Join ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and Senior Writer Pete Thamel, as well as many of GameDay’s key analysts and contributors, as they discuss and debate ...
Who will SURVIVE the First Round of the College Football Playoff?
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network discuss the teams that have it the worst in the first round of the College Football Playoff, whether Indiana can continue their historic win streak, SMU going into a Penn State home game, Clemson's uneven matchup against Texas, Ohio State's redemption game and so much more!
0:00 - How will teams handle frigid first round playoff games?
4:02 - Notre Dame has an opportunity to beat Indiana and make a run to the title
12:35 - SMU beware of a Penn State home "white out" game
20:06 - Does Clemson stand a chance against a mighty Texas team?
26:35 - Ohio State finally gets a home night game, takes on Tennessee
39:22 - Best in game: 2024 Heisman winner Travis Hunter
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Can Belichick's NFL Success REALLY Be Replicated in College?
Marty Smith & Ryan McGee of "Marty & McGee" take over the pod! They're joined by Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst, to discuss Bill Belichick potentially going to North Carolina and his glaring college football weakness. They also get into the possibility of college players being coached at the NFL level and Belichick's ability to focus more on the player-coach relationship.
0:00 - College football is morphing into the NFL
2:27 - Belichick to handle rosters & black tie events?
4:06 - Belichick's weakness: Drafting players
9:08 - Belichick to deal with college free agency?
12:25 - College players ready to be coached at NFL level?
16:32 - College players need mentorship
22:25 - UNC to let Stephen Belichick coach in the future?
25:26 - UNC to give total control to Belichick?
32:47 - Early NFL draft look
36:44 - Who will win the Heisman trophy?
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Did Your Favorite Team Get LEFT OUT Of The College Football Playoff?
Pete Thamel, Ryan McGee, host of "Marty & McGee" on SEC Network, and Heather Dinich, national college football insider, discuss the teams that got screwed out of the College Football Playoff and why they don't have sympathy for them. They also get into Ohio State's gauntlet of a pathway to the title, Clemson's direct pathway to the CFP through the ACC, neutral sites and player injuries preventing teams from making long CFP runs, and the intensified pressure for teams to grow competitively fast!
0:00 - Heather Dinich joins from outside the CFP Selection Committee room
1:43 - Clemson and Arizona State rewarded for title wins
3:56 - CFP discussions to change format begin on January 20
9:58 - Which teams got screwed this year?
14:18 - Indiana and Notre Dame meet in the first round
16:43 - How will Ohio State respond in first round after Michigan loss?
20:08 - Clemson keeps winning ACC, why not stay?
26:32 - Pressure on teams to grow competitively fast
28:35 - Best in game: Georgia backup QB Gunner Stockton
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CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND Brings High Stakes Drama!
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the Georgia vs. Texas rematch, the Big 12 team that will fall out of the College Football Playoff, the irony SMU is more likely to make the CFP over Alabama, and more! In this episode, they look at all the conference title matchups, give their thoughts on what they think is important to know going into those games, then pick the teams they think will come out on top.
2:47 - Georgia vs Texas rematch!
10:07 - Penn State faces Oregon, the singular undefeated team
13:05 - Iowa State vs Arizona State, loser won't make the playoff
16:02 - ACC title game to determine number of ACC teams in CFP?
20:37 - Could UNLV upset Boise State and nab the 12th playoff bid?
23:41 - Potentially a fun snowy American Athletic title game
26:19 - Is it Ohio's year to take the Mid-American title?
27:24 - High drama in Sun Belt title over Marshall's coach
28:41 - After C-USA title game, will Western Kentucky's coach leave for Purdue?
33:39 - If Penn State loses to Oregon, does their final ranking put them behind Ohio State?
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Will Alabama Make the LAST Playoff Spot? Kalen DeBoer Weighs In!
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer who says his team can win a national championship. But first, he gives his thoughts on the Week 15 rankings which project Alabama as the last team to secure a playoff bid. Then, he addresses his team's loss to Oklahoma (24-3). After, Rece and Pete talk about Alabama's ranking position ahead of Miami, Ole Miss and South Carolina, if SMU will fall out of the playoff bracket completely and how far Georgia could tumble if they lose the SEC title game to Texas and simultaneously pick up their third loss.
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0:00 - Welcome
1:00 - Alabama to stay in last playoff spot?
3:06 - SMU not locked into playoff
4:47 - Effect of Georgia losing SEC title game
6:22 - Kalen DeBoer on being in the playoff
8:03 - Kalen DeBoer on losing to Oklahoma
9:18 - Kalen DeBoer on his players adjusting to the coaching change
11:05 - Kalen DeBoer on the intensity of the SEC
12:44 - Kalen DeBoer on winning the national championship
15:10 - Kalen DeBoer on playing in cold climates
16:02 - Kalen DeBoer on where he'll watch the ACC title game
17:35 - Alabama deserves to be ahead of Miami?
28:08 - Compelling playoff matchups
30:39 - What could be the biggest change in the rankings?
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Join ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and Senior Writer Pete Thamel, as well as many of GameDay’s key analysts and contributors, as they discuss and debate the biggest stories and break down the biggest games in college football, while also leaning into the key basketball moments and storylines as well. With episodes Mondays/Wednesday/Fridays in the fall, and a year-round weekly presence this is the place to be for the college sports fan.