Big 12 To Get TWO CFP bids?! + Should Arch Stay One More Year?

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the Big 12’s chances of sending two teams to the College Football Playoff, whether BYU can make a statement against Notre Dame and which Big 12 quarterbacks they trust to carry their teams. Plus, the guys discuss Arch Manning and whether he should return to college for another season. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Halfway point: Which surprise teams have staying power? 4:43 - Big 12 to send two teams to the CFP? 13:01 - BYU to make a statement against Notre Dame? 15:17 - Which Big 12 QBs do we trust to carry their teams? 21:27 - When the game gets away from you 25:48 - The perfect fan experience 28:53 - Can we trust Texas? 34:32 - Should Arch stay in college for one more year? 43:14 - The Perfect Match: Julian Sayin & Jeremiah Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast. Dan Wetzel, Max Olson, and Bill Connelly discuss Gunner Stockton's exceptional game on the road at Alabama, and react to the rest of the Week 6 games in College Football. 00:00 Welcome to the show! 00:45 Georgia defeats Alabama 9:30 Oklahoma beats Texas in Red River Rivalry 18:12 UCLA takes out Oregon 29:19 Missouri topple Texas A&M 32:40 Big 12 Conversation 36:00 Kentucky defeats LSU in overtime 42:06 USC defeats Penn State 45:46 Indiana takes out Nebraska 49:00 Boise State defeats Fresno State 51:02 ACC Conversation 53:47 Small Sample Heisman 56:38 Say Something Nice! 58:23 South Carolina defeats Florida 1:00:45 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the growing questions around Riley’s future, whether the Trojans should stay the course and what a coaching change could mean for the program. Plus, they take a broader look at massive coaching buyouts, why shifting more money towards players isn’t so simple and the financial realities of making a coaching change. Then, the guys make their Week 6 picks.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Time for USC to move on from Lincoln Riley 12:17 - The case for keeping Lincoln Riley 15:06 - Can USC find a coach built for the Big Ten? 19:53 - Coaching changes leave rosters vulnerable 27:22 - Buying out the coach is not the only expense 30:18 - Game Preview: USC vs Penn St 35:42 - Game Preview: Indiana vs Nebraska 42:11 - Game Preview: UCLA vs Oregon 49:24 - Think you can outpick the guys? How’s your record so far? 54:02 - Game Preview: Georgia vs Alabama 1:00:29 - Deep Cut: North Dakota St vs UNLV 1:06:11 - Texas State Fair Food Game: Would You Eat It? 1:17:33 - Game Preview: Texas vs Oklahoma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel and Ryan McGee break down what’s wrong with Michigan and why Kyle Whittingham may not be the Wolverines’ long -term answer. Plus, what’s behind Matt Campbell’s slow start at Penn State, and how pivotal is this moment for Lincoln Riley and USC? 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - What’s wrong with Michigan? 6:37 - Kyle Whittingham isn’t Michigan’s long-term answer 15:46 - Matt Campbell’s slow start at Penn St 21:46 - A pivotal moment for Lincoln Riley & USC 26:44 - Is CFP expansion really better? 33:24 - The Perfect Match: Kirby Smart & Georgia 40:57 - Kalen DeBoer’s Saban-sized pressure 54:49 - How real are Indiana and Nebraska? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast. Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Max Olson react to the biggest games and moments from Week 5 in College Football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel dive into the story surrounding a former Auburn employee accused of leaking trade secrets. Then the guys make their Week 5 picks and break down the matchups they’re watching across college football. Plus, Fat Bear Week comes to an end! Which bear walked away with the title?   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Ex-Auburn employee arrested in trade secrets case 10:59 - AUB vs TENN: A look back at the matchup through the years 13:55 - The sports magazine era hit different 16:05 - Game Preview: Cincinnati vs Arizona 19:34 - Game Preview: Ohio St vs Iowa 31:24 - Game Preview: Washington vs USC 36:22 - Will USC move on from Lincoln Riley? 39:35 - Game Preview: Notre Dame vs North Carolina 43:22 - Game Preview: Miami vs Clemson 47:36 - Game Preview: Alabama vs Mississippi St 56:14 - Deep Cut Preview: Marshall vs JMU 57:47 - Who would be your sports mag cover star? 1:02:30 - Fat Bear Week has crowned its champion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel beak down the latest across college football starting with whether Texas truly feels like the No. 1 team in the country. Then, how good are Miami, Georgia and Notre Dame? The guys discuss BYU finding its identity, Florida’s offseason work paying off and why Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor and Jeff Lebby are the perfect match.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Does Texas feel like the No. 1 team? 10:10 - Miami, Georgia, & Notre Dame: Are they really that good? 18:58 - BYU finds its identity + Florida’s offseason work pays off 25:45 - The Perfect Match: Kamario Taylor & Jeff Lebby 35:38 - Mississippi St & Alabama on equal footing? 40:17 - Don’t underestimate Iowa at home 46:07 - Jeremiah Smith: The next No. 1 overall pick? 53:57 - Colin Simmons, Kamario Taylor & Keelon Russell: Fave player to watch? 58:30 - Fat Bear Week: Who’s still standing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast, hosted by Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and Max Olson. We recap all the thrilling Week 4 games including Iowa's last second win vs Michigan. Also we dive deep into Oregon defeating USC at the Coliseum. We also breakdown Texas narrowly defeating Tennessee, and what's next for the Longhorns. All that and more on the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 Welcome to the show! 1:30 Iowa defeats Michigan 14:00 Ohio State defeats Illinois 14:45 Oregon defeats USC 32:50 Georgia defeats Oklahoma 36:15 Texas defeats Tennessee 48:50 Florida dominates Ole Miss 52:29 Wisconsin defeats Penn State 54:41 Minnesota defeats Washington 56:47 UCLA defeats Maryland  59:25 Wake Forest upsets Louisville 1:01:40 Boise State defeats Western Michigan 1:07:47 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down why every Saturday window feels packed with chaos. Plus, what does the future hold for Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor? Then, the guys preview a loaded Week 4 slate featuring some of the biggest matchups across the country.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - The matchup you didn’t see coming 2:07 - Is college athletics bigger than ever? 9:38 - College football then vs now: What’s changed? 19:18 - Every college football window is packed 23:13 - Will Kamario Taylor stay at Mississippi St? 34:05 - Game preview: Missouri vs Mississippi St 35:02 - Game preview: Ole Miss vs Florida 39:46 - Game preview: Texas vs Tennessee 43:58 - Game preview: Oklahoma vs Georgia 46:52 - Game preview: Texas A&M vs LSU 51:03 - Game preview: Iowa vs Michigan 57:50 - Game preview: Oregon vs USC 1:03:51 - Game preview: Boise St vs Western Michigan 1:08:08 - Bears or non-bears? Make your pick 1:13:21 - ESPN Remembers College Basketball Analyst Chris Spatola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down whether the Rebels can keep the momentum rolling in a potential trap game in the Swamp. Plus, the guys discuss Pete Golding’s rise, what Jon Sumrall is building at Florida, Texas’ trip to Knoxville and why who you play matters.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Is Ole Miss a contender or not? 7:55 - Pete Golding emerges as college football’s newest star 16:18 - Pete Golding built Ole Miss’ deep defensive line 19:37 - Jon Sumrall has an edge at Florida 23:44 - RB Jadan Baugh is fueling Florida’s explosive offense 30:42 - LSU vs Ole Miss drone show 35:37 - Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon steps onto the big stage 39:44 - Next elite QB class is taking shape 45:03 - Big Ten, Texas Tech face questions over who they play 54:07 - Fat Bear Week: Alaska’s bears battle for the crown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices