Herbie, Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the return of the Big Ten, Michigan’s strong start, Indiana’s big overtime win over Penn State, Ohio State’s questions at running back, Oklahoma State’s defense and what changes for Alabama with the loss of Jaylen Waddle.
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Join ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and Senior Writer Pete Thamel, as well as many of GameDay’s key analysts and contributors, as they discuss and debate the biggest stories and break down the biggest games in college football, while also leaning into the key basketball moments and storylines as well. With episodes Mondays/Wednesday/Fridays in the fall, and a year-round weekly presence this is the place to be for the college sports fan.

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Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello delve into UConn's NBA-like offense and the defense that won them a national title against Purdue. They also get into which UConn players will be remembered on this team. And looking to next season, they discuss what roster changes will happen and what Dan Hurley said about the Kentucky head coach job.
 
0:00 How UConn's defense helped them win
5:00 The stretch that determined the game
6:24 Which individual players will be remembered?
8:21 Where does UConn rank among repeat teams?
14:51 UConn's offense in comparison to an NBA offense
17:54 Dan Hurley responds to the Kentucky head coach job
19:58 What does UConn do to get a threepeat?
21:36 UConn's expected roster changes
22:35 Is there more college basketball news coming?
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UConn's Use Of An NBA-Like Offense To Win Title; Dan Hurley Responds to Kentucky HC Job; Predicting What UConn Does For A Threepeat

Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello recount how they came to break the news that John Calipari is leaving Kentucky and headed across the SEC to Arkansas. They also get into what they think Calipari will do with Arkansas' roster, who Calipari might hire, and whether or not Arkansas will reach the NCAA Men's Tournament Final Four round in the next four years. Lastly, they get into whether or not Kentucky can fill Calipari's spot with UConn's Dan Hurley, Chicago Bulls' Billy Donovan, or even Alabama's Nate Oats.
 
0:00 When the John Calipari-Arkansas whispers started
2:37 John Calipari's fall from dominance
4:49 How John Calipari fits in with Arkansas
6:15 The moment the John Calipari-Arkansas deal happened
10:52 Will Arkansas make the Final Four?
14:16 Kentucky basketball head coach candidates
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Insider Details on How the John Calipari-Arkansas Deal Happened; How Calipari Fits with Arkansas; Possible Kentucky Head Coach Candidates

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello break down the Men's NCAA Final Four games - specifically the early slog in the NC State vs. Purdue game and the shooting performance Alabama's Mark Sears put up against UConn's Stephon Castle. And ahead of the championship game, they get into what UConn's Donovan Clingan needs to do to stop Purdue's Zach Edey.

0:00 No. 1 seeds set to face off in men's championship game
3:07 NC State vs. Purdue early slog
8:55 Should Purdue worry about Braden Smith?
14:57 UConn vs. Purdue battle of the bigs
19:15 Foul or not on UConn's Aaliyah Edwards
23:12 Alabama needed to create more threes
25:18 In comparison: UConn and the great Duke teams
26:56 In comparison: UConn and the great Florida teams
27:57 In comparison: UConn and Villanova's 2018 team
32:44 Alabama's Mark Sears was a warrior
34:55 Who will win the men's championship game?
37:34 Who will win the women's championship game?
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College GameDay: The Differentiator Between Zach Edey & Donovan Clingan

On today’s episode of the College Gameday Podcast, ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider Matt Miller joins Rece Davis and Pete Thamel to discuss quarterback draft prospects Drake Maye and JJ McCarthy. Matt shares which team is the best fit for Drake Maye and why JJ McCarthy may not be drafted in the first round. Then, the guys dive into why NC State’s basketball star, DJ Burns, would make a great offensive tackle. Finally, Matt shares which player will be the biggest surprise in the 2024 NFL Draft!
0:00 Welcome To the College Gameday Podcast
01:09 Don't Sleep on UNC QB Drake Maye 
03:43 Which Team Does QB Drake Maye Best Fit With?
07:35 Could JJ McCarthy Not Be Drafted In The 1st Round
11:03 Are There Concerns for JJ McCarthy’s Shoulder Issues?
14:45 Huge Turnout For QBs at Michigan Pro Day
20:07 How To Avoid Group Think in NFL Scouting
23:08 Learned Lessons in NFL Scouting
26:45 Players Matt Would Jump On The Table For 
28:33 Chargers Will Pick Michigan's Mike Sainristil
31:10 Predicting The Biggest Surprise In The Draft
33:57 Pete’s Prediction of 6 QBS Drafted In First Round 
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ESPN NFL Draft Analyst & Insider Matt Miller and Early Draft Predictions

Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss UConn being in the greatest-team-ever conversation and how Dan Hurley would fit into the NBA. Then, Pete gives a preview of his latest story - Donovan Clingan's side job as a landscaper. On another note, Rece and Pete turn their attention to NC State and chat about the hope that program has spurred for themselves from the tournament. 

0:00 Rece: Is there such thing as a repeat champion?
2:10 Is UConn in the greatest-team-ever convo?
6:21 The NC State program now has hope
8:41 NC State and Alabama's path to the championship
11:49 How to stop NC State's DJ Burns
13:01 Could DJ Burns play for the NBA or NFL?
18:30 UConn's Donovan Clingan's side job as a landscaper
20:36 Dan Hurley's coaching track record
26:21 Could UConn's Dan Hurley be an NBA coach?
31:10 A Dan Hurley family story
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