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The McShay Show

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Longtime NFL draft and college football analyst Todd McShay brings you inside his unique world as an NFL talent evaluator. From the college football season through draft night, Todd and his cohost, Steve Muench, track the top prospects, share insider intel, and break down their latest mock drafts. New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they prepare you for the NFL draft with in-depth analysis, player evaluations, and the latest buzz from around the NFL. Don’t miss special livestream coverage during the NFL draft, plus Saturday game day reaction shows throughout the college fo...

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Week 8 Reactions: Gunner's Growth, Pavia Prevails, and Alabama's Assassin 19.10.2025 1:51:48

Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:35 Week 8 Live Reactions! 13:08 Conference Scheduling & Realignment Wish List 21:08 Ty Simpson is an ASSASSIN 31:00 (6) Alabama Defeats (11) Tennessee: 37-20 37:20 (13) Notre Dame Defeats (20) USC: 34-24 44:48...

Rough Draft 1.1: Todd’s 2026 QB Rankings (Midseason Edition) 16.10.2025 1:09:07

It’s QB Rankings day at The McShay Show! The guys talk through some of the quarterback prospects in Todd’s top 10 with scouting notes, areas of improvement, and draft stock updates for each. For access to the full top 10 breakdown, check out Todd’s latest newsletter and become a premium subscriber to receive every mock draft, big board, and position ranking throughout the college football season....

10 Tape Truths From Week 7: Elite Indiana, Ty Simpson Rising, Texas’s CFP Path, and More. Plus, the Latest Intel on James Franklin’s Firing. 13.10.2025 1:34:28

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd opens by releasing some behind-the-scenes intel on James Franklin’s firing and Penn State’s next move. Then, the guys rewind the tape and give their biggest takeaways from Week 7 of college football. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!3:03 The Latest Intel On James Franklin's Firing and What Penn State Does Next16:12 10 Tape Truths From Week 717:50 Tape Truth 1: India...

Week 7 Reactions: Indiana Is Legit, James Franklin Is Finished, and SEC Squeakers | The McShay Show 12.10.2025 1:48:15

Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!1:42 Week 7 Live Reactions! 6:32 Penn State Loses AGAIN! 19:38 Penn State Should Fire James Franklin, and Hire Curt Cignetti25:57 (7) Indiana Upsets (3) Oregon: 30-2052:15 Texas Upsets (6) Oklahoma: 23-61:13:54 (8...

The Rough Draft, Week 7: Scouting Notes and NFL Comps for Fernando Mendoza, Arvell Reese, and More. Plus, Talking Oklahoma-Texas and 'College GameDay' Atmospheres With Chris Fowler. 09.10.2025 1:15:26

Welcome to The McShay Show! Today, the guys are debuting Rough Draft, a new NFL draft–focused preview show highlighting six prospects to watch this weekend. Todd and Steve go through their scouting reports for each player, with current draft stocks and NFL comps. Then, they're joined by ESPN's Chris Fowler to preview the Red River Rivalry and talk best 'College GameDay' atmospheres. 0:00 Welcome t...

10 Tape Truths From Week 6: Notre Dame’s Playoff Push, Miami’s Case for No. 1, Alabama’s Rise, and More 06.10.2025 1:19:45

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back to rewind the tape and give their biggest takeaways from Week 6 of college football. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show1:53 10 Truth's from Week 62:11 Tape Truth 1: Miami's Defense is One of the Best in CFB13:52 Tape Truth 2: Miami Should be Ranked #118:45 Tape Truth 3: Kane Wommack's Breakthrough with Alabama's Defense28:19 Tape Truth 4: Jam Miller...

Week 6 Reactions: Penn State's Problem, Miami's Dominance, Arch's Letdown | The McShay Show 05.10.2025 1:58:43

Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!1:00 Week 6 Live Reactions and Our Favorite Clips of the Day15:23 UCLA Stuns (7) Penn State: 42-3734:19 Reacting to (3) Miami vs. (18) Florida State49:55 (10) Alabama Defeats (16) Vanderbilt: 30-141:10:30 (9) Texas...

Week 6 Tape Takes! Unfiltered Thoughts on Florida State–Miami, Vandy-Alabama, Texas-Florida, and More 02.10.2025 1:34:23

Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to preview the biggest college football games of Week 6, with picks, matchups to watch, and everything in between.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!1:55 Browns Name Dillon Gabriel Starter - Shedeur Still 3rd String QB3:08 Unfiltered Tape Takes: Week 63:19 Tape Takes: (3) Miami [-4.5] vs. (18) Florida State38:40 Tape Takes: (16) Vanderbilt vs. (10) Alabam...

10 Tape Truths From Week 5: Ohio State’s Defense, Alabama’s Upside, Penn State’s Slide, and Dante Moore's Climb 29.09.2025 1:26:40

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back to rewind the tape and give their biggest takeaways from Week 5 of college football. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 6:28 10 Truth's from Week 57:50 There Are No Unbeatable Teams in CFB15:52 We Need to Expand The College Football Playoff19:02 Get Penn State OUT of The Playoff Conversation31:22 Watch Out for Alabama 43:17 Dante Moore Can Become T...

College Football Week 5 Takeaways: The Mighty Oregon Ducks, Bama Back On Track, and Lane Kiffin’s Last Laugh 28.09.2025 1:40:32

Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:20 Reacting to (6) Oregon's 2OT Win Over (3) Penn State22:18 (17) Alabama Defeats (5) Georgia: 24-2147:00 (1) Ohio State Defeats Washington: 24-653:17 (13) Ole Miss Defeats (4) LSU: 24-191:20:48 (22) Notre Dame...

Tape Takes! Our Unfiltered Thoughts on Oregon–Penn State, Georgia-Alabama, LSU–Ole Miss, and More Week 5 Matchups. 25.09.2025 1:27:21

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by discussing what John Mateer’s hand injury means for Oklahoma’s season and the Heisman hopeful’s NFL future. Then, the guys debut Tape Takes, the most informed, anti-hot-take college football segment in the business. They go through every top game in Week 5 of college football and highlight the most important players, coaches, and matchups they stu...

10 Truths from Week 4 of College Football. Plus, Finding the 2026 NFL Draft’s Mendoza Line. 22.09.2025 1:15:40

Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back after a weekend of college football to recap the slate and plant their flag on 10 things they believe heading into Week 5. Then, they break down Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza’s season and discuss where he ranks among quarterback prospects in the 2026 NFL draft. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show 2:10 Week 5 is LOADED3:55 10 Truths from CFB Week 44:35 3 ACC...

Week 4 Reactions: Miami's Ceiling, Indiana's Precision, a New-Look Texas Tech, and More 21.09.2025 1:51:34

Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 4:15 Is Miami The Best Team In The Country?10:00 (19) Indiana Defeats (9) Illinois: 63-10 23:45 Saturday Spotlight 38:23 (11) Oklahoma Defeats (22) Auburn: 24-171:02:20 (21) Michigan Defeats Nebraska: 30-271:08:0...

What’s Going on With Arch Manning? Plus, Picking Indiana-Illinois, Florida-Miami, and More Week 4 Games With Stanford Steve. 18.09.2025 1:17:41

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve open by discussing what they’ve seen on tape from Texas quarterback Arch Manning this season. Then, “Stanford Steve” Coughlin joins the show to preview the Week 4 college football slate and give his favorite picks. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:05 What's Going on With Arch Manning?17:15 Evaluating Arch's Tape This Season 30:10 Stanford Steve Joins Th...

Who Are the True CFP Contenders? Plus, the Latest Scouting Intel and Five NFL Draft Prospects on the Rise. 15.09.2025 1:08:37

Welcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back after Week 3 of the college football season to sort through the AP rankings and identify which teams they think can win a championship. Then, they share five NFL draft prospects who have improved their stock in the eyes of scouts. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:35 AP Poll Top 15 Takeaways 5:10 Evaluating the CFP Contenders15:50 The Pressure o...

Week 3 LIVE: Clemson Collapses, Georgia Finds Its QB, and Texas A&M Upsets Notre Dame 14.09.2025 2:04:11

Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show 1:40 LIVE Reactions to (16) Texas A&M vs. (8) Notre Dame 35:00 Week 3 Recap and Takeaways 41:25 (3) LSU Defeats Florida: 20-1052:20 (6) Georgia Sneaks By (15) Tennessee: 44-41 1:13:15 Carson Beck Leads Miami to 3...

The McShay Show LIVE: Todd’s 2026 QB Rankings, CFP Predictions, and a Week 3 Preview. Plus, Talking Caleb Williams and Big Ten Football With Dan “Big Cat” Katz. 11.09.2025 1:20:29

Welcome to The McShay Show, LIVE from Chicago! Todd and Steve open with a Week 3 college football preview and make their picks for a loaded slate of games. Then, they’re joined by Dan “Big Cat” Katz to discuss the Bears’ Caleb Williams–Ben Johnson era and why the Big Ten has gained ground on the SEC.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:40 Week 3 Preview: (6) Georgia [-4.5] vs. (18) Tennessee4:50 Wee...

QB Deep Dive: John Mateer’s Superhuman Saturday and Early Impressions of Arch Manning. Plus, Takeaways From Clemson, Florida, and Arizona State. 08.09.2025 1:14:23

Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys have emerged from their tape study with some quarterback takeaways after Week 2 in college football. They begin by breaking down John Mateer’s ascension and how his game reminds them of Patrick Mahomes’s. Then, they discuss why the sky isn’t falling for Cade Klubnik and Clemson despite a rough showing against Troy. To close, they reveal their early impressions...

Week 2 Reactions: Mateer Magic, Florida's Flop, and Clemson Concerns | The McShay Show 07.09.2025 1:17:40

Join Todd and Muench every Saturday night throughout the College Football season to recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer Social: Jon Roeme...

The Year of the College Quarterback and NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 1 04.09.2025 1:13:39

Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to preview some of the biggest quarterback matchups in college football this weekend. They also discuss the rookies they’re most excited to see play in Week 1 of the NFL season. Our first LIVE show with special guest Dan “Big Cat” Katz will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today! We’ll also...

Carson Beck's Renaissance, Garrett Nussmeier's Master Class, and Everything Else that Mattered in CFB Week 1 01.09.2025 1:14:04

Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to recap all the action from the first weekend in college football. Todd and Steve begin by reacting to Carson Beck’s strong start as Miami’s QB in the Canes’ win over Notre Dame. Then, they talk LSU-Clemson and how Garrett Nussmeier is setting a new bar for the 2026 quarterback class. To close, they dive into the Texas–Ohio State tape and break down w...

Week 1 CFB Recap & Reactions Following LSU vs. Clemson | The McShay Show 31.08.2025 1:31:30

Todd and Muench recap and react to the biggest games, plays and prospect performances from week 1 of the college football season. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Todd McShay Guest: Steve Muench Producers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel Comer, Social: Jon Roemer Learn more about your...

10 Draft Prospects to Watch in Week 1 of College Football. Plus, a Mini Mailbag. 29.08.2025 44:02

Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back with one last preseason episode to preview 10 draft prospects they'll be keeping a close eye on this weekend. A reminder that we'll be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 1 of the college football season. Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10 with special guest Dan “Big Cat” Kat...

Why Clemson, Texas, and Penn State Top Todd’s Preseason Power Rankings 28.08.2025 1:08:25

Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to finish Todd’s Preseason Power Ranking series with roster overviews and inside intel on Penn State, Texas, and Clemson. We’ll be back tomorrow with a bonus podcast previewing the top 10 prospects Todd’s looking forward to watching in Week 1. Plus, a reminder that we’ll be live on YouTube this Saturday night to recap all the action from Week 1 of the...

Todd’s College Football Power Rankings (6-4): Expectations for Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ohio State in 2025 25.08.2025 1:05:58

Welcome to The McShay Show! The guys are back to continue Todd’s preseason power ranking series with team overviews for Alabama, Notre Dame, and Ohio State. They’ll conclude the series on Thursday with Penn State, Texas, and Clemson. Our first LIVE show will take place at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on September 10. Tickets are on sale now—secure your spot today for an evening of NFL draft talk, early...