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Time for USC to Move On From Lincoln Riley? + Week 6 Picks Oct 07, 2026

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the growing questions around Riley’s future, whether the Trojans should stay the course and what a coaching change could mean for the program. Plus, they take a broader look at massive coaching buyouts, why shifting more money towards players isn’t so simple and the financial realities of making a coaching change. Then, the guys make their Week 6 picks.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Time for USC to move on from Lincoln Riley

12:17 - The case for keeping Lincoln Riley

15:06 - Can USC find a coach built for the Big Ten?

19:53 - Coaching changes leave rosters vulnerable

27:22 - Buying out the coach is not the only expense

30:18 - Game Preview: USC vs Penn St

35:42 - Game Preview: Indiana vs Nebraska

42:11 - Game Preview: UCLA vs Oregon

49:24 - Think you can outpick the guys? How’s your record so far?

54:02 - Game Preview: Georgia vs Alabama

1:00:29 - Deep Cut: North Dakota St vs UNLV

1:06:11 - Texas State Fair Food Game: Would You Eat It?

1:17:33 - Game Preview: Texas vs Oklahoma

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Michigan’s DYSFUNCTION & The Kyle Whittingham Question + PSU’s Slow Start and More Oct 05, 2026

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Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel and Ryan McGee break down what’s wrong with Michigan and why Kyle Whittingham may not be the Wolverines’ long -term answer. Plus, what’s behind Matt Campbell’s slow start at Penn State, and how pivotal is this moment for Lincoln Riley and USC?

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - What’s wrong with Michigan?

6:37 - Kyle Whittingham isn’t Michigan’s long-term answer

15:46 - Matt Campbell’s slow start at Penn St

21:46 - A pivotal moment for Lincoln Riley & USC

26:44 - Is CFP expansion really better?

33:24 - The Perfect Match: Kirby Smart & Georgia

40:57 - Kalen DeBoer’s Saban-sized pressure

54:49 - How real are Indiana and Nebraska?

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Jeremiah Smith Breaks Records & Makes His Heisman Case + Week 5 Reaction | College GameDay Podcast Oct 04, 2026

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Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast. Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Max Olson react to the biggest games and moments from Week 5 in College Football!

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Can Iowa Take Ohio St Into Deep Water? + A Classic Matchup: Auburn vs Tennessee & More Week 5 Games Sep 30, 2026

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel dive into the story surrounding a former Auburn employee accused of leaking trade secrets. Then the guys make their Week 5 picks and break down the matchups they’re watching across college football. Plus, Fat Bear Week comes to an end! Which bear walked away with the title?

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Ex-Auburn employee arrested in trade secrets case

10:59 - AUB vs TENN: A look back at the matchup through the years

13:55 - The sports magazine era hit different

16:05 - Game Preview: Cincinnati vs Arizona

19:34 - Game Preview: Ohio St vs Iowa

31:24 - Game Preview: Washington vs USC

36:22 - Will USC move on from Lincoln Riley?

39:35 - Game Preview: Notre Dame vs North Carolina

43:22 - Game Preview: Miami vs Clemson

47:36 - Game Preview: Alabama vs Mississippi St

56:14 - Deep Cut Preview: Marshall vs JMU

57:47 - Who would be your sports mag cover star?

1:02:30 - Fat Bear Week has crowned its champion!

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The TRUE No. 1 Team Is… + Iowa Home-Field Advantage is REAL Sep 28, 2026

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel beak down the latest across college football starting with whether Texas truly feels like the No. 1 team in the country. Then, how good are Miami, Georgia and Notre Dame? The guys discuss BYU finding its identity, Florida’s offseason work paying off and why Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor and Jeff Lebby are the perfect match.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Does Texas feel like the No. 1 team?

10:10 - Miami, Georgia, & Notre Dame: Are they really that good?

18:58 - BYU finds its identity + Florida’s offseason work pays off

25:45 - The Perfect Match: Kamario Taylor & Jeff Lebby

35:38 - Mississippi St & Alabama on equal footing?

40:17 - Don’t underestimate Iowa at home

46:07 - Jeremiah Smith: The next No. 1 overall pick?

53:57 - Colin Simmons, Kamario Taylor & Keelon Russell: Fave player to watch?

58:30 - Fat Bear Week: Who’s still standing?

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Hawkeyes Hold the Line: Iowa Survives Michigan in a Classic as Oregon Conquers USC at Home Sep 27, 2026

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Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast, hosted by Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and Max Olson. We recap all the thrilling Week 4 games including Iowa's last second win vs Michigan. Also we dive deep into Oregon defeating USC at the Coliseum. We also breakdown Texas narrowly defeating Tennessee, and what's next for the Longhorns. All that and more on the College GameDay Podcast!

00:00 Welcome to the show!

1:30 Iowa defeats Michigan

14:00 Ohio State defeats Illinois

14:45 Oregon defeats USC

32:50 Georgia defeats Oklahoma

36:15 Texas defeats Tennessee

48:50 Florida dominates Ole Miss

52:29 Wisconsin defeats Penn State

54:41 Minnesota defeats Washington

56:47 UCLA defeats Maryland

59:25 Wake Forest upsets Louisville

1:01:40 Boise State defeats Western Michigan

1:07:47 Thank you for watching!

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More CHAOS: Is College Football Better Than Ever?! + Kamario Taylor’s Future at Mississippi St Sep 23, 2026

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down why every Saturday window feels packed with chaos. Plus, what does the future hold for Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor? Then, the guys preview a loaded Week 4 slate featuring some of the biggest matchups across the country.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - The matchup you didn’t see coming

2:07 - Is college athletics bigger than ever?

9:38 - College football then vs now: What’s changed?

19:18 - Every college football window is packed

23:13 - Will Kamario Taylor stay at Mississippi St?

34:05 - Game preview: Missouri vs Mississippi St

35:02 - Game preview: Ole Miss vs Florida

39:46 - Game preview: Texas vs Tennessee

43:58 - Game preview: Oklahoma vs Georgia

46:52 - Game preview: Texas A&M vs LSU

51:03 - Game preview: Iowa vs Michigan

57:50 - Game preview: Oregon vs USC

1:03:51 - Game preview: Boise St vs Western Michigan

1:08:08 - Bears or non-bears? Make your pick

1:13:21 - ESPN Remembers College Basketball Analyst Chris Spatola

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Can Ole Miss Pass Its Next Big Test at Florida? + TN QB Faizon Brandon’s BIG MOMENT Sep 21, 2026

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down whether the Rebels can keep the momentum rolling in a potential trap game in the Swamp. Plus, the guys discuss Pete Golding’s rise, what Jon Sumrall is building at Florida, Texas’ trip to Knoxville and why who you play matters.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Is Ole Miss a contender or not?

7:55 - Pete Golding emerges as college football’s newest star

16:18 - Pete Golding built Ole Miss’ deep defensive line

19:37 - Jon Sumrall has an edge at Florida

23:44 - RB Jadan Baugh is fueling Florida’s explosive offense

30:42 - LSU vs Ole Miss drone show

35:37 - Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon steps onto the big stage

39:44 - Next elite QB class is taking shape

45:03 - Big Ten, Texas Tech face questions over who they play

54:07 - Fat Bear Week: Alaska’s bears battle for the crown

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Oxford Erupts: Trinidad Chambliss Leads Ole Miss Over LSU Sep 20, 2026

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Welcome back to the College GameDay podcast. Dan Wetzel is joined by Mark Schlabach, and Max Olson to breakdown Week 3 of the College Football season.

00:00 Welcome to the show!

1:00 Ole Miss defeats LSU at home

20:00 Alabama defeats FSU

25:00 Louisville topples SMU

27:30 Kentucky upsets Texas A&M

31:30 Georgia dominates Arkansas

34:40 West Virginia defeats Virginia

38:30 Texas Tech narrowly defeats Houston

40:15 Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State defeat South Carolina

45:00 Lightning delays

49:30 Small Sample Heisman

51:30 Say something nice!

53:30 Thank you for watching!

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Conference Alignment About To Hit A WALL?! + Mike Norvell’’s Future at FSU Sep 16, 2026

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down how a proposed 19-team conferenced cap could reshape college football. They also dig into what Mike Norvell needs to do to turn things around at Florida State. Plus, the guys make their picks for the biggest games of Week 3.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - 19-team cap could end chances of a super league

9:42- Mike Norvell needs an injection of hope to survive at FSU

16:54 - Game Preview: Florida St vs Alabama

22:04 - Ole Miss star served with lawsuit papers

27:03 - Who needs this win more: LSU or Ole Miss?

29:56 - Game Preview: LSU vs Ole Miss

37:12 - Game Preview: Louisville vs SMU

40:44 - Game Preview: Houston vs Texas Tech

44:34 - Game Preview: Florida vs Auburn

50:33 - Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs Maryland

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