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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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!
Inside Ryan Day’s World: Draft Nights, Celeb Ties, and Texas Showdown
ESPN College GameDay
55 minutes
4 months ago
Inside Ryan Day’s World: Draft Nights, Celeb Ties, and Texas Showdown
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel break down the biggest moments from the NFL Draft—both on camera and behind the scenes. Then they're joined by Ohio State’s national championship-winning head coach Ryan Day, who gives a glimpse into life beyond the sidelines: from his ties to Jimmy Fallon and Adam Sandler, to watching his players go pro, to navigating recruiting as a dad alongside his son. He also weighs in on Ohio State’s looming quarterback battle and what to expect in their high-stakes opener against Texas.
0:00 - What happened off-air at the NFL draft
6:23 - Rece Davis' and Mel Kiper's heated exchange on Shedeur Sanders
16:36 - Ryan Day on watching his players get drafted
25:04 - Ryan Day shares his ties to Jimmy Fallon and Adam Sandler
28:40 - Ryan Day gives a glimpse of his recruiting pitch
30:24 - How Ryan Day coaches players making big NIL money
35:22 - Why Ryan Day favors one transfer portal window
40:21 - Ryan Day on what it's like recruiting with his son
43:02 - Who will be the Buckeyes' starting QB?
44:08 - How will Ohio State vs Texas in week one play out?
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ESPN College GameDay
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!
