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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
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 – Picking early season winners: Week 2 57:16 - Josh Heupel’s comments on Kiffin’s return to Neyland 1:01:11 - Looking ahead to SEC media days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and Sports Illustrated senior writer Pat Forde break down the Michigan Regents’ upcoming discussion on the athletic department culture investigation and what it could mean for Athletic Director Warde Manuel’s future. They also discuss Penn State and how the Nittany Lions could surpass Michigan as the nation’s largest stadium. Finally, the guys previews ACC Media Days, highlighting the biggest storylines to watch across the conference. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Michigan regents to discuss athletics probe 4:56 - Michigan AD Warde Manuel’s future uncertain 10:38 - What does it take to run Michigan athletics? 14:28 - Michigan finalizing college basketball coach contract 18:38 - Penn State to become largest stadium in the U.S.? 25:37 - ACC Media Days Preview: Miami vs Duke QB feud 35:18 - ACC Media Days Preview: Is Clemson slipping? 39:28 - ACC Media Days Preview: Belichick’s roster 47:55 - ACC Media Days Preview: FSU to bounce back? 50:12 - ACC Media Days Preview: James Franklin 51:34 - ACC Media Days Preview: Clemson, FSU tensions 53:58 - Airline window seats without windows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and college football and transfer portal reporter Max Olson break down the biggest storylines coming out of Big 12 Media Days, including the tension surrounding the conference and whether Texas Tech has separated itself from the rest of the league. They discuss if the Red Raiders need the Big 12, why other programs are struggling to keep pace, and what the future holds for Deion Sanders. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Big 12 media days: Behind the tension 6:44 - Is Texas Tech carrying the Big 12? 11:09 - Texas Tech’s options outside the Big 12 15:19 - Why Big 12 teams can’t catch Texas Tech 24:33 - What’s holding Colorado back? 31:32 - Is the Deion Sanders era over? 33:41 - Kenny Dillingham’s next step at ASU 39:44 - What makes ASU a sleeping giant? 41:09 - Big 12 intrigue: ASU WR and QB room 45:06 - Big 12 intrigue: Utah, BYU, Houston 48:54 - Big 12 intrigue: Oklahoma St and TCU 50:07 - The Oklahoma St QB story you need to know 51:32 - Big 12 intrigue: Cincinnati OL and DJ Lagway 52:43 - Who is the Florida banana chip bandit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of the College GameDay Podcast, Dan Wetzel is joined by Ryan McGee and Pat Forde to discuss Trinidad Chambliss pushing back on Lane Kiffin’s comments about recruiting in Oxford, adding yet another layer to what will be a wild scene when LSU visits Ole Miss in week 3. The guys break down why Kiffin’s exit from Ole Miss still feels so personal, and why LSU-Ole Miss will be the game everyone wants to see. Plus, they draft their must-watch games of the season and close with a look at some of college sports’ strangest national championships -- everything from meat judging, to dairy tasting, skeet shooting and quarter-scale tractor building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brendan Sorsby is out of college football options — and now the NFL may not be an option until 2027. Dan Wetzel, Ryan McGee and Pat Forde break down what comes next for Sorsby, whether Dusty May leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks says something bigger about the state of college coaching, and why college sports’ latest fight in Congress has the SEC and Big Ten facing real pushback. Plus: Boise State is selling pieces of the blue turf, the NCAA may be moving toward a five-year eligibility model, and the guys compare World Cup fan bases to their college football counterparts. 00:00 Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:20 What’s next for Brendan Sorsby? 12:04 Dusty May leaves Michigan for the NBA 23:00 Boise State is selling pieces of the blue turf 29:15 Latest on the Protect College Sports Act 39:55 NCAA moving toward a five-year eligibility plan 46:00 Pairing World Cup teams with college football fan bases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel unpack the latest twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga, including the Big 12’s aggressive response and Texas Tech’s role in the controversy. Plus, they identify the saga’s biggest winners and losers, discuss how Texas Tech will be viewed moving forward, and how college sports can fix a system that continues to invite legal challenges. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Brendan Sorsby saga: The Big 12’s big move 6:18 - Brendan Sorsby saga: How Texas Tech folded 11:06 - The growing abuse of temporary injunctions 14:58 - Could Cincinnati or Indiana have known? 23:37 - Brendan Sorsby saga: Winners and losers 29:13 - Michigan weighs in 34:35 - How will Texas Tech be viewed this season? 38:31 - Can Congress make an eligibility rule? 44:28 - Who will be Texas Tech’s QB1? 47:12 - The perfect idea for a commercial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel react to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted a temporary injunction. What does this decision mean for the NCAA moving forward? Is anybody going to play Texas Tech this season? We have those answers and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:49 - Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby News 14:40 - What's next for Sorsby and Texas Tech? 20:57 - Where does the NCAA go from here? 31:12 - Thanks for Listing to the College GameDay Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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