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!
Manny Diaz Talks Duke's QB, Rivalry with UNC & the CFP Path Ahead
ESPN College GameDay
59 minutes
3 months ago
Manny Diaz Talks Duke's QB, Rivalry with UNC & the CFP Path Ahead
Rece Davis and Pete Thamel are joined by Duke head coach Manny Diaz! From detailing his aggressive portal strategy to landing quarterback Darian Mensah, to navigating a tough schedule and fueling the storied UNC rivalry, Diaz lays out his blueprint for building a winning culture. He speaks candidly about the trait he sees in championship teams, the rising support for Duke football, and even offers advice to his former colleagues at ESPN.
0:00 - Manny Diaz on Duke's competitive advantage
3:35 - Manny Diaz talks portal strategy and QB Darian Mensah
13:35 - Duke's demanding schedule
19:56 - The trait that leads to wins
24:12 - Manny Diaz on the support for Duke football
28:01 - The Duke-North Carolina rivalry
32:26 - Manny Diaz shares some advice to those at ESPN
37:53 - Duke's potential pathway to the CFP
40:37 - 16-team CFP coming in 2026?
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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!
