The McShay Show

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QB Deep Dive: John Mateer’s Superhuman Saturday and Early Impressions of Arch Manning. Plus, Takeaways From Clemson, Florida, and Arizona State. Sep 08, 2025

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Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys have emerged from their tape study with some quarterback takeaways after Week 2 in college football. They begin by breaking down John Mateer’s ascension and how his game reminds them of Patrick Mahomes’s. Then, they discuss why the sky isn’t falling for Cade Klubnik and Clemson despite a rough showing against Troy. To close, they reveal their early impressions of Arch Manning, Sam Leavitt, and DJ Lagway.

Our first LIVE show with special guest Dan “Big Cat” Katz will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago this Wednesday! Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today! We’ll also be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 3 of the college football season.

0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!

3:08 Evaluating John Mateer's Performance vs. Michigan

30:20 Concerns with Cade Klubnik and Clemson's Pass Pro
45:45 Takeaways on Arch Manning's Lack of Consistency
55:07 Evaluating Sam Leavitt vs. Mississippi State
59:30 DJ Lagway's Tape in Loss to USF

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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer
Social: Jon Roemer

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Week 2 Reactions: Mateer Magic, Florida's Flop, and Clemson Concerns | The McShay Show Sep 07, 2025

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Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer Social: Jon Roemer

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The Year of the College Quarterback and NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 1 Sep 04, 2025

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Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to preview some of the biggest quarterback matchups in college football this weekend. They also discuss the rookies they’re most excited to see play in Week 1 of the NFL season.

Our first LIVE show with special guest Dan “Big Cat” Katz will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today! We’ll also be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 2 of the college football season.

0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!

2:01 Week 2 CFB Preview: (15) Michigan vs. (18) Oklahoma [-5.5]
18:00 Analyzing Oklahoma QB John Mateer
36:35 Week 2 CFB Picks!
42:05 Year of the QB: Prospects To Watch
1:00:20 Todd's Week 1 NFL Rookie Watch

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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer
Social: Jon Roemer

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Carson Beck's Renaissance, Garrett Nussmeier's Master Class, and Everything Else that Mattered in CFB Week 1 Sep 01, 2025

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Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to recap all the action from the first weekend in college football. Todd and Steve begin by reacting to Carson Beck’s strong start as Miami’s QB in the Canes’ win over Notre Dame. Then, they talk LSU-Clemson and how Garrett Nussmeier is setting a new bar for the 2026 quarterback class. To close, they dive into the Texas–Ohio State tape and break down what they saw from Arch Manning.

Our first LIVE show with special guest Dan “Big Cat” Katz will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today!

We’ll also be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 2 of the college football season.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(2:42) Carson Beck Leads Miami to Win Over Notre Dame
(18:48) Takeaways from LaNorris Sellers vs. Virginia Tech
(27:15) Garrett Nussmeier’s Special Tape vs. Clemson
(57:38) Reaction to Arch's Disappointing Tape vs. Ohio State
(1:09:04) Week 1 Standout Prospects

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Host: Todd McShay
Guests: Steve Muench
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Social: Jon Roemer

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Week 1 CFB Recap & Reactions Following LSU vs. Clemson | The McShay Show Aug 31, 2025

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Todd and Muench recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances from week 1 of the college football season. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, Social: Jon Roemer

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10 Draft Prospects to Watch in Week 1 of College Football. Plus, a Mini Mailbag. Aug 29, 2025

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Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back with one last preseason episode to preview 10 draft prospects they'll be keeping a close eye on this weekend. A reminder that we'll be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 1 of the college football season.
Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10 with special guest Dan “Big Cat” Katz from Barstool Sports. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today!

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(2:22) Special Guest: Big Cat! TheRinger.com/events

(3:55) Week 1 CFB Preview: Top Draft Prospects to Watch

(4:59) Week 1 Livestream on Saturday Night!

(5:45) Clemson QB Cade Klubnik vs. LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier
(10:22) Clemson Edge T.J. Parker
(11:28) Ohio State DS Caleb Downs
(14:55) Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy
(16:28) Alabama C Parker Brailsford vs. Florida State NT Darrell Jackson Jr.
(19:38) Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson
(21:15) South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers & WR Nyck Harbor
(24:21) Miami QB Carson Beck & Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love
(26:37) Mailbag Questions! Subscribe to the McShay Report!

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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer
Social: Jon Roemer

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Why Clemson, Texas, and Penn State Top Todd’s Preseason Power Rankings Aug 28, 2025

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Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to finish Todd’s Preseason Power Ranking series with roster overviews and inside intel on Penn State, Texas, and Clemson. We’ll be back tomorrow with a bonus podcast previewing the top 10 prospects Todd’s looking forward to watching in Week 1. Plus, a reminder that we’ll be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 1 of the college football season. https://youtube.com/live/mzEtJQbIwjk?feature=share

Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10, Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today!

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(1:19) Week 1 Livestream on Saturday Night!

(2:33) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Penn State #3
(6:25) Evaluating Penn State's NFL Prospects
(9:44) Previewing Penn State's Schedule and Roster
(26:10) Subscribe to The McShay Report
(28:05) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Texas #2
(31:18) Evaluating Texas' NFL Prospects
(33:29) Previewing Texas' Schedule and Roster
(49:56) Week 1 Picks!
(54:45) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Clemson #1

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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer
Social: Jon Roemer

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Todd’s College Football Power Rankings (6-4): Expectations for Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ohio State in 2025 Aug 25, 2025

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Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to continue Todd’s preseason power ranking series with team overviews for Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ohio State. They’ll conclude the series on Thursday with Penn State, Texas, and Clemson.

Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today for an evening of NFL draft talk, early reactions to the college football and NFL seasons, and more!
We’ll also be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 1 of the college football season.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(1:30) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Alabama #6
(3:45) Evaluating Alabama's NFL Prospects
(6:00) Previewing Alabama's Schedule and Roster
(22:05) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Notre Dame #5
(24:00) Evaluating Notre Dame's NFL Prospects
(30:00) Previewing Notre Dame's Schedule and Roster
(43:00) Subscribe to The McShay Report
(45:17) Join Us in Chicago! TheRinger.com/events
(46:00) Happy Belated Bday to Muench!!!
(46:55) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Ohio State #4
(49:15) Evaluating Ohio State's NFL Prospects
(51:25) Previewing Ohio State's Schedule and Roster

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Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer
Social: Jon Roemer

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Todd’s College Football Power Rankings (7-9): Expectations for LSU, Oregon, and Georgia in 2025 Aug 22, 2025

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Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to continue Todd’s preseason power ranking series, beginning with season previews for LSU, Oregon, and Georgia. On Monday's show, the series will continue with roster breakdowns for Alabama, Ohio State, and Penn State.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(1:22) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: LSU #9
(6:52) Evaluating LSU's NFL Prospects
(11:15) Previewing LSU's Schedule and Roster
(34:25) Subscribe to The McShay Report
(35:45) Join Us in Chicago! TheRinger.com/events
(36:38) Week 0 Preview: (22) Iowa State vs. (17) Kansas State [-3.5]
(39:53) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Oregon #8
(44:30) Evaluating Oregon's NFL Prospects
(49:15) Previewing Oregon's Schedule and Roster
(52:10) Power Ranking the Top 12 CFB Teams: Georgia #7
(54:20) Evaluating Georgia's NFL Prospects
(55:15) Previewing Georgia's Schedule and Roster

Subscribe to The McShay Report for access to all of Todd’s scouting reports and tape notes during the Summer Scouting Series, and for access to all of his content throughout football and draft season.
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Host: Todd McShay
Guests: Steve Muench
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer
Social: Eduardo Ocampo

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Todd’s College Football Power Rankings (10-12): Expectations for Oklahoma, Miami, and Florida in 2025 Aug 20, 2025

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Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to debut Todd’s preseason power ranking series, beginning with team previews for Oklahoma, Miami, and Florida. On Friday’s show, the series will continue with team previews for LSU, Oregon, and Georgia.
Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today for an evening of NFL draft talk, early reactions to the college football and NFL seasons, and more!

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(3:48) Join Us in Chicago! TheRinger.com/events
(5:55) Power Rankings the Top 12 CFB Teams
(10:35) Power Rankings the Top 12 CFB Teams: Oklahoma #12
(12:50) Evaluating Oklahoma's NFL Prospects
(15:58) Previewing Oklahoma's Schedule
(23:58) Breaking Down Oklahoma's Roster
(34:40) Power Rankings the Top 12 CFB Teams: Miami #11
(40:05) Evaluating Miami's NFL Prospects
(48:35) Previewing Miami's Schedule
(52:52) Power Rankings the Top 12 CFB Teams: Florida #10
(56:58) Evaluating Florida's NFL Prospects
(59:52) Previewing Florida's Schedule & Roster

Host: Todd McShay
Guest: Steve Muench
Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer
Social: Eduardo Ocampo

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