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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel set the stage for the College Football Playoff picture. They discuss whether the 12-team format is the sweet spot, identify how many teams have a legitimate shot to win the national championship and then make their early CFP predictions on unexpected teams to crash the field, who makes the semifinals and who could win it all.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Preseason AP Poll vs. CFP reality 6:00 - Who's in, who's out of the CFP? 8:30 - Is a 12-team CFP the sweet spot? 20:50 - How many teams can win it all? 34:41 - The unexpected teams to crash the cfp are… 41:52 - CFP semifinals: Early picks for who's in 43:43 - Penn State cocaine trafficking ring exposed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys dive into the 5 for 5 rule and LSU being the poster child for players who were in an NFL training camp and coming back to college to play, and are joined by the Authority of College Football, Pete Thamel to chat about the Big Ten's ruling that players who have declared for the draft cannot go back and play in college. Also joining the show is the CEO of the PGA Tour Brian Rolapp to talk about the new competitive model for the PGA Tour Championship Series starting in 2028; 5-Star Offensive Tackle Austin Attalah makes his decision on where he will play for the next 3-4 years; LSU Head Coach Lane Kiffin goes into all the court injunctions being made for college players wanting to come back for a 5th year of school and how he views the current chaotic state of college football; and to wrap it all up 2x Major Winner and 2026 BMW Champion Wyndham Clark joins the boys to talk about his recent success and the Tour Championship this weekend, ‘Chasing Sunday' which debuts on PGA Tour Youtube TONIGHT at 8PM EDT. Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ (http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow) or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the Big 12 heading into the season. Is Texas Tech's rise good for the conference and can Houston emerge as a legitimate contender Plus, the crew weighs Utah's changes of making a run, Arizona State's loaded wide receiver room, TCU's sleeper potential, and the wild cards that could shake up the Big 12 race.   0:00 - Welcome 1:55 - Oklahoma St. Eric Morris vs. an armadillo 9:44 - Is Texas Tech's rise good for the Big 12? 17:53 - BYU freshman WR Legend Glasker turning heads 19:54 - Can Houston emerge as a Big 12 contender? 29:58 - Utah: Big 12 contender or spoiler? 35:37 - ASU has the Big 12's best WR room? 46:05 - TCU: The quintessential Big 12 sleeper? 48:16 - Arizona, Baylor & Oklahoma St: Big 12 wild cards 53:43 - Coach Prime at Colorado: What's next? 58:10 - Final word on the Big 12: WVU, ISU, Arkansas St, UCF, Cincinnati, KU, Baylor, Kansa St Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the Big 12 heading into the season. Is Texas Tech's rise good for the conference and can Houston emerge as a legitimate contender Plus, the crew weighs Utah's changes of making a run, Arizona State's loaded wide receiver room, TCU's sleeper potential, and the wild cards that could shake up the Big 12 race.   0:00 - Welcome 1:55 - Oklahoma St. Eric Morris vs. an armadillo 9:44 - Is Texas Tech's rise good for the Big 12? 17:53 - BYU freshman WR Legend Glasker turning heads 19:54 - Can Houston emerge as a Big 12 contender? 29:58 - Utah: Big 12 contender or spoiler? 35:37 - ASU has the Big 12's best WR room? 46:05 - TCU: The quintessential Big 12 sleeper? 48:16 - Arizona, Baylor & Oklahoma St: Big 12 wild cards 53:43 - Coach Prime at Colorado: What's next? 58:10 - Final word on the Big 12: WVU, ISU, Arkansas St, UCF, Cincinnati, KU, Baylor, Kansa St Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel continue their SEC preview with the biggest questions facing the conference this season. Can Missouri crash the SEC title race? Can John Sumrall turn things around at Florida? And which programs are poised to make a leap?   0:00 - Welcome 1:08 - Can Missouri crash the SEC title race? 2:26 - Can John Sumrall get Florida back on track? 4:52 - Can South Carolina make a major leap? 9:34 - Can Pete Golding keep Ole Miss among SEC elite? 11:19 - Can Will Stein immediately win at Kentucky? 16:23 - Can Alex Golish end Auburn's losing skid? 24:46 - Can Vanderbilt keep rising without Diego Pavia? 31:40 - Can Ryan Silverfield revive Arkansas? 33:17 - Is Kamario Taylor going to be an SEC breakout quarterback? 37:38 - Who's your favorite player to watch throw? 39:09 - Which coach gets fired by Halloween? 44:55 - SEC must-see games 49:39 - Does the SEC end their championship drought? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel continue their SEC preview with the biggest questions facing the conference this season. Can Missouri crash the SEC title race? Can John Sumrall turn things around at Florida? And which programs are poised to make a leap?   0:00 - Welcome 1:08 - Can Missouri crash the SEC title race? 2:26 - Can John Sumrall get Florida back on track? 4:52 - Can South Carolina make a major leap? 9:34 - Can Pete Golding keep Ole Miss among SEC elite? 11:19 - Can Will Stein immediately win at Kentucky? 16:23 - Can Alex Golish end Auburn's losing skid? 24:46 - Can Vanderbilt keep rising without Diego Pavia? 31:40 - Can Ryan Silverfield revive Arkansas? 33:17 - Is Kamario Taylor going to be an SEC breakout quarterback? 37:38 - Who's your favorite player to watch throw? 39:09 - Which coach gets fired by Halloween? 44:55 - SEC must-see games 49:39 - Does the SEC end their championship drought? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's Monday Night Football Thursday, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to all things ball as they look ahead to Thursday's double header with the Raiders taking on the Texans and the 49ers taking on the Chargers. They're joined by the newest member of the Colts Keenan Allen who talks about his process as an older vet and why he chose Indianapolis as his new home. The Authority of College Football Pete Thamel stops by to discuss the 5 for 5 ruling and players on NFL squads heading back to college for their fifth year; Buccaneers Nose Tackle Vita Vea joins the boys a day after signing a 1-year, $30M extension to keep him in Tampa Bay for the next two seasons; Jr NFL Insider Ian Rapoport joins the show from Nantucket to discuss his relationship with Sr NFL Insider Adam Schefter, possible moves that could be made by the Texans, and every thing else around the league; lastly, College Gameday Host Rece Davis adds his thoughts on the 5 for 5 ruling for college football, NIL, and his favorite for the upcoming college season. Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ (http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow) or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul opens up the first hour of Thursday's show with Pete Thamel of ESPN, and then brings in our first student voice of the day, John Davis of The Daily Gamecock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get Up resumes with the Eagles and Patriots trading haymakers in joint practice! AJB went one-on-one with former teammate Quinyon Mitchell. AJ and Jalen Hurts walked right past each other numerous times, refusing to exchange pleasantries! What went so wrong with this former Super Bowl winning duo? Meanwhile - LIV is slowly bleeding out. The money is drying up, investors are leaving, and Rory is here to pounce on the dying league. Then - what in the world is going on with the NCAA? Players participating in training camps and preseason can go back to college? Pete Thamel explains... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel preview the SEC heading into the 2026 college football season. Has the conference lost its place atop the sport or is the SEC ready to reassert its dominance. The crew breaks down whether Georgia's offense can deliver another SEC title, Arch Manning's chances of leading Texas to the top, pls can Ole Miss contend without Lane Kiffin and can Lane Kiffin win immediately at LSU?   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Has the SEC lost its place atop college football? 9:54 - Can Georgia's offense deliver another SEC title? 13:59 - Can Arch Manning lead Texas to an SEC title? 20:00 - Is Oklahoma ready to win the SEC? 23:09 - CFP debate: Can SEC teams lose three games? 28:57 - Can Ole Miss contend without Lane Kiffin? 38:24 - Can Texas A&M return to the CFP? 42:32 - Can Lane Kiffin win big immediately at LSU? 56:59 - Can Alabama reclaim its place among the SEC elite? 1:03:22 - Can Tennessee contend with a new quarterback? 1:09:39 - SEC title game: Who gets there and who wins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel preview the SEC heading into the 2026 college football season. Has the conference lost its place atop the sport or is the SEC ready to reassert its dominance. The crew breaks down whether Georgia's offense can deliver another SEC title, Arch Manning's chances of leading Texas to the top, pls can Ole Miss contend without Lane Kiffin and can Lane Kiffin win immediately at LSU?   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Has the SEC lost its place atop college football? 9:54 - Can Georgia's offense deliver another SEC title? 13:59 - Can Arch Manning lead Texas to an SEC title? 20:00 - Is Oklahoma ready to win the SEC? 23:09 - CFP debate: Can SEC teams lose three games? 28:57 - Can Ole Miss contend without Lane Kiffin? 38:24 - Can Texas A&M return to the CFP? 42:32 - Can Lane Kiffin win big immediately at LSU? 56:59 - Can Alabama reclaim its place among the SEC elite? 1:03:22 - Can Tennessee contend with a new quarterback? 1:09:39 - SEC title game: Who gets there and who wins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee wrap up their ACC Conference Preview by asking the question: Who survives the season? They break down the pressure facing Bill Belichick at UNC, Mike Norvell at Florida State and Dabo Swinney at Clemson. Plus, can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? Could Cal or Pitt shake up the ACC race? What's ahead for Duke, Wake Forest, Syracuse, and Boston College?   0:00 - Welcome 0:56 - Belichick, Norvell or Dabo: Who survives the season? 4:24 - Will Belichick return in 2027? 5:00 - UNC's portal plan: What went wrong? 18:23 - Can Mike Norvell survive another losing season? 24:04 - ACC exit plans and landing spots 28:32 - Is Dabo Swinney under pressure at Clemson? 36:28 - Can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? 41:20 - Can Cal make noise in the ACC? 42:47 - Can Duke & Wake Forest do it again? 44:56 - Can Pitt enter the ACC title race? 47:07 - Syracuse & Boston College: What's ahead? 51:19 - What is proper post-hunting etiquette? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee wrap up their ACC Conference Preview by asking the question: Who survives the season? They break down the pressure facing Bill Belichick at UNC, Mike Norvell at Florida State and Dabo Swinney at Clemson. Plus, can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? Could Cal or Pitt shake up the ACC race? What's ahead for Duke, Wake Forest, Syracuse, and Boston College?   0:00 - Welcome 0:56 - Belichick, Norvell or Dabo: Who survives the season? 4:24 - Will Belichick return in 2027? 5:00 - UNC's portal plan: What went wrong? 18:23 - Can Mike Norvell survive another losing season? 24:04 - ACC exit plans and landing spots 28:32 - Is Dabo Swinney under pressure at Clemson? 36:28 - Can James Franklin revive Virginia Tech? 41:20 - Can Cal make noise in the ACC? 42:47 - Can Duke & Wake Forest do it again? 44:56 - Can Pitt enter the ACC title race? 47:07 - Syracuse & Boston College: What's ahead? 51:19 - What is proper post-hunting etiquette? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee kick off Part 1 of the ACC Conference Preview with the biggest storylines heading into 2026. Can the ACC change its national perception? Can Miami return to the CFP? Plus, they break down Notre Dame's evolution and the other ACC contenders that could make a run this season. 0:00 - Welcome 4:15 - Can ACC change its national perception? 11:19 - ACC goes all in on Friday night football 16:41 - Miami's path back to the CFP 19:35 - Can Miami reload in the trenches? 24:07 - Can Notre Dame leave no doubt in 2026? 27:09 - Can CJ Carr become college football's top QB? 32:10 - Notre Dame: From Brian Kelly to Marcus Freeman 38:02 - ACC teams that could make a run: Georgia Tech 41:05 - ACC teams that could make a run: Louisville 46:40 - ACC teams that could make a run: SMU 48:04 - Can Virginia build on its breakout season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and Ryan McGee kick off Part 1 of the ACC Conference Preview with the biggest storylines heading into 2026. Can the ACC change its national perception? Can Miami return to the CFP? Plus, they break down Notre Dame's evolution and the other ACC contenders that could make a run this season. 0:00 - Welcome 4:15 - Can ACC change its national perception? 11:19 - ACC goes all in on Friday night football 16:41 - Miami's path back to the CFP 19:35 - Can Miami reload in the trenches? 24:07 - Can Notre Dame leave no doubt in 2026? 27:09 - Can CJ Carr become college football's top QB? 32:10 - Notre Dame: From Brian Kelly to Marcus Freeman 38:02 - ACC teams that could make a run: Georgia Tech 41:05 - ACC teams that could make a run: Louisville 46:40 - ACC teams that could make a run: SMU 48:04 - Can Virginia build on its breakout season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College GameDay Podcast continues its 2026 Big Ten football season preview as Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel examine the conference's sleepers, spoilers and potential breakout teams. Can Wisconsin rebound under Luke Fickell? Could Demond Williams Jr. and Washington crash the Big Ten championship race? Are Maryland, Illinois, Nebraska, UCLA, Iowa or Minnesota ready to make a leap? The crew also discusses Pat Fitzgerald's first season at Michigan State, Bob Chesney's UCLA rebuild, Chip Kelly taking over Northwestern's offense and the debut of the new Ryan Field. Plus, has NIL and the transfer portal erased the SEC's talent advantage—and should three straight national championships make the Big Ten the best conference in college football? 0:00 Big Ten Football Preview Part 2: Sleepers and Teams to Watch 1:27 Big Ten vs. SEC: Did NIL Shift College Football's Balance of Power? 11:28 Wisconsin Football Preview: Is Luke Fickell on the Hot Seat? 13:54 Maryland Football Preview: Can Malik Washington Lead a Breakthrough? 15:32 Illinois Football Preview: Can Bret Bielema Keep the Illini Rising? 18:42 Nebraska Football Preview: Can the Huskers Finally Break Through? 20:22 UCLA Football Preview: Bob Chesney and Nico Iamaleava 22:42 Iowa Football Preview: Can the Hawkeyes Find an Offense? 26:06 Michigan State Football Preview: The Pat Fitzgerald Era Begins 30:11 Northwestern Football Preview: New Ryan Field and Chip Kelly 34:49 Washington Football Preview: Can Demond Williams Jr. Become Elite? 40:41 Minnesota Football Preview: Drake Lindsey and Anthony Smith 48:08 Purdue and Rutgers Football Previews: Reasons for Optimism? 54:27 Best Quotes from 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College GameDay Podcast continues its 2026 Big Ten football season preview as Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel examine the conference's sleepers, spoilers and potential breakout teams. Can Wisconsin rebound under Luke Fickell? Could Demond Williams Jr. and Washington crash the Big Ten championship race? Are Maryland, Illinois, Nebraska, UCLA, Iowa or Minnesota ready to make a leap? The crew also discusses Pat Fitzgerald's first season at Michigan State, Bob Chesney's UCLA rebuild, Chip Kelly taking over Northwestern's offense and the debut of the new Ryan Field. Plus, has NIL and the transfer portal erased the SEC's talent advantage—and should three straight national championships make the Big Ten the best conference in college football? 0:00 Big Ten Football Preview Part 2: Sleepers and Teams to Watch 1:27 Big Ten vs. SEC: Did NIL Shift College Football's Balance of Power? 11:28 Wisconsin Football Preview: Is Luke Fickell on the Hot Seat? 13:54 Maryland Football Preview: Can Malik Washington Lead a Breakthrough? 15:32 Illinois Football Preview: Can Bret Bielema Keep the Illini Rising? 18:42 Nebraska Football Preview: Can the Huskers Finally Break Through? 20:22 UCLA Football Preview: Bob Chesney and Nico Iamaleava 22:42 Iowa Football Preview: Can the Hawkeyes Find an Offense? 26:06 Michigan State Football Preview: The Pat Fitzgerald Era Begins 30:11 Northwestern Football Preview: New Ryan Field and Chip Kelly 34:49 Washington Football Preview: Can Demond Williams Jr. Become Elite? 40:41 Minnesota Football Preview: Drake Lindsey and Anthony Smith 48:08 Purdue and Rutgers Football Previews: Reasons for Optimism? 54:27 Best Quotes from 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the top contenders in the Big Ten as Part 1 of the College GameDay Podcast's conference preview series gets underway. Can Ohio State reclaim the conference crown? Will Oregon finally break through? And does Indiana have another championship run in store? We all that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down the top contenders in the Big Ten as Part 1 of the College GameDay Podcast's conference preview series gets underway. Can Ohio State reclaim the conference crown? Will Oregon finally break through? And does Indiana have another championship run in store? We all that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to Pete Thamel, Purdue is signing the final docs to make it official- Tommy McClelland will be Mike Bobinski's successor...here are a few thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys discuss the latest developments (lack thereof) in LeBron James' free agency and impending decision for his next team. (2:25)  ESPN CFB Insider Pete Thamel tells Rich if the SEC could possibly ditch the NCAA and form their own super conference (possibly in conjunction with the Big Ten), and what Michigan fans can expect from new Head Football Coach Kyle Whittingham next season amid the turmoil surrounding the Wolverines' troubled athletics program.  (16:46)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap both Ryan Fox's incredible Open Championship win, Spain putting on a dominant performance in the World Cup Final en route to winning the whole thing, and everything else happening in the sports world. They're also joined by several great guests including CBS Golazo analyst and former premier league and soccer legend, Mike Grella; 14 year NFL veteran at QB and now ESPN NFL and SEC football analyst, Chase Daniel; The Authority of College Football, Pete Thamel; and lastly 2x All-Star, 2x All-NBA, Gold Medalist, point guard for the Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Halliburton. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-20:11) Jackson's tribute to Sam Neill. Pipe Down, Welle. Mizzou night at Wrigley. Doug's not happy about it. Is it harder to get into Mizzou or kU? Beige aluminum siding. Has Drink been tanning? Pete Thamel reporting Ahmad Hardy is medically cleared bu timetable is still unknown. Gotta play Many Men by 50 Cent when Hardy makes his debut. Sport management is a REAL major.(20:19-23:28) Jackson's not the best, but he's happy to be here.(23:38-23:45) And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Doug says the lede is Spain winning the World Cup, and frankly, the dais is shocked. The totality of sports viewing was quite nice yesterday. Jackson's buddy hit a 5-leg future Champions parlay and got paid handsomely. Never go Full Strode. That's why Martin has the C on his sweater. Sad day for the Cardinals but the navy caps sure looked good.Doug looks like he did a rail. Jackson got a bad haircut and needs 10 days for it to bake. All hell broke loose yesterday in the Cardinal bullpen. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about the disappointing loss. McGreevy with another McGreevy-esque start. What's going on with Dustin May? Steven Time is all fired up. If this show was intelligent, no one would listen to it. Doug wolfed down two turkey burgers, chips, and an icre cream bar. TMA prom. Steve from Birmingham wants to talk about it. He says the Cardinals won't make the playoffs and Roy Oswalt is a partner.Feliz Cumpleaños Carlos Santana. Michelle Branch or Vanessa Carlton? TMA Rankings. ATMA Mondays. Audio of Mark Goldbridge reacting to Argentina fighting Spanish players after the game. Bieber killed the vibes at the halftime show. Uncomfortable with the whole Madonna situation. SEC Media Days. Hop to it, Toots.Joined by voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber. Jackson only gave Kerbs six seconds to be ready for his live read. Early look at the Blues 26-27 schedule. Signing McMichael. What are the players doing at this point in the offseason?World Cup seemed to go off without many hitches. Audio of Zlatan announcing that was his first and last time in the studio. Audio from ESPN UK's post-game calling Argentina's antics 'disgraceful.' Ryan Fox has a nice pace of play and looks like he can polish off some cheeseburgers. Bryson had himself an interesting weekend. Rory's not very fond of Bryson. Bryson wanted to enlist President Trump to get involved.Fellas, I'm over here cheating. Doug stumbled into a remarkably hoosier event this weekend. Cruisin' Lindbergh. Doug Rodham Vaughn hates when people have fun.When does Movie Boi: The Odyssey drop? John Rice (The Troublemaker) was on hold but he dropped during the break. Redbirds +300 to make the playoffs. Drink at SEC media days. Maybe we need to be represented at next year's SEC Media Days. Autonomous 4. You don't want your linemen with floppy breasts. Mississippi State may not win a game after seeing their TikTok. Human Centipede. A to M.E-Mail of the DayJames Carlton is in studio but he's not gonna be much good to us today with the biggest steam engine ever coming through Webster Groves. James shot a 49 at Bellerive over the weekend. Trivia questions for kisses. Over/Under 6.5 wins for Mizzou this season.Jackson's tribute to Sam Neill. Pipe Down, Welle. Mizzou night at Wrigley. Doug's not happy about it. Is it harder to get into Mizzou or kU? Beige aluminum siding. Has Drink been tanning? Pete Thamel reporting Ahmad Hardy is medically cleared bu timetable is still unknown. Gotta play Many Men by 50 Cent when Hardy makes his debut. Sport management is a REAL major.Jackson's not the best, but he's happy to be here.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat more about the World Cup fever taking over after the stars took over and Lionel Messi had a hat trick last night for Argentina, plus they cover all the news in the NFL, and check in on the College World Series. They are also joined by several great guests including the Authority on College Football, Pete Thamel; ESPN writer and golf columnist Mark Schlabach to preview theUS Open; Crystal Palace center-back and USMNT member Chris Richards; Head Coach of the Carolina Hurricanes and 2x Stanley Cup Champion Rod Brind'Amour; former US Open champion Wyndham Clark; and President of the UFC Dana White Make sure to subscribe to http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel unpack the latest twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga, including the Big 12's aggressive response and Texas Tech's role in the controversy. Plus, they identify the saga's biggest winners and losers, discuss how Texas Tech will be viewed moving forward, and how college sports can fix a system that continues to invite legal challenges.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Brendan Sorsby saga: The Big 12's big move 6:18 - Brendan Sorsby saga: How Texas Tech folded 11:06 - The growing abuse of temporary injunctions 14:58 - Could Cincinnati or Indiana have known? 23:37 - Brendan Sorsby saga: Winners and losers 29:13 - Michigan weighs in 34:35 - How will Texas Tech be viewed this season? 38:31 - Can Congress make an eligibility rule? 44:28 - Who will be Texas Tech's QB1? 47:12 - The perfect idea for a commercial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel react to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted a temporary injunction. What does this decision mean for the NCAA moving forward? Is anybody going to play Texas Tech this season? We have those answers and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:49 - Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby News 14:40 - What's next for Sorsby and Texas Tech? 20:57 - Where does the NCAA go from here? 31:12 - Thanks for Listing to the College GameDay Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 8am hour of Tuesday's Mac & Cube saw Pete Thamel, from ESPN, tell us just how wild & surprising all this Brendan Sorsby fallout has become, what the reinstatement means for College Football, and what's next for the NCAA; then, the guys bring up how no one's talking about Brendan Sorsby's Texas Tech teammates and what they think about this situation & if they actually want to play with him; and finally, listeners weigh in with their thoughts on Sorsby's injunction & Cody Campbell's volatile words. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today's show, Pat, AJ, and the boys are live from Bristol Connecticut before Heading down to Madison Square Garden for game 3 of the NBA Finals. In the first hour, Kendrick Perkins joins the show to share his thoughts on the first 2 games of the series and what to expect from the game tonight. Also in the first hour, ESPN Senior CFB Insider Pete Thamel joins us to break down the latest legal ruling impacting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sosrby's eligibility. In the second hour, we are joined by host of Get Up and ESPN legend Mike Greenberg to discuss the future of the Chicago Bears and their decision to move to a new stadium in Indiana, the Knicks in the Finals, and more. After Greeny, former number 1 overall pick in the NHL draft and current ESPN analyst Erik Johnson stops by live from Vegas to break down the Golden knights 2-1 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes and what both teams need to do to close out the series. To close out the show, Quentin Richardson stops by and previews the upcoming Altcast for Game 3 with him and Kendrick Perkins joining Pat, Darius Butler and the boys to enjoy the game on ESPN.  Join us tonight, and make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you and will be back live tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Pete Thamel stops by with the latest on the Brendan Sorsby story, plus we take your phone calls and get your thoughts on the injunction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down whether the proposed college sports bill can save college football or if it's doomed by self-interest. They also dive into the biggest sticking point of the bill: media rights. They talk about how there was no alignment between lawmakers, the SEC and the Big Ten, and how political fear mongering is fueling the misconceptions around the idea of an SEC-Big Ten super league.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Will the college sports bill save college football? 4:39 - Do we only get one shot at this bill? 6:01 - The college sports bill targets media rights 7:44 - No synergy between the bill's writers, the SEC, or the Big Ten 16:44 - How self-interest could kill the bill 21:08 - The misconception the SEC and Big Ten want to form a super league 25:15 - The super league and political fear mongering 36:05 - Likely the bill will pass? 38:50 - The Brendan Sorsby case: Where are we now? 41:07 - Enough leniency for Sorsby? 41:48 - Why the medical argument falls short 47:36 - Why is the middle of college football season in November? 54:57 - What happened to college football games in December? 56:47 - Throwback songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel discuss whether the SEC could eventually break away from the NCAA, and if so who would enforce the rules. The guys also dive into whether the College Sports Commission and even Congress can effectively regulate the sport. Plus, the guys get into Brendan Sorsby's gambling situation and whether medical leniency make sense or if cases like this could create exploitable loopholes in the future.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Is college football turning into the NFL? 3:24 - Does Ed Ogeron belong at LSU? 7:25 - SEC to break away form NCAA? 9:11 - Can the SEC follow its own rules? 19:47 - Can the College Sports Commission to enforce rules? 22:25 - Can Congress enforce rules? 25:59 - Should the market dictate college spending? 35:36 - Is it fair to give Brendan Sorsby medical leniency? 47:30 - Joey Chestnut hot dog drama, explained 52:10 - Steve Sarkisian's basket weaving comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel react to college football's brand-new — and very confusing — punt rule. The crew also discuss whether a 24-team College Football Playoff would hurt the importance of the regular season and gives some love to Midwest. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:01 - NCAA New Punt Rule Madness 05:55 - Why was the punt rule changed? 15:38 - Is the 24-team playoff worth it? 35:49 - 24 -team playoff devaules the regular season? 40:10 - A make or break season for USC? 41:36 - College Football 27 Update 45:43 - Showing love to the Midwest 51:04 - Thanks for listing to the College GameDay Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys recap last night's insane double OT victory for the Spurs over the Thunder in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, as well as the Montreal Canadiens going into Buffalo and winning game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. They are also joined by several guests including 21 year NBA veteran, and future Hall of Famer, Chris Paul; 13 year NHL veteran and ESPN NHL analyst PK Subban, 10 year NBA veteran, NBA Champion, and ESPN NBA analyst, Iman Shumpert; the Authority on college football and college basketball, Pete Thamel; and lastly, Olympic Gold Medalist, United States hero, and Center for the New Jersey Devils, Jack Hughes. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something's wrong and I'm trying to fix it. How old is Matt Damon? Doug, wink twice if you're ok. Did you get to see The Devil Wears Prada 2 yet? You're kinda the hero, then. Brutal loss for the Cardinals yesterday in San Diego. Not a lot of hits given up in the four game series. Passing thru Sacramento. Jimmy Crooks hit home run number 12 this weekend. Gotta come up at some point.Oli Marmol post game talking about not being able to put much together offensively and loving that the team is pissed about not getting the sweep. Enough sports, talk french fries. If O'Brien gets that final strike yesterday, none of this is going on. McGreevy's TMA bump is real. Six shutty. Pork steak and broccoli salad. Still got Jordan Walker going for 80. Air tagging McGreevy. Minor leaguers hitting in spots where guys on the big league club aren't.Battlehawks win and Wemby's elbow. Doug got a poor night sleep last night. The Strode Program. Steve from Birmingham on the phone lines and wants to talk Jordan Walker. Ope, we lost Steve. Night, night Steve. Steve's finally back. Steve didn't have the grades to get into Auburn. And he doesn't like how Jordan Walker surrounds a fly ball. Steve's tired of the primadonnas. Steve gets Joe Buck's seal of approval. Acceptance rates in the SEC.Joined by voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber. Talking Springfield Thunderbirds. Steve Ott has the team playing well on this run. Who are the players to keep an eye on? Front office turning focus to the draft. Blues landing on the number eleven pick. Does Kerbs expect the Blues to try to move up?Breaking news as Mizzou has made a statement on Ahmad Hardy. Hardy was shot at a concert in Mississippi and is in stable condition after surgery. No timeline at the moment for a return to football activities.Solid weekend in San Diego despite the heartbreaker yesterday. Parts of the bullpen seeming to come together a bit. Giants coach Tony Vitello talking about the fans booing in San Francisco. Fuel on the fire for people who didn't like the Vitello hire.Some additional information on the Ahmad Hardy situation from Mississippi. Some encouraging news from Pete Thamel. Per source, Hardy is expected to play football again and he is conscious and moving about.Recapping what we know about the Ahmad Hardy situation at this point. Audio of the game typing homerun yesterday in San Diego. Doug didn't care for all the different streaming services the Cardinals were on over the weekend. Closing the loop on Jackson's lost wallet from Grove XXIII. Mr. Theatrics over here. A surprise hole. Tailing Tim pays dividends. Three straight Top 10s for Rickie Fowler. Dotem talk. Tim's dad may be on the outside looking in.The Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDJames Carlton joins us in studio just in time for Joe Lunardi's first 76 team bracketology. Guess we're heading to Louisville. Doug's breaking out into hives. James rode in a Waymo. Golf chatter.Happy birthday, Breeny. Late night talk shows going by the wayside. The only constant is change. Jackson and Doug debate late night talk shows. Long form interviews. Podcasts on Netflix vs. YouTube. Doug's ready to concede that young people are stupid. Rank your Geres. Buy stock in Keke Palmer. Fun with Sacramento geography.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-5:45) Some additional information on the Ahmad Hardy situation from Mississippi. Some encouraging news from Pete Thamel. Per source, Hardy is expected to play football again and he is conscious and moving about.(5:53-27:58) Recapping what we know about the Ahmad Hardy situation at this point. Audio of the game typing homerun yesterday in San Diego. Doug didn't care for all the different streaming services the Cardinals were on over the weekend. Closing the loop on Jackson's lost wallet from Grove XXIII. Mr. Theatrics over here. A surprise hole. Tailing Tim pays dividends. Three straight Top 10s for Rickie Fowler. Dotem talk. Tim's dad may be on the outside looking in.(28:08-36:26) The Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys recap last night's unreal NHL action as the Flyers eliminated the Penguins and the Golden Knights won a 2 OT thriller against the Mammoth, as well as all the playoff NBA action including the Rockets staying alive against the Lakers, and everything else happening across the NFL and the sports world as a whole. They are also joined by several incredible guests including ESPN golf and college football writer Mark Schlabach; 3x Stanley Cup Champion, 11 year NHL veteran, Jack Adams award winner, and current Head Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers Rick Tocchet; 15 year NBA veteran, 3x NBA Champion and current ESPN NBA analyst, Danny Green; and the Authority of college football and basketball, the incomparable Pete Thamel. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys chat about last night's NBA and NHL playoff action as we have more series becoming competitive and electric, continue to chat about the fallout from the NFL Draft and what it means moving forward, and everything else happening in the sports world as we have several more playoff basketball and hockey tonight. Joining the show is four incredible guests to cover everything happening including The Authority on college football, Pete Thamel to chat about Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby going to rehab for gambling addiction and what it means moving forward; Super Bowl Champion and current LA Rams GM Les Snead to set the story straight on the situation between the LA Rams and Ty Simpson and Sean McVay; 13 year NBA vet, 3 point contest champion, and ESPN NBA analyst Quentin Richardson to break down all the NBA playoff action and look ahead to tonight; and lastly 6x Super Bowl Champion, and current GM of the Houston Texans, Nick Caserio to chat about their draft and all the different offseason acquisitions. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices