
College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports' Dan Wetzel & Ross Dellenger, along with SI’s Pat Forde break down the latest college football & college basketball news with their unique blend of analysis, investigative journalism and eclectic humor. There will be overreactions, there will be beer, there will be reptiles, mascot fights, Florida Man stories & fast-food wars.
Latest episodes

Jan 3, 2025 • 1h 5min
Sugar Bowl Overreaction: Notre Dame returns to glory
Following the Sugar Bowl, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde wrap up their thoughts on the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal round. They discuss the significant win for Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl over Georgia, and what it means for the historic football program.They also dig into the recent downturn for the SEC over the last two years since the growth of the transfer portal and NIL. Later, the preview the College Football Playoff Semifinal round, discussing what will happen in the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl.(0:42) Sugar Bowl(27:56) SEC loses the throne(46:23) Cotton Bowl preview(52:19) Orange Bowl preview(57:30) People's Court: Tonya HerdingSubscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3hP91YU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xh6GhA📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Dan, Ross & Pat on X:🏈 @DanWetzel: https://twitter.com/DanWetzel🏈 @RossDellenger: https://twitter.com/RossDellenger🏈 @ByPatForde: https://twitter.com/ByPatForde

Jan 2, 2025 • 56min
College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Overreaction: Texas survives, Penn State prevails & Ohio State dominates
The hosts dive into the thrilling college football playoff games, mixing excitement with a tribute to recent tragedies. They dissect Texas's nail-biting win over Arizona State, highlighting pivotal moments and controversial calls. Penn State's dominant performance over Boise State garners praise, while the unexpected drama unfolds in the Rose Bowl between Oregon and Ohio State. The discussions also touch on the complexities of targeting rules and the intense rivalries that shape college football's dynamic landscape.

Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 5min
Cam Ward sits mid game & the legend of Gunner Stockton
On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to all of the craziness from the aftermath of the Pop Tarts Bowl. Specifically, they cover Miami quarterback Cam Ward's decision to sit the second half after breaking the all time touchdown record. They also joke about the ACC's extreme failures in bowl games this year.Also on today's show, Dellenger shares the reasoning for the quarterfinal ticket prices being so low and why it means future playoff games could move to campuses. They also appreciate Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton's very unique story and share their picks for all four of this week's games.(2:08) Pop Tart Bowl drama(19:45) ACC bowl blunders(28:22) Money Moves: CFP quarterfinal ticket prices(38:35) The legend of Gunner Stockton(47:33) Race for the CaseSubscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3hP91YU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xh6GhA📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Dan, Ross & Pat on X:🏈 @DanWetzel: https://twitter.com/DanWetzel🏈 @RossDellenger: https://twitter.com/RossDellenger🏈 @ByPatForde: https://twitter.com/ByPatForde This episode is sponsored by Invesco QQQ, Official ETF of the NCAA. Invesco Distributors INC.

Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 13min
Fixing the College Football Playoff & Bowl game sponsor trivia
On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde revisit the quality of the first round of the College Football Playoff. They discuss if the TV ratings indicate the playoff needs to avoid expanding further and provide suggestions on how to fix the opening slate.Later, Dellenger shares how much the lawyers will make from the House v. NCAA settlement. They also react to comments make by ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit about the overreaction of Ohio State fans. The show closes out with a game of bowl game trivia, where Wetzel quizzes the Forde and Dellenger on if they know what bowl game sponsors actually do.(1:04) Round 1 TV Ratings(15:29) CFP bracket suggestions(26:32) Money Moves: massive lawyer fees(38:40) Ohio State CFP aftermath(51:38) Bowl game triviaSubscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3hP91YU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xh6GhA📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Dan, Ross & Pat on X:🏈 @DanWetzel: https://twitter.com/DanWetzel🏈 @RossDellenger: https://twitter.com/RossDellenger🏈 @ByPatForde: https://twitter.com/ByPatForde

Dec 22, 2024 • 1h 3min
College Football Playoff Round 1 Overreaction: home field advantage wins the weekend
Whelp, that sure was a lot of blowouts in the first round of the College Football Playoff. On this week's overreaction pod, Dan Wetzel Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde acknowledge what led to home teams handedly winning each matchup. They cover how offensive line and defensive line play factored into it, and recognize how amazing it was to see all 4 games played on college campuses.At the end of the show, they look ahead to the quarterfinal round and preview what to expect from each game. They discuss all four matchups of Georgia vs. Notre Dame, Arizona State vs. Texas, Boise State vs. Penn State, and Oregon vs. Ohio State.(0:46) Why were there so many blowouts?(37:17) Ryan Day saves his job(43:50) Oregon vs Ohio State(48:50) Georgia vs Notre Dame(51:52) Arizona State vs Texas(55:55) Boise State vs Penn StateSubscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3hP91YU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xh6GhA📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Dan, Ross & Pat on X:🏈 @DanWetzel: https://twitter.com/DanWetzel🏈 @RossDellenger: https://twitter.com/RossDellenger🏈 @ByPatForde: https://twitter.com/ByPatForde

Dec 19, 2024 • 1h 8min
College Football Playoff Round 1 predictions & what Diego Pavia's eligibility case means
Just before the College Football Playoff kicks off, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Forde provide a final preview of the 12-team bracket. They discuss the potential for five to six different teams to have a chance at winning the national championship and share their betting picks for each game.In addition to the playoff preview, they cover Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne's efforts to encourage the Alabama fan base to contribute more funds to their NIL initiatives to stay competitive in the evolving college football landscape. They also highlight the significance of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia being granted another year of eligibility due to his career beginning at a junior college.(1:12) College Football Playoff preview(19:05) Alabama needs cash now!(35:54) Diego Pavia granted one more year(50:20) CFP game picksSubscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3hP91YU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xh6GhA📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Dan, Ross & Pat on X:🏈 @DanWetzel: https://twitter.com/DanWetzel🏈 @RossDellenger: https://twitter.com/RossDellenger🏈 @ByPatForde: https://twitter.com/ByPatForde

Dec 17, 2024 • 59min
Transfer portal creates bedlam & head coaches funding NIL
On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde unpack the latest chaos created by the transfer portal. Specifically, they cover Penn State backup QB Beau Pribula leaving the program before their playoff run. They cover how the timeline for when the portal opens and the overall football season schedule needs to change.For this week's edition of Money Moves, they react to the news of Florida State head coach Mike Norvell and LSU head coach Brian Kelly contributing to their team's NIL funds. In other coaching news, they discuss the possibility of former NFL quarterback Michael Vick coaching at Norfolk State or Sacramento State. Lastly, they cover the high stakes for Notre Dame heading into their College Football Playoff home game this Friday.(0:52) Transfer portal chaos(22:56) Quinn Ewers future(26:16) Money Moves: coaches funding NIL(36:21) Michael Vick the football coach(45:05) High stakes for Notre Dame(53:07) People's Court: pool policeSubscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3hP91YU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xh6GhA📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Dan, Ross & Pat on X:🏈 @DanWetzel: https://twitter.com/DanWetzel🏈 @RossDellenger: https://twitter.com/RossDellenger🏈 @ByPatForde: https://twitter.com/ByPatFordeThis episode is sponsored by Invesco QQQ, Official ETF of the NCAA. Invesco Distributors INC.

Dec 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
Travis Hunter wins the Heisman & College Football Playoff Round 1 Preview
On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to Colorado star Travis Hunter winning the Heisman trophy. They recall his unique journey to becoming the best player in college football and compare him to Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.Additionally, Forde scorns Marshall for bailing on their bowl game against Army because they lost too many players to the transfer portal. They end the show with a preview of the first round of the College Football Playoff, considering how weather could impact three of the games.(1:03) Travis Hunter wins the Heisman(24:50) Marshall runs from Army(36:10) CFP Round 1 weather report(42:55) Indiana vs Notre Dame Preview(46:47) SMU vs Penn State Preview(49:56) Clemson vs Texas Preview(55:01) Tennessee vs Ohio State Preview(1:01:12) People's Court update: boneless chicken wing debateSubscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3hP91YU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xh6GhA📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Dan, Ross & Pat on X:🏈 @DanWetzel: https://twitter.com/DanWetzel🏈 @RossDellenger: https://twitter.com/RossDellenger🏈 @ByPatForde: https://twitter.com/ByPatForde

Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 5min
Bill Belichick to UNC & other coaching carousel moves
Bill Belichick is officially heading to Chapel Hill. Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the biggest coaching change of the 2024 cycle and break down how the Super Bowl winning coach will impact the future of College Football.Also on today's College Football Enquirer, they react to the other major coaching carousel moves of Barry Odom to Purdue and Rich Rodriguez returning to West Virginia. They also scoff at the proposed law in Ohio that would make it illegal to flag plant after a game. Additionally, they discuss #1 2025 basketball recruit AJ Dybantsa committing to BYU, illegal flag planting, and NIU potentially joining the Mountain West Conference. Lastly, they wrap the show with predictions for who will win the Heisman trophy.(1:02) Chapel Bill(17:46) Coaching Carousel moves(29:47) Illegal flag planting(39:08) Very mountainous NIU(41:26) AJ Dybantsa to BYU(53:30) Heisman prediction(59:03) People's Court: the world's most dangerous pizzaSubscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3hP91YU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xh6GhA📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Dan, Ross & Pat on X:🏈 @DanWetzel: https://twitter.com/DanWetzel🏈 @RossDellenger: https://twitter.com/RossDellenger🏈 @ByPatForde: https://twitter.com/ByPatForde

Dec 10, 2024 • 58min
We need Bill Belichick at UNC & Georgia's QB situation
On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellegner and SI's Pat Forde catch up on the latest coaching moves in college football. They focus on the possibility of Super Bowl winning coach Bill Belichick heading to UNC as their next head coach.They also take a look at the market for tickets and hotels for the College Football Playoff for this week's edition of Money Moves. Additionally, they speculate what will happen if Georgia needs to start Gunner Stockton, Alabama still complaining about being left out of the CFP, and Mike Gundy's restructured contract.(0:54) Bill Belichick to UNC heats up(23:48) Money Moves: CFP ticket prices(33:49) Gunner Stockton starting for UGA(38:16) Alabama is still complaining(48:37) Mike Gundy's contract(51:49) People’s Court: teeth of the defenseSubscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3hP91YU🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xh6GhA📢Yahoo Sports podcast network: https://apple.co/3zEuTQjAnd check out Dan, Ross & Pat on X:🏈 @DanWetzel: https://twitter.com/DanWetzel🏈 @RossDellenger: https://twitter.com/RossDellenger🏈 @ByPatForde: https://twitter.com/ByPatForde