ESPN College GameDay
ESPN
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.
Location:
Bristol, CT
Networks:
ESPN
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@espnu
Language:
English
Contact:
ESPN Viewer Response ESPN Plaza Bristol, CT 06010 1-888-549-3776
Website:
http://espn.go.com/
Email:
blair.cullen@espn3.com
Episodes
Seth Greenberg; Classic Michigan State; Larrañaga Enjoying the Journey; Imposing Identity
3/20/2023
Rece Davis and Seth Greenberg discuss Michigan State making another Sweet 16 and Tom Izzo’s joy after the tragedy on campus, Jim Larrañaga enjoying Miami’s run, Houston playing its best basketball, potential Cinderellas left in the field, why conference affiliation doesn’t inform tournament matchups, and if Jon Scheyer has a deal with a tanning salon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:41:51
Biggest Upset in Tournament History; Almost Famous; Catastrophic Oversight
3/18/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down why Fairleigh Dickinson University defeating Purdue is the biggest upset in the tournament’s history. Then, they debate if it’s time for the Boilermakers to rip up the model or if their history of losses in the tournament are psychological. Next, Pete honors the memory of his friend Phil Hopkins and shares the kismet of Purdue’s upset. Later, they discuss if another one-seed will go down and the impact of Sasser’s injury for Houston. Plus, Rece offers...
Duration:00:33:00
Mammoth Upsets; Eternal Pucker Power; Tremendous Drama
3/17/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down the keys to Princeton’s mammoth upset over Arizona, the shocking ending to Virginia’s season, and the tournament's power to cement or destroy legacies. Next, Pete quizzes Rece’s knowledge of upsets in tournament history, and they reminisce on the biggest upsets they witnessed in person. Then, they discuss the impact of Brandon Miller and Marcus Sasser’s groin injuries and how they could impact the bracket. Later, Pete and Rece discuss how the team with...
Duration:00:38:33
South Region Preview
3/13/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the South Region in the NCAA Tournament. But first, the guys talk about which teams missed out on the tournament, a backdoor-cut news dump and how they’re making their bracket picks. Then, the guys discuss if Alabama will succumb to the Brandon Miller scrutiny, if Charleston can provide chaos, Pete continuing to drive the Furman bandwagon, Rece’s prediction for the winner of Creighton-N.C. State, Mizzou’s attitude and if Arizona could take down the Crimson...
Duration:00:33:02
East Region Preview
3/13/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the East Region in the NCAA Tournament. They discuss if Memphis could get caught flatfooted after winning Conference USA, Jon Scheyer figuring out his players’ roles, picking against teams they don’t trust and that queasy feeling facing Michigan State. Plus, Rece picks a plucky up-start team to make the Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:22:49
Midwest Region Preview
3/13/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the Midwest Region in the NCAA Tournament. They discuss Marcus Sasser’s injury status for Houston, Auburn spiraling into the tournament, Indiana lacking excuses to lose to Kent State, Kennesaw State making the dance after earning a 1-28 record three years ago and if Penn State is gassed. Plus, is the tournament really that wide open this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:27:37
West Region Preview
3/13/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel preview the West Region in the NCAA Tournament. They discuss Kansas lacking a luxury from last season, St. Mary’s seeding-KenPom disconnect, the matchup that Pete is most excited for and Rece’s favorite player in college basketball. Plus, the guys review their Final Four picks and reveal their tournament champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:31:19
First QB Off The Board; Furman Bandwagon; Conference Tournament Picks
3/7/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss cocktail sauce hotter than Anthony Richardson after the NFL combine, which quarterback they’d select first in the draft and why Rece would be a terrible GM in any sport. Plus, it’s championship week and the guys share their winners for the SEC, Big East, Pac-12, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12 tournaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:51:44
Jalen Carter Arrest Warrant; Pete at the Combine; Joe Lunardi
3/1/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss the arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter, their thoughts on the Brandon Miles story following last week’s interview with Alabama AD Greg Byrne and what Pete is hoping to see this week in Indianapolis at the NFL combine. Then, Joe Lunardi stops by to talk about his process evaluating teams, why the selection committee favors participation over accomplishment, a team that is in more trouble than it seems and why he disappears after the bracket is released....
Duration:01:01:05
Alabama AD Greg Byrne on Brandon Miller, Nate Oats' Press Conference and More
2/22/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne to discuss the decision to allow Brandon Miller to continue playing, the latest on the fatal shooting of Jamea Jonae Harris, Nate Oats' press conference and the new information learned in Tuesday's court hearing. Later, Rece and Pete discuss the latest rumblings on Pac-12 realignment and Rece's iconic call in Blacksburg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:57:33
Coach K Returns Courtside; Is the Texas Job Elite?; Like It Don’t Love It
2/16/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete’s vacation to Mexico Mike Krzyzewski returning to Cameron Indoor to pay respects to Mike Brey, who should hire Rick Pitino, if John Calipari should leave Kentucky, candidates for the Texas job, the Pac-12’s statement of self-affirming love and Georgia’s new-old offensive coordinator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:51:15
94 Feet with Jay Bilas; The Best Thing College Hoops Has Going; Alabama Coordinator Situation Resolved
2/8/2023
Rece Davis is joined by Jay Bilas to discuss if Zach Edey is actually bigger than 7’4”, Jay's favorite kind of halftime show, if there are magnets in Red Panda’s bowls, the lack of a bottom in the Big 12, if fans really like parody and the NCAA’s latest blunder. Plus, Rece goes 94 Feet with Jay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:54:41
Volume of Information; Give Me a Guy; Modestly Aware of Signing Day
2/2/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Seth Greenberg’s bit at the top of GameDay broadcast, if Stetson Bennett made a mistake not going to the Senior Bowl, scouting the people not players, whiffing on Josh Rosen, the most underrated part of Jalen Hurts’ development, if they were aware of National Signing Day and who’s popping at the Senior Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:54:51
Rick Barnes; Will He Always Take Out The Trash?; Alabama OC Situation; Incentivized to Stay
1/26/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Rece’s time in Syracuse, a flaw in Drake Maye’s scouting report and what Nick Saban may do with Bill O’Brien heading to the Patriots. Then, Rick Barnes stops by to talk about when he stopped using a whistle, what’s going through his mind before games, facing Texas, the transformation of basketball culture at Tennessee, and why the “football school” or “basketball school” label doesn’t matter. Later, the guys get into if there will be a first-time champion...
Duration:00:56:35
Offseason Reading; Serial Flirt; Draft Crush; Modestly Divisive
1/19/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss Pete’s gift to Rece, what’s happening at Arkansas, TCU hiring Kendal Briles and Jaden Rashada wanting out of Florida because his NIL deal fell through. Then, ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller stops by to talk about Jim Harbaugh staying at Michigan, Rece’s Jaguar fandom, where he stands on Will Levis and CJ Stroud answering questions in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:55:20
Dynasty Established; TCU Subnarrative; Offseason of Relentless Optimism
1/10/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are in the bowels of SoFi Stadium, looking back at a 65-7 Georgia win over TCU to repeat as national champions. They discuss the moment being too big for the Horned Frogs, Georgia’s vibe on the podium, Rece dropping TCU to No. 6 in his AP ballot and the Bulldogs being the favorite to three-peat. Later, they get into a way-too-early Top 25, where things stand with Alabama and their 2023 College Football Playoff teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Duration:00:35:34
USC’s Meltdown; Penn State Cul-De-Sac; Stopping TCU; Bennett’s Give-A-Damn
1/4/2023
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and David Pollack discuss whether USC has a scheme or a talent problem on defense, Lincoln Riley’s job of building for the Big Ten, if this Rose Bowl win is a potential jumping off point for Penn State, Mississippi State winning for Mike Leach, if Max Duggan can replicate CJ Stroud’s performance against Georgia, how TCU can out-physical the Bulldogs and Stetson Bennett letting it rip in big moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:59:53
Recapping the CFP Semifinals; Michigan What-Ifs; Big 12 Credibility; Rose Bowl Reset
1/1/2023
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss a remarkable day for college football, what they’ll remember about the College Football Playoff semifinals 10 years from now, Michigan’s ill-fated Philly Special, Stetson Bennett’s perfect fourth quarter, early thoughts on a Georgia-TCU title game, CJ Stroud’s epic performance in a losing effort, the end of an era for the Rose Bowl, Kevin Warren’s candidacy to run the Bears, and whether Jim Harbaugh and Ryan Day will stick around. Learn more about your ad...
Duration:01:16:24
Joe Horned Frog; Michigan’s Superpower; Dead Fish and Squealers; Semifinal & Bowl Picks
12/28/2022
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss TCU against Michigan in the College Football Playoff semifinal, Max Duggan having some Jim Harbaugh in him, Michigan being in complete alignment and how the Horned Frog defense could trip up the Wolverines. Then, Bill Connelly stops by to talk about if TCU can force Michigan to throw the ball, if we’ll get a classic game in the semifinals, which team can pull an upset and Pete's bonus lookahead question. Plus, the guys pick the semifinals, and the rest of...
Duration:01:20:33
Elmo’s NIL Value; Confident or Shaken?; Bulldog Bandwagon; Buc-ee’s Gift Cards
12/26/2022
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss an Elmo-themed Christmas in the Thamel household, Drake Maye deciding to stay at North Carolina, Maye speaking to offensive coordinator candidates, coaches being unwilling to police themselves, if Ohio State’s offensive line can contain Jalen Carter, how the Buckeyes respond after losing to Michigan, which playoff quarterback they’d pick to win two games, the main storyline of the playoff, how TCU stays in the game against the Wolverines, Rece’s trip to...
Duration:00:00:24