Rece Davis and Pete Thamel deliver their thoughts on Florida State being left out of College Football Playoff, whether it was fair to judge them based on the ACC title game, and the "Alliance" delaying the CFP expansion this year. Then, ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins the show to talk about possible big-picture changes to the CFP committee, and Ohio State’s Kyle McCord and Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel hitting the transfer portal.
 
00:00 Undefeated Florida State is left out of CFP
6:08 Is it unfair to judge FSU on the ACC title game?
10:00 Rece: It's time for expansion
11:00 The "Alliance" delayed the 12-team CFP this year
13:34 SMU snubbed from New Year's 6
19:29 ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins
22:03 A look at possible big picture changes to CFP committee
30:44 Will 12-team playoff bring peace and prosperity?
37:47 OSU and Oklahoma quarterbacks enter the transfer portal
47:04 Preview: Michigan vs. Alabama in the Rose Bowl
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Florida State Left Out of CFP; SMU ROBBED from New Year's 6 Bowl; Quarterbacks Hit the Transfer Portal

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve discuss the most likely chaotic scenarios for the committee and the semifinal matchups they want to see. Then, the guys pick Week 14 titles games in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.
 
00:00 Most likely chaotic scenarios for the committee
1:19 Which CFP semifinal matchup do you want to see?
4:38 Race for the Ribeye Week 14 Picks
7:15 New Mexico State at Liberty (-10)
11:10 Oregon (-9.5) vs. Washington
15:19 Oklahoma State vs. Texas (-14.5)
18:38 Miami vs. Toledo (-7.5)
21:39 Boise State (-2) vs. UNLV
25:12 Georgia (-6) vs. Alabama
32:48 SMU at Tulane (-4)
37:03 Appalachian State at Troy (-6.5)
39:14 Michigan (-23) vs. Iowa
42:04 Louisville vs. Florida State (-2.5)
48:43 If Georgia loses, who takes the no. 2 seed?
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The MOST LIKELY Chaotic CFP Scenarios for the Committee + Week 14 Picks

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Ohio State falling to No. 6 in the College Football Playoff rankings, if there’s any way for the Buckeyes to sneak back in, Bobby Petrino returning to Arkansas, and how San Diego State can stand out. Next, Bill Connelly, creator of the SP+ ranking, joins and dives into chaos scenarios, the numbers going into Oregon-Washington, whether Iowa can score against Michigan, and Georgia's x-factor against Alabama.
 
00:00 Ohio State slips to No. 6 in the CFP rankings
5:07 Preview: The big stakes games this weekend
11:38 Arkansas brings back ex-head coach Bobby Petrino as OC
20:49 San Diego State lands Sean Lewis
35:52 Oregon vs. Washington numbers
38:03 Louisville vs. Florida game preview
43:26 Oklahoma State vs. Texas, Mike Gundy’s tall task
46:43 Iowa vs. Michigan, can Iowa score?
54:35 Georgia vs. Alabama, the x-factor is Dillon Bell
59:07 The SP+ top 4 teams
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Ohio State Falls to No. 6; Bobby Petrino RETURNS to Arkansas; Georgia's X-Factor Against Alabama

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Michigan's rivalry win over Ohio State, the electric atmosphere in Ann Arbor, and the brewing battle for the College Football Playoff No. 4 spot. Then, ESPN senior writer Ryan McGee joins the show to talk about the news of Texas A&M hiring of head coach Mike Elko, what he brings to the team, and the initial challenges he now faces. Finally, the discussion turns to Alabama winning the Iron Bowl over Auburn with a miracle touchdown on fourth-and-goal.
00:00 The electric atmosphere when Michigan beat Ohio State
8:00 How should the CFP Committee judge Florida State?
12:00 Could OSU's Mike Gundy end Texas' CFP hopes?
16:20 Who wins right now? Texas or Florida State
17:15 Who wins right now? Texas or Oregon
20:00 CFP Rankings: The fight for No. 4
22:20 Oregon vs. Washington Preview
25:15 ESPN Senior Writer Ryan McGee joins the show
26:00 News: Texas A&M hires Mike Elko
33:30 Texas A&M HC Mike Elko's credentials
40:00 Texas A&M HC Mike Elko's first test
43:20 Recapping Alabama vs. Auburn's thrilling ending
58:00 Recapping a great rivalry weekend
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Michigan Takes Down Ohio State; Texas A&M Hires Mike Elko; Alabama Stuns Auburn with Miracle TD

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Bill Connelly discuss Barry Odom and UNLV’s exciting season, their advice for coaches seeking the next job, and Missouri vying for a 10-win season. Then, the guys pick 10 Rivalry Week games in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.
0:00 Year of Bill Connelly and Barry Odom
2:20 How they evaluate Coach of the Year
5:49 Barry Odom and UNLV’s exciting season
8:12 Advice for coaches seeking new jobs
11:01 “I might be a duck for a while”
14:50 Missouri vying for 10 wins
15:50 Pete sabotaging ad reads
16:22 Bill’s Japanese-themed Thanksgiving
19:36 Race for the Ribeye: Week 13
22:33 Ole Miss (-10) @ Mississippi State
26:11 Iowa @ Nebraska (-2)
29:11 UTSA @ Tulane (-3)
32:53 Oregon State @ Oregon (-13.5)
37:02 Kentucky @ Louisville (-7)
41:15 Ohio State @ Michigan (-3.5)
50:43 Maryland (-1) @ Rutgers
52:51 Washington State @ Washington (-16.5)
58:26 Florida State (-6.5) @ Florida
1:05:01 North Carolina (-3) @ N.C. State
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Ohio State-Michigan: Winner Take Everything; We're Missing THE Upset of the Season; Week 13 Picks

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss a top-tier College GameDay environment at James Madison University, a sensation performance from the Jonas Brothers, and Jordan Travis’ injury altering the College Football Playoff picture. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about the one scenario that would leave the SEC out of the CFP, Georgia’s dominance, Ohio State-Michigan as a fitting ending to the four-team CFP era, what we’re losing with a 12-team playoff and their favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
0:00 Incredible GameDay at JMU
2:24 Pete’s lasting impression of Harrisonburg
3:52 Jonas Brothers performance
6:39 Special moment for JMU
9:28 Rece’s JMU reflection
13:14 Top teams pushed, not beaten
15:14 Jordan Travis out for the season
22:40 The one scenario that leaves the SEC out of the CFP
24:45 Ryan McGee
28:17 Georgia rolls
36:31 What we’re losing in a 12-team playoff
43:11 Conference championships have to go
45:08 Bye weeks are too NFL
47:37 No one looking out for the sport
52:00 Favorite Thanksgiving dish
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Jonas Brothers Rock GameDay; Jordan Travis' Injury; Scenario that leaves the SEC Out of the CFP?

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick nine games from Week 12 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.
0:00 Steve road tripping to Harrisonburg
2:19 JMU’s past GameDay crowds
3:41 Jonas Brothers performing on GameDay
7:03 JMU’s transition to FBS
11:12 Steve fridge update
14:25 The internet having fun with Jamey Chadwell
17:20 Louisville (-1) @ Miami
19:52 SMU (-8.5) @ Memphis
21:39 Appalachian State @ JMU (-10.5)
26:16 Georgia (-10) @ Tennessee
30:43 North Carolina @ Clemson (-6.5)
33:28 UNLV @ Air Force (-3)
37:58 UCLA @ USC (-7)
42:11 Washington @ Oregon State (-2.5)
46:26 Texas (-7.5) @ Iowa State 
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“The Jonas Brothers Are Busy;" Caleb Williams’ Final Game?; North Carolina Looking Milquetoast; Week 12 Picks

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Georgia showing respect to Ole Miss, if an elite team will be able to puncture the Wolverine offensive line, and Michigan’s day in court. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about Jim Harbaugh keeping it weird, their theories on why Texas A&M can’t win big, and the and the emotions for Oregon State as they face Washington.
3:30 Georgia paying a compliment
4:19 Pete medium Georgia take
5:41 Michigan’s the closet team to Georgia
7:36 Potential Wolverine weakness
9:53 Michigan at Maryland
13:25 Michigan’s day in court
18:30 What if Harbaugh went full Nathan Jessep
19:49 Ryan McGee
23:06 Harbaugh: Weird enough
25:00 Why is Texas A&M historically average?
33:41 Should A&M hire Jeff Traylor?
35:15 Huge moment for the Aggies 
38:16r Washington at Oregon State
41:17 Washington’s defense
43:25 The emotions around this game for the Beavers 
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How Georgia Shows Respect; Texas A&M is Historically Average; Oregon State at Washington Preview

Pete Thamel and ESPN.com’s Dave Wilson discuss Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher, the mood in College Station, coaching candidates, and Texas dodging another rake against TCU. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about Boise State firing Andy Avalos and Mississippi State firing Zach Arnett. Plus, which jobs might open up next?
0:00 Dave Wilson joins the show
:31 Texas A&M fire Jimbo Fisher
2:35 The mood in College Station
5:55 Ross Bjork’s press conference
7:14 Jimbo’s huge buyout
10:45 Who does Texas A&M hire?
14:45 Does A&M need a Texas guy?
19:16 Texas keeps dodging rakes
24:36 Bill Connelly joins the show
26:04 Bill on who A&M should hire
31:04 Northwestern rebounding
32:48 Boise State fire Andy Avalos
36:15 Who should Boise State hire?
40:51 Mississippi State fires Zach Arnett	
41:25 Who should Mississippi State hire?
47:06 Brady Hoke retires
52:30 Which jobs open next?
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Texas A&M Fires Jimbo Fisher; Mississippi State & Boise State Oust Their Head Coaches; Coaching Candidates Galore

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick eight games from Week 11 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.
5:41 Maryland (-2.5) @ Nebraska
8:23 Michigan (-4.5) @ Penn State
14:02 Alabama (-10.5) @ Kentucky
16:41 Miami @ Florida State (-14.5)
19:55 Tennessee (-1) @ Missouri
24:08 Rutgers @ Iowa (-1.5)
28:50 Ole Miss @ Georgia (-10.5)
35:11 USC @ Oregon (-16.5)
43:30 Jen Lada and Elle Duncan in the Mercedes-Benz ESPN College Football Podcast Sprinter
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Voodoo in the Michigan-Penn State Line?; Georgia’s Underrated Ariel Attack; Ole Miss Outside CFP Chance; Week 11 Picks

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the unchanged College Football Playoff rankings, how closely the top five teams are grouped, the latest on the Michigan investigation, the legal system getting involved, and the most effective punishment if the Big Ten finds the Wolverines guilty. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about what an upset would look like from Penn State, USC and TCU. Plus, the NCAA has a ripe chance to let the good PR flow.
0:00 New CFP rankings
5:44 The CFP Committee’s consistency and football judgement
8:06 The latest Michigan twist!
9:52 Delineating between information sharing and on-site scouting
15:36 How Michigan should be punished
19:52 Big Ten teams’ history of suing the conference
24:04 Bill Connelly, Michigan at Penn State
28:11 Ole Miss at Georgia
31:15 USC at Oregon
35:21 Oregon vulnerable secondary
37:26 Would Caleb Williams skip a bowl game?
41:25 Texas at TCU
44:20 Texas avoiding rakes
50:27 NCAA do the right thing with JMU
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CFP Top Five is Very Tight; Delineating Legal vs. Illegal with Michigan; How do Penn State, USC, TCU Pull Upsets?

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss why Rece thinks Texas won the weekend, Oklahoma State taking down Oklahoma in the last Big 12 Bedlam, and USC players not responding to Alex Grinch. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about Ole Miss winning an elimination game, if the Rebels can hang against Georgia, all of the updates in the Conor Stalions-Michigan story, and Alabama beating LSU in a high-speed affair.
0:00 Rece’s Texas take
4:21 Steak bet
10:05 Oklahoma State wins Bedlam
14:16 Rece on MegaCast in the ThunderDome
22:30 USC fire Alex Grinch
26:37 Ryan McGee
29:15 Ole Miss beats Texas A&M
30:10 Can Ole Miss beat Georgia this weekend?
33:30 Rakes in Texas’ CFP path
38:14 Does Jim Harbaugh coach this weekend?
43:44 Michigan story has transcended sports
50:44 Us vs. The World Only Works for So Long
56:53 Alabama beats LSU in a track meet
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Did Texas Punch Its CFP Ticket?; USC Fires DC Alex Grinch; Michigan Investigation Transcends Sports

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick 11 games from Week 10 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.
8:36 Kansas State @ Texas (-4)
13:09 Texas A&M @ Ole Miss (-3.5)
17:34 Notre Dame (-3) @ Clemson
21:26 Oklahoma (-5.5) @ Oklahoma State
26:22 Missouri @ Georgia (-15.5)
30:53 Iowa (-3) @ Northwestern
34:54 James Madison (-5.5) @ Georgia State
36:45 Kansas @ Iowa State (-2.5)
39:39 Washington (-3.5) @ USC
43:47 LSU @ Alabama (-3)
50:12 UCLA (-2.5) @ Arizona
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Final Big 12 Bedlam; Jim Harbaugh Loves Judge Judy; Arizona Flavor of the Moment; Week 10 Picks

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the first set of College Football Playoff rankings, the rankings tell us anything about the committee, Florida State’s spot in the top four, chaos scenarios, and Rece asking Boo Corrigan if Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing will factor into their decisions. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about his brush with sign-stealing, Dabo Swinney arguing with a fan on the radio, and Swinney being the victim of a monster he created. 
0:00 First CFP Ranking
4:38 Rooting for chaos
6:29 Is Florida State in trouble at No. 4?
10:20 The limits of head-to-head results
14:12 Chaos scenarios
19:54 Boo Corrigan on Michigan
23:16 Ryan McGee
26:30 Washington shutout of top 4
27:42 Story Time with McGee
31:11 Latest on Michigan & Conor Stalions
38:30 Dabo vs. Tyler from Spartanburg
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First CFP Rankings are Out; Florida State in Trouble?; Washington Shut Out of Top 4; Dabo vs. Tyler from Spartanburg

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing, why it’s the defining story of this season, Kansas changing the trajectory of the Big 12 by beating Oklahoma, Oklahoma State bouncing back, Oregon laying the beatdown on Utah, and the ACC Wheel of Destiny. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about if Washington’s peaked, the ups and downs of the Pac-12, Louisville surging, Georgia Tech’s expectations, and Rece’s challenge to Alabama fans.
:31 Pete on sign stealing
4:19 How will this affect Michigan on the field?
7:55 Kansas upsets Oklahoma
11:52 Kansas State playing well
14:37 Oklahoma State turning it around
24:14 Oregon whooped Utah
28:49 ACC Wheel of Destiny
33:56 Is Bill Connelly hiding info from Rece?
36:50 A big favorite finally pulls the upset
38:31 Did Washington peak?
41:45 Pac-12 ups and downs
42:46 Explain Georgia Tech
45:08 Louisville surging
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Kansas Upsets Oklahoma, Changes CFP Race; Oregon Whoops Utah; Louisville Landing Haymakers

Rece Davis and Stanford Steve pick eight games from Week 9 in the latest edition of the Race for The Ribeye.
:55 Steve having trouble with his fridge picks
6:34 Race for the Ribeye standings
7:30 Oklahoma (-10) @ Kansas
10:20 BYU @ Texas (-17.5)
15:53 Georgia (-14.5) vs. Florida
21:35 Oregon (-7) @ Utah
26:26 Duke @ Louisville (-4)
31:47 Tennessee (-3.5) @ Kentucky
34:22 Ohio State (-14.5) @ Wisconsin
37:34 UNLV @ Fresno State (-7.5)
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Oregon Ready for a Fight Against Utah; Be Careful Chasing Oklahoma; Week 9 Picks

Rece Davis kicks off the show talking about Michigan’s purported sign stealing and how much he actually care about the ordeal. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to discuss being the line between mocking and being bothered by Michigan’s attempt to gain an edge, if college football should transition to helmet communications, how good they think Michigan really is, the “best vs. most deserving” debate, and which conference could miss out on the College Football Playoff. 
:28 Theater of the Abusrd: Michigan Sign Stealing
3:06 How much should we care?
9:22 How does this happen?
10:37 Sign Stealing diminishes accomplishments
11:00 Bill Connelly joins the podcast!
12:20 Torn between mocking and bother
18:14 Sign stealer has a career in logistics
20:31 Exploring helment communications
26:05 How good is Michigan?
31:02 Best vs. Most Deserving Debate
38:04 Top Tier Schools Parody
39:52 Which conference is most vulnerable to miss the CFP?
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How Much Should We Care About Michigan’s Sign Stealing?; Just How Good Are the Wolverines?; Most Vulnerable Conference to Miss CFP

Rece Davis holds it down with Pete Thamel on assignment, kicking off the podcast talking about Ohio State winning with defense, what should we expect from Penn State, Michigan stealing signs, Oz the Mentalist and a conundrum on the GameDay set, and North Carolina blowing it against Virginia. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to discuss Washington nearly losing to Arizona State, Alabama cleaning up the penalties, what’s still ahead for Tennessee, Lincoln Riley shutting down press availability after USC lost to Utah, and how do you say “Marriott?”
0:00 Ohio State beats Penn State
3:00 Expectations for Penn State
7:30 Michigan’s spies
9:00 Oz The Mentalist
18:00 North Carolina Blows It
22:15 Ryan McGee
27:36 Washington survives Arizona State
31:56 Alabama cleans it up against Tennessee
35:44 Tennessee’s tightrope forward
39:17 Year of the Near Miss
45:25 Utah beats USC
53:49 Utes have won four-straight against the Trojans
57:30 How do you pronounce “Marriott?”
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Ohio States Wins with Defense; North Carolina Blows It; Alabama Right on Schedule; Year of the Near Miss

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Stanford Steve pick eight Week 8 games in the latest addition of the Race for the Ribeye.
6:46 Race for The Ribeye: Week 8
7:18 Penn State @ Ohio State (-4)
10:40 Washington State @ Oregon (-20)
13:05 Minnesota @ Iowa (-3.5)
18:15 Tennessee @ Alabama
24:44 Duke @ Florida State (-14)
30:00 Georgia State @ Louisiana (-2.5)
31:56 Utah @ USC (-6.5)
37:07 Clemson (-3.5) @ Miami
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If Not Now, When, Penn State?; Can Florida State Score on Duke?; Tiebreakers Galore; Week 8 Picks

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel give some love to the Tuesday night games that featured trash-talking billboards and more thin-skinned head coaches. Then, the guys discuss College GameDay heading to Columbus, if Ohio State-Penn State will provide more clarity or chaos, and if Nittany Lion passing game will slice the Buckeye secondary. Then, Ryan McGee stops by to talk about The James Franklin Experience, if an 11-1 Iowa could make the College Football Playoff, Alabama-Tennessee, and if there’s any optimism for USC with Utah coming to town.
3:35 WONDERFULLY THIN-SKINNED COACHES: BILLBOARD KERFUFFLE
8:43 COLLEGE GAMEDAY GOES TO COLUMBUS!
10:56 WHAT TO EXPECT: PENN STATE VS. OHIO STATE
19:55 CAN PENN STATE’S OFFENSE MEASURE UP?
23:26 PENN STATE’S MENTAL HURDLE
27:32 RYAN MCGEE JOINS THE SHOW
28:12 HOW CAN PENN STATE OVERCOME THEIR ROAD BLOCK?
30:42 WILL PENN STATE BE VICTORIOUS?
32:42 CAN IOWA MAKE THE CFP?
41: 42 ALABAMA VS. TENNESSEE PREVIEW
46:48 ALABAMA DEFENSIVE PLAYERS TO WATCH
50:05 UTAH VS. USC PREVIEW
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