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ESPN College GameDay

ESPN, Rece Davis, Pete Thamel

The moment ESPN College GameDay’s lights turn off, Rece Davis and Pete Thamel lock in on the games. They’re glued to the TV on travel days to discuss the latest news on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays with friends like Steve Coughin, Ryan McGee, Heather Dinich. Rece and Pete chat every week about momentum shifting plays, rumors permeating across the college football landscape, missteps in the rankings and so much more!

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64:47

Week 10 Picks: Risky Coaching Hires & Halloween Candy...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/10/29

It’s a spooky Week 10 on the College GameDay Podcast! Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss risky coaching hires, early playoff rankings, their Halloween candy favorites and their Week 10 picks.00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 04:48 - CFB scheduling issues? 11:15 - The latest on the coaching carousel 25:04 - Bill Belichick's call to go for 2 28:08 - Expectations from 1st CFP Rankings 36:02 - Six pack of picks 55:48 - Let's talk Halloween 58:11 - What's your favorite Halloween

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62:07

How LSU's Firing Of Brian Kelly Unfolded

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/10/27

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel dive into LSU's move to fire Brian Kelly and what comes next for the Tigers. They kick around how much the Governor might actually matter in the coaching search and whether his voice will carry any weight. And with Lane Kiffin's name in the mix while Ole Miss is still chasing a playoff spot, the big question is if LSU can really wait until his season's over to make a move.0:00 - Inside The Day LSU Fired Brian Kelly 5:19 - Surprised Brian Kelly Is Out After

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57:26

Week 9 Preview: Missouri vs Vanderbilt & LSU vs Texas...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/10/22

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down a massive Week 9 slate!Can Missouri pull off a top-10 upset on the road against Vanderbilt? Will LSU save its season against Texas A&M? And can Houston keep rolling against Arizona State? We preview all the biggest matchups and storylines from across the country in this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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64:08

Florida Fires Napier… Lane Kiffin To Take Over?

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/10/20

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down Billy Napier’s firing at Florida and what it means for the Gators’ future. Who’s next in line for the job... Could it be Lane Kiffin? The guys also dive into the mounting pressure at Florida State and Auburn, where frustration is beginning to boil over.:00 Welcome to the Podcast :41 Billy Napier out as Florida Gators Coach 5:46 Coaching Carrousel of College Football 7:40 Which coaches have their job secured? 14:05 What Florida really needs to

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76:58

Week 8 Preview: Redemption in Athens? Notre Dame’s...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/10/15

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are back to preview a massive Week 8 in college football. Can Georgia get redemption between the hedges against No. 5 Ole Miss? Will Notre Dame’s playoff hopes survive a must-win clash with USC? The guys make their Week 8 picks and break down all the big storylines. Plus, Ivan Maisel joins the show to discuss his new book and reflect on the legendary career of Frank Leahy. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast.00:00 - Welcome to the College

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62:58

James Franklin Out at Penn State: A Firing Unlike Any...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/10/13

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel dive into the fallout from James Franklin's firing at Penn State. They unpack how his free fall unfolded, the moment Penn State realized he couldn't deliver a national championship, and why coaching contracts may never look the same again. Then they evaluate whether Indiana's Curt Cignetti or Nebraska's Matt Rhule should even consider the Penn State job before delivering their predictions on who could take the reins in Happy Valley.0:00 - Welcome 0:30 -

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66:41

UNC in Shambles, Bama’s Rolling, and The Texas State...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/10/08

Who’s to blame for North Carolina’s struggles this season? Can Indiana pull off a shocking upset over Oregon in Eugene? Will Alabama continue their SEC road dominance? Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel break down all the chaos heading into a stacked Week 7 of college football. Plus, the guys play a special edition of “Would You Eat It?” — sampling some of the wildest foods from the Texas State Fair. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. 00:00 - Welcome to the College

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69:29

Penn State Collapsing? 🤯 UCLA Loss, CFP Hopes & James...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/10/07

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down Penn State's unraveling season. They ask if the UCLA loss has crushed the Nittany Lions' playoff chances and if James Franklin will remain with the program. Then they shift the conversation to Texas where they expose the Longhorns' flaws. And in Florida, even after a recent win, the guys question whether Billy Napier can survive the season and emphasize the steep challenge the program would face in replacing both its head coach and playcaller. 0:00

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65:03

Week 6 Showdowns: Can Vandy Stun the Tide Again?...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/10/01

Week 6 brings two massive showdowns in the SEC and ACC. Can Vanderbilt go into Tuscaloosa and upset Alabama for a second straight season? Will Texas survive a tough road trip to The Swamp? Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are back to break down a loaded Week 6 slate across college football. Plus, EJ Manuel joins the show to preview the heated Florida State–Miami rivalry and examine what’s at stake for both programs. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast.Learn more about your

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64:25

Dan Lanning PROVES Himself + Can He Keep Oregon On Top?

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/09/30

Dan Wetzel is joined by ESPN's Ryan McGee and Max Olson to tackle the big question: Has college football ever been better? From Dan Lanning's statement win over Penn State to whether Kalen DeBoer and OC Ryan Grubb can keep their momentum rolling after knocking off Georgia, the drama keeps building. Throw in LSU-Ole Miss chaos fueled by Lane Kiffin's Internet antics and Bobby Petrino's return to Arkansas, it's clear this season shows no signs of slowing down. 0:00 - Has college football ever been

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85:29

A white out in Happy Valley, win streak in Athens and...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/09/24

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview two massive Week 5 showdowns in the Big Ten and SEC. Can Georgia protect their home winning streak and finally take down Alabama? Will Oregon survive the white out in Happy Valley against Penn State? The guys break it all down and give their picks. Plus, Ryan McGee stops by to talk Lane Kiffin and join in on our Week 5 six-pack of picks. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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61:19

Is Clemson football in trouble now? 😨 + Red River...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/09/22

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel dig into Clemson’s struggles, Billy Napier’s squandered lifeline at Florida, and an Indiana team that’s still finding ways to win. They examine whether Oklahoma is a true championship contender, discuss who they think will be favored in the Red River Rivalry, and weigh in on the officiating controversy that overshadowed Oklahoma vs. Auburn.0:00 - Welcome 3:04 - Clemson's main issue is… 11:39 - Clemson's the new Florida State? 17:36 - Billy Napier was

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67:43

Squashbucklers, DM slidding and Week 4 Picks

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/09/18

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down some of the key matchups in Week 4. Can Florida bounce back and pull off an upset against No. 5 Miami? Will Jackson Arnold lead Auburn to victory in his return to Oklahoma? Plus, the guys dive into a Gameday wager that involved a DM to Tate McRae. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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67:51

UCLA & Virginia Tech Fire Their Coaches: What's Next?

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/09/15

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel dive into a packed week in college football, starting with UCLA and Virginia Tech's coaching shakeups. They also get into the weekend's messy kicking gaffes and wild fourth-downs. Then they debate whether it's finally time to buy into Texas A&M, and spotlight Georgia Tech's growing reputation as upset artists. Finally, Pete unpacks the mounting whispers about Mike Gundy's job security.0:00 - Welcome 1:14 - UCLA & Virginia Tech clean house 7:43 - At

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57:48

SEC Clash Alert: Georgia vs. Tennessee | Week 3...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/09/10

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel dig in on the mammoth matchup between two SEC powerhouses, the Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers. Then the guys breakdown two other Top 25 showdowns between Texas A&M and Notre Dame, and USF and Miami. Finally, Rece and Pete give their "6-Pack of Picks" from this week's slate of games. All that and more on the College Gameday podcast.00:00 Welcome 00:36 Georgia vs Tennessee Preview 05:53 Joey Aguilar vs Gunner Stockton 12:49 Texas A&M vs Notre Dame Preview 14:59

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59:32

John Mateer Delivers ✨ But the Sooners Could Still Fall

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/09/08

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel kick things off by breaking down John Mateer’s performance at Oklahoma before sizing up the tough matchups that lie ahead for both Michigan and the Sooners. Then they zero in on Florida’s unraveling season, specifically the growing calls to replace Billy Napier and concerns about whether QB DJ Lagway might be the next domino to fall. From there, they turn their attention towards Mississippi State's blockbuster week and a certain Missouri fan who stole the

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75:35

Michigan vs Oklahoma: Top 25 Showdown Preview | Week...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/09/04

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to TCU’s rout of North Carolina in Bill Belichick’s debut. How far can the Horned Frogs go this season? We preview the Top 25 showdown in Norman between Michigan and Oklahoma. Rece Davis reveals his Top 10 rankings heading into Week 2, and the guys give their “6-Pack of Picks” from this week’s slate of games. All that and more on the College GameDay podcast.00:00 - Welcome 00:45 - TCU Dominates UNC in Belichick Debut 11:48 - Michigan vs. Oklahoma Preview 24:04

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63:01

Arch Stumbles, Alabama In Crisis?, LSU & Tulane Rise

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/09/01

Pete Thamel and ESPN’s Dan Wetzel take you behind the scenes of Lee Corso’s final College GameDay, then head to the sidelines for Ohio State–Texas and Arch Manning’s early struggles. From Alabama’s sudden vulnerability and LSU’s pressure-packed win to Tulane’s Katrina anniversary triumph and Mario Cristobal’s blueprint, the weekend delivered headline after headline. 0:00 - Welcome 4:06 - BTS of Lee Corso’s final College GameDay 6:59 - Ohio St vs Texas: Pete’s perspective from the

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70:20

Lee Corso’s Farewell & Week 1’s Biggest Showdowns

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/08/28

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel open with College GameDay’s farewell to Lee Corso before breaking down a loaded Week 1: Arch Manning vs. Ohio State, LSU–Clemson’s QB duel, Notre Dame–Miami, and Bill Belichick’s UNC debut. The question is, which game makes the first big statement?0:00 - Welcome 0:43 - Lee Corso Forever: College GameDay’s Farewell 4:54 - Arch’s Run Game To Decide Ohio State-Texas? 19:05 - QB Battle Headlines LSU-Clemson Showdown 25:16 - Notre Dame vs Miami: Irish

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49:26

CFP Paths: Big Ten, SEC, ACC & Group of Five Early...

ESPN College GameDay ·

2025/08/25

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel open with a breakdown of Iowa State vs. Kansas State before shifting to the early storylines in the College Football Playoff race. They examine how Group of Five teams are positioning themselves, and what the ACC, SEC, and Big Ten paths to the postseason might look like. Finally, they turn to Week 1 matchups that could help set the tone for the season ahead.0:00 - Welcome 3:55 - Key Thoughts: Iowa State vs Kansas State 12:05 - Who's In? Predicting the CFP

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