Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down every angle of the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes, should he stay at Ole Miss and chase a national championship, leave now, or leave next year? And for schools trying to poach him, when is it time to walk away? The guys also dive into the latest on James Franklin, and the biggest College Football Playoff storylines of the week: Who's a lock for the CFP, who makes it in between USC, Notre Dame, and Miami, and what if Auburn stuns Alabama?

0:00 - Welcome

0:32 - Lane Kiffin, will he stay or go?

5:57 - Should Lane Kiffin just stay and chase a Natty?

12:31 - For schools chasing Lane Kiffin, when should they walk way?

19:03 - Should Lane Kiffin stay and leave in a year?

21:45 - The advantages of staying at Ole Miss

24:48 - Update: James Franklin to Virginia Tech?

38:08 - Who's almost a lock for the CFP?

42:01 - The CFP USC-Notre Dame-Miami dilemma

47:22 - CFP chaos: What if Auburn beats Alabama?

51:03 - Make the case for keeping and cutting conference title games

58:43 - CFP changes that would benefit the fans

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to the season batch of College Football Playoff rankings. Plus, they discuss where the ACC stands in the CFP race, if USC is on the ascent and the latest on the drama at LSU with Brian Kelly’s firing. Then, the guys get into the Six Pack of Picks, and talk about Maryland and UConn.

0:00 Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast!

0:30 College Football Playoff rankings reaction

13:14 Where does the ACC stand?

22:32 What about USC?

28:54 The latest on LSU and Brian Kelly

36:35 Rece & Pete's Six Pack of Picks

40:18 Notre Dame at Pitt

44:22 Iowa at USC

46:00 Oklahoma at Alabama

50:39 Texas at Georgia

53:56 USF at Navy

57:43 Maryland’s rough season

1:02:13 UConn’s stellar season

1:04:50 Kennesaw State at Jacksonville State

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel debate whether a Heisman moment is essential to winning the Heisman …and if Fernando Mendoza has delivered on this. Then, they break down the current CFP picture specifically the chaos in the ACC, the Big 12 potentially sneaking a team in at the end, and which Big Ten powerhouse team will emerge on top. 

0:00 - Welcome

1:41 - Fernando Menoza, new Heisman leader?

8:06 - The top team in the Big Ten is…

19:14 - ACC wheel of destiny: Who get’s a CFP bid?

32:18 - Big 12 to get the last at-large CFP bid?

39:05 - CFP: Some of the good, the bad, and the new

52:05 - The best player you might not know

54:19 - Which coach gets fired next?

57:26 - Proposals and ‘I do’ on and off the field

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Pat Fitzgerald joins Rece Davis and Pete Thamel for his first public interview since his 2023 departure from Northwestern. The College Football Hall of Famer opens up about what he’s been up to, reflects on his time in Evanston, and discusses what the future might hold now that he’s back on the coaching market. Plus, Rece and Pete react to the first College Football Playoff rankings and wrap things up with their Six Pack of Picks.

00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast!

00:30 - CFP rankings reactions

14:13 - Pat Fitzgerald joins the show!

17:33 - Pat feels "vindicated" after wrongful termination

24:13 - Pat on his coaching future

26:26 - Pat on handling the new era of college football

40:04 - Pat's ideal coaching fit

53:46 - Rece & Pete's six pack of picks

1:09:13 - Thanks for listening !

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Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel discuss the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings. They make picks on who they think will take the No. 1 spot and how many bids each conference gets. They also break down Auburn's coaching search and whether Clemson can recover from their tailspin season. Then, country superstar Kenny Chesney joins to talk about his new book drop, Heart Life Music, Tennessee Vols memories, his songwriting process and more!

0:00 - Welcome!

6:41 - CFP rankings: What to watch for

10:35 - How many CFP bids does each conference get?

18:20 - CFP rankings: Where does Michigan land?

21:37 - Auburn: Who replaces Hugh Freeze?

33:23 - CFP race: Miami is walking a fine line

37:54 - Can Clemson pull out of a tailspin?

46:29 - Kenny Chesney joins the pod!

47:27 - Kenny Chesney's Tennessee Vols memories

50:15 - Kenny Chesney shares his best lyric

53:41 - Inside Kenny Chesney's writing process

56:53 - Kenny Chesney's drink of choice

59:26 - Kenny Chesney's fave moment as GameDay guest picker!

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It’s a spooky Week 10 on the College GameDay Podcast! Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss risky coaching hires, early playoff rankings, their Halloween candy favorites and their Week 10 picks.

00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast

04:48 - CFB scheduling issues?

11:15 - The latest on the coaching carousel

25:04 - Bill Belichick's call to go for 2

28:08 - Expectations from 1st CFP Rankings

36:02 - Six pack of picks

55:48 - Let's talk Halloween

58:11 - What's your favorite Halloween candy?

01:01:13 - Thanks for watching the College GameDay Podcast!

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel dive into LSU's move to fire Brian Kelly and what comes next for the Tigers. They kick around how much the Governor might actually matter in the coaching search and whether his voice will carry any weight. And with Lane Kiffin's name in the mix while Ole Miss is still chasing a playoff spot, the big question is if LSU can really wait until his season's over to make a move.

0:00 - Inside The Day LSU Fired Brian Kelly

5:19 - Surprised Brian Kelly Is Out After Texas A&M Loss?

6:39 - Brian Kelly Made LSU A Contender, Don't Forget!

14:09 - Who's Really Picking LSU's Next Coach?

21:14 - LSU To Make A Run At Lane Kiffin?

30:37 - Can LSU Wait Out CFP To Hire A Coach?

35:59 - Rank The Top Coaching Jobs: Florida, LSU, Penn State

48:21 - Auburn, Florida St, Wisconsin To Shake Up Coaching Market?

51:37 - What To Expect: GameDay at Cincinnati vs Utah

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down a massive Week 9 slate!

Can Missouri pull off a top-10 upset on the road against Vanderbilt?

Will LSU save its season against Texas A&M?

And can Houston keep rolling against Arizona State?

We preview all the biggest matchups and storylines from across the country in this episode of the College GameDay Podcast.

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down Billy Napier’s firing at Florida and what it means for the Gators’ future. Who’s next in line for the job... Could it be Lane Kiffin? The guys also dive into the mounting pressure at Florida State and Auburn, where frustration is beginning to boil over.

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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are back to preview a massive Week 8 in college football. Can Georgia get redemption between the hedges against No. 5 Ole Miss? Will Notre Dame’s playoff hopes survive a must-win clash with USC? The guys make their Week 8 picks and break down all the big storylines. Plus, Ivan Maisel joins the show to discuss his new book and reflect on the legendary career of Frank Leahy. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast.

00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast

00:54 - Lane Kiffin's jab at Kirby Smart

03:16 - A tough week for the refs

05:54 - Ole Miss vs Georgia preview

20:29 - Ivan Maisel joins the show

48:39 - Week 8 Six Pack of Picks

01:08:02 - Deep cut game of the week

01:13:53 - Thanks for watching / listening to the College Gameday Podcast

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