EXCLUSIVE: Pat Fitzgerald Joins Rece & Pete | Playoff Rankings + Six Pack of Picks
Pat Fitzgerald joins Rece Davis and Pete Thamel for his first public interview since his 2023 departure from Northwestern. The College Football Hall of Famer opens up about what he’s been up to, reflects on his time in Evanston, and discusses what the future might hold now that he’s back on the coaching market. Plus, Rece and Pete react to the first College Football Playoff rankings and wrap things up with their Six Pack of Picks.
00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast!
00:30 - CFP rankings reactions
14:13 - Pat Fitzgerald joins the show!
17:33 - Pat feels "vindicated" after wrongful termination
24:13 - Pat on his coaching future
26:26 - Pat on handling the new era of college football
40:04 - Pat's ideal coaching fit
53:46 - Rece & Pete's six pack of picks
1:09:13 - Thanks for listening !
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Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel discuss the upcoming College Football Playoff rankings. They make picks on who they think will take the No. 1 spot and how many bids each conference gets. They also break down Auburn's coaching search and whether Clemson can recover from their tailspin season. Then, country superstar Kenny Chesney joins to talk about his new book drop, Heart Life Music, Tennessee Vols memories, his songwriting process and more!
0:00 - Welcome!
0:32 - CFP rankings: Who's taking No. 1 spot?
6:41 - CFP rankings: What to watch for
10:35 - How many CFP bids does each conference get?
18:20 - CFP rankings: Where does Michigan land?
21:37 - Auburn: Who replaces Hugh Freeze?
33:23 - CFP race: Miami is walking a fine line
37:54 - Can Clemson pull out of a tailspin?
46:29 - Kenny Chesney joins the pod!
47:27 - Kenny Chesney's Tennessee Vols memories
50:15 - Kenny Chesney shares his best lyric
53:41 - Inside Kenny Chesney's writing process
56:53 - Kenny Chesney's drink of choice
59:26 - Kenny Chesney's fave moment as GameDay guest picker!
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It’s a spooky Week 10 on the College GameDay Podcast! Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss risky coaching hires, early playoff rankings, their Halloween candy favorites and their Week 10 picks.
00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast
04:48 - CFB scheduling issues?
11:15 - The latest on the coaching carousel
25:04 - Bill Belichick's call to go for 2
28:08 - Expectations from 1st CFP Rankings
36:02 - Six pack of picks
55:48 - Let's talk Halloween
58:11 - What's your favorite Halloween candy?
01:01:13 - Thanks for watching the College GameDay Podcast!
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How LSU's Firing Of Brian Kelly Unfolded
Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel dive into LSU's move to fire Brian Kelly and what comes next for the Tigers. They kick around how much the Governor might actually matter in the coaching search and whether his voice will carry any weight. And with Lane Kiffin's name in the mix while Ole Miss is still chasing a playoff spot, the big question is if LSU can really wait until his season's over to make a move.
0:00 - Inside The Day LSU Fired Brian Kelly
5:19 - Surprised Brian Kelly Is Out After Texas A&M Loss?
6:39 - Brian Kelly Made LSU A Contender, Don't Forget!
14:09 - Who's Really Picking LSU's Next Coach?
21:14 - LSU To Make A Run At Lane Kiffin?
30:37 - Can LSU Wait Out CFP To Hire A Coach?
35:59 - Rank The Top Coaching Jobs: Florida, LSU, Penn State
48:21 - Auburn, Florida St, Wisconsin To Shake Up Coaching Market?
51:37 - What To Expect: GameDay at Cincinnati vs Utah
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Week 9 Preview: Missouri vs Vanderbilt & LSU vs Texas A&M | College GameDay Podcast
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down a massive Week 9 slate!
Can Missouri pull off a top-10 upset on the road against Vanderbilt?
Will LSU save its season against Texas A&M?
And can Houston keep rolling against Arizona State?
We preview all the biggest matchups and storylines from across the country in this episode of the College GameDay Podcast.
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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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