Rece Davis and Pete Thamel kick off the inaugural episode of the College GameDay podcast by talking about Nick Saban?s contract extension through 2030 and what they remember from Alabama?s coaching search from 2007. Then David Pollack stops by to discuss Rich Rodriguez battling spies, Rece?s AP Top 25 ballot, if Utah can start the season strong, Texas A&M?s talent level, USC being a test case for the new era of the sport, if Rece is ignoring the Group of Five, the learning curve for Marcus Freeman, what would induce more conference realignment in the short term and more.

Join ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis and Senior Writer Pete Thamel, as well as many of GameDay?s key analysts and contributors, as they discuss and debate the biggest stories and break down the biggest games in college football, while also leaning into the key basketball moments and storylines as well. With episodes Mondays/Wednesday/Fridays in the fall, and a year-round weekly presence this is the place to be for the college sports fan.