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Michigan’s Next Move After Sherrone Moore: The Latest Dec 16, 2025

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel take a deep dive into Michigan’s current situation, debate whether Kalen DeBoer is a realistic option, and explore why Kenny Dillingham could be an ahead-of-the-curve hire. Then, the guys shift to College Football Playoff Round 1 previews before closing with a conversation about the Heisman standard and what that honor truly represents.

0:00 - Welcome

0:31 - Where do things stand with Michigan?

3:55 - Does Kalen DeBoer go to Michigan?

13:08 - Michigan vs Alabama: Coaching culture

15:43 - Michigan vs Alabama: Conference factor

21:12 - Who’s next, if a star coach isn’t available?

26:06 - Does Kenny Dillingham go to Michigan?

35:13 - Why Kenny Dillingham could put Michigan ahead

41:33 - CFP Round 1 preview: Alabama vs Oklahoma

49:46 - CFP Round 1 preview: Miami vs Texas A&M

58:17 - CFP Round 1 preview: Tulane vs Ole Miss

1:03:20 - CFP Round 1 preview: James Madison vs Oregon

1:09:07 - Upholding the Heisman standard

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Notre Dame is OUT, Paid The Price For Independence?! Dec 08, 2025

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Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down a massive day in college football as the final CFP rankings drop and the playoff bracket is officially set. The guys examine why Notre Dame fell short of the CFP, Curt Cignetti’s two-year run, and the toughest corner of the CFP bracket. They also ask, is this the greatest CFP field we’ve ever seen?

0:00 - Welcome

0:34 - The final CFP rankings are in

5:39 - Time to rethink weekly rankings?

13:17 - Why the CFP should hold off on expansion

17:48 - Why conference realignment is the root problem

20:15 - Why Notre Dame fell short of the CFP

24:05 - The pros & cons of conference title games

40:13 - Curt Cignetti’s 2-year run is the best in the sport?

44:14 - The toughest corner of the CFP bracket is…

48:58 - Is this the greatest CFP bracket yet?

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Week 15 Rankings: Miami Still Alive, Notre Dame To Win It All? + Six Pack of Picks Dec 03, 2025

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the latest CFP rankings. They dig into what the College Football Playoff committee said about Alabama, whether the ACC can squeeze a team into the CFP, and Notre Dame’s path to a national title. Plus, a full slate of previews and a reminder that Jim Valvano’s iconic speech airs tonight on ESPN at 7 PM ET.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Why did Alabama move up one spot?

3:26 - CFP rankings put ACC in tough spot

5:06 - Miami CFP hopes are still alive

11:43 - Notre Dame’s pathway to a national title

22:09 - Leagues battling for limited spots

28:09 - Should the committee sharpen its message?

34:23 - How much does the Big Ten title game matter?

46:57 - Preview: Jim Valvano’s iconic speech airs tonight 7P ET

47:55 - Preview: Georgia vs Alabama

50:07 - Preview: Indiana vs Ohio St

54:49 - Preview: BYU vs Texas Tech

57:53 - Preview: Duke vs Virginia

1:01:54 - Preview: North Texas vs Tulane

1:04:47 - Preview: Troy vs James Madison

1:07:03 - Preview: UNLV vs Boise St

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Lane Kiffin’s Decision: Career First, Ole Miss Second Dec 01, 2025

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel dive into Lane Kiffin’s wild 6-week decision saga and what it means for Ole Miss after he chose career over a CFP run. They also break down whether Pete Golding is the right fit to take over Ole Miss’ program. Then the guys tackle the ACC title game controversy, should Miami have made it, and debate whether Texas is being unfairly punished for scheduling Ohio State.

0:00 - Welcome

0:37 - The 6-week drumbeat to Lane Kiffin’s decision

5:08 - Lane Kiffin chose his career, walked away from a CFP team

14:30 - Lane Kiffin’s wild exits outnumber his big wins

22:52 - Is Pete Golding the best head coach fit for Ole Miss?

34:23 - ACC title game: Should Miami have gotten in?

44:49 - Duke and James Madison to make the CFP?

49:43 - Texas being punished for their Ohio St loss?

56:29 - Should teams be ranked at the end of the season?

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Rivalry Week Drama | CFP insights | Lane Kiffin impact if he leaves Ole Miss + Six Pack of Picks | College GameDay Podcast Nov 26, 2025

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Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel react to the committee’s rankings ahead of Rivalry Week. They react to CFP Selection Committee chair Hunter Yurachek's insights on evaluating Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin, should he decide to leave the Rebels.

Plus, the Six Pack of Picks for Rivalry Week.

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ACC Playoff Snub? Lane Kiffin’s Future, Rivalry Week & Heisman Picks Nov 24, 2025

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down Week 13’s action. The coaching carousel with Justin Wilcox losing his job at CAL, while Mike Norvell keeps his job at FSU. The latest on Lane Kiffin, his future with Ole Miss and preview of the Egg Bowl. Plus, the names poised for the 2025 Heisman Trophy and a big preview of Michigan vs. Ohio State

00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast:30 - Oregon Duck vs Pete Thamel4:15 - Why Rece Davis is mad at Pete Narduzzi6:27 - ACC Crazy Tie Breaker scenarios10:03 - Cal fires coach Justin Wilcox after 9 seasons14:10 Could ACC be left out of the College Football Playoff? 21:36 - Mike Norvell retained despite back-to-back losing seasons 23:49 CFP Coaching Carousel 2025: Big Names on the Move27:57 Where will Lane Kiffin end up?27:55 Where will Lane Kiffin end up?45:31 - CFP Coaching Carousel 2025: Big Names on the Move 48:09 - Who is in the mix for the 2025 Heisman Trophy? 54:34 Michigan vs Ohio State Preview

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Week 13 Picks, The Latest on Lane Kiffin, Oregon & USC’s Playoff Hopes on the Line Nov 19, 2025

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to the third batch of College Football Playoff rankings, discuss the latest on Lane Kiffin and unleash their Six Pack of Picks.

0:00 Welcome, Rece at MSG for Rankings Reaction

2:10 College Football Playoff ranking reaction

9:44 Would Notre Dame get in over Miami?

14:44 Potential Alabama conundrum

17:42 More CFP hypotheticals

22:56 The latest on Lane Kiffin

31:35 James Franklin introduced at Virginia Tech

37:55 USC at Oregon

41:28 Missouri at Oklahoma

44:05 Georgia Tech at Pitt

45:44 Tennessee at Florida

47:03 BYU at Cincinnati

48:34 Hawai’i at UNLV

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Lane Kiffin Watch: Stay Or Go Debate! Nov 17, 2025

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down every angle of the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes, should he stay at Ole Miss and chase a national championship, leave now, or leave next year? And for schools trying to poach him, when is it time to walk away? The guys also dive into the latest on James Franklin, and the biggest College Football Playoff storylines of the week: Who's a lock for the CFP, who makes it in between USC, Notre Dame, and Miami, and what if Auburn stuns Alabama?

0:00 - Welcome

0:32 - Lane Kiffin, will he stay or go?

5:57 - Should Lane Kiffin just stay and chase a Natty?

12:31 - For schools chasing Lane Kiffin, when should they walk way?

19:03 - Should Lane Kiffin stay and leave in a year?

21:45 - The advantages of staying at Ole Miss

24:48 - Update: James Franklin to Virginia Tech?

38:08 - Who's almost a lock for the CFP?

42:01 - The CFP USC-Notre Dame-Miami dilemma

47:22 - CFP chaos: What if Auburn beats Alabama?

51:03 - Make the case for keeping and cutting conference title games

58:43 - CFP changes that would benefit the fans

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Week 12 Picks: Latest CFP Rankings Reaction; Seismic Week in the SEC; GameDay Heads to Pitt Nov 12, 2025

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to the season batch of College Football Playoff rankings. Plus, they discuss where the ACC stands in the CFP race, if USC is on the ascent and the latest on the drama at LSU with Brian Kelly’s firing. Then, the guys get into the Six Pack of Picks, and talk about Maryland and UConn.

0:00 Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast!

0:30 College Football Playoff rankings reaction

13:14 Where does the ACC stand?

22:32 What about USC?

28:54 The latest on LSU and Brian Kelly

36:35 Rece & Pete's Six Pack of Picks

40:18 Notre Dame at Pitt

44:22 Iowa at USC

46:00 Oklahoma at Alabama

50:39 Texas at Georgia

53:56 USF at Navy

57:43 Maryland’s rough season

1:02:13 UConn’s stellar season

1:04:50 Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State

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CFP Battle For Bids: ACC Mess, Big 12 Rising, Big Ten Flexing Nov 10, 2025

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel debate whether a Heisman moment is essential to winning the Heisman …and if Fernando Mendoza has delivered on this. Then, they break down the current CFP picture specifically the chaos in the ACC, the Big 12 potentially sneaking a team in at the end, and which Big Ten powerhouse team will emerge on top.

0:00 - Welcome

1:41 - Fernando Menoza, new Heisman leader?

8:06 - The top team in the Big Ten is…

19:14 - ACC wheel of destiny: Who get’s a CFP bid?

32:18 - Big 12 to get the last at-large CFP bid?

39:05 - CFP: Some of the good, the bad, and the new

52:05 - The best player you might not know

54:19 - Which coach gets fired next?

57:26 - Proposals and ‘I do’ on and off the field

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