about Ole Miss winning an elimination game, if the Rebels can hang against Georgia, all of the updates in the Conor Stalions-Michigan story, and Alabama beating LSU in a high-speed affair.

0:00 Rece’s Texas take

4:21 Steak bet

10:05 Oklahoma State wins Bedlam

14:16 Rece on MegaCast in the ThunderDome

22:30 USC fire Alex Grinch

26:37 Ryan McGee

29:15 Ole Miss beats Texas A&M

30:10 Can Ole Miss beat Georgia this weekend?

33:30 Rakes in Texas’ CFP path

38:14 Does Jim Harbaugh coach this weekend?

43:44 Michigan story has transcended sports

50:44 Us vs. The World Only Works for So Long

56:53 Alabama beats LSU in a track meet

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Final Big 12 Bedlam; Jim Harbaugh Loves Judge Judy; Arizona Flavor of the Moment; Week 10 Picks Nov 02, 2023

Show notes

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick 11 games from Week 10 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.

8:36 Kansas State @ Texas (-4)

13:09 Texas A&M @ Ole Miss (-3.5)

17:34 Notre Dame (-3) @ Clemson

21:26 Oklahoma (-5.5) @ Oklahoma State

26:22 Missouri @ Georgia (-15.5)

30:53 Iowa (-3) @ Northwestern

34:54 James Madison (-5.5) @ Georgia State

36:45 Kansas @ Iowa State (-2.5)

39:39 Washington (-3.5) @ USC

43:47 LSU @ Alabama (-3)

50:12 UCLA (-2.5) @ Arizona

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First CFP Rankings are Out; Florida State in Trouble?; Washington Shut Out of Top 4; Dabo vs. Tyler from Spartanburg Nov 01, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the first set of College Football Playoff rankings, the rankings tell us anything about the committee, Florida State’s spot in the top four, chaos scenarios, and Rece asking Boo Corrigan if Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing will factor into their decisions. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about his brush with sign-stealing, Dabo Swinney arguing with a fan on the radio, and Swinney being the victim of a monster he created.

0:00 First CFP Ranking

4:38 Rooting for chaos

6:29 Is Florida State in trouble at No. 4?

10:20 The limits of head-to-head results

14:12 Chaos scenarios

19:54 Boo Corrigan on Michigan

23:16 Ryan McGee

26:30 Washington shutout of top 4

27:42 Story Time with McGee

31:11 Latest on Michigan & Conor Stalions

38:30 Dabo vs. Tyler from Spartanburg

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Kansas Upsets Oklahoma, Changes CFP Race; Oregon Whoops Utah; Louisville Landing Haymakers Oct 30, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing, why it’s the defining story of this season, Kansas changing the trajectory of the Big 12 by beating Oklahoma, Oklahoma State bouncing back, Oregon laying the beatdown on Utah, and the ACC Wheel of Destiny. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about if Washington’s peaked, the ups and downs of the Pac-12, Louisville surging, Georgia Tech’s expectations, and Rece’s challenge to Alabama fans.

:31 Pete on sign stealing

4:19 How will this affect Michigan on the field?

7:55 Kansas upsets Oklahoma

11:52 Kansas State playing well

14:37 Oklahoma State turning it around

24:14 Oregon whooped Utah

28:49 ACC Wheel of Destiny

33:56 Is Bill Connelly hiding info from Rece?

36:50 A big favorite finally pulls the upset

38:31 Did Washington peak?

41:45 Pac-12 ups and downs

42:46 Explain Georgia Tech

45:08 Louisville surging

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Oregon Ready for a Fight Against Utah; Be Careful Chasing Oklahoma; Week 9 Picks Oct 26, 2023

Show notes

Rece Davis and Stanford Steve pick eight games from Week 9 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.

:55 Steve having trouble with his fridge picks

6:34 Race for the Ribeye standings

7:30 Oklahoma (-10) @ Kansas

10:20 BYU @ Texas (-17.5)

15:53 Georgia (-14.5) vs. Florida

21:35 Oregon (-7) @ Utah

26:26 Duke @ Louisville (-4)

31:47 Tennessee (-3.5) @ Kentucky

34:22 Ohio State (-14.5) @ Wisconsin

37:34 UNLV @ Fresno State (-7.5)

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How Much Should We Care About Michigan’s Sign Stealing?; Just How Good Are the Wolverines?; Most Vulnerable Conference to Miss CFP Oct 25, 2023

Show notes

Rece Davis kicks off the show talking about Michigan’s purported sign stealing and how much he actually care about the ordeal. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to discuss being the line between mocking and being bothered by Michigan’s attempt to gain an edge, if college football should transition to helmet communications, how good they think Michigan really is, the “best vs. most deserving” debate, and which conference could miss out on the College Football Playoff.

:28 Theater of the Abusrd: Michigan Sign Stealing

3:06 How much should we care?

9:22 How does this happen?

10:37 Sign Stealing diminishes accomplishments

11:00 Bill Connelly joins the podcast!

12:20 Torn between mocking and bother

18:14 Sign stealer has a career in logistics

20:31 Exploring helment communications

26:05 How good is Michigan?

31:02 Best vs. Most Deserving Debate

38:04 Top Tier Schools Parody

39:52 Which conference is most vulnerable to miss the CFP?

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Ohio States Wins with Defense; North Carolina Blows It; Alabama Right on Schedule; Year of the Near Miss Oct 23, 2023

Show notes

Rece Davis holds it down with Pete Thamel on assignment, kicking off the podcast talking about Ohio State winning with defense, what should we expect from Penn State, Michigan stealing signs, Oz the Mentalist and a conundrum on the GameDay set, and North Carolina blowing it against Virginia. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to discuss Washington nearly losing to Arizona State, Alabama cleaning up the penalties, what’s still ahead for Tennessee, Lincoln Riley shutting down press availability after USC lost to Utah, and how do you say “Marriott?”

0:00 Ohio State beats Penn State

3:00 Expectations for Penn State

7:30 Michigan’s spies

9:00 Oz The Mentalist

18:00 North Carolina Blows It

22:15 Ryan McGee

27:36 Washington survives Arizona State

31:56 Alabama cleans it up against Tennessee

35:44 Tennessee’s tightrope forward

39:17 Year of the Near Miss

45:25 Utah beats USC

53:49 Utes have won four-straight against the Trojans

57:30 How do you pronounce “Marriott?”

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If Not Now, When, Penn State?; Can Florida State Score on Duke?; Tiebreakers Galore; Week 8 Picks Oct 19, 2023

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick eight Week 8 games in the latest addition of the Race for the Ribeye.

6:46 Race for The Ribeye: Week 8

7:18 Penn State @ Ohio State (-4)

10:40 Washington State @ Oregon (-20)

13:05 Minnesota @ Iowa (-3.5)

18:15 Tennessee @ Alabama

24:44 Duke @ Florida State (-14)

30:00 Georgia State @ Louisiana (-2.5)

31:56 Utah @ USC (-6.5)

37:07 Clemson (-3.5) @ Miami

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Clarity or Chaos in Ohio State-Penn State?; The James Franklin Experience; Fearing an Iowa Playoff Run Oct 18, 2023

Show notes

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel give some love to the Tuesday night games that featured trash-talking billboards and more thin-skinned head coaches. Then, the guys discuss College GameDay heading to Columbus, if Ohio State-Penn State will provide more clarity or chaos, and if Nittany Lion passing game will slice the Buckeye secondary. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about The James Franklin Experience, if an 11-1 Iowa could make the College Football Playoff, Alabama-Tennessee, and if there’s any optimism for USC with Utah coming to town.

3:35 WONDERFULLY THIN-SKINNED COACHES: BILLBOARD KERFUFFLE

8:43 COLLEGE GAMEDAY GOES TO COLUMBUS!

10:56 WHAT TO EXPECT: PENN STATE VS. OHIO STATE

19:55 CAN PENN STATE’S OFFENSE MEASURE UP?

23:26 PENN STATE’S MENTAL HURDLE

27:32 RYAN MCGEE JOINS THE SHOW

28:12 HOW CAN PENN STATE OVERCOME THEIR ROAD BLOCK?

30:42 WILL PENN STATE BE VICTORIOUS?

32:42 CAN IOWA MAKE THE CFP?

41: 42 ALABAMA VS. TENNESSEE PREVIEW

46:48 ALABAMA DEFENSIVE PLAYERS TO WATCH

50:05 UTAH VS. USC PREVIEW

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Washington AND Oregon Look like CFP Threats; USC Melts Down; How Many Contenders are Left? Oct 16, 2023

Show notes

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel look back at their time in Seattle and discuss the electric early-morning environment, if both teams could win a national championship, if the better team won, USC melting down against Notre Dame, and if the loss will inspire change in Lincoln Riley. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about Brock Bowers’ injury, how many teams are College Football Playoff contenders and their early thoughts on Penn State-Ohio State.

1:00 Washington was electric

2:30 Both teams could win the championship

5:00 Oregon’s play calling

9:55 Did the better team win?

13:03 The spotlight on Kalen DeBoer

20:19 USC melts down against Notre Dame BREAK

23:13 Adversity for Lincoln Riley

29:25 Will the Big Ten adapt to Lincoln Riley?

31:35 Brock Bowers out 4-6 weeks

35:42 Bill Connelly BREAK

38:39 Missouri looks good at mid-season

41:16 Weird Georgia team right now