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Welcome back to another edition of ‘The McShay Show’! The guys kick off with a deep dive of Travis Hunter’s tape on both sides of the ball and debate whether he can be the Shohei Ohtani of the NFL. Then, they’re joined by Fox Sports’ Chris “The Bear” Fallica to preview Indiana–Ohio State and talk best bets ahead of Week 13 of the college football season. To finish the show, Todd and Steve answer questions from their first Asked and Answered mailbag.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(1:50) Travis Hunter vs. Utah: 5 Rec, 55 Yards, 3 Tackles, 1 INT
(6:10) Prospect Profile: Travis Hunter (Cornerback)
(13:55) Evaluating Travis Hunter's CB Draft Stock
(20:40) Prospect Profile: Travis Hunter (Wide Receiver)
(32:35) Evaluating Travis Hunter's WR Draft Stock
(35:30) Will Travis Hunter Play Both CB and WR in the NFL?
(40:20) 2025 NFL Draft Top 5 Pick Projections
(46:25) Chris "The Bear" Fallica Joins the Show
(50:10) Week 13 Matchup: (5) Indiana vs. (2) Ohio State [-12.5]
(54:45) Todd's Odds: Indiana vs. The SEC
(57:08) Expect (3) Texas to Make the CFP?
(1:02:45) Projecting the Final 12 CFP Teams
(1:09:00) The Bear's Top 10 Power Rankings
(1:11:35) Previewing Week 13 Matchups
(1:13:10) Heisman Futures: Hunter [-330] Jeanty [+340] Ward [+1400] Milroe [+3500]
(1:15:30) The Bear's Favorite Futures and Week 13 Picks
(1:28:40) Mailbag: Asked and Answered
(1:29:40) Mailbag: Where Would Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr. Rank in the 2025 Draft?
(1:32:45) Mailbag: Evaluating QB Prospect Traits
(1:35:55) Mailbag: Historical Comps for the 2025 O-Line Class
(1:38:40) Breaking News: Jets Fire GM Joe Douglas
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McShay and Muench fire up the mics after end of Georgia-Tennessee with their instant reactions to Week 12 of college football! They kick off with Georgia’s win and Carson Beck’s bounceback performance (03:18). Then, they hit on Oregon’s scare against Wisconsin (28:08), LSU’s fading playoff hopes after a third straight loss (32:13), and some Texas concerns (50:42). Finally, they discuss if Travis Hunter’s historic season has locked him in for the Heisman (01:02:48).
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Todd and Steve open by reacting to news that Deion Sanders will influence the NFL draft destinations of his son Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter. They discuss which teams make sense for Shedeur, the implications of Deion’s interference, and the risks and rewards of drafting the Colorado standouts. Then, they debut their College Football Playoff Confidence Draft and rank the teams they think can win the national championship. To wrap the show, the guys preview Tennessee-Georgia, give their “guys” for Week 12, and Todd shares his go-to Athens food spots.
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(1:00) Coach Prime will "Privately" Step in if the Wrong Team Drafts Shedeur or Travis Hunter
(10:25) Coach Prime and Shedeur Sanders are "A Package Deal."
(19:25) Which Team Should Draft Shedeur Sanders?
(29:35) CFP Champion Confidence Draft: Week 12
(51:00) Week 12 Preview: (6) Tennessee vs. (11) Georgia [-10.5]
(1:00:50) Evaluating Nico Iamaleava
(1:14:10) "That's Muh-Guy!" Week 12 Picks
(1:14:40) Muench’s Guy: Harold Fannin Jr. (TE - Bowling Green)
(1:17:15) Todd’s Guy: Cam Skattebo (RB - Arizona State)
(1:20:55) Where are the Scouts this week?
(1:21:55) Where would Todd Scout this week?
(1:36:15) Thanks For Watching!
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Todd and Steve open the show by discussing what Shane Waldron’s firing in Chicago means for the Bears and Caleb Williams moving forward. Then, they talk Shedeur Sanders’s tape, his place as the QB1 in the 2025 draft, and what his NFL ceiling could be. To cap the show, the guys discuss how big wins by Alabama and Ole Miss could shake up the College Football Playoff race.
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(0:10) Today's Show: Caleb Williams, Shedeur Sanders, Ole Miss and more!
(1:15) Bears Fire OC Shane Waldron
(3:05) State of the Rookie QB Class: What have we Learned?
(6:55) Caleb Williams Needs More Support
(15:30) NFL Week 10 Takeaways
(18:45) Evaluating Shedeur Sanders vs. Texas Tech: 291 Pass, 4 TD
(33:30) 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Shedeur Sanders
(43:55) NFL Comps for Shedeur Sanders
(45:35) Todd's Top 5 QB Prospects
(50:25) (16) Ole Miss Upsets (3) Georgia: 28-10
(52:45) Ole Miss is a Contender
(1:05:30) (11) Alabama Defeats (15) LSU: 42-13
(1:12:45) What was Different with Alabama against LSU?
(1:18:10) This Week on the McShay Show
(1:21:20) Hypothetical Odds: Alabama vs. OSU [-4.5] &
Alabama vs. Oregon [-3]
(1:23:00) Thanks For Watching!
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After LSU’s dominant win over Alabama, Todd and Steve hop on to give their instant reactions to the biggest results from Week 11 of college football. They discuss Jalen Milroe’s electric performance, why this version of the Crimson Tide is scary, and whether Garrett Nussmeier’s performance proves he isn’t ready to go pro (01:04). Then, they discuss Ole Miss’ upset over Georgia (35:53), Miami’s undefeated bid ending (01:05:11), and Shedeur Sanders continuing to build up his Heisman-caliber season (01:11:58).
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Todd and Steve are back with a Week 11 college football preview! The guys kick off the show by talking Cam Ward tape and how the scouting community views the 2025 quarterback draft class. Then, they preview Alabama-LSU and handicap potential BYU and Boise State playoff matchups. To wrap the show, Todd and Steve reveal their “guys” for the week, talk about where the scouts will be, and give a foodie’s guide to Baton Rouge.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(01:40) Evaluating Cam Ward
(26:50) Cam Ward's Draft Stock
(32:25) 2025 QB Draft Class Comparisons
(37:25) Week 11 Preview: (11) Alabama [-2.5] vs. (14) LSU
(55:20) Hypothetical Matchup Odds
(59:14) "That's Muh-Guy!" Week 11 Picks
(1:02:25) Muench’s Guy: JJ Pegues (DT - Ole Miss)
(1:04:05) Todd’s Guy: Aeneas Peebles (IDL - Virginia Tech)
(1:05:45) Muench’s Guy: Mikail Kamara (DE - Indiana)
(1:07:25) Todd’s Guy: Elic Ayomanor (WR - Stanford)
(1:11:10) Where are the Scouts this week?
(1:11:30) Week 11 Matchup: (11) Alabama [-2.5] vs. (14) LSU
(1:13:10) Week 11 Matchup: (2) Georgia [-2.5] at (16) Ole Miss
(1:19:30) Week 11 Matchup: (21) Colorado [-3.5] at Texas Tech
(1:22:50) Where would Todd Scout this week?
(1:23:45) Scouting Baton Rouge, Louisiana!
(1:39:40) Thanks For Watching! Saturday Live Show!
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Todd and Steve give their instant reactions to the first College Football Playoff rankings reveal. They break down every angle of the rankings and projected playoff bracket, including the committee’s belief in Indiana, underdogs vs. favorites, and what a 12-team tournament means for the sport.
(0:00) 2024 CFP Playoff Rankings Instant Reactions
(15:00) How Many SEC Teams Should Make the Playoff?
(22:50) CFP Rankings: BIG 10 Playoff Contenders
(24:00) CFP Rankings: Miami Concerns
(25:10) 2024 CFP Playoff Rankings Instant Reactions
(30:20) Thanks for Watching!
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Todd and Steve welcome ESPN insider Pete Thamel to discuss the first College Football Playoff rankings and the job security of coaches such as USC’s Lincoln Riley and Florida’s Billy Napier. Then they dive into Ohio State tape and tier the Buckeyes' defensive prospects before pondering not one, but two potential Ohio State–Oregon rematches.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(0:25) Today's Show: Pete Thamel, CFP Reveal, Prospect Breakdown
(1:05) Pete Thamel Joins The McShay Show!
(3:20) CFP rankings
(7:00) Projecting the College Football Playoff Teams
(19:00) Miller Moss Benched, Dana Holgorsen Joins Nebraska
(22:10) Will Stein's Impact as Oregon OC
(29:35) How Did Chip Kelly end up at Ohio St.?
(38:25) Who's on the Hot Seat?
(44:50) 2025 QB Class
(55:25) Ohio State Defeats Penn State: 20-13
(58:55) Evaluating #2 Caleb Downs (OSU Sophomore Safety)
(1:02:00) 2025 NFL Draft: First Round Locks
(1:05:40) Evaluating Tyleik Williams
(1:08:10) Evaluating Ohio State's Cornerbacks: Davison Igbinosun & Denzel
Burke
(1:12:00) Expectations for Ohio State Going Forward
(1:19:15) Coming up this week on The McShay Show
(1:20:50) Evaluating Oregon's Win over Michigan: 38-17
(1:26:15) Jordan James' Draft Stock (Oregon Junior RB)
(1:28:25) Dillon Gabriel's Draft Stock
(1:34:25) Thanks For Watching!
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McShay and Muench fire up their mics after the end of Georgia-Florida with their biggest reactions from Week 10 of college football. They kick off with Penn State falling short once again to Ohio State, the Buckeyes’ dominant run game and PSU’s struggling offense (02:52). Then, they go over Oregon’s assertive win over Michigan (39:53) and Georgia beating Florida despite Carson Beck’s massive struggles (46:24).
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Todd and Steve Muench kick off the show by planting their flags on two players for the 2025 NFL draft before previewing the weekend in college football. Then, the guys are joined by Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy to talk behind-the-scenes stories, whether Garrett Nussmeier should return to school, and how Jalen Milroe’s draft process compares to Jalen Hurt’s.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(1:00) "That's Mu-Guy!" 2.0
(1:25) Todd’s Guy: Kyle Kennard (Edge - South Carolina)
(4:55) Muench’s Guy: Antwuan Powell-Ryland (Edge - Virginia Tech)
(6:05) Todd’s Guy: Jarquez Hunter (Running Back - Auburn)
(9:25) Muench’s Guy: Omarion Hampton (Running Back - North Carolina)
(11:40) Where are the Scouts this week?
(14:00) Week 10 Matchup: (4) Ohio State [-3.5] at (3) Penn State
(24:10) Week 10 Matchup: (1) Oregon [-15.5] at Michigan
(30:25) Week 10 Matchup: (10) Texas A&M [-2.5] vs. South Carolina
(33:25) Where would Todd Scout this week?
(40:50) Jim Nagy Joins The McShay Show!
(46:10) Should Garrett Nussmeier Return to LSU or Declare?
(51:25) Evaluating Jalen Milroe through 9 Weeks
(55:55) 2025 Senior Bowl Preview: Depth of OT Position
(59:40) Understanding the Senior Bowl Selection Process
(1:02:40) 2025 Senior Bowl Preview: Top QB Prospects
(1:07:00) 2025 Senior Bowl Preview
(1:12:00) Favorite Prospects in the 2025 Draft Class
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A week ahead of the first College Football Playoff ranking, Todd gives his take on how the top 12 should play out. Then, he and Steve Muench discuss the battle between Garrett Nussmeier, Quinn Ewers, and Jalen Milroe for QB3 in the 2025 NFL draft. After the break, they’re joined by lead Fox analyst Joel Klatt to talk Ohio State’s offensive line concerns, James Franklin’s big test, and where Buckeyes star Jeremiah Smith ranks in the history of freshman receivers. To cap the conversation, Joel shares his thoughts on the Deion Sanders era at Colorado.
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(1:20) Todd’s College Football Playoff Rankings
(3:35) Tier 1: (1) Oregon, (2) Georgia
(4:15) Tier 2: (3) Miami, (4) Penn State, (5) Texas, (6) Texas A&M, (7) Ohio State
(15:40) Tier 3: (8) Tennessee, (9) BYU, (10) Iowa State, (11) Notre Dame, (12) Indiana
(22:15) Evaluating the Big 10 Conference
(25:10) Projecting NFL Draft Prospects
(32:20) 2025 NFL Draft: Which QB Prospects are Ready?
(36:50) Is Garrett Nussmeier Ready for the NFL?
(47:05) Is Quinn Ewers Ready for the NFL?
(48:30) Is Jalen Milroe Ready for the NFL?
(55:25) Joel Klatt Joins the Show!
(55:50) Week 10 Matchup: Ohio State [-3.5] at Penn State (O/U 46.5)
(58:00) Ohio State HC Ryan Day: 62-9 Overall Coaching Record
(1:03:00) Worried About Ohio State's Offensive Line?
(1:09:35) Evaluating Jeremiah Smith: 35 Receptions, 623 Yards, 8 TDs
(1:12:40) Evaluating Will Howard OSU QB: 1,795 Yards, 17 TDs, 4 INTs
(1:16:30) Who are the Top Prospects in Ohio State vs. Penn State?
(1:27:00) Most Important Positional Matchup: Ohio State [-3.5] at Penn State
(1:29:30) Takeaways from Coach Prime and Colorado's Future
(1:35:00) Shedeur Sanders' Draft Process Expectations
(1:40:35) Checkout The Joel Klatt Show
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McShay and Muench are joined by Ryen Russillo to give their reactions to the biggest results from Week 9 of college football. They start off with LSU’s loss to Texas A&M, Garrett Nussmeier’s rough outing, and Marcel Reed’s explosive second half (01:53). Then, they discuss Oregon’s dominant win over Illinois (35:36) and if Ohio State’s victory over Nebraska should raise any concerns (44:36).
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McShay and Muench open the show by discussing their favorite prospects in the 2025 NFL draft. Then, Todd previews the college football weekend from a scout’s perspective and gives his first abbreviated mock draft of the season. To close out the show, the guys are joined by “Stanford Steve” Coughlin to talk best bets and life on the road with ESPN’s ‘College GameDay.’
(0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show!
(1:05) My Guys: Favorite Prospects Right Now
(15:40) Where are the Scouts this week?
(27:35) Where would Todd be this week?
(32:40) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft
(36:00) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft: #1 Pick Patriots
(39:05) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft: #2 Pick Browns
(41:15) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft: #3 Pick Panthers
(42:45) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft: #4 Pick Titans
(43:50) Todd's EMERGENCY Mock Draft: #5 Pick Raiders
(47:20) Stanford Steve joins the show
(51:45) Week 9 CFB Matchups
(55:45) CFB Preview: (17) Boise State [-3.5] vs. UNLV
(55:55) CFB Preview: Washington vs. (13) Indiana [-6.5]
(1:03:25) CFB Preview: (12) Notre Dame [-12.5] vs. (24) Navy
(1:08:30) CFB Preview: (8) LSU vs. (14) Texas A&M [-2.5]
(1:16:35) CFB Preview: (20) Illinois vs. (1) Oregon [-21.5]
(1:22:10) Todd's "Somebody Knows Something" Lines
(1:27:50) Heisman Watch: Shedeur Sanders [+6000]
(1:29:40) Scouting Bloomington Indiana
(1:31:30) Thanks For Watching!
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In the pilot episode of ‘The McShay Show,’ the longtime ESPN draft guru is joined by David Pollack and Steve Muench to break down the biggest news from the weekend in college football. The guys give their takeaways from Georgia’s win over Texas, discuss how poor performances by Carson Beck and Quinn Ewers will affect their draft stock, and power rank the SEC heading into Week 9 of the season. Plus, checking in on Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, and the rest of the 2025 quarterback class.
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