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!
Ryan Williams Talks EA SPORTS College Football 26 + Is The CFP's 5+11 Model The Best?
ESPN College GameDay
1 hour 5 minutes
2 months ago
Ryan Williams Talks EA SPORTS College Football 26 + Is The CFP's 5+11 Model The Best?
Pete Thamel and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel break down the SEC’s push to have its grueling schedule factor more heavily into the College Football Playoff. They dive into whether the new 5+11 format truly rewards the best teams, especially with strength of schedule still a murky metric. The duo also weighs in on the uncertain future of the USC–Notre Dame rivalry, growing frustration from Ohio State fans over noon kickoffs, and Michigan’s looming NCAA meeting in the Connor Stalions case. Then, Alabama star Ryan Williams joins the show to talk EA SPORTS College Football 26, training with DeVonta Smith, and his bond with coach Kalen DeBoer.
04:33 - SEC gauntlet schedule deserves CFP reform
07:15 - Will the CFP 5 + 11 playoff format deliver?
16:21 - The State of the USC-Notre Dame rivalry
18:06 - Why USC-Notre Dame Matters in 2025
20:28 - Ohio State fans are over Noon kickoffs
28:49 - Michigan Connor Stalions update
37:38 - Alabama’s Ryan Williams CFB 26 cover star
39:35 - Inside Ryan Williams CFB 26 cover shoot
44:28 - Ryan Williams on training with DeVonta Smith
55:22 - Ryan Williams interview reaction
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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!
