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ESPN College GameDay

by ESPN, Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel · English · Sport

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

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 1 hr 6 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

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14 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 25 minNew

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…

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12 Oct 2026 · 56 minNew
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…
11 Oct 2026 · 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…
7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 23 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…
5 Oct 2026 · 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…
4 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Jeremiah Smith Breaks Records & Makes His Heisman Case + Week 5 Reaction | College GameDay Podcast
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
30 Sep 2026 · 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:…
28 Sep 2026 · 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…
27 Sep 2026 · 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…
23 Sep 2026 · 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…
21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 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 -…
20 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
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…
16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
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 -…
14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
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 -…
13 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 9 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…
9 Sep 2026 · 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…
7 Sep 2026 · 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…
6 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Michigan's HAIL MARY Stunner! + LSU CRUSHES Clemson
Dan Wetzel and college football writers Max Olson and Bill Connelly break down Michigan’s wild win over Western Michigan, including the clock sync issue that gave the Wolverines another shot at a Hail Mary. Then the guys run through more of Week 1’s biggest games before wrapping up with their way-too-early Heisman picks and “Say Something Nice.” 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Michigan defeats Western Michigan on a Hail Mary 6:26 - Michigan’s Bryce Underwood underwhelms in first game of the season 13:53 - LSU trounces Clemson in Lane Kiffin’s debut 27:23 - UCLA rushing attack helps defeat Cal 32:57 -…
2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Week 1 SHOCKERS Coming?! + DJ Lagway Watch Underway
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel look ahead to college football’s opening weekend, revisit some of the biggest early-season upsets and make the case for teams to “cowboy up” and play somebody Week 1 next year. Plus, the crew breaks down Clemson vs. LSU, what’s at stake for Clemson and whether Dae’Quan Wright Zxavian Harris will take the field for LSU. Then the guys run through the Week 1 slate of games and reveal which teams they think will come out on top. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Week 1: Shockers are coming 3:39 - Week 1: It’s time to cowboy up & play somebody 7:17 - Remember these big…
31 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Inside the SEC’s Eligibility Crisis + LSU’s NFL Player Gamble
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel dive into college football’s latest eligibility fight as LSU and Lane Kiffin test the limits of whether former NFL players can return to college. Veteran NCAA attorney Tom Mars joins to break down LSU’s options and the risk of SEC penalties and what the case could mean for college football. Plus, the crew discusses where the sport should draw the line on eligibility, contracts and player movement. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Week 0: Weird and absolutely reckless 5:42 - Week 0: FCS vs The Group of Six 10:21 - Week 0: FCS matchups in the spotlight 17:21 - Week…
27 Aug 2026 · 54 min
Way-Too-Early CFP Preview: Who Makes the Semifinals & Wins The National Championship
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel set the stage for the College Football Playoff picture. They discuss whether the 12-team format is the sweet spot, identify how many teams have a legitimate shot to win the national championship and then make their early CFP predictions on unexpected teams to crash the field, who makes the semifinals and who could win it all. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Preseason AP Poll vs. CFP reality 6:00 - Who’s in, who’s out of the CFP? 8:30 - Is a 12-team CFP the sweet spot? 20:50 - How many teams can win it all? 34:41 - The unexpected teams to crash the cfp are… 41:52…
25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
BIG 12 PREVIEW: Texas Tech’s Rise, Coach Prime’s Future & Biggest Sleepers
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the Big 12 heading into the season. Is Texas Tech’s rise good for the conference and can Houston emerge as a legitimate contender Plus, the crew weighs Utah’s changes of making a run, Arizona State’s loaded wide receiver room, TCU’s sleeper potential, and the wild cards that could shake up the Big 12 race. 0:00 - Welcome 1:55 - Oklahoma St. Eric Morris vs. an armadillo 9:44 - Is Texas Tech’s rise good for the Big 12? 17:53 - BYU freshman WR Legend Glasker turning heads 19:54 - Can Houston emerge as a Big 12 contender? 29:58 - Utah: Big 12…
21 Aug 2026 · 54 min
Pete Golding’s Ole Miss & Kamario Taylor’s Rise + Who’s On The SEC Hot Seat?
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel continue their SEC preview with the biggest questions facing the conference this season. Can Missouri crash the SEC title race? Can John Sumrall turn things around at Florida? And which programs are poised to make a leap? 0:00 - Welcome 1:08 - Can Missouri crash the SEC title race? 2:26 - Can John Sumrall get Florida back on track? 4:52 - Can South Carolina make a major leap? 9:34 - Can Pete Golding keep Ole Miss among SEC elite? 11:19 - Can Will Stein immediately win at Kentucky? 16:23 - Can Alex Golish end Auburn’s losing skid? 24:46 - Can Vanderbilt…
18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Who’s The Team To Beat?! Georgia, Texas, LSU & More
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel preview the SEC heading into the 2026 college football season. Has the conference lost its place atop the sport or is the SEC ready to reassert its dominance. The crew breaks down whether Georgia’s offense can deliver another SEC title, Arch Manning’s chances of leading Texas to the top, pls can Ole Miss contend without Lane Kiffin and can Lane Kiffin win immediately at LSU? 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Has the SEC lost its place atop college football? 9:54 - Can Georgia’s offense deliver another SEC title? 13:59 - Can Arch Manning lead Texas to an SEC title?…
14 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
🔥 Belichick, Dabo or Norvell: Who Survives the Season?
Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee wrap up their ACC Conference Preview by asking the question: Who survives the season? They break down the pressure facing Bill Belichick at UNC, Mike Norvell at Florida State and Dabo Swinney at Clemson. Plus, can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? Could Cal or Pitt shake up the ACC race? What’s ahead for Duke, Wake Forest, Syracuse, and Boston College? 0:00 - Welcome 0:56 - Belichick, Norvell or Dabo: Who survives the season? 4:24 - Will Belichick return in 2027? 5:00 - UNC’s portal plan: What went wrong? 18:23 - Can Mike Norvell survive another…
12 Aug 2026 · 54 min
ACC PREVIEW: Miami’s CFP Hopes + Notre Dame’s Big Expectations
Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee kick off Part 1 of the ACC Conference Preview with the biggest storylines heading into 2026. Can the ACC change its national perception? Can Miami return to the CFP? Plus, they break down Notre Dame’s evolution and the other ACC contenders that could make a run this season. 0:00 - Welcome 4:15 - Can ACC change its national perception? 11:19 - ACC goes all in on Friday night football 16:41 - Miami’s path back to the CFP 19:35 - Can Miami reload in the trenches? 24:07 - Can Notre Dame leave no doubt in 2026? 27:09 - Can CJ Carr become college football’s…
10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Big Ten Sleepers: Can Wisconsin, Nebraska or Washington break through in 2026?
The College GameDay Podcast continues its 2026 Big Ten football season preview as Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel examine the conference’s sleepers, spoilers and potential breakout teams. Can Wisconsin rebound under Luke Fickell? Could Demond Williams Jr. and Washington crash the Big Ten championship race? Are Maryland, Illinois, Nebraska, UCLA, Iowa or Minnesota ready to make a leap? The crew also discusses Pat Fitzgerald’s first season at Michigan State, Bob Chesney’s UCLA rebuild, Chip Kelly taking over Northwestern’s offense and the debut of the new Ryan Field. Plus, has NIL and…
7 Aug 2026 · 59 min
Is Ohio State Ready to Take Back the Big Ten? | Season Preview Part 1
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the top contenders in the Big Ten as Part 1 of the College GameDay Podcast's conference preview series gets underway. Can Ohio State reclaim the conference crown? Will Oregon finally break through? And does Indiana have another championship run in store? We all that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 - Welcome to the College Gameday Podcast 00:40 - Drafting the top teams in the Big Ten 10:46 - How does Indiana follow up a perfect season? 25:09 - Is Ohio State the team to beat in the Big Ten? 34:45 - Can Dante…
28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
UNC Puts Michael Lombardi on Paid Leave + Big Ten Media Days are Here!
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel react to North Carolina placing Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave and discuss what it means for the program moving forward. Plus, they debate whether this is a make-or-break season for Lincoln Riley at USC, whether Indiana should still be the favorite in the Big Ten, and break down the biggest storylines heading into Big Ten Media Days. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
SEC Media Days: Eli Drinkwitz on Power Four Scheduling
Rece Davis is back from Wimbledon and joins Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel to talk about SEC Media Days. They discuss Eli Drinkwitz’s thoughts on Power Four nonconference scheduling, predict the SEC race, make early picks for Weeks 1 and 2, and weigh in on Josh Heupel’s comments about Lane Kiffin’s return to Neyland Stadium. 0:00 - Welcome back from Wimbledon, Rece 7:55 - USF’s new stadium and outdoor bar 14:51 - Best sponsor names for iconic stadiums 23:03 - Eli Drinkwitz on P4 nonconference games 40:17 - Who will win the SEC this season? 42:19 - Picking early season winners: Week 1 48:38 –…

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