ESPN College GameDay

Could the SEC Expel LSU? + NCAA's New Clock Protocol

ESPN College GameDay

Show Notes

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel break down the details of the SEC vote that could get LSU expelled from the league. Plus, they tackle college football’s timekeeping problem, Michigan’s decision to stick with Bryce Underwood as QB1 and the mounting pressure on Dabo Swinney.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - SEC puts LSU on notice with expulsion vote

5:56 - Will the SEC pass the self-governance test?

15:36 - LSU & SEC: Can they close the gap?

21:14 - NCAA sets new ‘standard timing protocol’

30:19 - Michigan sticks with Bryce Underwood at QB1

34:54 - Timekeeping fixes: Tenths of a second? Light up goal posts?

41:52 - Dabo Swinney under fire after LSU loss?

47:30 - Game preview: Ohio St vs Texas

54:34 - Game preview: Oklahoma vs Michigan

59:07 - Game preview: Alabama vs Kentucky

1:03:03 - Game preview: Arizona vs BYU

1:06:37 - Game preview: Arizona St vs Texas A&M

1:09:45 - Game preview: Tennessee vs Georgia Tech

1:13:48 - Deep cut game: Boise St vs Memphis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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