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.
ESPN College GameDay
Claim This PodcastHosted by Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel
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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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Recent Episodes
September 21, 2026
Can Ole Miss Pass Its Next Big Test at Florida? + TN QB Faizon Brandon’s BIG MOMENT
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel interview each other about Ole Miss's challenge at Florida and Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon's pivotal moment.
September 20, 2026
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel discuss a potential 19-team conference cap's impact on college football and Mike Norvell's future at FSU in this interview.
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[…] Pete Golding went to Delta State. I do think one quick football point I want to make is Pete Golding had a chance this offseason in the portal in a very quick order to build this team with his own flair on it, and I think the one thing you noticed last night, I'm sorry, Saturday night. The best defensive player on the field was Will Echols, number 52, the defensive tackle. Mountain of a man from Houston, Mississippi, 6'3", 315. But I noticed this looking at their depth chart. They have four high-profile transfers. who are backup defensive linemen. Jaheim Otis, Reese, I'm sure you remember him. […]
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