Todd and Steve open with their instant reactions to the latest College Football Playoff rankings. They discuss why Alabama ranks higher than Miami and South Carolina, where the pivot points in the rankings are, and what makes the ACC Championship the most important conference title game. To wrap the show, the guys look at the projected playoff bracket and break down some of their favorite matchups. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about th...
Dec 04, 2024•54 min
Welcome back to ‘The McShay Show’! Todd and Steve kick off their Saturday night reaction show by breaking down Texas’s win over Texas A&M and what a two-quarterback system could mean for the Longhorns’ ceiling. Then, they talk Michigan upsetting Ohio State and what to make of Ryan Day’s tenure as Buckeyes head coach. To close the show, the guys react to Georgia’s 8OT victory over Georgia Tech and discuss which SEC teams could sneak into the College Football Playoff. The Ringer is committed t...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Welcome back to another edition of ‘The McShay Show’! The guys open with a Texas–Texas A&M preview before diving into the College Football Playoff implications of South Carolina’s showdown with Clemson. Then, Todd and Steve talk hypothetical playoff odds for Penn State and Indiana and reveal their “guys” for rivalry weekend. To close the episode, they’re joined by Danny Heifetz of ‘The Ringer Fantasy Football Show’ to chat Giants fandom, New York’s next quarterback, and Ashton Jeanty’s NFL d...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 38 min
McShay and Muench hop on the mics after the end of Alabama-Oklahoma to give their instant reactions to a WILD Week 13! They start with Oklahoma’s unexpected beatdown of Alabama (06:00), then talk Florida’s upset over Ole Miss (12:45) and what an SEC shakeup means for the CFP. To close, they discuss Ohio State’s statement win over Indiana (27:05) and a Big 12 free-for-all (49:45) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and help...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 20 min
For the first time in program history, the guys are joined by the one and only Stugotz! The three mensches talk Jets dysfunction, weekend football picks, and how Stugotz “wrote” his new book, ‘Stugotz’s Personal Record Book.’ Then, Todd and Steve dive deep into Indiana–Ohio State tape (featuring the debut of Muench’s Trenches 2.0) and highlight the keys to the game for each team. To wrap the show, they preview the rest of the college football slate with Where the Scouts Will Be and That’s Muh-Gu...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 29 min
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) Trav...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 50 min
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). The Ringer is committed to res...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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, giv...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 40 min
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. (0:00) Welcome to The McShay Show! (0:10) Today's Show: Caleb Williams, Shedeur Sanders, Ole Miss and more! (1:15) Bears Fire O...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 27 min
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...
Nov 10, 2024•1 hr 26 min
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...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 44 min
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 ...
Nov 06, 2024•33 min
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 rank...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 41 min
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). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn m...
Nov 03, 2024•1 hr
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) Mue...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 22 min
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 sha...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 46 min
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). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the re...
Oct 27, 2024•58 min
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) Wh...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 2
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. The Ringer i...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 18 min
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