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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel dive into the favorites to win the Big Ten in Part 1 of the College GameDay Podcast's conference preview series. Can Ohio State bounce back? Will Oregon finally reach the top? And does Indiana have another championship run in store? Get the expert analysis on the conference's biggest contenders.

00:00 - Welcome to the College Gameday Podcast

00:40 - Drafting the top teams in the Big Ten

10:46 - How does Indiana follow up a perfect season?

25:09 - Is Ohio State the team to beat in the Big Ten?

34:45 - Can Dante Moore lead Oregon to a CFP breakthrough?

43:50 - Can USC breakthrough under Lincoln Riley?

48:07 - Can Matt Campbell win right away at Penn State?

51:53 - Who wins the BIG Ten?

55:20 - Thanks for listening!

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel react to North Carolina placing Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave and discuss what it means for the program moving forward. Plus, they debate whether this is a make-or-break season for Lincoln Riley at USC, whether Indiana should still be the favorite in the Big Ten, and break down the biggest storylines heading into Big Ten Media Days. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast.

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Rece Davis is back from Wimbledon and joins Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel to talk about SEC Media Days. They discuss Eli Drinkwitz’s thoughts on Power Four nonconference scheduling, predict the SEC race, make early picks for Weeks 1 and 2, and weigh in on Josh Heupel’s comments about Lane Kiffin’s return to Neyland Stadium.



0:00 - Welcome back from Wimbledon, Rece

7:55 - USF’s new stadium and outdoor bar

14:51 - Best sponsor names for iconic stadiums

23:03 - Eli Drinkwitz on P4 nonconference games

40:17 - Who will win the SEC this season?

42:19 - Picking early season winners: Week 1

48:38 – Picking early season winners: Week 2

57:16 - Josh Heupel’s comments on Kiffin’s return to Neyland

1:01:11 - Looking ahead to SEC media days
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Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and Sports Illustrated senior writer Pat Forde break down the Michigan Regents’ upcoming discussion on the athletic department culture investigation and what it could mean for Athletic Director Warde Manuel’s future. They also discuss Penn State and how the Nittany Lions could surpass Michigan as the nation’s largest stadium. Finally, the guys previews ACC Media Days, highlighting the biggest storylines to watch across the conference.



0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Michigan regents to discuss athletics probe

4:56 - Michigan AD Warde Manuel’s future uncertain

10:38 - What does it take to run Michigan athletics?

14:28 - Michigan finalizing college basketball coach contract

18:38 - Penn State to become largest stadium in the U.S.?

25:37 - ACC Media Days Preview: Miami vs Duke QB feud

35:18 - ACC Media Days Preview: Is Clemson slipping?

39:28 - ACC Media Days Preview: Belichick’s roster

47:55 - ACC Media Days Preview: FSU to bounce back?

50:12 - ACC Media Days Preview: James Franklin

51:34 - ACC Media Days Preview: Clemson, FSU tensions

53:58 - Airline window seats without windows
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Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel and college football and transfer portal reporter Max Olson break down the biggest storylines coming out of Big 12 Media Days, including the tension surrounding the conference and whether Texas Tech has separated itself from the rest of the league. They discuss if the Red Raiders need the Big 12, why other programs are struggling to keep pace, and what the future holds for Deion Sanders.



0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Big 12 media days: Behind the tension

6:44 - Is Texas Tech carrying the Big 12?

11:09 - Texas Tech’s options outside the Big 12

15:19 - Why Big 12 teams can’t catch Texas Tech

24:33 - What’s holding Colorado back?

31:32 - Is the Deion Sanders era over?

33:41 - Kenny Dillingham’s next step at ASU

39:44 - What makes ASU a sleeping giant?

41:09 - Big 12 intrigue: ASU WR and QB room

45:06 - Big 12 intrigue: Utah, BYU, Houston

48:54 - Big 12 intrigue: Oklahoma St and TCU

50:07 - The Oklahoma St QB story you need to know

51:32 - Big 12 intrigue: Cincinnati OL and DJ Lagway

52:43 - Who is the Florida banana chip bandit?
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