Week 15 Rankings: Miami Still Alive, Notre Dame To Win It All? + Six Pack of Picks
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the latest CFP rankings. They dig into what the College Football Playoff committee said about Alabama, whether the ACC can squeeze a team into the CFP, and Notre Dame’s path to a national title. Plus, a full slate of previews and a reminder that Jim Valvano’s iconic speech airs tonight on ESPN at 7 PM ET.
0:00 - Welcome
0:30 - Why did Alabama move up one spot?
3:26 - CFP rankings put ACC in tough spot
5:06 - Miami CFP hopes are still alive
11:43 - Notre Dame’s pathway to a national title
22:09 - Leagues battling for limited spots
28:09 - Should the committee sharpen its message?
34:23 - How much does the Big Ten title game matter?
46:57 - Preview: Jim Valvano’s iconic speech airs tonight 7P ET
47:55 - Preview: Georgia vs Alabama
50:07 - Preview: Indiana vs Ohio St
54:49 - Preview: BYU vs Texas Tech
57:53 - Preview: Duke vs Virginia
1:01:54 - Preview: North Texas vs Tulane
1:04:47 - Preview: Troy vs James Madison
1:07:03 - Preview: UNLV vs Boise St
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Lane Kiffin’s Decision: Career First, Ole Miss Second
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel dive into Lane Kiffin’s wild 6-week decision saga and what it means for Ole Miss after he chose career over a CFP run. They also break down whether Pete Golding is the right fit to take over Ole Miss’ program. Then the guys tackle the ACC title game controversy, should Miami have made it, and debate whether Texas is being unfairly punished for scheduling Ohio State.
0:00 - Welcome
0:37 - The 6-week drumbeat to Lane Kiffin’s decision
5:08 - Lane Kiffin chose his career, walked away from a CFP team
14:30 - Lane Kiffin’s wild exits outnumber his big wins
22:52 - Is Pete Golding the best head coach fit for Ole Miss?
34:23 - ACC title game: Should Miami have gotten in?
44:49 - Duke and James Madison to make the CFP?
49:43 - Texas being punished for their Ohio St loss?
56:29 - Should teams be ranked at the end of the season?
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Rivalry Week Drama | CFP insights | Lane Kiffin impact if he leaves Ole Miss + Six Pack of Picks | College GameDay Podcast
Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel react to the committee’s rankings ahead of Rivalry Week. They react to CFP Selection Committee chair Hunter Yurachek's insights on evaluating Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin, should he decide to leave the Rebels.
Plus, the Six Pack of Picks for Rivalry Week.
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down Week 13’s action. The coaching carousel with Justin Wilcox losing his job at CAL, while Mike Norvell keeps his job at FSU. The latest on Lane Kiffin, his future with Ole Miss and preview of the Egg Bowl. Plus, the names poised for the 2025 Heisman Trophy and a big preview of Michigan vs. Ohio State
00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast:30 - Oregon Duck vs Pete Thamel4:15 - Why Rece Davis is mad at Pete Narduzzi6:27 - ACC Crazy Tie Breaker scenarios10:03 - Cal fires coach Justin Wilcox after 9 seasons14:10 Could ACC be left out of the College Football Playoff?
21:36 - Mike Norvell retained despite back-to-back losing seasons
23:49 CFP Coaching Carousel 2025: Big Names on the Move27:57 Where will Lane Kiffin end up?27:55 Where will Lane Kiffin end up?45:31 - CFP Coaching Carousel 2025: Big Names on the Move
48:09 - Who is in the mix for the 2025 Heisman Trophy?
54:34 Michigan vs Ohio State Preview
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Week 13 Picks, The Latest on Lane Kiffin, Oregon & USC’s Playoff Hopes on the Line
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel react to the third batch of College Football Playoff rankings, discuss the latest on Lane Kiffin and unleash their Six Pack of Picks.
0:00 Welcome, Rece at MSG for Rankings Reaction
2:10 College Football Playoff ranking reaction
9:44 Would Notre Dame get in over Miami?
14:44 Potential Alabama conundrum
17:42 More CFP hypotheticals
22:56 The latest on Lane Kiffin
31:35 James Franklin introduced at Virginia Tech
37:55 USC at Oregon
41:28 Missouri at Oklahoma
44:05 Georgia Tech at Pitt
45:44 Tennessee at Florida
47:03 BYU at Cincinnati
48:34 Hawai’i at UNLV
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The moment ESPN College GameDay’s lights turn off, Rece Davis and Pete Thamel lock in on the games. They’re glued to the TV on travel days to discuss the latest news on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays with friends like Steve Coughin, Ryan McGee, Heather Dinich. Rece and Pete chat every week about momentum shifting plays, rumors permeating across the college football landscape, missteps in the rankings and so much more!
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