A week ahead of the first College Football Playoff ranking, Todd gives his take on how the top 12 should play out. Then, he and Steve Muench discuss the battle between Garrett Nussmeier, Quinn Ewers, and Jalen Milroe for QB3 in the 2025 NFL draft. After the break, they’re joined by lead Fox analyst Joel Klatt to talk Ohio State’s offensive line concerns, James Franklin’s big test, and where Buckeyes star Jeremiah Smith ranks in the history of freshman receivers. To cap the conversation, Joel shares his thoughts on the Deion Sanders era at Colorado.

(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!

(1:20) Todd’s College Football Playoff Rankings

(3:35) Tier 1: (1) Oregon, (2) Georgia

(4:15) Tier 2: (3) Miami, (4) Penn State, (5) Texas, (6) Texas A&M, (7) Ohio State

(15:40) Tier 3: (8) Tennessee, (9) BYU, (10) Iowa State, (11) Notre Dame, (12) Indiana

(22:15) Evaluating the Big 10 Conference

(25:10) Projecting NFL Draft Prospects

(32:20) 2025 NFL Draft: Which QB Prospects are Ready?

(36:50) Is Garrett Nussmeier Ready for the NFL?

(47:05) Is Quinn Ewers Ready for the NFL?

(48:30) Is Jalen Milroe Ready for the NFL?

(55:25) Joel Klatt Joins the Show!

(55:50) Week 10 Matchup: Ohio State [-3.5] at Penn State (O/U 46.5)

(58:00) Ohio State HC Ryan Day: 62-9 Overall Coaching Record

(1:03:00) Worried About Ohio State's Offensive Line?

(1:09:35) Evaluating Jeremiah Smith: 35  Receptions, 623 Yards, 8 TDs

(1:12:40) Evaluating Will Howard OSU QB: 1,795 Yards, 17 TDs, 4 INTs

(1:16:30) Who are the Top Prospects in Ohio State vs. Penn State?

(1:27:00) Most Important Positional Matchup: Ohio State [-3.5] at Penn State

(1:29:30) Takeaways from Coach Prime and Colorado's Future

(1:35:00) Shedeur Sanders' Draft Process Expectations

(1:40:35) Checkout The Joel Klatt Show

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Host: Todd McShay

Guests: Joel Klatt and Steve Muench

Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer

Social: Eduardo Ocampo

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