Skip to content
Sign in
Artwork for ESPN College GameDay
SportsFootball

ESPN College GameDay

ESPN, Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel

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.


Play
Open in
  • 51 episodes
  • Avg 1 hr 4 min
  • English

Episodes 51

NewestOldestLongest
All20Unplayed20In progress0Played0
Counted on this page — what you have heard stays on this device, so it is not something the list can be paged by.
  • Wednesday · 1 hr 21 min

    Is Ohio St In Trouble? + DOOMSDAY Scenarios For The Big Ten & SEC

    Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel discuss whether Ohio State could lose quarterback Julian Sayin for the season and what it could mean for the Buckeyes. Plus, which teams are best positioned for a stretch run, and could one misstep change everything? Lastly, the guys preview the biggest Week 8 games and make their picks. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Could Ohio St lose Julian Sayin for the season? 7:23 - One misstep from disaster? 12:41 - Which team is in the best shape? 20:13 - Doomsday for the Big Ten and SEC? 30:56 - Why the CFP committee matters 34:49 - Could the ACC get 2 teams into the CFP 38:51 - Notre Dame’s CFP ripple effects 44:46 - Utah’s must-try treats 49:49 - Game Preview: Houston vs Utah 55:03 - Game Preview: LSU vs Auburn 59:19 - Game Preview: Pittsburgh vs Miami 1:01:42 - Game Preview: Indiana vs Michigan 1:05:49 - Game Preview: Ole Miss vs Texas 1:12:36 - Game Preview: North Dakota St vs New Mexico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Monday · 56 min

    24-Team CFP: How Do You Rank The Field? + Arch Manning On A Short Leash?!

    Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel discuss the challenges of ranking and seeding an expanded College Football Playoff field. Plus, are there truly great teams in college football this season, or is parity at an all-time high? And with Texas struggling, could Arch Manning be on a short leash? 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - No great teams? Just great parity? 6:20 - College football vs NFL pathways to parity 8:52 - Why QBs have more pressure to deliver 12:07 - An ideal CFP field? 15:12 - The value of scarcity 23:10 - Giving teams hope 28:39 - How to rank a 24-team CFP? 37:31 - Why CFP expansion could be great 40:14 - The Perfect Match: Conner Weigman & Houston 46:43 - Arch Manning on a short leash? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sunday · 1 hr 3 min

    COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOS! Georgia Falls to Auburn, Notre Dame Defeated by BYU

    Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast. Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel, and Max Olson react to the biggest games and moments from Week 7 in College Football. 00:00 Welcome to the show 1:27 Auburn stuns Georgia 2:08 Chaos in college football! 6:13 Miami defeats Florida State 8:46 BYU holds off Notre Dame 10:30 Kentucky defeats Oklahoma 12:03 Florida takes down Texas 15:46 Ohio State defeats Indiana 21:56 Houston takes out Oklahoma State 29:51 College GameDay at BYU 32:52 Michigan defeats Penn State 39:45 Ole Miss dominates Missouri 44:10 Tennessee defeats Alabama 48:32 Wake Forest defeats Cal 49:07 North Carolina defeats Duke 52:30 Small Sample Heisman 55:25 Thanks for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 14 · 1 hr 24 min

    The KEY To Making a 24-Team CFP Work + Mike Norvell One Loss Away From Being FIRED?!

    Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel discuss whether a 24-team College Football Playoff can work, how expansion could impact conference championship games and what it would take to preserve the stakes of the regular season. Plus, is Mike Norvell coaching for his job at Florida State against Miami? The guys weigh in on his future and make their Week 7 picks. 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Missouri & Ole Miss built to win in NIL era 5:31 - Is a 24-team CFP just an easier to sell to boosters? 8:25 - Making the 24-team CFP will no longer be enough 13:49 - Who pays for an expanded CFP? 20:16 - Will an expanded CFP be too forgiving? 23:33 - Why seeding is critical to an expanded CFP 30:27 - Is this Mike Norvell’s last stand? 36:00 - Game Preview: Florida St vs Miami 41:53 - Game Preview: Ohio St vs Indiana 49:34 - Game Preview: Florida vs Texas 53:31 - Game Preview: Missouri vs Ole Miss 59:35 - Game Preview: Alabama vs Tennessee 1:03:17 - Game Preview: Oklahoma St vs Houston 1:06:26 - Game Preview: Notre Dame vs BYU 1:16:13 - Game Preview: Penn St vs Michigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • October 12 · 55 min

    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

  • October 11 · 1 hr 8 min

    Stockton Sensational vs BAMA + More Week 6 CFB Reaction

    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

  • October 7 · 1 hr 22 min

    Time for USC to Move On From Lincoln Riley? + Week 6 Picks

    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

  • October 5 · 1 hr 2 min

    Michigan’s DYSFUNCTION & The Kyle Whittingham Question + PSU’s Slow Start and More

    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

  • September 30 · 1 hr 8 min

    Can Iowa Take Ohio St Into Deep Water? + A Classic Matchup: Auburn vs Tennessee & More Week 5 Games

    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

  • September 28 · 1 hr 5 min

    The TRUE No. 1 Team Is… + Iowa Home-Field Advantage is REAL

    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

  • September 27 · 1 hr 15 min

    Hawkeyes Hold the Line: Iowa Survives Michigan in a Classic as Oregon Conquers USC at Home

    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

  • September 23 · 1 hr 18 min

    More CHAOS: Is College Football Better Than Ever?! + Kamario Taylor’s Future at Mississippi St

    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

  • September 21 · 1 hr 2 min

    Can Ole Miss Pass Its Next Big Test at Florida? + TN QB Faizon Brandon’s BIG MOMENT

    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

  • September 20 · 1 hr

    Oxford Erupts: Trinidad Chambliss Leads Ole Miss Over LSU

    Welcome back to the College GameDay podcast. Dan Wetzel is joined by Mark Schlabach, and Max Olson to breakdown Week 3 of the College Football season. 00:00 Welcome to the show! 1:00 Ole Miss defeats LSU at home 20:00 Alabama defeats FSU 25:00 Louisville topples SMU 27:30 Kentucky upsets Texas A&M 31:30 Georgia dominates Arkansas 34:40 West Virginia defeats Virginia 38:30 Texas Tech narrowly defeats Houston 40:15 Kamario Taylor and Mississippi State defeat South Carolina 45:00 Lightning delays 49:30 Small Sample Heisman 51:30 Say something nice! 53:30 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 16 · 1 hr

    Conference Alignment About To Hit A WALL?! + Mike Norvell’’s Future at FSU

    Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down how a proposed 19-team conferenced cap could reshape college football. They also dig into what Mike Norvell needs to do to turn things around at Florida State. Plus, the guys make their picks for the biggest games of Week 3. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - 19-team cap could end chances of a super league 9:42- Mike Norvell needs an injection of hope to survive at FSU 16:54 - Game Preview: Florida St vs Alabama 22:04 - Ole Miss star served with lawsuit papers 27:03 - Who needs this win more: LSU or Ole Miss? 29:56 - Game Preview: LSU vs Ole Miss 37:12 - Game Preview: Louisville vs SMU 40:44 - Game Preview: Houston vs Texas Tech 44:34 - Game Preview: Florida vs Auburn 50:33 - Game Preview: Virginia Tech vs Maryland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 14 · 1 hr

    Lane Kiffin Returns to Ole Miss: Can He Survive The Cauldron?

    Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down Lane Kiffin’s highly anticipated return to Ole Miss and what’s at stake for both sides in Oxford. Plus, they guys look at Oregon’s early struggles, Tulsa’s path into the College Football Playoff conversation and Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor’s rising NFL draft stock. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Lane Kiffin to enter the Ole Miss cauldron 10:31 - Who needs the win more: Lane or Ole Miss? 18:53 - How will Pete Golding handle LSU vs Ole Miss? 23:34 - Does LSU need to embrace boring? 27:46 - GameDay at Ole Miss: What will the signs say? 33:12 - Oregon: Can they figure things out? 39:22 - Oregon: Look past the final score 46:17 - Tulsa playing its way into the CFP conversation 52:32 - Kamario Taylor puts himself on NFL draft radar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 13 · 1 hr 8 min

    TEXAS STUNS OHIO STATE! 🤘 The Longhorns’ INSANE 4th-Quarter Comeback | College GameDay Podcast

    Welcome back to the College GameDay Podcast hosted by Dan Wetzel, Bill Connelly, and Max Olson. They recap an incredible Week 2 slate, starting off with Texas defeating Ohio State in an amazing 4th quarter comeback. They breakdown Michigan upsetting Oklahoma, Oklahoma State upsetting Oregon, and the Missouri-Kansas rivalry. They give shoutouts to Akron, Duke's Nate Sheppard, Jeremiah Smith, Montana State, Kamario Taylor, and Mason McKenzie. All that and more on the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 Welcome to the show! 1:30 Texas completes comeback against Ohio State 19:13 Oregon loses to Oklahoma State 24:40 Michigan upsets Oklahoma 33:26 Akron season-ticket holder calls plays 39:09 Missouri beats rival Kansas 45:36 Big 12 favorites continue to roll 50:47 Duke’s Nate Sheppard 51:42 Jeremiah Smith 53:00 Kamario Taylor 54:15 BC beats Rutgers in Eagles’ red bandana game 55:10 Say something nice! 1:01:10 Thank you for watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 9 · 1 hr 20 min

    Could the SEC Expel LSU? + NCAA's New Clock Protocol

    Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the details of the SEC vote that could get LSU expelled from the league. Plus, they tackle college football’s timekeeping problem, Michigan’s decision to stick with Bryce Underwood as QB1 and the mounting pressure on Dabo Swinney. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - SEC puts LSU on notice with expulsion vote 5:56 - Will the SEC pass the self-governance test? 15:36 - LSU & SEC: Can they close the gap? 21:14 - NCAA sets new ‘standard timing protocol’ 30:19 - Michigan sticks with Bryce Underwood at QB1 34:54 - Timekeeping fixes: Tenths of a second? Light up goal posts? 41:52 - Dabo Swinney under fire after LSU loss? 47:30 - Game preview: Ohio St vs Texas 54:34 - Game preview: Oklahoma vs Michigan 59:07 - Game preview: Alabama vs Kentucky 1:03:03 - Game preview: Arizona vs BYU 1:06:37 - Game preview: Arizona St vs Texas A&M 1:09:45 - Game preview: Tennessee vs Georgia Tech 1:13:48 - Deep cut game: Boise St vs Memphis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • September 7 · 1 hr

    Notre Dame DOMINATES, Trinidad Chambliss DELIVERS: What We Learned

    Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel recap Ole Miss’ win over Louisville and Notre Dame’s dominant performance against Wisconsin. Plus, they look ahead to Ohio State vs Texas and discuss the latest 24-team College Football Playoff talks and a potential SEC-Big Ten scheduling partnership. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Bad games, blowouts, and controversy! 7:47 - Ole Miss defeats Louisville, secures win 17:38 - Notre Dame steamrolls Wisconsin 24:19 - What’s the best college football book? 32:21 - The best night in Baton Rouge 38:56 - Ohio St vs Texas is the perfect early-season matchup 46:24 - CFP talks to enter into negotiating window 49:36 - SEC, Big Ten talk scheduling partnership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Showing 1–20 of 51 episodes