

College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports
Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger & Steven Godfrey break down the latest college football news with their unique blend of analysis, investigative journalism and over-the-top shenanigans. There will be overreactions, there will be beer, there will be mascot fights. Buckle up for the most informative and funniest show about the most insane sport in America.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 10min
How many SEC teams can make the College Football Playoff?
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the biggest headlines heading into SEC Media Days. They open with a reaction to Alabama's recent recruiting success and discuss what it means for Kalen DeBoer that he's outperforming expectations.They transition to projecting which teams in the SEC can make the College Football Playoff. They also share the expectations for Brian Kelly in year 3 at LSU.After the break, they break down the latest reckless driving incident surrounding the Georgia football program. Wetzel and Forde discuss what Kirby Smart needs to change before this issue becomes bigger than it already is.Later, Wetzel and Forde share their thoughts on comments made by Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders at Big 12 Media Days that Colorado is every team's Super Bowl. They acknowledge that most teams get excited to face the Buffaloes because of the constant bulletin board material.They wrap the show with a story of a woman who was trafficking drugs by hiding them in Taco Bell wrappers.(4:49) Alabama's recruiting success(13:49) How many SEC teams can make the CFP?(33:23) LSU's 2024 expectations(43:38) Georgia's driving incident(52:49) Colorado is everyone's Super Bowl(1:03:01) People's Court: Taco Bell smugglingFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 Podcasts
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Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
Mike Gundy's controversial comments & could the Big 12 expand more?
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the latest buzz coming from Big 12 media day in Las Vegas.They start by reacting to Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy's controversial comments about Ollie Gordon's DUI arrest. Forde grills Gundy for his lack of awareness and thoughtfulness in his remarks.Wetzel shifts their focus to Big 12 commissioner Brent Yormark hinting at potential expansion. They debate if it makes sense for Florida State or Clemson to join the Big 12 if they're turned away by the SEC and Big Ten. They also preview the 2024 Big 12 season, breaking down the recently released Big 12 media poll.Then, they share their thoughts on Texas backup QB Arch Manning opting in to appear in the College Football 25 video game.They wrap the show with an update on the Bryant-Denny Stadium funeral and the story of a suicidal robot in Korea.(0:53) Mike Gundy's comments on Ollie Gordon(25:01) Big 12 expansion(44:21) Big 12 media poll(49:17) Arch Manning opts into CFB 25(52:46) Alabama funeral update(57:26) Suicidal robotFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 Podcasts
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Jul 8, 2024 • 59min
Best 2024 conference games & USC struggles with 2025 recruiting
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde pick which 2024 conference games will be the most entertaining. They make their cases for top matchups like Georgia vs Alabama, Texas vs Texas A&M and more.After the break, Wetzel shares a video of a content creator who made fun of UMass' football stadium. They react to the video and weigh in on whether any stadium is worse than McGuirk Alumni Stadium.They move on to recent national recruiting buzz for programs like Oregon, SMU, and Rutgers. They narrow in on USC, who lost multiple five-star defensive linemen in the past month.To wrap the show, Wetzel reveals the story of an Alabama fan who had their funeral in Bryant-Denny Stadium while the Crimson Tide were on the road playing Florida.(1:19) Best 2024 conference games(28:06) Umass' terrible stadium(46:01) USC recruiting woes(52:45) A football stadium funeralFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 Podcasts
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 3min
Texas officially welcomed into the SEC & Utah names their coach in waiting
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde recap the celebration at the University of Texas for their first official day in the SEC. Dellenger shares his experience in Austin for the event, providing various anecdotes of what went down. Wetzel opens up important conversations about whether Texas is now the most hated team in the SEC and how much this will impact Texas A&M in the future.They move on to recent news of Utah announcing their coach-in-waiting to replace Kyle Wittingham, Morgan Scalley. Forde provides the context of an investigation into Scalley's past actions, while Dellenger questions if naming a coach-to-be has even historically worked.Next, they uncovered a wild story from the 2024 NBA Draft regarding Duke star Kyle Filipowski's much older girlfriend. They question why and how his love life impacted his draft stock as much as it did.To wrap the show, Wetzel shares a revolutionary idea presented by a Nebraska official to raise money by allowing fans to be buried in the stadium.(0:48) Reflecting on realignment(7:33) Texas welcomed into the SEC(41:39) Utah names coach in waiting(46:54) Kyle Filipowski's girlfriend(53:49) Burying Nebraska fansFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 Podcasts
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Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
The toughest places to play in college football
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to EA's Sports recent list of the top 25 toughest places to play in college football ahead of the College Football 25 video game being released next month.They run through the list and share their qualms with the rankings of top stadiums like Kyle Field, Ohio Stadium, Bryant Denny Stadium, Tiger Stadium, and more.After the break, they briefly preview the 2024 NBA Draft. They specifically target the obsession with Bronny James and discuss if he's as good as he's been hyped up to be throughout this process.To wrap the show, Wetzel shares the story of a woman who sued her ex-boyfriend for falling through on offering to drive her to the airport and watch her dogs while on a trip.(0:57) Toughest places to play in college football(49:46) Bronny James(54:42) People's CourtFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 Podcasts
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Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 11min
Expanding March Madness & Oklahoma gives Brent Venables an extension
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde break down recent rumblings coming from conference commissioner meetings last week. They cover the push by the Power 4 conferences to have more power in decision-making, and the potential expansion of March Madness to a field larger than 68 teams.Following the break, they react to news of Oklahoma extending head coach Brent Venables. They debate if Venables has earned the extension and why the move came when it did.They then move on to recent recruiting buzz with Colorado, Rutgers, and Texas. They analyze the recruiting battle building up for top 2025 recruit Julian Lewis.To wrap the show, Dellenger shares a news story regarding McDonald's shutting down their AI-powered ordering system.(0:56) More power for the P4(25:49) March Madness Expansion(39:44) Brent Venables extended(56:20) Recruiting anecdotes(1:06:31) McDonald's AI orderingFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 Podcasts
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Jun 19, 2024 • 58min
Hyperbolic hype for Ohio State & the best non-conference games of 2024
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellegner and SI's Pat Forde react to statements made by former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer about the current roster being one of the best ever. They unpack if the 2024 Buckeyes can live up to that hype and how they're over in recruiting.After the break, they share the best non-conference games for the 2024 season. They share top picks like Wisconsin vs Alabama, LSU vs USC, and more.They move on to recent news of former LSU head coach Les Miles filing a lawsuit against his former school for vacating wins that would have helped him qualify for the College Football Hall of Fame.They wrap the show with a court case about a woman who was arrested for teaching while drunk.(0:53) Ohio State's expectations(23:48) Best non-conference games(47:17) Les Miles sues LSU(54:07) People's Court: teaching while drunkFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 Podcasts
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Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 9min
College sports turning into NASCAR & championship winning rosters
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to news of the Big 12 exploring selling their naming rights to a corporate sponsor. Dellenger explains all of the complex details that will go into a conference changing names, as Forde and Wetzel make fun of the potential outcomes.After the break, Wetzel shares a trend among national championship-winning rosters over the past four years that includes the team's returning their head coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, and quarterback. They discuss the handful of teams that fit that criteria and project how they'll fare in 2024.Later, they check in the College World Series jello shot competition, joking about which teams are struggling the most.To wrap the show, producer Joe recaps his ridiculous fantasy football punishment from over the weekend, where he had to sit in a McDonald's for 24 hours.(2:14) Big 12 naming rights(35:26) Championship winning formula(44:29) Jello shot standings(50:00) Joe's McDonald's challengeFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 Podcasts
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Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 8min
College athletes becoming employees, Week 1 preview & justice for Joey Chestnut
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde react to news of a potential bill that will prevent college athletes from becoming employees of the universities they compete for. They dissect the complex nature of the issue and debate if it's worth athletes even becoming employees.After the break, Wetzel shares the slate of big games for Week 1 of college football action. They share their predictions and the implications for top matchups like Florida vs Miami, Clemson vs Georgia, and Texas A&M vs Notre Dame. Dellenger and Forde point out the potential for the Florida-Miami game to lead the losing coach to be on the hot seat by the end of the season. They wrap the show by sharing their displeasure with the decision to ban legendary food eater Joey Chestnut from competing in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th of July.(0:48) Athletes becoming employees(32:00) Week 1 Preview(52:21) Justice for Joey ChestnutFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 Podcasts
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Jun 11, 2024 • 59min
College Football Playoff kickoff times released & are rematches bad for college football?
On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde open the show by comparing the regionality of the College World Series to the landscape of college football. They discuss if football is trending towards becoming regional, and how conferences now impact it.Dellenger brings up the potential of two to three rematches occurring each season in the new format of college football. They debate if multiple rematches per season are bad for the sport.After the break, Wetzel laments over the recently released college football playoff kickoff times, particularly the Rose Bowl starting ridiculously late. They later pay tribute to the PAC-12 officially being dead after Oregon's loss to Texas A&M in the College World Series.The show concludes with two new court cases. One is an official legal ruling on whether a taco is technically a sandwich, and the other is the story of an elderly man who tormented his neighborhood with a slingshot.(0:59) Regionality of college baseball(18:48) Rematches in college football(34:53) Kickoff times for the College Football Playoff(40:31) Death of the Pac-12(42:47) Update on North Carolina scheduling(48:07) People's CourtFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 Podcasts
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