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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 football season.
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Senior Bowl Day 3 Takeaways: Receivers Shine, Second Impressions, and Other Wednesday Standouts
Jan 2901:13:12Summary readyIt’s Day Three at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, and the guys are back to break down the biggest moments from the field in Wednesday’s practice.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:45 Senior Bowl day 3 coverage3:25 Story of the Day: The WR Group 26:05 Second Impressions 43:30 Day 3 Standouts 55:50 Verdict Still Out 1:00:10 Nudge guys The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummarySenior Bowl Day Two Takeaways: Edges Steal the Show, QB Quick-Hitters, and Breakout Prospects to Know
Jan 2801:02:32Summary readyIt’s day two at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, and the guys are back to break down the biggest moments from the field from Tuesday’s practice. To start, Todd and Steve reflect on the QB group, including thoughts on Diego Pavia’s NFL future and Cole Payton’s strong showing. Then, they share which projected first-rounders popped and which guys left them wanting more. To close, it’s the debut of Nudge Guys, a segment highlighting under-the-radar prospects with the potential to rise throughout draft season. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 1:50 Senior Bowl day 2 coverage3:35 Evaluating the Quarterbacks 24:05 Standout prospects 35:10 Hold the verdict43:55 Nudge guys The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel ComerSocial: Alysha Tsuji Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNussmeier’s Hand Size and Other Senior Bowl Numbers to Know. Plus, Sam Darnold Scouting Redemption.
Jan 2700:55:23Summary readyIt’s Day 1 at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama, and the guys are sharing the standout measurables and which prospects they’re most excited to watch after Monday’s weigh-ins. To close, Todd reflects on Seahawks QB Sam Darnold’s journey from top prospect to Super Bowl starter.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 2:00 Live from the Senior Bowl in Mobile5:35 Prospect weigh-in takeaways 19:20 Prospects we are most excited to see compete 36:15 Latest prospect buzz and intel39:10 Sam Darnold's redemption story The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryA Senior Bowl Primer With Executive Director Drew Fabianich. Plus, the Latest Intel on Trinidad Chambliss.
Jan 2201:13:23Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd opens by sharing the latest intel he’s received on Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’s battle with the NCAA. Then, the guys discuss the 2026 NFL draft tight end and edge classes. To close, they’re joined by Senior Bowl executive director Drew Fabianich to preview the event and share some prospects to watch in Mobile.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!4:30 Todd's latest draft intel and buzz14:50 Evaluating the 2026 EDGE class21:50 "We are in the golden era of Tight Ends."30:40 Senior Bowl Director Drew Fabianich Joins the show!32:10 What's new with this year's Senior Bowl?34:55 Previewing the Senior BowlThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve Muench and Drew FabianichProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryCFP Championship Reactions: Undefeated Indiana wins the 2026 CFP | The McShay Show
Jan 2001:26:58Summary readyJoin Todd and Muench as they react to the Championship matchup of Miami vs. Indiana in the College Football Playoff. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!0:40 (1) Indiana defeats (10) Miami: 27-215:45 Takeaways from Carson Beck's performance20:00 Which prospects showed out in the CFP Championship?25:45 Recapping Indiana's CFP Championship win46:40 NFL Draft Season is officially here 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: Alysha Tsuji Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryA CFP Title Game Preview With Todd Blackledge and Chris “The Bear” Fallica
Jan 1601:17:54Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are joined by NBC Sports’ Todd Blackledge to preview every angle of the national championship game between Miami and Indiana. Then, Chris Fallica joins the show to give his best bets for the big game.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!3:44 Tape takeaways on (10) Miami vs. (1) Indiana17:10 Todd Blackledge joins the show17:40 Previewing the CFP Championship: (10) Miami vs. (1) Indiana [-8.5]37:35 Expectations for Carson Beck vs. Fernando Mendoza44:00 Matt Campbell's strategy at Penn State46:45 Chris "The Bear" Fallica joins the show49:40 Betting the CFP Championship: (10) Miami vs. (1) Indiana [-8.5] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuests: Steve Muench, Todd Blackledge, and Chris FallicaProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryDante Moore’s Returning to Oregon! Instant Reactions and the 2026 NFL Draft Fallout.
Jan 1400:38:28Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back for an instant reaction podcast to break down all the implications of Dante Moore forgoing the 2026 NFL draft to return to Oregon for another year of college football.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!1:55 Reacting to Dante Moore's draft decision2:50 Dante Moore decides to return to Oregon 20:43 How does Dante's decision impact the 2026 QB class? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryMendoza vs. Beck Tape Study, a Wild-Card Losers Flash Mock, and Muench’s Minutes 1.0
Jan 1201:16:12Summary readyWelcome to The McShay Show! Todd and Steve are back to break down the tape on Fernando Mendoza and Carson Beck ahead of the CFP national championship. Then, they reveal the best prospect fits for NFL teams that lost in the NFL wild-card round. To close, the guys debut “Muench’s Minutes,” a segment that goes behind the scenes with the big guy.0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!6:18 CFP tape review: Fernando Mendoza21:05 CFP tape review: Carson Beck29:15 CFP Championship Preview: (10) Miami vs. (1) Indiana [-7.5]35:00 Wild Card round draft implications37:15 19th pick: Carolina Panthers42:40 20th pick: Dallas Cowboys (via GB)46:45 21st pick: Pittsburgh Steelers46:58 22nd pick: LA Chargers50:30 23rd pick: Philadelphia Eagles54:12 24th pick: Cleveland Browns (via JAX)1:00:25 Muench's minutesThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, and Daniel ComerSocial: Jon Roemer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryCFP Semifinal Reactions: Indiana Stays Perfect and Dominates Oregon | The McShay Show
Jan 1001:43:54Summary readyJoin Todd and Muench as they react to the semifinal matchup of Oregon vs. Indiana in the College Football Playoff. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show!2:08 CFP semifinals live reactions: (5) Oregon vs. (1) Indiana8:35 (1) Indiana defeats (5) Oregon: 56-2217:20 Takeaways from Dante Moore's performance45:20 What's next for Oregon?54:15 Takeaways from Fernando Mendoza's performance1:06:25 Recapping Miami's win over Ole Miss1:12:35 Evaluating Carson Beck's draft stock1:20:28 Draft Expectations for Trinidad Chambliss1:32:55 Previewing the CFP ChampionshipThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Todd McShayGuest: Steve MuenchProducers: Tucker Tashjian, Conor Nevins, Daniel ComerSocial: Alysha Tsuji Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryCFP Semifinal Reactions: Beck Delivers in Miami's Dramatic Win over Ole Miss
Jan 900:31:32Summary readyJoin Todd and Muench as they react to the semifinal matchup of Ole Miss vs. Miami in the College Football Playoff. 0:00 Welcome to The McShay Show! 0:35 (10) Miami defeats (6) Ole Miss: 31-27 6:30 Trinidad Chambliss' performance 9:50 Carson Beck delivers and his draft stock is rising 15:54 CFP semifinal preview: (5) Oregon vs. (1) Indiana [-3.5] 17:05 Takeaways from Miami's CFP semifinal win 25:30 Join us tomorrow night! 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: Alysha Tsuji Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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