ESPN College GameDay

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Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down what they thought of the White House roundtable, specifically which ideas made sense, where they found common ground, and where they disagree. They also challenged some of the narratives including the idea that players are being left behind academically and that college sports has a revenue problem, arguing
instead the real issue is spending. Then, a College Football Final reunion.
Former ESPN analyst Mark May joins Rece to revisit his years alongside Lou Holtz, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, spirited (but respectful) debates, and the humor and heart that define Holtz both on and off camera.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - White House roundtable: What made sense?

5:00 - Are players being left behind academically?

11:41 - Was the old college football system really better?

19:01 - Executive order coming soon: What will be in it?

23:24 - College sports’ big problem is spending, not revenue

30:13 - ESPN’s College Football Final reunion: Mark May joins Rece Davis to talk Lou Holtz

35:09 - Mark May on his civil debates with Lou Holtz

37:49 - Mark May on Lou Holtz’s acting chops

39:00 - ESPN’s Final Verdict origin story

44:29 - Would Lou Holtz thrive in the modern game?

48:27 - Lou Holtz hated drinking …water?

50:30 - Lou Holtz’s go-to line was…
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down whether college basketball is in the middle of a resurgence, and what that momentum could mean for college football. They examine whether Florida basketball can realistically match the standard set by Florida Gators football and discuss what football should learn from both the rise and missteps of college hoops. Plus, the guys tackle whether a White House roundtable can actually fit college sports.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Is college hoops making gains on college football?

6:51 - Can Florida Gators basketball match the school’s football standard?

13:03 - What college football can learn from college basketball

22:39 - Tension between Miami (Ohio) vs Auburn

27:16 - Why NCAA Tournament expansion is a bad idea

41:26 - Will the White House roundtable fix college sports?

44:59 - WH roundtable: The biggest issue about this meeting

52:18 - WH roundtable: The clearest path to a solution is…
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Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down why schools are playing it safe with nonconference scheduling, how CFP panic is shaping those decisions, and whether a targeting rule change could be coming. The guys also preview a historic quarterback class to watch next season.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Pete’s snowstorm side quest

4:35 - Schools fear big nonconference games?

9:52 - CFP panic and scheduling safer games

13:58 - How to become an elite team

17:55 - Give the fans what they want

23:31 - Hockey vs college football

28:22 - Targeting rule change coming

38:03 - The historic QB class to watch next year

41:59 - The top dual-threat QB is…

44:48 - The top QB with a size advantage is…

48:00 - The top QB with a high growth curve is…

50:58 - The top QB who’s an anomaly is…

54:22 - Which QBs will elevate this season?
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Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss the changing landscape of college sports. They break down Sacramento State’s $18M move to the MAC, North Dakota State’s jump to the Mountain West, and whether moving up a conference is really worth it. They also discuss whether Nebraska truly belongs in the Big Ten or Big 12.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - Sacramento St to MAC for $18M

3:48 - North Dakota State going to FBS, headed to MWC

13:20 - Is moving up a conference actually worth it?

15:37 - Where does Nebraska belong? The Big Ten or Big 12?

21:12 - Why championships affect a school’s identity

27:16 - Should some sports be played regionally?

31:40 - Do all conference games really matter?

39:48 - Should schools get to control their own schedules?

46:08 - Miami University coach vows to wear a Speedo if…

53:53 - Next year: What to do when football and Valentine’s Day collide
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