College Football Enquirer

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Yahoo Sports' Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde & SI's Ross Dellenger break down the latest college football & college basketball news with their unique blend of analysis, investigative journalism and eclectic humor.

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Trent Dilfer’s new NIL twist, possible changes to the recruiting calendar & “Would you eat it?” college baseball edition
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Trent Dilfer’s new NIL twist, possible changes to the recruiting calendar & “Would you eat it?” college baseball edition
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & SI’s Ross Dellenger react to UAB head coach Trent Dilfer’s recent comments about utilizing NIL in a brand new way.In a recent statement Trent Dilfer was honest about the competition for recruits in the NIL and transfer portal landscape. He acknowledged the gap between P5 and G5 schools and believes that both could work together for a player’s benefit. The pitch of developing players for two years so they can earn more money at a bigger program is new and the pod wonders if college football can follow the same track as college basketball with their underclassmen.A new study revealed how much money college athletes are really getting with their NIL deals. The study highlights the difference between starters, bench players and transfer portal players.College football coaches are at it again with a new proposal to adjust NLI dates and national signing day. The pod is very disgruntled with the state of national signing day as there are much better options to be implemented.This year’s college baseball tournament has given us a creative trio of milkshakes stemming from the Miami super regional. The fellas play another round of “Would you eat it?” with the shakes ranging from seafood to barbecue.Lastly another round of non-NCAA championships took place so the pod takes a look at some of those competitions.1:00 Trent Dilfer gets honest about NIL23:28 A new study shows how much student athletes are actually getting paid from NIL33:16 The recruiting schedule is changing up47:18 Would you eat it?56:00 More non-NCAA champions have been crownedStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kentucky opening up dorms to fans, Peacock lands primetime games & the Cheez-It Bowl is no more
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Kentucky opening up dorms to fans, Peacock lands primetime games & the Cheez-It Bowl is no more
Dan Wetzel, along with SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger, discuss the Colorado Buffaloes starting the season in primetime and Peacock swooping in to stream big games for the upcoming college football season.Before the television news, the pod acknowledges a possible new game changer with the fan experience at college baseball games. Due to a mass of events in Lexington, KY, fans of the college baseball super regionals could be looking for lodging on the University of Kentucky campus. Dan loves the idea & believes that it could be a great step for the fan experience.The Coach Prime effect seems to be taking place quickly as the Colorado Buffaloes have 3 highly televised games in their first 3 weeks of the upcoming seasons. A couple of big noon kickoffs and an ESPN broadcast will give the public plenty of opportunities to see the new team in Boulder, CO.The streaming service Peacock has locked in a couple intriguing games for the upcoming season including Michigan State-Washington & a Michigan game. The pod debates how the fans will receive having to find their favorite team’s games outside of cable providers.As the SEC meetings continue, the fellas examine the nature of the mixers and dinners taking place along with the future of NIL within the conference.In news of the fun, week 0 has a great game lined up for the true fans of college football, Dan did some digging on the collegiate crop judging championship & the Cheez-It bowl is no more.1:00 Lexington, KY is a very busy town this weekend12:52 The Colorado Buffaloes will be very televised early in the season19:42 Peacock will be streaming more games this season31:51 The SEC meeting mixers have been taking place40:01 What the SEC has come up with for NIL50:16 Week 0 has a stunner of a game51:37 There is new information on the national collegiate crop judging championship56:54 The Cheez-It bowl is no moreStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SEC scheduling proposals, what does Nick Saban want & which state is the laziest?
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SEC scheduling proposals, what does Nick Saban want & which state is the laziest?
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger break down all the latest developments happening right now at this year’s SEC meetings.The SEC is facing a big proposal of adding another in-conference game to each team’s schedule, which would shift the dynamics of the conference. The newly proposed 9-team format is controversial due to the permanent games each team will have. The shifting of program strength has coaches like Nick Saban disgruntled over the strength of schedule. Additionally, the weight of another SEC game could favor a 3-loss team making the playoff in the future if the three losses are close and respectable.Other topics discussed during the SEC meetings included new NIL sanctions, the sports gambling industry & increased payment for an additional in-conference matchup.Next, the guys chat about more information coming out surrounding the gambling scandal stemming from a bettor placing a large wager on an Alabama-LSU baseball.A new study has ranked the laziest states in America so the podcast places their votes for which one is top-dog. The SEC states’ high representation in the rankings is off-putting given the fans’ elevated rate of shenanigans in the offseason.A University of Oregon golfer suffered a very strange injury during the college championships and had to be removed from the tournament after stepping on a tee.The updated list of non-NCAA championships released and the show reacts to the winners from cornhole, forensics, ballroom dance & much more.The Big 12 is also conducting their annual meeting this week with a feverish desire to expand. Their options are being narrowed down to a group of Pac-12 schools and a group of basketball powerhouses.Lastly, in news of the weird, a man in India drained a dam to retrieve his phone & two Wendy’s patrons in Ohio were upset at a lack of cheese.1:00 Should the SEC play 8 or 9 in-conference games16:04 What does Nick Saban want out of SEC meetings?22:27 Gambling and NIL topics were approached at SEC meetings28:11 The laziest states in America30:57 There is a new layer in the college baseball gambling scandal35:27 An Oregon golfer suffered an injury during his college tournament39:15 The Big-12 is meeting this week about their realignment47:25 The updated non-NCAA national championships53:12 A man in India used a destructive way to recover a phone55:57 55:20 Two people were arrested after a Wendy’s robbery due to cheeseStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What’s the future of sports on TV, Pac-12's newest woes & Georgia in more hot water
May 24 2023
What’s the future of sports on TV, Pac-12's newest woes & Georgia in more hot water
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger center today’s podcast around all of the different directions that live sports could splinter off into as cable and streaming networks take a bigger slice of the broadcasting pie.To open the show, Dan gives his assessment of the new documentary Bama Rush, which covers the ins and outs of students trying to be accepted into sororities at the University of Alabama. The massively popular greek life scene in Tuscaloosa has sparked millions of clicks on social media and now, there’s an in-depth look at the process of rushing a sorority there.The future of how to watch sports is currently in flux for fans across the country. With the boom of streaming services and many opting to cut the cord, we could soon have a very different way to watch our favorite teams. ESPN is considering a move to strictly steaming, which could create a snowball effect for the rest of the major networks to follow. The guys debate the pros and cons of making the switch to streaming and how it may not be incredibly different in the end.The Pac-12 had a rough week with reports of the University of Colorado being courted by the Big 12. Washington State’s administration also belittled the conference for the lack of support, while also mentioning the conference’s potential financial malpractice.The off-field trouble is continuing in Athens, GA as Bulldog wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint was arrested for reckless driving. Rosemy-Jacksaint is the latest Georgia football player to have issues with speeding, particularly after the racing incident earlier this year with Jalen Carter. The guys are baffled that Kirby Smart & company have yet to deter the dangerous behavior from their players.Lastly, in news of the weird, Busch Lite could be aiming for a new flavor & a Hot Pocket argument gets violent.1:00 Dan watched the Alabama sorority rush documentary10:15 What is the future of sports on television?37:33 The woes of the Pac-1247:30 Another Georgia football player was arrested for reckless driving54:35 Busch Lite could be releasing a peach beer56:45 A Kentucky man shot his roommate after the victim ate the last hot pocketStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Players to get paid for video game likeness, a rocky Big Ten TV deal & projecting the best Week 1 matchups
May 22 2023
Players to get paid for video game likeness, a rocky Big Ten TV deal & projecting the best Week 1 matchups
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger kick off today’s podcast with the news surrounding paying players for their likenesses in video games, along with the Big Ten’s messy TV contract.To start the show, Pat notes the major spring champions that have been crowned across college athletics; sports spanning from tennis, to water polo & the highly touted meat judging.EA Sports is in the process of creating their next college football video game after an extended hiatus from producing the popular series. A new development this time around: a payment to players featured in the game will come along with the latest release. The podcast remembers Ed O’Bannon and his lawsuit that opened up a lot of these possibilities for today’s athletes.New Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti is having to clean up a messy TV contract that was left to him by Kevin Warren. The guys detail the odd clauses in the contract and highlight that this could have been a major factor as to why Kevin Warren opted to leave college football for an executive NFL position.In other college football news, Shemy Schembechler is out at Michigan after his social media was scanned and offensive tweets were found from his account. Schembechler issued an official apology, though it is unlikely he will be hired by a major institution again. The son of legendary Michigan coach Bo Schembechler was in his role as assistant recruiting director for only three days before his subsequent resignation.In the Pac-12, Oregon is hot on the recruiting trail after news broke that they received a verbal commitment from 5-star quarterback Michael Van Buren.Week 1 of the college football season is getting closer, so the guys go through the schedule and pick out the most interesting matchups for college football fans.Lastly, in news of the weird, Dan may have jinxed a dog, there is a heated bounce-house rivalry & Magnus Carlsen gets a signature shoe.1:00 Spring Championships are taking place8:30 EA sports is coming out with another NCAA football game18:27 Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti is cleaning up their latest TV deal32:20 Shemy Schembechler is out at Michigan39:25 5-star QB Michael Van Buren commits to Oregon43:15 Paris Hilton’s famous Chihuahua passed away45:53 Projecting week 1 of the college football season53:50 The bounce house industry in Australia is heating up59:40 Magnus Carlsen gets a shoe collaboration with Puma1:02:00 Miscellaneous national championsStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fallout from ACC meetings, Dylan Raiola chooses Georgia & SEC rivalry at Dollar General
May 18 2023
Fallout from ACC meetings, Dylan Raiola chooses Georgia & SEC rivalry at Dollar General
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger kick off the podcast breaking down all of the events that transpired at the latest round of ACC meetings.Over the offseason, a select group has been formed within the ACC which has been named, “the magnificent seven”. These seven schools have been discussing the possibility of leaving the ACC and how plausible it would be to get out of their lengthy TV contracts within the conference. The podcast covers the nature of revenue sharing in the conference, along with the pros and cons of leaving. The guys are not pleased with the pattern of college coaches and administrators playing the money card at every turn and using that as an excuse for trying to leave a conference.The University of Tennessee is exploring options for a new entertainment district outside of their football stadium. Many colleges are beginning to develop a more corporate and luxurious environment for fans to partake in the festivities. Ross worries that these new changes could take away from the traditional college tailgating experience.Top quarterback recruit Dylan Raiola has verbally committed to the University of Georgia, thereby breaking the hearts of Nebraska fans everywhere. In the end, the longshot Cornhuskers were no match for the back-to-back champion Bulldogs.In news of the weird, a Dollar General fell victim to anti-Alabama fans and a man tries to use a pet to avoid a ticket.1:00 Latest from the ACC meetings & the magnificent 734:37 The University of Tennessee is creating an entertainment district outside of their stadium42:32 Dylan Raiola verbally committed to Georgia51:52 A Dollar General fire was started due to Alabama gear56:47 A driver in Colorado had a new way to try and get out of a DUIStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
College football’s summer of realignment, Stetson Bennett’s eternal enrollment & how valuable is Notre Dame’s brand?
May 15 2023
College football’s summer of realignment, Stetson Bennett’s eternal enrollment & how valuable is Notre Dame’s brand?
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger discuss the possibilities of yet another summer that could include massive conference realignments in college football.The first domino hasn’t dropped yet this summer in college football, but as we near a new Pac-12 television deal, it could happen soon. The Big 12 is patiently waiting to see if Pac -12 commissioner George Kliavkoff can secure a deal that is strong enough to keep the conference together. There are many lucrative schools that could follow the path of USC and UCLA given a bad deal. The guys debate as to whether or not another realignment is happening soon. Dan feels that the 12-team playoff could cure the woes of the Pac-12 and Big 12, but the conferences are in a feeding frenzy.The annual ACC meetings are taking place this week. A tense environment will likely take place as top teams like Clemson and Florida State are not happy with their share of the conference’s earnings.Notre Dame has reached the end of their apparel contract with Under Armor, which leads the podcast to wonder which company will become the next Notre Dame affiliate. Additionally, the topic brings a question of how valuable the Notre Dame brand is compared to other major institutions within the country.Former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett is back in the news with a new report that after 6 years of college, he did not graduate with a degree. Truly a magnificent feat for the Los Angeles Rams’ rookie QB.Lastly. in news of the weird, a Dunkin Donuts robber pulled an odd move and the Lake Erie fisherman cheaters face the scales of justice.1:00 The conference realignment race may be starting up again this summer28:53 How strong are the ACC brands?34:08 Projections for the ACC meetings43:00 What should Notre Dame do for their new brand?48:23 Reports came out that Stetson Bennett never officially graduated from Georgia with a degree after 6 years53:13 A Boston man ordered food before robbing a Dunkin58:33 The Lake Erie cheating fishermen have been sentenced to jail timeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New college gambling investigations in Iowa, Bob Huggins in hot water at WVU & does Texas have an elite roster?
May 10 2023
New college gambling investigations in Iowa, Bob Huggins in hot water at WVU & does Texas have an elite roster?
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger examine the latest investigations that are taking place at the University of Iowa and Iowa State amid student athlete gambling allegations.At both the University of Iowa and Iowa State, investigators are getting involved with possible gambling activity from student athletes. The guys discuss why and how this could have transpired, along with explaining that gambling on sports is just something that you can’t do if you are a student athlete. With major sportsbook exposure and legalized gambling in more states, a development like this was bound to happen eventually.West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins is in hot water after making insensitive remarks on a radio show in Cincinnati. The longtime coach issued an apology immediately after, causing speculation for his future with the Mountaineer program.In other college sports news, this week, Urban Meyer stated that the Texas Longhorns have one of the best, if not the best, pound-for-pound roster in college football. With a higher emphasis on recruiting in the trenches, will the Longhorns finally be able to live up to the hype? Also, the Clemson message boards have been active recently, with one post stating that, due to the increased levels in education at the university, there could be drawbacks for the football program’s success. A wild speculation, indeed.In transfer portal news, former Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne has transferred to Auburn & DJ Rodman has left Washington State to play basketball for the USC Trojans.Lastly, in news of the weird, there is an update on the pasta dumping in New Jersey, a Utah woman wrote a morbid book about her dead husband & Bo Jackson can’t get rid of the hiccups.1:00 Iowa and Iowa State are under investigation for student athletes gambling25:42 Bob Huggins is in hot water after using an anti-gay slur on a radio show38:02 Urban Meyer stated that Texas has a top roster in the nation42:33 The Clemson academic standards are rising49:42 Payton Thorne transfers to Auburn52:00 DJ Rodman transfers from Washington State to USC54:52 An update on the New Jersey pasta dumping scandal.57:42 A Utah woman wrote a book about grieving a lost parent1:01:20 Bo Jackson has had a constant case of the hiccupsStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bronny James commits to USC, Big 12 is looking to add to their TV experience & Jim Harbaugh loves his lawn
May 8 2023
Bronny James commits to USC, Big 12 is looking to add to their TV experience & Jim Harbaugh loves his lawn
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger react to the weekend’s big news that LeBron James’ eldest son, Bronny James, has committed to USC and what that means for college athletics.On Saturday afternoon, Bronny James announced the next step in his basketball career. The talented guard will be keeping his talents in Southern California to join a talented Trojan team. The guys discuss the impact that both Bronny and LeBron James will bring to the USC campus, as Trojan basketball will no-doubt receive an attendance boost as a result of this news. Additionally, the guys talk about what the steps will look like after USC for the younger James.Over the weekend, Pat got to join a Jim Harbaugh press conference where it was noted that he had a great affinity for mowing his lawn. Harbaugh stated that if he were to choose a trade for work, if he couldn’t be a football coach, he would be a lawnsman. This stirs up the guys as Ross and Dan disagree on the joys of mowing one’s lawn.The Big 12 met to discuss future modernization techniques they could apply to their television broadcasts. In addition to looking for an out-of-country venue to play in, the conference pitched the idea of in-game interviews with coaches. The guys question whether or not the new ideas will carry over well into college football.Lastly, in news of the weird, someone left 500 pounds of cooked pasta by a New Jersey creek & fruit roll ups are the latest contraband not allowed into Israel.1:00 Bronny James has committed to play college basketball at USC30:10 Jim Harbaugh has a passion for mowing his lawn40:24 The Big-12 is looking to add to their TV broadcasts48:34 Someone dumped out 500 lbs of cooked pasta by a New Jersey creek52:50 Americans were caught smuggling fruit roll ups into IsraelStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Alabama fires baseball coach surrounding betting suspicions, Kentucky Derby horse names & will the Pac-12 ink a deal with ESPN?
May 5 2023
Alabama fires baseball coach surrounding betting suspicions, Kentucky Derby horse names & will the Pac-12 ink a deal with ESPN?
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger go through the recent firing of Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon after his name was linked to a possible bet placed on an Alabama game. The drama in Tuscaloosa continues in 2023, with the latest theatrics being a sports betting scandal. A man who placed a large wager in Cincinnati on an Alabama vs. LSU baseball game has been allegedly linked to the now former head coach Bohannon. The fact that this scandal is coming out of Alabama, which has been no stranger to public scrutiny this year, only adds fuel to the fire.Later, Ross provides an update on the Pac-12's pursuit of expansion in the face of the upcoming loss of UCLA and USC, as well as their negotiations in trying to secure a new television broadcast deal. After much speculation that the Pac-12 would head to an online streamer, ESPN has kept negotiations open with the conference and is not shutting the door. After producing solid ratings numbers for a notoriously late time slot, the Pac-12 is hoping to keep pace alongside the other conferences that have solidified their own lucrative TV deals.With the Kentucky Derby this weekend, Pat gives his annual list of bad horse names. This year features a misplaced apostrophe as well as a bad Star Wars reference. Lastly, the guys discuss the high school legend that is Dennis Johnson and his dominance as an elementary schooler.1:00 The SEC conference has the first scandal since the legalization of sports betting29:45 The landscape of the Pac-12 TV deal 41:03 The mystery of the pod's singing birds has been solved43:27 The Kentucky Derby is taking place this weekend52:18 Dennis Johnson had a fascinating high school athletic careerStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Michigan State loses key players to transfer portal, latest on SEC scheduling & update from the Fiesta Summit
May 1 2023
Michigan State loses key players to transfer portal, latest on SEC scheduling & update from the Fiesta Summit
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger meet to give their thoughts on the latest developments with college football expansion and scheduling. To open up the pod, Dan gives us an inside look on his grieving process after the Boston Bruins lost to the Florida Panthers after holding a 3-1 series lead in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.The NFL draft continued on Friday and Saturday with a lot of interesting developments as the class of 2023 entered the pros. The guys give their favorite moments and picks from the weekend along with some of their bigger irritations with the annual event.This week Ross is attending the newly named Fiesta Summit, where conference leaders are meeting to discuss conference expansion, along with the other major topics, including which major conference San Diego State may be heading to in the immediate future.More SEC meetings have taken place to determine the upcoming scheduling procedures within the conference and how these procedures align with their television partner, ESPN.Michigan State had a rough weekend as quarterback Payton Thorne entered the transfer portal on the last day of it being open for the spring. The two-year starter was not the only MSU player to enter the portal this offseason, as the Spartans have lost other key veteran players looking for a new school, including WR Keon Coleman.Lastly in news of the weird; a couple was outraged by Morgan Wallen’s concert cancellation in Mississippi & two robbers opted for a sweet treat instead of money.1:00 The Boston Bruins lost in the first round after having a record setting regular season9:18 What stood out to you in rounds 2-7 in the NFL draft?17:14 Ross is attending another series of college meetings29:34 The latest on SEC scheduling43:19 Michigan State lost key players to the portal49:34 Morgan Wallen had to cancel a show in Mississippi1:00:39 Two burglars broke into a shop, but didn’t take moneyStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NFL Draft round 1 instant reaction, Tyler Buchner transfers to Alabama & Coach Prime facing backlash
Apr 28 2023
NFL Draft round 1 instant reaction, Tyler Buchner transfers to Alabama & Coach Prime facing backlash
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger break down all of the fallout from round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City.One of the biggest storylines surrounding tonight’s first round was Kentucky QB Will Levis not getting selected. Many predicted that he would be a top-10 pick, yet he has fallen to at least the second round. The talk about how online misinformation and the betting markets played a role in his draft night slide.In quarterback news, Alabama’s Bryce Young went #1 overall to the Carolina Panthers, and he is projected to become one of four quarterbacks from Alabama to be starting next season. The Indianapolis Colts made their big move by selecting quarterback Anthony Richardson out of Florida. Richardson is an elite athlete that has great upside, but the guys wonder how long it will take to improve his accuracy enough to become a solid starter in the NFL.The guys also talk about Bijan Robinson & Jahmyr Gibbs being the only two running backs selected on Thursday night, Georgia’s Jalen Carter falling to the Philadelphia Eagles at the 9th pick & Ohio State’s Paris Johnson heading to the Arizona Cardinals.Outside of the NFL Draft, the guys talk about former Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner transferring to Alabama & whether that is a good choice for his future. They also chat about Colorado coach Deion Sanders not allowing players transferring out of his program to show their game film to prospective schools and the controversy he is facing in that regard.They close out the show discussing the College Football Playoff expansion schedule and a bizarre accident involving public urination, a man, a train and a cow.1:00 Kentucky’s Will Levis was not selected in the first round of the NFL draft16:00 Bryce Young goes #1 overall to the Carolina Panthers19:10 The Indianapolis Colts select Anthony Richardson with the #4 pick in the draft24:11 Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs were selected before any wide receivers29:08 Dan loved the Paris Johnson Jr selection to Arizona32:25 Jalen Carter falls to the Philadelphia Eagles35:00 What player did you really like from this draft?37:40 Is Tyler Buchner the next NFL starter to come out of Alabama?44:34 Coach Prime is facing blowback for Colorado transfers situation56:34 The official expanded CFB playoff schedule has been determined1:03:00 An Indian man had a bad train incidentStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
No more field storming in SEC, faster college football games & Colorado’s spring game did not disappoint
Apr 24 2023
No more field storming in SEC, faster college football games & Colorado’s spring game did not disappoint
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & SI’s Ross Dellenger go through the latest rule changes and proposals that will be impacting college football soon.The SEC introduced a new rule proposal that would discourage students from storming the field after big victories. A home game would be stripped from the storming team’s future schedule and given to the losing team for the future matchup. The podcast breaks down how this will impact the SEC’s haves and the have-nots if this rule is implemented.Additionally the guys discuss one of the bigger rule changes proposed this offseason that has finally been approved. The game clock will no longer stop after first downs, with the exception of the last two minutes of each half. This rule was put in place for both player health and to expedite the games.More college football spring games took place this weekend. The University of Alabama will have some questions at the quarterback position heading into next season after a shaky performance from their signal callers. In the Pac-12, the long-awaited Colorado spring game took place as well. The Buffalo faithful showed out 47,000-strong in bad weather to see what Coach Prime had going on this past Saturday.In transfer news, Colorado’s top receiver entered the portal after this weekend & the USC Trojans added Georgia defensive lineman Bear Alexander to help shore up the front-seven.Lastly, a soccer rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool may have pushed a few fans to go a bit too far on vacation.1:00 The SEC is introducing a new anti-field storming rule18:29 The clock will continue to run after first downs in college football29:41 Alabama’s defense flourished against their offense during this year’s Spring game36:39 Colorado’s Spring game did not disappoint42:11 Montana Lemonious-Craig entered the transfer portal after the Colorado Spring game45:00 USC adds Georgia transfer Bear Alexander51:10 College Football Enquirer EthicsStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Colorado sells out its spring game, South Carolina Gamecocks are on a recruiting heater & more train talk
Apr 20 2023
Colorado sells out its spring game, South Carolina Gamecocks are on a recruiting heater & more train talk
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger come together to react to the biggest developments across the spring college football landscape including Colorado’s resurgence and the movement of some big-time recruits.Coach Prime has Colorado Buffs fans ready to see some action on Saturday as Colorado has sold out Folsom Field for their upcoming spring game. Many fans, media members & highly-regarded recruits will be in attendance on Saturday in Boulder.The state of South Carolina is seeing some change as the South Carolina Gamecocks have been on a very impressive recruiting spree this offseason. At this point, they are rolling over in-state rival Clemson in the recruiting power rankings, especially in recruits from the Palmetto State.Top QB prospect Dylan Raiola is in the news with rumors about him possibly committing to the University of Georgia. The Nebraska Cornhusker faithful are hoping that he stays within the family but there could be too much star-power in Athens.New details have emerged surrounding the resignation of Illinois State’s athletic director Kyle Brennan. The university took umbrage with a night he spent trying to land a possible donor in Indianapolis, racking up reportedly over $23,000 in charges, taking his guest to a football game and a gentleman’s club.Pat has breaking news surrounding his grill situation, which gets a mixed reaction from the rest of the hosts. Lastly, to close out the show, the guys dive back into more train and rat talk.1:00 Colorado & Coach Prime have sold out their Spring Game15:32 South Carolina picked up some big commitments23:17 Dylan Raiola is rumored to be committing to Georgia29:53 Illinois State’s athletic director had to resign40:20 Pat has breaking news about his grill situation44:17 Train talk continues52:00 Rat talk continuesStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Spring quarterback competitions, SEC’s new transfer portal rule & Big Ten lands a new commissioner
Apr 17 2023
Spring quarterback competitions, SEC’s new transfer portal rule & Big Ten lands a new commissioner
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger go through the biggest quarterback battles that have been taking place during the spring practices for college football. However, kicking off today’s show: Dan gives his thoughts on the American transportation system compared to Europe’s after spending a week traversing countries overseas.The biggest quarterback battle of the offseason is taking place at the University of Texas between Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning and spring game standout Malik Murphy. The podcast discusses whether a good showing from Murphy would be enough to draw interest from other schools looking to add a starter over the summer. With the transfer portal opening up again, the SEC has a new rule prohibiting in-conference transfers past the month of January. The guys don’t agree with this decision as it would limit the amount of talent that stays within the conference.The University of Georgia is looking to find their next starter to take over for Stetson Bennett. The Bulldogs have good depth, but retaining that will be difficult to do with a sparse amount of playing time for backups.Lane Kiffin showed everyone why he was deemed the portal king this past weekend as the quarterback room at Ole Miss was exceptional in their spring game. Between Jaxson Dart, Spencer Sanders & Walker Howard, Rebels fans have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming season.Ohio State had a packed house to watch their spring game this weekend. College football legend Eddie Griffin was in attendance, taking handoffs again in front of the Buckeye faithful.The Big Ten has finally landed their new commissioner in Tony Petitti. One of the former collaborators of the BCS is back in the college sports world and is ready to get to work after serving as the COO of Major League Baseball.Lastly in news of the weird, New York City has named a rat czar to try and solve the city’s rat infestation problem once and for all.1:00 Dan is back from Europe with a renewed love for train travel8:48 Who had the best spring game out of the Texas quarterbacks?19:06 The SEC implemented a new transfer portal rule24:43 Can Georgia retain all of their quarterbacks?36:43 Portal King Lane Kiffin had a successful Spring game47:33 Tennessee’s quarterback room is loaded48:48 Ohio State’s big spring game50:55 The Big Ten has found their new commissioner56:13 New York City has hired a rat CzarStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jim Phillips gets a contract extension, how to slow down transfer portal tampering & Kliff Kingsbury to USC
Apr 11 2023
Jim Phillips gets a contract extension, how to slow down transfer portal tampering & Kliff Kingsbury to USC
SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger break down all of the moving pieces in college football this week, including the ACC extending commissioner Jim Phillips and the USC Trojans hiring Kliff Kingsbury.With many conferences in tumult, the ACC decided it would be best to retain their commissioner an extra 3 years to helm the ACC’s ship, which won’t be an easy task. The guys give an overall examination of where the ACC stands in terms of media rights along with university cohesion.Ross spent some time talking with UNC head football coach Mack Brown, who gave his thoughts on the current state of NIL in college sports. Brown along with many other coaches are seemingly ready to, “get to the other side of the bridge,” following the rocky first few years of NIL and transfer portal trials.On the note of the transfer portal, more coaches are becoming disgruntled with the ongoing tampering as universities try to persuade players to come play for them. The guys determine that the best way to slow down the poaching and tampering is to put names to the reports.The Pac-12 is staying in the hunt for a new media rights deal, even though their deadline has been extended again. On the bright side for the conference, the USC Trojans are adding coach Kliff Kingsbury to their roster to work alongside Lincoln Riley and Caleb Williams for the upcoming season.Lastly, Pat has a moral dilemma surrounding one of his most prized possessions & Heinz has created a big bean.1:00 Jim Phillips receives a 3-year contract extension as the ACC commissioner7:58 The current state of the ACC19:57 Ross visited UNC and spoke with head football coach Mack Brown29:20 Coaches are unhappy with the amount of tampering surrounding the transfer portal37:17 The Pac-12 gives a new timetable for their media rights deal47:05 Kliff Kingsbury is expected to join the USC Trojans coaching staff52:40 Kyle Filipowski is returning to Duke55:22 Pat has a moral dilemma regarding his grill59:24 Heinz has released a big baked beanStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Angel Reese responds to Jill Biden, Braylon Edwards ignites the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry & snakes on a plane
Apr 6 2023
Angel Reese responds to Jill Biden, Braylon Edwards ignites the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry & snakes on a plane
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger react to Angel Reese’s thoughts on Jill Biden’s invitation to Iowa & a new committee to try to further women’s college athletics.LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese had some choice words in response to first lady Jill Biden offering Iowa an invitation to the White House along with the Reese’s national champion LSU Tigers. Reese fired back that the Tigers would rather go to the Obama household to celebrate their title.There is a new committee for women’s equality in college sports that is looking to advance women’s sports. The podcast wonders about the new committee’s place as the NCAA is already the most supportive entity towards women’s sports in this country.New video has emerged from Stetson Bennett’s arrest in Texas over the winter, so the guys break down the impact of this footage and how it could impact Bennett moving forward, particularly with the NFL Draft around the corner.Former Michigan standout wide receiver Braylon Edwards made comments about the team’s rival Ohio State, saying that Michigan is on the rise whereas the Buckeyes can’t keep up with the Wolverine’s dominance over the last two years.Lincoln Riley has landed a very impressive new recruit in Duce Robinson. The multi-talented tight end could provide a more dynamic offense for the USC Trojans as they prepare for the Big Ten.Lastly, in news of the weird, a snake infiltrated a flight & a fight broke out in Michigan over fish.1:00 Jill Biden’s comments on inviting Iowa to the White House were not received well by Angel Reese9:33 The women’s national championship has also sparked a new committee for women’s equality in college sports.30:00 Stetson Bennett’s January arrest video has been released34:23 Braylon Edwards stated that Ohio State’s time is over40:43 USC lands tight end Duce Robinson43:19 Dan’s update from Augusta National48:00 A South African pilot had a terrifying experience51:53 Police in Warren, Michigan had to break up a fight at a fishmonger standStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
UConn & LSU take home college basketball national championships & Jim Harbaugh’s bold statement about Michigan
Apr 4 2023
UConn & LSU take home college basketball national championships & Jim Harbaugh’s bold statement about Michigan
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger break down all of the action from the men’s and women’s college basketball national championship games.The UConn Huskies bested the San Diego State Aztecs in the men’s national championship on Monday night. With yet another title at Connecticut, the podcast is ready to deem UConn a true blue blood and heavyweight in the sport.Sparks flew in the women’s national championship game between the LSU Tigers and Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday night. LSU won the game, but the fallout surrounding the trash talk between LSU’s Angel Reese and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has dominated news cycles. The guys believe that trash talk is a part of the game and the tone of needing to protect the student athletes from it should be frowned upon.In college football news, the guys have updates regarding the Jeremy Pruitt saga at Tennessee and yet another case in which the NCAA is being sued over backpay owed to students.After their spring game, Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh declared that this current team is “the best he’s ever seen at Michigan,” which leaves the guys in disbelief as the regular season is still four months away.Ross spent some time at Auburn recently and provides an update as to how new head coach Hugh Freeze is adapting to the SEC after coming from Liberty University.Lastly, a few fishermen were given the luckiest catch of their lives & Mike Tyson explains how he acquired his tigers.1:00 UConn wins the men’s national championship over San Diego State11:25 LSU takes down Iowa to secure the women’s national championship21:35 Tennessee football’s infraction case30:05 The NCAA is getting sued again33:32 Michigan held its Spring football game leading to a strong Jim Harbaugh statement39:05 Hugh Freeze is getting settled in at Auburn43:48 A train carrying beer produces a legendary photo after a derailment47:42 Mike Tyson explained his tiger eraStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Newest congressional NIL meetings, Big 12 interested in Fresno State & the importance of SDSU’s Final Four entry
Mar 30 2023
Newest congressional NIL meetings, Big 12 interested in Fresno State & the importance of SDSU’s Final Four entry
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger give their thoughts on the latest congressional meetings that took place concerning name, image & likeness for student athletes.The house of representatives met today to discuss the future of NIL across the college athletics landscape. The meeting was considered a circus by some and concerning for those that have an interest in the future of athlete compensation. The guys debate whether or not congress should even handle this issue due to their lack of knowledge on the subject.The San Diego State Aztecs have put themselves in an interesting position by making the men’s final four. The podcast determines if this high-level exposure is enough to propel them into a Power Five conference such as the Pac-12.In other realignment news, the president of Fresno State has confirmed the rumors that the Big 12 is trying to scoop up the program. Meanwhile, the value of Fresno State is up in the air given the university’s location along with the strength of their program.Lastly, in news of the weird, Zimbabwe held its annual Mr. Ugly contest, which caused great controversy from the fans, and the cheating fishermen from Lake Erie have finally received their punishments.1:00 Dan denounces his friendship with Ross after the congressional NIL meetings28:30 The difference between professional advertising deals and collegiate NIL deals33:57 How likely is it that San Diego State joins the Pac-12?41:00 The Big-12 is interested in Fresno State45:40 What is UCONN’s legacy if they win another national championship?49:10 Zimbabwe’s annual Mr. Ugly contest caused great controversy53:30 The Lake Erie fisherman cheaters have reached a plea agreementStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Men’s Final Four is set, reacting to Jack Swarbrick’s appearance & who will win the National Championship?
Mar 27 2023
Men’s Final Four is set, reacting to Jack Swarbrick’s appearance & who will win the National Championship?
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger provide their thoughts on the final four teams standing in the men’s college basketball tournament on today’s episode.In a surprising turn of events no #1 ranked teams have made the final four. Instead, the Miami Hurricanes, UConn Huskies, San Diego State Aztecs & Florida Atlantic Owls have clinched the final spots in this year’s tournament. In dramatic fashion, each of these teams have made great runs and are shifting the narrative that suggest NIL favors the Power Five schools.Miami’s journey has been especially interesting: from an FBI investigation to John Ruiz’s generous contributions trying to make them a contender. The guys give their predictions on which team will be cutting down the nets in next Monday’s National Championship.The highly talented and highly ranked Alabama Crimson Tide were bounced from the tournament by San Diego State, so the podcast determines whether or not that is a good thing for the Alabama program after being surrounded by so much drama this season.Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick came on the show last week and made his impact felt with his new NIL proposal. After a couple days, the show gives their thoughts on how to proceed with NIL as well as the ethics of income transparency for student athletes.1:00 The men's college basketball Final Four is set13:25 The impact of John Ruiz on Miami26:43 Who is going to win the national championship?30:20 The Alabama Crimson Tide got bounced from the tournament44:27 The impact of Jack Swarbrick’s new proposal on the NCAA1:05:12 An Oklahoma man used a brand new excuse to try to keep drinking at a barStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck out all the episodes of the College Football Enquirer and the rest of the Yahoo Sports podcast family at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or at Yahoo Sports PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.