

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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Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 12min
Coach Prime loses Cormani McClain and more to the portal, Michigan is penalized for recruiting violations
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the show by dissecting the difference between the spring Transfer Portal window and the winter one. They analyze why less big name players are entering, and how large programs are purging their teams of back end roster depth.They then shift their focus to Colorado, as Coach Prime loses more players to the portal. They discuss if there's concern for losing former 5-star DB Cormani McClain, and if fans should worry about their overall roster turnover.Later, Dan brings up the final result of Michigan's recruiting investigation. They joke about how during all of this, Jim Harbaugh is out in Los Angels living his best life in an RV.They wrap up the show with two People's Court incidents: a group of train car beer bandits, and an elephant on the loose in Montana.1:30 Spring Transfer Portal movement29:30 Colorado loses large group of players to the portal41:42 Michigan receives their punishment for their recruiting investigation1:01:52 People's Court: a beer stealing ring, and a loose elephant in Montana🖥️ 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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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 5min
Spring game takeaways, transfer portal QBs, and Mark Pope's Kentucky introduction
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the top headlines arising from spring games across college football. They dive in on the QB battle happening at Ohio State, the focus on the dynamic between Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, and Cam Rising being back for Utah.The guys then discuss if Michigan and Auburn should be in the market for adding a transfer portal quarterback. Forde points out the regression by Payton Thorne, and the guys pitch why they need to add competition to the room.After the break, they dissect the enormous celebration event by Kentucky to introduce their new basketball coach, former player Mark Pope. Wetzel brings up comments made by former Kentucky star DeMarcus Cousins and how Pope shouldn't spurn old players.Wetzel and Dellenger then recount their excursion to Augusta, Georgia to cover the Masters, as Wetzel shares his attempts to introduce Dellenger to UFC and slap fighting.They cap off the show with the story of a woman who is suing Disney World because she was trampled by Goofy.2:49 Ohio State, Alabama, and Utah spring game reactions28:40 Will Michigan and Auburn pursue Transfer Portal quarterbacks?37:02 Kentucky welcomes Mark Pope54:12 Ross and Dan's Masters adventures58:42 People's Court: Goofy causes trouble🖥️ 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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Apr 11, 2024 • 56min
Ross meets with Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer, Coach Prime’s team building & is Kentucky locking in on Scott Drew?
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the war being waged by Chip Gaines and the Baylor community against Kentucky fans over Baylor men’s basketball head coach Scott Drew.They then evaluate the possibility of a college football “super league” existing based on reporting last week by The Athletic. Dellenger shuts down the possibility based on the advancement of the College Football Playoff’s new media rights deal.Their focus shifts to Dellenger’s recent visit with new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer. Forde and Wetzel discuss how a completely different vibe will work for the Crimson Tide, as Dellenger explains all of the changes he’s witnessed.After the break, they react to the latest quotes from Colorado head coach Deion Sanders regarding his recruiting and handling of his roster. They discuss if they think there is a chance that Coach Prime hangs around after his son Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter leave.To wrap the show, Wetzel shares a story of a man who stole guacamole from a Chipotle in Michigan and how it got ugly quick.4:05 - Will Baylor lose Scott Drew to Kentucky?7:35 - Possibility of a college football super league19:10 - Ross’ meeting with new Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer37:45 - Deion Sanders’ team building strategies at Colorado49:50 - The People’s Court: Guacamole thiefFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger
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Apr 9, 2024 • 1h
UConn goes back-to-back, Kentucky-Calipari divorce ripple effects and Women's tourney breaks TV records
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to UConn's dominant performance in the National Championship game. The trio puts into perspective the historic back-to-back title run from UConn and how Dan Hurley has built the best program in college basketball. The three ponder what Hurley's current legacy is and what his ceiling could be.The guys then react to John Calipari's exit from Kentucky to become the head coach at Arkansas. The three debate if Calipari can still succeed in the modern college basketball game and do so at Arkansas. Wetzel believes this move is a win-win-win for Calipari, Arkansas and Kentucky. Forde looks back at what went wrong down the stretch for Calipari's tenure in Lexington. Wetzel ponders what big-time head coach Kentucky can land next.After the break, the guys break down the historic Women's Tourney and the record TV viewership. Wetzel wonders if there will be continued growth for the women's game with Caitlin Clark leaving for the WNBA. Forde believes programs like South Carolina and stars like JuJu Watkins will be intriguing storylines next season but it's hard to know what exactly the Caitlin Clark void will be. Wetzel is very interested to see how Clark's career starts out in the WNBA.To end the show, Dellenger brings the football talk back to the pod and provides an update on potential guardrails, or lack thereof, coming to the transfer portal and NIL.1:15 - Putting into perspective UCONN's historical dominance the last two years in college basketball13:40 - The guys react to John Calipari heading to Arkansas and all the ripple effects it will have in the sport41:30 - Women's Tourney breaks TV viewership records... How much of that is the growth of the sport versus Caitlin Clark phenomena?52:11 - Ross provides a potential important update in 'guardrails' for NIL and transfer portal
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Apr 3, 2024 • 57min
Greatest weekend of college basketball ever? Both Final Fours set up for enthralling finishes
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the latest March Madness TV ratings for both the Women's and Men's tournament. The trio dissects how both tournaments have stars and storylines that have captivated the country. Wetzel marvels at the basketball powerhouse that UCONN has become for both the women's and men's sports. Forde tries to put into historical perspective the impact Caitlin Clark has had on the women's tourney this year.Starting on Friday with the Women's Final Four and ending with the Men's national title game on Monday, Wetzel believes we could see a four day stretch of college basketball we've never seen before. The trio then discuss how the excitement around the Women's tourney this year should help the game move forward but Forde explains that there's still warts in the way people talk, cover and consume the women's game.After the break, the trio breakdown the Alabama-UCONN and NC State-Purdue matchups. Forde explains how Alabama and NC State need to play in order to pull off the massive upsets. The trio also discuss the tantalizing matchup between Purdue's Zach Edey and NC State's DJ Burns in the paint. The three also debate if Burns' size and talent could translate to an NFL career.The three then share their Final Four predictions and Wetzel ends the pod with a 'People's Court' about two police pursuits that sound too crazy to be real. But of course, they are.1:30 - March Madness TV ratings (for Men and Women) have been phenomenal... why is that?9:55 - Is this the most anticipated Women's Final Four... ever?28:25 - Men's Final Four preview: How Alabama and NC State can pull off massive upsets45:30 - Final Four predictions46:50 - People's Court: These police pursuit chases are literally comical
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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 7min
Final Four first look: NC State's magic, Purdue's relief and Uconn's dominance make for fantastic intrigue
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to NC State's shocking win over Duke to put the program in their first Final Four since 1983. The trio can't get enough of the overnight sensation that is DJ Burns, who has helped fuel the Wolfpack on their magical run.Forde highlights how NC State and Purdue have long had to live in the shadow of other dominant programs in their states and how both finally get to live in the limelight. Wetzel shares a story of Matt Painter and how close he was to playing, and potentially coaching, at Indiana under Bob Knight. Forde agrees there is an alternate reality where Matt Painter is doing what he's done for Indiana and not Purdue.The trio after the break looks at the historic dominance of UConn and if anyone can stop them from repeating as champs. Wetzel shares how the transfer portal built Alabama's fast paced, high octane team. Forde believes the Crimson Tide have to score 100 in order to pull off the massive upset to beat UConn.The guys end the show talking about all the absurdities taking place in the Women's tourney and how excited they are to watch Iowa-LSU on Monday night. The trio end the show by 'Saying Something Nice' about March Madness.2:00 - How NC State got to the Final Four and what makes them special12:30 - How Purdue got to the Final Four and what makes them special30:35 - How UConn got to the Final Four and what makes them special39:10 - How Alabama got to the Final Four and what makes them special45:45 - The Women's Tourney is off the rails, LSU-Iowa is set to be a classic59:40 - Say Something Nice segment: March Madness edition
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Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 7min
March Madness ratings tick up, Final Four picks and could new rule lead to super sized football staffs?
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to March Madness TV ratings and why this year's tournament has exceeded most people's expectation. Forde believes the combination of early upsets coupled with big time programs and storylines moving on to the second weekend will only help the tournament's interest. Dellenger points out that a record number of Americans will bet on the tournament this year.The trio then discusses the ramifications of sports betting becoming a prominent part of March Madness and college sports in general. The crew then reacts to the news that John Calipari will be staying on as head coach in Kentucky. Wetzel believes the program can't move on from Calipari unless they have an immediate plan to replace him. Forde provides an update on Louisville basketball head coaching search, which has become down right nauseating.After the break, the trio provides their updated Final Four predictions. Wetzel has a hard time staying focused for his picks, given he doesn't want to give them, and ends up sharing thoughts on a Harvard basketball player that has entered the transfer portal and goes on a tangent about what makes college hockey so great.The trio ends the pod with Dellenger sharing a story on a potential new rule that could expand college football coaching staffs and change the way power house programs could recruit in the future. Wetzel ends the pod with a wild 'People's Court' and Dellenger shares a heartbreaking story about a wild duck he raised as a kid.1:35 - March Madness TV ratings are up... is it because of sports gambling? 20:25 - John Calipari stays put at Kentucky, Louisville really going after Pitino's son?30:45 - The guys update their Final Four picks... Dan sort of does (while also talking about College Hockey)48:55 - Could these new rules lead to an explosion of more College Football coaches and recruiters? Ross explains56:40 - People's Court: Juggling Duck Man gets banned for life from Buc-ee's
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Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 6min
Don't expand March Madness, it's perfect as is + Why Kentucky might be stuck with Calipari
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the instant classic and finish between Houston and Texas A&M in the second round of March Madness. All three share their biggest takeaways from the first weekend of the tournament including Purdue's dominance so far and Kentucky's collapse against Oakland.The trio then discusses why the tournament is perfect as it is and does not need any further expansion. Dellenger reiterates the desire the power four conferences have to do so anyways. Dellenger explains how conference realignment and expansion are the crux for these conferences wanting more access into the tournament. Wetzel shares an idea from college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla on how expanding the tournament could work and still be fair to mid-majors.After the break, Wetzel shares his amusement and deep dive on Grand Canyon University. Wetzel can't determine if he wants to buy literal stock in Grand Canyon University or if the whole thing is a farce, including the fans that went to the actual games this weekend.The three then deliberate on the future of John Calipari at Kentucky after yet another embarrassing performance in March Madness. Forde explains why firing Calipari, who signed a life-time contract, is easier said than done. The trio also react to FAU's former head coach Dusty May taking the Michigan job. Forde explains how May's decision to go to Ann Arbor has Louisville almost starting from square one again to find their new head basketball coach.The trio ends the pod with a 'Say Something Nice' segment and a people's court on a dad who might win 'Father of the Year' in 2024.1:30 - First weekend of March Madness takeaways: Houston survives classic, Oakland captures nation, chalky bracket17:00 - Don't fix, tweak, expand March Madness... it's not broken, it's perfect32:05 - Dan is enthralled with Grand Canyon University's stock and fans40:55 - Coaching news: What does Kentucky do with Calipari? Michigan lands May51:24 - 'Say Something Nice' segment: March Madness edition59:00 - People's Court: Father of the year or not?
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Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 4min
Is the ACC headed for implosion? + Coaches that need a serious run in March Madness
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the latest Clemson lawsuit that is yet another sign of a potential implosion of the ACC. Wetzel is bothered by the timing of the lawsuit when he just wants to enjoy March Madness. Forde then goes on an epic rant about how every school is in it for themselves and everyone looks to pass the blame for the state of college sports, when in fact, everyone is to blame.The three then discuss, and also can't believe, the transfer portal in college basketball is going on while March Madness is being played.Wetzel and Forde breakdown Alabama football getting one of their top prospects back from Iowa who never even played a down for the Hawkeyes. Wetzel and Forde then debate which coaches in March Madness need a good run in the tournament the most. They also debate if watching at a bar or hosting a house party is better for March Madness.To end the show the three attempt to give their Final Four picks. Wetzel only picks three teams. He then shares a story about a man in Montana getting arrested for making hybrid animals in People's Court.4:20 - Clemson's lawsuit another sign the ACC could implode?24:45 - Why the hell is the transfer portal open during March Madness?28:55 - Alabama gets big prospect back from Iowa 30:53 - Which Blue Blood is on upset alert in the first weekend?34:55 - Coaches that REALLY need a good March Madness run46:30 - Would you rather watch March Madness at a Bar or host a house party?49:45 - The guys make their final four picks (Well Dan sort of does)59:00 - People's Court: Montana man is making hybrid animals
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Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 9min
Selection Sunday reaction: Big East disrespect, title favorites and March Madness expansion issues
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to Selection Sunday and the bracket of 68. The trio shares what they think the committee got right, got wrong and what matchups we can't wait to watch in the early and potentially late rounds.Afterwards, they talk about SEC commissioner Greg Sankey's recent comments about the NCAA Tournament and possible expansion beyond the current men's field of 68. Even though the guys hate the idea of expansion, there is a sense of inevitability to it. The question going forward in whatever new format is adopted: how many seeds will be at-large bids, and how many will be automatic qualifiers?Later, they talk about why mid-major conference championships matter and give some way-too-early tournament predictions, including why James Madison should be taken seriously and why Alabama, Clemson & Kansas have reason to worry.Closing out the show, Ross provides an update on the College Football Playoff revenue sharing deal before the whole gang plays a round of Say Something Nice.1:45 - The guys share their initial reactions to Selection Sunday and the bracket12:20 - March Madness expansion? Why we don't want it but it's likely inevitable 30:15 - Dan's shoe theory on why college basketball has flipped on a dime48:30 - March Madness predictions: We can all agree it will be nuts54:05 - Ross has an important revenue and format update on CFP 1:00:25 - Say Something Nice: The guys share what they're most excited about this March Madness
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