ESPN College GameDay

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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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The MOST LIKELY Chaotic CFP Scenarios for the Committee + Week 14 Picks Dec 01, 2023

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve discuss the most likely chaotic scenarios for the committee and the semifinal matchups they want to see. Then, the guys pick Week 14 titles games in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.

00:00 Most likely chaotic scenarios for the committee

1:19 Which CFP semifinal matchup do you want to see?

4:38 Race for the Ribeye Week 14 Picks

7:15 New Mexico State at Liberty (-10)

11:10 Oregon (-9.5) vs. Washington

15:19 Oklahoma State vs. Texas (-14.5)

18:38 Miami vs. Toledo (-7.5)

21:39 Boise State (-2) vs. UNLV

25:12 Georgia (-6) vs. Alabama

32:48 SMU at Tulane (-4)

37:03 Appalachian State at Troy (-6.5)

39:14 Michigan (-23) vs. Iowa

42:04 Louisville vs. Florida State (-2.5)

48:43 If Georgia loses, who takes the no. 2 seed?

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Ohio State Falls to No. 6; Bobby Petrino RETURNS to Arkansas; Georgia's X-Factor Against Alabama Nov 29, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Ohio State falling to No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings, if there’s any way for the Buckeyes to sneak back in, Bobby Petrino returning to Arkansas, and how San Diego State can stand out. Next, Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ ranking, joins and dives into chaos scenarios, the numbers going into Oregon-Washington, whether Iowa can score against Michigan, and Georgia's x-factor against Alabama.

00:00 Ohio State slips to No. 6 in the CFP rankings

5:07 Preview: The big stakes games this weekend

11:38 Arkansas brings back ex-head coach Bobby Petrino as OC

20:49 San Diego State lands Sean Lewis

35:52 Oregon vs. Washington numbers

38:03 Louisville vs. Florida game preview

43:26 Oklahoma State vs. Texas, Mike Gundy’s tall task

46:43 Iowa vs. Michigan, can Iowa score?

54:35 Georgia vs. Alabama, the x-factor is Dillon Bell

59:07 The SP+ top 4 teams

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Michigan Takes Down Ohio State; Texas A&M Hires Mike Elko; Alabama Stuns Auburn with Miracle TD Nov 27, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Michigan's rivalry win over Ohio State, the electric atmosphere in Ann Arbor, and the brewing battle for the College Football Playoff No. 4 spot. Then, ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins the show to talk about the news of Texas A&M hiring of head coach Mike Elko, what he brings to the team, and the initial challenges he now faces. Finally, the discussion turns to Alabama winning the Iron Bowl over Auburn with a miracle touchdown on fourth-and-goal.

00:00 The electric atmosphere when Michigan beat Ohio State

8:00 How should the CFP Committee judge Florida State?

12:00 Could OSU's Mike Gundy end Texas' CFP hopes?

16:20 Who wins right now? Texas or Florida State

17:15 Who wins right now? Texas or Oregon

20:00 CFP Rankings: The fight for No. 4

22:20 Oregon vs. Washington Preview

25:15 ESPN Senior Writer Ryan McGee joins the show

26:00 News: Texas A&M hires Mike Elko

33:30 Texas A&M HC Mike Elko's credentials

40:00 Texas A&M HC Mike Elko's first test

43:20 Recapping Alabama vs. Auburn's thrilling ending

58:00 Recapping a great rivalry weekend

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Ohio State-Michigan: Winner Take Everything; We're Missing THE Upset of the Season; Week 13 Picks Nov 21, 2023

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly discuss Barry Odom and UNLV’s exciting season, their advice for coaches seeking the next job, and Missouri vying for a 10-win season. Then, the guys pick 10 Rivalry Week games in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.

0:00 Year of Bill Connelly and Barry Odom

2:20 How they evaluate Coach of the Year

5:49 Barry Odom and UNLV’s exciting season

8:12 Advice for coaches seeking new jobs

11:01 “I might be a duck for a while”

14:50 Missouri vying for 10 wins

15:50 Pete sabotaging ad reads

16:22 Bill’s Japanese-themed Thanksgiving

19:36 Race for the Ribeye: Week 13

22:33 Ole Miss (-10) @ Mississippi State

26:11 Iowa @ Nebraska (-2)

29:11 UTSA @ Tulane (-3)

32:53 Oregon State @ Oregon (-13.5)

37:02 Kentucky @ Louisville (-7)

41:15 Ohio State @ Michigan (-3.5)

50:43 Maryland (-1) @ Rutgers

52:51 Washington State @ Washington (-16.5)

58:26 Florida State (-6.5) @ Florida

1:05:01 North Carolina (-3) @ N.C. State

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Jonas Brothers Rock GameDay; Jordan Travis' Injury; Scenario that leaves the SEC Out of the CFP? Nov 20, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss a top-tier College GameDay environment at James Madison University, a sensation performance from the Jonas Brothers, and Jordan Travis’ injury altering the College Football Playoff picture. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about the one scenario that would leave the SEC out of the CFP, Georgia’s dominance, Ohio State-Michigan as a fitting ending to the four-team CFP era, what we’re losing with a 12-team playoff and their favorite Thanksgiving dishes.

0:00 Incredible GameDay at JMU

2:24 Pete’s lasting impression of Harrisonburg

3:52 Jonas Brothers performance

6:39 Special moment for JMU

9:28 Rece’s JMU reflection

13:14 Top teams pushed, not beaten

15:14 Jordan Travis out for the season

22:40 The one scenario that leaves the SEC out of the CFP

24:45 Ryan McGee

28:17 Georgia rolls

36:31 What we’re losing in a 12-team playoff

43:11 Conference championships have to go

45:08 Bye weeks are too NFL

47:37 No one looking out for the sport

52:00 Favorite Thanksgiving dish

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“The Jonas Brothers Are Busy;" Caleb Williams’ Final Game?; North Carolina Looking Milquetoast; Week 12 Picks Nov 16, 2023

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick nine games from Week 12 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.

0:00 Steve road tripping to Harrisonburg

2:19 JMU’s past GameDay crowds

3:41 Jonas Brothers performing on GameDay

7:03 JMU’s transition to FBS

11:12 Steve fridge update

14:25 The internet having fun with Jamey Chadwell

17:20 Louisville (-1) @ Miami

19:52 SMU (-8.5) @ Memphis

21:39 Appalachian State @ JMU (-10.5)

26:16 Georgia (-10) @ Tennessee

30:43 North Carolina @ Clemson (-6.5)

33:28 UNLV @ Air Force (-3)

37:58 UCLA @ USC (-7)

42:11 Washington @ Oregon State (-2.5)

46:26 Texas (-7.5) @ Iowa State

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How Georgia Shows Respect; Texas A&M is Historically Average; Oregon State at Washington Preview Nov 15, 2023

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Georgia showing respect to Ole Miss, if an elite team will be able to puncture the Wolverine offensive line, and Michigan’s day in court. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about Jim Harbaugh keeping it weird, their theories on why Texas A&M can’t win big, and the and the emotions for Oregon State as they face Washington.

3:30 Georgia paying a compliment

4:19 Pete medium Georgia take

5:41 Michigan’s the closet team to Georgia

7:36 Potential Wolverine weakness

9:53 Michigan at Maryland

13:25 Michigan’s day in court

18:30 What if Harbaugh went full Nathan Jessep

19:49 Ryan McGee

23:06 Harbaugh: Weird enough

25:00 Why is Texas A&M historically average?

33:41 Should A&M hire Jeff Traylor?

35:15 Huge moment for the Aggies