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Join ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and Senior Writers Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel as they discuss and debate the biggest stories and break down the must-watch games in college football. With episodes Sundays/Mondays/Wednesdays in the fall, and a year-round weekly presence, this is the place to be for the college sports fan.

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel react to the latest College Football Playoff rankings! Is Alabama ranked too high and Notre Dame too low? The guys take a closer look at how the ranking process actually works. Plus, they turn their attention to... more

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Dan Wetzel break down Mike Norvell’s downfall at Florida State, including two turning points that led to his firing. They also discuss the challenges of filling the head coaching vacancy. Then they preview a loaded Saturday ... more

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Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast. Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel, and Max Olson react to the best moments from Week 9 including USC’s upset victory over Ohio State.

00:00 Welcome to the show!

1:30 USC defeats No. 2 Ohio State

20:00 Oregon defe... more

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & Dan Wetzel discuss college football’s QB nightmare as Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor and Oregon’s Dante Moore suffer season-ending injuries. Plus, a CFP bid battle is brewing between the Big Ten and Big 12. Could the Big... more

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Recent Guests

Pete Thamel
Senior Writer, ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Conference Alignment About To Hit A WALL?! + Mike Norvell’’s Future at FSU
Trinidad Chambliss
Former college football player mentioned in discussion
Episode: Notre Dame DOMINATES, Trinidad Chambliss DELIVERS: What We Learned
Tom Mars
Prominent attorney specializing in NCAA eligibility and court cases
Independent attorney
Episode: Inside the SEC’s Eligibility Crisis + LSU’s NFL Player Gamble
Shane Beamer
Head coach, South Carolina Gamecocks
University of South Carolina
Episode: SEC Media Days: Eli Drinkwitz on Power Four Scheduling
Lenora Sellers
Football player
University of South Carolina
Episode: SEC Media Days: Eli Drinkwitz on Power Four Scheduling
Nick Harbor
Football prospect/athlete
University linked athlete
Episode: SEC Media Days: Eli Drinkwitz on Power Four Scheduling
Alex McPherson
Kicker, Auburn
Auburn University
Episode: SEC Media Days: Eli Drinkwitz on Power Four Scheduling
Champ Anthony
Football player
Auburn University
Episode: SEC Media Days: Eli Drinkwitz on Power Four Scheduling
Byron Brown
Football player
Auburn University
Episode: SEC Media Days: Eli Drinkwitz on Power Four Scheduling

Hosts

Reese Davis
Host of College GameDay with ESPN emphasis; senior figure in on-site coverage and analysis.
Pete Thamel
Senior Writer; regular contributor with legal/analytical perspectives on college athletics.
Dan Wetzel
Analyst/Columnist with deep experience in college football; often leads deep-dive discussions.
Rece Davis
Host of ESPN College GameDay; provides contextual framing and broader show flow.

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 896 ratings
  • Reece Entitled Take

    In the current system, please tell me who got eliminated yesterday or hurt their chances for playoff.

    The only teams where losses matter are the ones who actually would now get in an expanded model (and its always been that way). If at the end of a season, when teams should be playing their best, Bama should easily be able to beat Wake Forest OR just shut up and play.

    None of these teams have minded scheduling 3 easy non-conference wins a year for 5 decades but they can't win a 1st round game... more

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    1
    silent__majority
    United States19 days ago
  • 18 team playoff

    Two group of six teams play for the 16 seed and two power 4 teams play for the 15 seed while then u get the top 14 teams get the top 14 seeds each of the power 4 conference must get a team in the 1st and 2nd rounds get home games then semi too and the championship is at the rose bowl, 🙏

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    5
    Elijah Sheeler
    United States22 days ago
  • Gotta love Rece

    Not a big espn fan but Rece Davis alone gets ya 4 stars, just love that guy

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    4
    Just Like Tiddlywinks
    United Statesa month ago
  • Game day

    This podcast is great

    Some of it is just serious football talk and some of it them joking around which I would have never expected from Reece.

    Go big orange đŸŠđŸ¶đŸ‘

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    5
    Ball don’t lie 26
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ads are miserable

    Man, I love the guys on the podcast, but the listening experience is absolute garbage. Can we figure out the ads? They cut in during the middle of sentences and jumble everything. Nothing comes out in a coherent thought because the timing of the commercials are always way off.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Nicnak147
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise strong on-air chemistry when core trio is present.
Audio balance and levels are a frequent annoyance for some listeners.
Many appreciate deep dives and industry insight over pure hot takes.
Guest quality and game-day context are often highlighted as strengths.

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Inside the SEC’s Eligibility Crisis + LSU’s NFL Player Gamble
Q: What do you expect to happen from the LSU roster/legal situation on Thursday and Friday?
Tom Mars explains that while the SEC may have a strong position, the outcome will hinge on how courts interpret the intra-conference transfer rules and the NFL-NBA style provisions, with the possibility of a TRO extended or converted depending on the judge's reading; he cautions that the decision is highly consequential and not just about one game.
Big 12 Tension: Texas Tech is Outspending Everyone
Q: Which quarterback group should we keep an eye on this season in the Big 12?
The discussion pointed to several quarterbacks, including Texas Tech's Brennan Sorsby's replacement prospects and Arizona State's Jake Fetty and Noah Fafita developments, with emphasis on how new coaching and portal-made depth could influence performance.
Big 12 Tension: Texas Tech is Outspending Everyone
Q: Most intriguing Big 12 member?
Pete Thamel and the panel highlighted Kenny Dillingham and Arizona State as a program to watch, with emphasis on their aggressive fundraising and strategic approach to the roster, suggesting they could rise quickly with sustained investment.
Inside the Mind of an NFL Scout
Q: Should players go back to college for another year before entering the draft?
Generally, the more game reps and maturity a quarterback gains by staying in school, the better the evaluation in many cases, though exceptions exist for top prospects.
Inside the Mind of an NFL Scout
Q: How important is a player's character and background in the evaluation?
Character is crucial; teams dig into substance abuse, legal issues, family dynamics, and work ethic, and security directors or GMs may do deep homework to understand a player's off-field behavior.

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A high-profile college football and sports roundtable, featuring veteran analysts who break down big storylines, coaching moves, and conference realignment, often weaving in basketball moments as well. The show thrives on bold opinions, insider context, and lively debates about teams, schedules, and player development, with a rotating slate of guests from coaches to journalists. A notable strength is the mix of on-site banter, historical perspective, and in-depth roster and strategy analysis, making it a go-to for listeners who want both quick takes and deeper context across football and emerging basketball angles.

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