Rece Davis and Pete Thamel reflect on new coach hirings, retirements and changes that have shaken the college football world. They discuss latest news of Freshman Caleb Downs possibly entering the transfer portal, the surprise retirement announcement of Nick Saban and his reasons why plus where Jim Harbaugh will land next. We get a behind the scenes look into Rece’s thoughts on his exclusive interviews with these coaches. Hopefully Jim Harbaugh won’t announce where he’s coaching next while Pete is on vacation. 

Rece's Exclusive Interview with Jim Harbaugh After Winning the National Championship

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yljRESjsZjo&ab_channel=ESPN

Rece's Exclusive Interview with Nick Saban After Announcing His Retirement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-NTaEbfAtg&ab_channel=ESPN

00:20 - Caleb Downs Headed To Portal

02:04 - Alabama Ripple Effects After Saban’s Retirement

04:48 - Nick Saban BTS Interview Moments

18:01 - Asking Jim Harbaugh About His Future Plans

21:16 - The Question Rece Wishes He Asked Jim Harbaugh

22:31 - Jim Harbaugh BTS Interview Moments

25:12 - Jim Is The Best Team Builder

27:29 - If Harbaugh Leaves Michigan, Who Takes Over?

29:26 - Nick Saban BTS Interview Moments

32:28 - Rece’s Early Reporter Days Covering Nick Saban

36:35 - Saban and Harbaugh’s Relationship With The Media

39:33 - Alabama and Michigan Players Headed To The Portal

42:26 - Teams Moving Quickly On Portal Players

44:13 - Washington Hires Arizona’s Jedi Fish As HC

47:09 - Arizona Hires San Jose St’s Brent Brennan As HC

51:22 - Harbaugh To Leave Michigan During Pete’s Vacation

52:36 - College Gameday Pod Off-Season Preview

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