College Football Enquirer

Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde & SI’s Ross Dellenger recap all the excitement from the college football playoff semifinals on today’s pod.The guys start with the shootout in Atlanta where the Georgia Bulldogs just barely outlasted the Ohio State Buckeyes in a 42-41 thriller. A shaky start from Georgia and Stetson Bennett gave Ohio State hope, but the Bulldogs escaped on a last-second missed field goal.In the Fiesta Bowl, the TCU Horned Frogs' Cinderella season continues after they beat the Michigan Wolverines in exciting fashion. Max Duggan and company were able to use just enough magic and took advantage of Michigan's mistakes to make it to the national championship. The pod then closes out with a very quick preview of next week's CFP title game between the TCU Horned frogs and Georgia Bulldogs.3:00 The Georgia Bulldogs defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes 42-4130:55 The TCU Horned Frogs edge out the Michigan Wolverines by a score of 51-4558:00 Does TCU have a chance against Georgia in the National Championship?Stay 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 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 & SI’s Ross Dellenger give their full breakdowns for the College Football Playoff semifinals matchups between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes & the Michigan Wolverines taking on the TCU Horned Frogs.Before we get to the game previews and predictions, the guys chat about new developments in whether bowl games could start distributing money to the players who participate in them. Ross details how the future structure could incentivize players who would opt out to play in the bowl games instead. Along with compensation, the bowls could be looking to raise the eligibility requirement by having teams need a winning record in order to play.In transfer portal news, former Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman has entered the transfer portal for his final year, seemingly in an attempt to make more NIL money before heading to the NFL. Elsewhere, Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy was fiery with a reporter after losing his bowl game to Wisconsin, so the guys speculate who was in the right.Bringing it back to the two semifinal matchups, the Ohio State Buckeyes will be challenging the Georgia Bulldogs in Atlanta this weekend, while the TCU Horned Frogs will look to keep their Cinderella season alive in their game against the Michigan Wolverines at the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona.Finally, the pod wraps up the show with a People’s Court on a waiter in New York City.2:55 Bowls are exploring the option to involve NIL payment to the players23:17 Sam Hartman is entering the transfer portal25:50 Mike Gundy’s postgame press conference got testy after the Guaranteed Rate Bowl32:42 Ohio State vs Georgia 45:10 TCU vs Michigan 51:37 The People’s CourtStay 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 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 & SI’s Ross Dellenger preview all of the remaining college football bowl games to carry you through the holiday season.There is a lot of action in the upcoming week as teams are preparing to travel to play their final games of the season. The Rose Bowl will be hosting a dynamic Utah Utes and Penn State Nittany Lions matchup as the representatives from the Pac-12 and Big Ten. The Alabama Crimson Tide will be playing their starters against Kansas State in this year’s Sugar Bowl, despite opt-outs becoming more and more common. The Tulane Green Wave have an opportunity to close out a great season with a win against the USC Trojans in the Cotton Bowl, although Heisman winner Caleb Williams may try to stop that as he returns from injury. In crazy sponsor news, the Duke's Mayo Bowl returns as well as not one, but two Cheez-It bowls this year. Finally, the Tennessee Volunteers and Clemson Tigers will be squaring off in the most orange colored Orange Bowl yet.2:35 The Camellia Bowl, The First Responder Bowl, The Birmingham Bowl, The Guaranteed Rate Bowl16:53 The Military Bowl, The Liberty Bowl, The Holiday Bowl, The Texas Bowl35:10 The Pinstripe Bowl, The Cheez-It Bowl, The Alamo Bowl, The Mayo Bowl40:40 The Sun Bowl, The Gator Bowl, The Barstool Bowl, The Orange Bowl49:15 The Music City Bowl, The Sugar Bowl, The Reliaquest Bowl, The Citrus Bowl56:00 The Cotton Bowl, The Rose BowlStay 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 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 & SI’s Ross Dellenger come together to recap this year’s National Signing Day.There were a lot of winners this offseason with big-time recruiting flips along with some schools who got the short stick in the rankings. The fellas discuss if Alabama’s dynasty can really be over after notching yet another #1 ranked recruiting class. Notre Dame fell greatly in the rankings after being poached, while UCLA landed the nation’s top recruit. Pat Narduzzi and Mack Brown had words after alleged tampering with UNC quarterback Drake Maye. Dabo Swinney and Clemson have been using NIL for years. Ross attended Mike Leach’s memorial service in Starkville, Mississippi & to close it out Dan gives us his top 4 names from national signing day.1:35 National Signing Day winners and losers22:00 NIL is creating more parity than ever before30:10 Pat Narduzzi & Mack Brown are the new ‘investigative reporters’ for college football45:30 Dabo Swinney has been using NIL at Clemson for years47:42 Ross attended the Mike Leach memorial service53:47 The top 4 national signing day namesStay 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 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 & SI’s Ross Dellenger break down all of the biggest news to come out of an exciting first week of the 2022 college football bowl season.There were plenty of upsets, as well as big performances, to kick-off this college football post-season. The Oregon State Beavers were big winners over the Florida Gators while the Louisville Cardinals beat a Cincinnati Bearcats team that didn’t look happy to participate in the Fenway Bowl and Coach Prime leaves Jackson State after a loss to North Carolina Central in the Celebration Bowl.Dan brings up the muddled NCAA December schedule and states that National Signing Day should be pushed back to prevent team confusion. Later, the guys analyze the NCAA hiring outgoing Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker as the organization's next president, as the committee continues to favor non-campus candidates.In fast food news, Arby’s is releasing their own gift wrap for the holiday season, and former Texas A&M Aggie Jay Arnold gives a breakdown of how to order from Taco Bell.1:30 Bowl Extravaganza Part 1. recap15:25 North Carolina Central beats Jackson State to win the Celebration Bowl22:30 The transfer portal gives bowl games a different feel26:10 National Signing Day should be moved42:42 Charlie Baker has been announced as the next NCAA president51:12 Arby’s is releasing their own wrapping paper for the holiday season53:00 Jay Arnold dissects the Taco Bell menu55:50 Ajani Cornelius is one of the hottest offensive lineman in the transfer portal right nowStay 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 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

With much anticipation for the college football playoff as well as bowl season, Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde & SI’s Ross Dellenger break down all of the games leading into the holiday season.Before diving into games, the guys devote time to remember the legacy of Mike Leach and all those that he impacted during his life and career as a coach. The former Mississippi State, Washington State and Texas Tech coach passed away on Monday night.Out west, the Big Ten has officially added UCLA after the internal politics were settled with the state of California, and former University of Arizona basketball coach Sean Miller’s “book of truth” absolved him from punishment by the IARP.The pod then debates whether it is a smart move to use a Christmas movie figure as a passenger for carpool lanes.Finally, the guys get to the great slate of college football bowl games leading up to Christmas day, including all 17 matchups, game sponsors & locations.2:50 Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach, Mike Leach, has passed away13:10 The UCLA Bruins are officially in the Big Ten18:10 Sean Miller’s book of truth assists him during a recent IARP investigation23:40 Can the grinch qualify as a passenger in a carpool lane?27:10 The College Football Bowl Extravaganza part 1Stay 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 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 & SI’s Ross Dellenger are back with a fresh podcast as the coaching carousel turns ahead of bowl season.Before talking about recruiting and new coaching hires, the show gives their best to Mike Leach and his family following the news of his hospitalization. The guys recall all of their best times spent talking with Mike Leach as well as discussing his impact on the college football landscape.In other coaching news, the Louisville Cardinals have a new head coach in Jeff Brohm. The new hire leaves a vacancy at Purdue, so the pod determines who may be the best fit for the Boilermakers.In recruiting news, Michigan's Jim Harbaugh is back on the road scouting incoming players, but that doesn’t mean he is exempt from doing the dishes. Meanwhile, Deion Sanders lands a big time recruit before the impending avalanche. The guys then close out the show with a new edition of The People's Court.1:00 The pod sends their best wishes to Mike Leach and his family16:08 Jeff Brohm has left Purdue to coach at Louisville24:20 What should Purdue aim for with their new coaching opening?31:02 Who should Texas A&M hire as their next offensive coordinator?39:00 Jim Harbaugh has started his recruiting process46:35 Dylan Edwards has flipped his recruitment from Notre Dame to Colorado50:18 The People’s CourtStay 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 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 & SI’s Ross Dellenger have a pod filled with news and analysis regarding the fallout from Deion Sanders' hiring at Colorado, along with the monster wave of players entering the transfer portal this year.Nobody has been making news quicker than Deion Sanders at the University of Colorado. The guys dissect the first speech he gave his team along with the new faces that he is bringing to the program.College football has been impacted greatly by the opening of the transfer portal, especially at the quarterback position, so the show breaks down why this migration is happening & whether it will continue at this unforseen rate.Later, Ross provides an update from Las Vegas including news about a possible media rights deal for the Pac-12 and in awards news, Max Duggan, CJ Stroud, Caleb Williams & Stetson Bennett have been nominated for this year’s Heisman Trophy. In news of the weird, costumes at holiday parties don’t seem to mix well in a Michigan town.4:20 Coach Prime has dominated the news cycle10:38 The impact of Deion Sanders’ first speech at Colorado30:09 The transfer portal has seen a boom in quarterbacks entering37:45 The Pac-12 is taking is looking to secure their next media rights deal43:15 The Heisman Trophy finalists have been announced48:06 Scott Satterfield will be the next head coach for the University of Cincinnati52:33 Two men in got in a fight during an office holiday partyStay 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 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 & SI’s Ross Dellenger have a lot to discuss from championship weekend including the final College Football Playoff selection, Deion Sanders being hired by Colorado & the fallout from the weekend's slate of games.The final four was been selected by the College Football Playoff committee today. so the show gives a full reaction to the rankings. The guys discuss if the Alabama Crimson Tide got snubbed, whether or not the USC Trojans had a chance after losing to the Utah Utes & if the Ohio State Buckeyes can make some noise this year. A new 12-team bracket simulating the future CFP model was released, which provides a lot of interesting matchups. The TCU Horned Frogs were able to stay in the top 4 after an overtime loss to the Kansas State Wildcats in the Big-12 championship game. Deion Sanders was finally announced as the next head coach for the Colorado Buffaloes after drawing interest from other schools. Clemson could very well have played themselves out of the CFP by not starting Cade Klubnik earlier in the season.Closing out the show, the pod gives their final regular season Small Sample Heisman awards & as always, the guys play a round of Say Something Nice.3:53 The Final College Football Playoff field has been set15:25 The hypothetical 12-team standings for 202222:20 Can Ohio State challenge a relentless Georgia team in the playoff?28:58 The TCU dream season stays alive after a loss to Kansas State33:37 Could Clemson have made the CFP if Cade Klubnik played vs South Carolina?38:15 Tulane rolled past UCF to seal a New Year’s Six bowl40:50 Coach Prime is officially hired by the University of Colorado51:56 The Race for the Case Championship has been decided57:13 Small Sample Heisman1:01:45 Say Something NiceStay 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 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 & SI’s Ross Dellenger pick this weekend’s college football conference championship games against the spread.Before making their official selections in the last regular season week of Race for the Case, the podcast goes through the biggest news of the week, starting with the continuing deliberations with the Rose Bowl and trying to get to an expedited 12-team college football playoff bracket. Additionally, with the news of Deion Sanders announcing his future this weekend, the pod speculates what the best fit would be.Wetzel the horse ran again this weekend at Mahoning Valley in Ohio, so the show’s favorite equine is discussed.Finally, the show cements their picks as the #11 ranked Utah Utes challenge the #4 ranked USC Trojans in the Pac-12 championship, the #10 ranked Kansas State Wildcats face the #3 ranked TCU Horned Frogs in the Big-12 championship game, the #14 ranked LSU Tigers play the #1 ranked Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship, the Purdue Boilermakers square off against the #2 ranked Michigan Wolverines in the Big-10 championship game & to cap it off, the #9 ranked Clemson Tigers play the #23 ranked UNC Tar Heels in the ACC championship. Lastly, the pod gives their locks of the week.5:00 The Rose Bowl was supposed to tell us all how the future CFP would be handled13:30 Coach Prime has stated that he will make his decision on where he will coach at next year this upcoming Sunday26:50 Wetzel, the horse races again at Mahoning Valley in Ohio31:10 #11 Utah @ #4 USC34:22 #10 Kansas State @ #3 TCU38:30 #14 LSU @ #1 Georgia41:37 Purdue @ #2 Michigan45:00 #9 Clemson @ #23 UNC47:33 Lock of the WeekStay 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 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