Big 12 & CFP Stakes in Week 0 + QB Drama at Notre Dame, Ohio State & Auburn
Rece Davis and ESPN senior writers Dan Wetzel and Ryan McGee break down Iowa State vs. Kansas State, a Week 0 showdown with Big 12 and CFP stakes on the line. They dive into the X-factors that could swing the game, make their picks, and then turn to quarterback drama across the country, from Notre Dame’s starter to Ohio State’s choice to Auburn’s wild three-man plan. Finally, the crew tackles Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal and the big question: was the punishment enough?
0:00 - Welcome
1:48 - Iowa St vs Kansas St: Dublin has pints ready
10:37 - Iowa St vs Kansas St: Big 12 conference & CFP stakes
21:01- Iowa St vs Kansas St: The X Factor
23:56 - Iowa St vs Kansas St: The guys make their picks!
28:18 - Notre Dame's starting QB, did they pick the right guy?
43:35 - Ohio State's starting QB is…
45:21 - Auburn is starting 3 QBs… Are they okay?
53:08 - Michigan fined in sign-stealing scandal, what should've happened…
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Clemson, Miami, UNC & the ACC Teams You Can’t Ignore
Rece Davis, ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel, and former Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson dive into what to expect from the ACC this season. Can Clemson claim the conference crown, has Carson Beck won over the Miami locker room, do you dare doubt Louisville, and is Georgia Tech ready to slay giants once again? Add in SMU’s tougher schedule, Bill Belichick’s arrival at North Carolina, and a pack of sleepers, and you've got one unpredictable season ahead.
0:00 - Welcome
1:43 - Clemson has the tools, can they win a title?
6:43 - Miami locker room all in on Carson Beck?
11:50 - SMU’s tougher 2025-26 schedule
15:16 - Dare to bet against Louisville?
17:53 - Georgia Tech to keep slaying ranked teams?
20:46 - Belichick to bring a title to North Carolina?
26:47 - ACC sleepers that could crash the title game
31:52 - ACC check-in: Duke, Florida St, NC State
43:24 - ACC check-in: Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Virginia
58:48 - ACC preview: Total wild card teams
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Wide-Open Big 12: Who’s Grabbing the Title Game Crown?
Rece Davis and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel dive into the wide-open Big 12 chase. From heavyweight contenders to sneaky upstarts, they spotlight two teams poised to set the early tone, explore how Utah and Texas Tech could crash the Big 12 title game, and examine how the league’s middle tier could shake things up.
0:00 - Welcome
5:25 - Who are the Big 12 title contenders?
10:56 - Two Big 12 teams to watch at the top of the season
19:01 - Utah and Texas Tech to make the playoff?
23:35 - Big 12 mid-pack teams making moves
39:04 - Picks for Big 12 title run, champ, and CFP bid
42:04 - Big 12 teams fighting to get out of the cellar
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SEC Playoff Pressure: Who’s Built for the Spotlight?
Rece Davis and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel take a wide-angle look at the SEC, opening with title contenders before zeroing in on a jam-packed CFP bubble. They break down which playoff hopefuls are worth the hype and which ones could be headed for a letdown. Plus, they tackle the big question: just how many SEC teams can realistically make the playoff cut?
0:00 - Welcome
1:27 - Bring on the preseason data deep dives
3:54 - The SEC is stacked with CFP bubble teams
9:39 - SEC frontrunners with big questions looming
19:46 - SEC playoff hopefuls: Who to buy/bail on?
29:49 - How many SEC teams will make the playoff?
31:36 - Other SEC teams worth your attention
42:36 - SEC championship: Who's built to win?
43:52 - Who's got a better ride than Gunner Stockton?
46:43 - Who's got the best car on GameDay
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Big Ten Contenders, Sleepers & Questions Heading Into the Season
Rece Davis and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel dive into the Big Ten title chase, asking the question: Can Penn State finally go the distance? As Ohio State navigates a high-stakes quarterback battle and Oregon reloads under Dan Lanning, Illinois is looking to reverse its luck in one-possession games. Meanwhile, sleeper teams like Nebraska, USC, and Iowa are quietly making noise… setting the stage for a season full of surprises.
00:00 - Welcome
1:53 - The Big Ten true title contenders are…
5:57 - Is Penn St a lock to win the Natty?
9:06 - Which QB will lead the Ohio St Buckeyes?
14:17 - Has Ohio St gone too far vs Michigan?
22:10 - Oregon reloaded with the right players?
28:05 - One-possession games to break Illinois’ way?
30:20 - Big Ten sleepers: Nebraska and Michigan
38:59 - Big Ten sleepers: USC and Indiana
49:05 - Big Ten sleeper: Iowa
54:10 - Who’s still figuring it out in the Big Ten?
1:03:19 - What you need to know about the college sports executive order
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The moment ESPN College GameDay’s lights turn off, Rece Davis and Pete Thamel lock in on the games. They’re glued to the TV on travel days to discuss the latest news on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays with friends like Steve Coughin, Ryan McGee, Heather Dinich. Rece and Pete chat every week about momentum shifting plays, rumors permeating across the college football landscape, missteps in the rankings and so much more!
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