ESPN College GameDay

Join ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and Senior Writer Pete Thamel, as well as many of GameDay’s key analysts and contributors, as they discuss and debate the biggest stories and break down the biggest games in college football, while also leaning into the key basketball moments and storylines as well. With episodes Mondays/Wednesday/Fridays in the fall, and a year-round weekly presence this is the place to be for the college sports fan.

ESPN College GameDay is a sports podcast hosted by ESPN, Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, with 364 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

ESPN, Rece Davis, Pete Thamel hosts ESPN College GameDay, a sports show with 364 episodes published.

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

  Sep 30, 20261h 8m

  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

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

  Sep 28, 20261h 5m

  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

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

  Sep 27, 20261h 15m

  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

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

  Sep 23, 20261h 18m

  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

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

  Sep 21, 20261h 3m

  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

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