Rece Davis, Pete Thamel & ESPN writer Bill Connelly discuss Bowling Green's splashy offseason move by hiring Eddie George as their new head football coach - It's also a big win for the Mid-American Conference whose offseason has seen other coaches and players leave for greener pastures. The guys also look at early storylines for next season. Is Clemson back? Are they a top five team right now? Will Notre Dame's new roster get them to the College Football Playoff? Who will lead the charge at the quarterback position, Steve Angeli or CJ Carr? 

0:00 - Why eyes are on Eddie George at Bowling Green

2:22 - The two emerging head coach hiring trends

6:10 - The talented coaches & players leaving the MAC

13:41 - The MAC rivalry you may not know about

14:19 - A way-too-early CFP scenario prediction

19:17 - Will Clemson be a top five team next season?

21:26 - In a 14-team CFP, what is the 4-4-2-2-1-1 model?

36:39 - How will head coach Marcus Freeman reset Notre Dame?

40:38 - Who will be Notre Dame's starting quarterback be next season?

42:23 - How is Rece on EA Sports CFB 25 Dynasty Mode?

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