College Football Enquirer

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast with two football powerhouses loading up big time this offseason.Ohio State can’t stop landing top talent this winter. After news broke last week that top portal safety Caleb Downs is transferring to Ohio State, the Buckeyes flipped top QB Julian Sayin from Alabama. Ohio State appears to be building up for a championship run next year and the fan expectations are starting to rise. Buying-in and utilizing NIL opportunities for high-impact players is looking like a strong strategy to try and win the new Big Ten.Meanwhile, LSU is beginning to find their footing in the SEC again. The Tigers are landing more recruits from Louisiana now that Nick Saban isn’t at Alabama anymore. SEC recruiting has opened up since college football’s GOAT coach has retired and Brian Kelly is taking advantage.Last week’s congressional hearing around college athletics has exposed the divide between the top football programs and the rest of college athletics. Top-tier college football has been recruiting players who see themselves as employees for years, while athletes from other sports have a differing viewpoint of their athletic status.In women’s basketball news, after Ohio State beat Iowa in their latest matchup over the weekend, a fan made accidental contact with star player Caitlin Clark while storming the court. The podcast examines whether the contact was severe enough to warrant Clark losing her footing.To close out the show, The People’s Court examines a sandwich thrown in a Florida Subway.1:00 - Ohio State is building back up20:35 - Julian Sayin has flipped from Alabama to Ohio State40:14 - LSU is on fire recruiting44:54 - Fallout from last week’s congressional NCAA hearing56:19 - Did Caitlin Clark flop after making contact with a fan?1:04:40 - The People’s Court: sandwich throwingFollow 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 Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast examining where Jim Harbaugh could be coaching in 2024 after interesting language was found in his Michigan contract. The former 49ers head coach has already taken interviews with the Los Angeles Chargers and Atlanta Falcons. With a couple rules violations this past year, Harbaugh and his team are exploring all options including trying to get rid of a strict liability clause in his current contract.Nick Saban’s retirement has snowballed into panic for the Alabama faithful. The Crimson Tide have seen over 20 players enter the transfer portal looking for a new home this offseason. One of the main drawbacks of losing a coach is losing players that he recruited as well.In Big Ten news, Ohio State has hired Ross Bjork to be their next Athletic Director. This move reminds the guys of Bjork overseeing Hugh Freeze at Ole Miss and the deception that the two weaved while working together.Toledo football head coach Jason Candle has been surrounded with buzz this offseason, the latest being from Ohio State. The trend of hiring Group of Five head coaches to a Power Five staff is starting to catch on more and more, with Alabama hiring two talented G5 coaches this offseason. The guys examine this trend and how it impacts the sport.To close out the show, The People’s Court chimes in on the most expensive bottle of scotch sold.1:00 - Jim Harbaugh: stay at Michigan or go to the NFL?25:46 - Alabama is being cleaned out by the transfer portal40:40 - Ohio State hires Ross Bjork as their new AD51:05 - Will Ohio State hire Jason Candle from Toledo?57:24 - College sports hits Capitol Hill again1:01:38 - The People’s Court: $2 million scotchFollow 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 Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Dan Wetzel & SI’s Pat Forde break down the chain reaction that has taken place since Nick Saban announced his retirement from Alabama last week.Washington’s Kalen DeBoer has accepted the Alabama head coach position a week after taking the Huskies to the National Championship. With big shoes to fill, the biggest question on everyone’s minds is whether or not Kalen deBoer can recruit in the SEC.Washington filled their head coaching vacancy subsequently with Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch. Fisch helped turn Arizona into a 10-win program last year and is expected to bring some quick stability to Washington.Ohio State has been returning a lot of veteran players this offseason. It appears that the Buckeyes want to approach the offseason like Michigan and Washington did this previous season.In transfer portal news, former Washington State quarterback Cam Ward has decided to transfer to the University of Miami after declaring for the NFL draft. Pat and Dan were shocked to see this happen, but Mario Cristobal continues to prove that he is one of the best recruiters in the country right now. Meanwhile, UNLV’s Jayden Maiava has flipped from Georgia to USC. The Trojans were looking to find some QB depth after Malachi Nelson transferred out of the program to Boise State.The NCAA is penalizing Florida State after deeming that a coach setting up a meeting between a recruit and a booster was not allowed. The podcast continues to be baffled by the selective punishment for matters that everyone partakes in, but FSU is still expected to be fined.To close out the podcast, The People’s Court takes on a case of misleading advertising from a candy company.1:00 - Kalen DeBoer is hired as the next Alabama head coach24:27 - Jedd Fisch to take the Washington job32:50 - Ohio State is building an older roster39:03 - Cam Ward transfers to Miami41:30 - Jayden Maiava flips from Georgia to USC45:15 - NCAA is penalizing Florida State for NIL-related violations53:27 - The People’s Court: false candy advertisingFollow 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 Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde get together for an emergency podcast after news broke on Wednesday afternoon that after 17 seasons at Alabama, Nick Saban is retiring from coaching college football.The guys take a look into the career of Nick Saban: his successes, his challenges, the way he evolved with the game and took on every challenger throughout the years. Even with the buzz of retirement starting this season, the decision still took many people by surprise. Dan, Ross & Pat also give their favorite anecdotes and run-ins with Saban over the years before discussing his successor.The next head coach for Alabama will have big shoes to fill and an insatiable fanbase to take care of. The crew speculates who is in contention of being offered the job from Alabama, as well as who has the nerve to accept it. Many of the top candidates are enticing, but Alabama isn’t the only school that can win national championships anymore, as Monday night’s Michigan win proved.To close out the show, the crew reacts to NCAA president Charlie Baker exonerating Michigan after the months-long sign-stealing saga.1:00 - Nick Saban has retired from coaching college football35:13 - Who will be the next Alabama head coach?1:01:00 - Charlie Baker exonerates Michigan, doesn’t regret his decisionFollow 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 Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The 2023 college football season is officially in the books, as Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Wolverines football team pounded the Washington Huskies 34-13 on Monday night in Houston, securing a perfect season and the program's first national championship since 1997.Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI's Pat Forde recap it all from the CFP media center in Houston. Two 40+ yard Donovan Edwards touchdowns put the Wolverines ahead 14-3 early, and while the Huskies cut the lead to seven on two different occasions, it just never felt like Washington's night as Michael Penix Jr. seemed off all night, clearly troubled by a rib injury.The guys discuss Michigan's defiant win after a season of controversy, the future of Jim Harbaugh & JJ McCarthy, Pat's frustrations with Texas liquor laws & two Alabama men going viral for unfortunate incidents involving an oversized urn & a Bass Pro Shop.1:00 - Michigan beats Washington in the College Football Playoff Championship32:56 - Georgia fans are still upset about being left out of the CFP39:17 - The season’s final AP poll is released40:24 - Quinshon Judkins has transferred to Ohio State49:27 - A man jumped naked into the Bass Pro Shops fish tankFollow 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 Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde break down the upcoming College Football Playoff title between the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies on Monday night in Houston.Before the game picks and preview, Michigan’s quarterback JJ McCarthy spoke this week about the Michigan sign-stealing saga. McCarthy claimed that 80% of teams are stealing signs and that Michigan’s sign stealing endeavors were reactionary due to Ohio State. Also, Jim Harbaugh’s future is very unclear heading into the championship game. The guys make their predictions on whether or not this will be Harbaugh’s last game coaching Michigan.Outside of Monday’s big game, former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard is visiting with Ohio State. The Buckeyes are in the market for a new quarterback after Kyle McCord left for Syracuse and Will Howard could provide some veteran experience. Meanwhile, nine players on Alabama’s team have entered the transfer portal following their loss to Michigan, so the podcast does a quick wellness check of the Crimson Tide.To close out the podcast, The People’s Court takes on a lopsided basketball game between Grambling and the College of Biblical Studies.1:00 - College Football Playoff Championship is Monday night4:24 - JJ McCarthy opened up about sign-stealing24:57 - Is this Jim Harbaugh’s last game at Michigan?31:03 - Keys to the CFP Championship Game39:06 - Former KSU QB Will Howard is visiting Ohio State42:25 - Nine Alabama players have hit the transfer portal since Monday43:00 - Update on the upcoming NCAA convention50:34 - The People’s Court: Grambling vs. College of Biblical StudiesFollow 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 Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The final four-team edition of the CFP semifinals played out Monday night in Los Angeles & New Orleans and Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI's Pat Forde convene for a late-night podcast to recap all of the action.In the Rose Bowl, Jim Harbaugh's Michigan team finally made it past the semifinal round as JJ McCarthy and the Wolverines pushed past Alabama in single overtime 27-20. Sloppy mistakes, botched snaps & special teams errors plagued the game and Michigan has finally made it to the CFP title game. Can the Wolverines go on to win it all after the soap opera that was Harbaugh's 2023 campaign?Ross & Pat were in attendance for the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, and they describe the scene as a red-hot Michael Penix Jr. performance pushed the Huskies over the top in a high-scoring 37-31 affair over the Longhorns. Penix looked unstoppable, delivering laser after laser all night, with a 430 yard, 2 TD performance in the Superdome, but ultimately the Huskies defense needed to make the final plays of the game as Quinn Ewers lead a stunning final drive to almost snatch a Texas victory in the closing seconds.1:00 - Rose Bowl: Michigan defeats Alabama in OT18:03 - Sugar Bowl: Washington's high-powered offense too much for Texas37:20 - FSU loses badly to Georgia44:26 - The Bourbon Street blunder46:56 - Unhappy with the Rose Bowl sunset54:24 - Michigan vs. Washington lookaheadFollow 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 Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde are back from the holiday weekend to dissect the latest from the ongoing saga in Tallahassee as FSU has sued the ACC over their grant of rights deal in order to leave the conference. The guys discuss how this move, if granted in favor of Florida State, would open the door for other ACC schools to leave, thereby crushing the conference.Meanwhile, Coach Prime gave his thoughts on Florida State not making the playoffs with an undefeated record and claimed that the CFP committee wouldn’t have left FSU out if he were the head coach there – a bold statement indeed. The guys dive into whether or not Deion Sanders would be enough of a draw to have gotten his team to the CFP bracket on his fame alone.Lane Kiffin impressed again this offseason by retaining his title of the ‘Portal King.’ The Ole Miss head coach, while publicly dissatisfied with the college football offseason, has continued to thrive in its increasingly messy conditions. In other transfer portal news, the NCAA is expected to review new proposals for the portal which include higher academic requirements and penalties for underperforming academic programs.The CFP semifinals are right around the corner, so the podcast breaks down the #4 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide against the #1 ranked Michigan Wolverines in the Rose Bowl and the #3 ranked Texas Longhorns taking the #2 ranked Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.1:00 - FSU sues the ACC over grant of rights deal19:33 - Health of this year’s bowl games23:06 - Deion Sanders speaks on the FSU snub28:31 - ‘Portal King’ Lane Kiffin has the #1 transfer class32:57 - Newest transfer portal proposals?38:48 - Rose Bowl preview: #4 Alabama vs. #1 Michigan56:09 - Sugar Bowl preview: #3 Texas vs. #2 WashingtonFollow 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 Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde run through the remaining bowl games for the second part of this year’s Bowl Bonanza. Check out part one of the Bowl Bonanza here.The guys snake their picks against the spread for all of the post-Christmas bowl game matchups including Iowa vs. Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl, Florida State vs. Georgia in the Orange Bowl & Ole Miss vs. Penn State in the Peach Bowl. Plus the brand new Pop-Tarts Bowl brings new intrigue & the Wasabi Fenway Bowl creates a fair amount of chaos this holiday season.Follow 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 Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Dan Wetzel & Ross Dellenger huddle together after news broke Thursday that Florida State is trying to get out of their grant of rights deal with the ACC in order to move to a new conference. FSU previously made a push to gain entry to the SEC last summer, but were not accepted. The school is now making a bigger push to leave after seeing programs in the SEC and Big Ten generate more revenue than them due to their lucrative deals.The SEC is seemingly the first conference that FSU will chase after, but the Big Ten could swoop in. Dan & Ross discuss whether or not the SEC even wants FSU and how the Big Ten is just trying to stack assets so they could end up making the push for the SeminolesIf Florida State is granted an exit from the conference, we could see the ACC crumble similar to the Pac-12. The guys debate which other schools could leave the conference & whether or not they would be better fits than FSU at a new destination.To close out the podcast, The People’s Court takes on a wild party at a taco bell.1:00 - FSU is attempting to leave the ACC19:24 - Can FSU get into the SEC?31:24 - Will the Big Ten pursue FSU?41:04 - How nervous should the rest of the ACC be right now?52:55 - Emergency People’s Court: Taco Bell editionFollow 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 Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv