

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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Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 9min
Luke Fickell & Hugh Freeze find new jobs, reacting to the latest College Football Playoff rankings & where does Coach Prime end up?
Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde & SI’s Ross Dellenger break down all of the biggest college football hires along with the latest College Football Playoff rankings on today’s pod.The college football coaching carousel is heating up and the first wave has not disappointed. Before examining the major hirings, the guys reflect on the latest rankings from the College Football Playoff committee ahead of conference championship week.The show then dives into Luke Fickell becoming the newest head coach for the Wisconsin Badgers, Hugh Freeze being hired by the Auburn Tigers & Matt Rhule's return to college football with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. There are plenty of open jobs in the FBS landscape so it’s only natural to try and predict where one of the most electric candidates, Deion Sanders, will go after his season concludes at Jackson State.In news of the weird, a monopoly game gets violent & The People’s Court rules on a mac & cheese lawsuit.1:30 The penultimate CFP rankings have been released15:45 The Wisconsin Badgers land Luke Fickell as their new head coach28:18 Nebraska and Matt Rhule finally agree on terms to begin a new era of Cornhusker football35:09 Auburn hires Hugh Freeze as the newest head coach for the Tigers51:10 Will Deion Sanders accept the Colorado Buffaloes offer & if not where should he coach next year?1:00:10 An Oklahoma man went to jail after firing a gun on his family during a Monopoly game1:013:18 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
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Nov 27, 2022 • 1h 2min
Week 13 Overreaction: Michigan goes back-to-back against Ohio State, LSU loses its playoff chances and is Caleb Williams the Heisman front-runner?
Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde & SI’s Ross Dellenger break down all of the biggest games from college football’s 2022 rivalry week.This past weekend provided some much needed clarity in the College Football Playoff picture, so the podcast details whether or not the conference championship games should count towards seeding. The on-field action was electric as we saw the Ohio State Buckeyes get trounced by the Michigan Wolverines in the Horseshoe. The USC Trojans, led by Caleb Williams and Lincoln Riley, looked dominant against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The LSU Tigers lost their opportunity to make the CFP after being upset by Texas A&M. Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks are finishing their season strong after a gritty win against the Clemson Tigers.Closing out the pod, the fellas then give their Small Sample Heisman awards & as always, a new edition of Say Something Nice.2:16 Projecting the next top 4 for the CFP Rankings14:13 Michigan blows out Ohio State in The Game28:08 Did Caleb Williams secure the Heisman trophy after beating Notre Dame 38-27?36:17 South Carolina’s Beamer Ball strikes again vs Clemson41:26 Who would you put at #5, Ohio State or Alabama?45:07 LSU got knocked out of CFP contention by Texas A&M50:30 Small Sample Heisman54:10 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
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Nov 23, 2022 • 1h 13min
Race for the Case Week 13: Favorite moments from rivalry week, will Michigan or Ohio State win & can Notre Dame knock off USC?
Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde & SI’s Ross Dellenger pick all of college football’s best rivalry week games against the spread on this week’s edition of Race for the Case.Before choosing winners and cementing their locks of the week, the pod revisits some of the best rivalry game moments that they have witnessed, including Iron Bowl upsets & the gritty history of the Egg Bowl. The guys then do a snake draft of which teams need to win their rivalry game matchups most for either pride, job security or seeding.The fellas then give their picks for the Mississippi State Bulldogs at the #20 ranked Ole Miss Rebels, the South Carolina Gamecocks at the #8 ranked Clemson Tigers, the #9 ranked Oregon Ducks at the #21 ranked Oregon State Beavers, the #15 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the #6 ranked USC Trojans, the #3 ranked Michigan Wolverines at the #2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes & as always. their locks of the week.3:08 The pod’s favorite Rivalry Week moments19:10 The Rivalry Week snake draft41:07 Two College Station men were accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of alcohol from a grocery store45:22 Mississippi State @ #20 Ole Miss 48:56 South Carolina @ #8 Clemson 53:50 #9 Oregon @ #21 Oregon State55:38 #15 Notre Dame @ #6 USC 1:00:48 #3 Michigan @ #2 Ohio State 1:07:07 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
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Nov 23, 2022 • 1h 6min
Michigan vs. Ohio State preview, new College Football Playoff rankings & Lane Kiffin stirs the pot with the media again
Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde & SI’s Ross Dellenger have a packed show today previewing the biggest Week 13 rivalry game matchups as well as reacting to the new College Football Playoff rankings.The CFP has released a new top 25, so the pod breaks down who got snubbed and who got a boost from the committee.On Tuesday, Lane Kiffin pulled a Lane Kiffin and trolled local beat reporters who were claiming that he was signing on as the next Auburn head coach.Week 13 for college football includes a lot of great rivalry game matchups including the highly contested Egg Bowl between Mississippi State and Ole Miss. Elsewhere, the Michigan Wolverines take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Horseshoe to determine who will be in the top 4 at the season’s end & the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and USC Trojans are squaring off at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for their traditional end-of-season matchup.Later, the show debates the possibility of Deion Sanders becoming the next Ole Miss head coach if the opportunity arises given a Lane Kiffin departure. In news of the weird, an Englishman caught the world’s biggest goldfish & the pod heads to the People’s Court over a dinner beverage.2:30 The new College Football Playoff rankings have been released13:15 Virginia Tech vs Virginia has been called off before their in-state rivalry game16:22 Reports about Lane Kiffin being the next Auburn head coach have added more drama to the Egg Bowl27:02 Could Deion Sanders get the Ole Miss job when/if Lane Kiffin leaves?36:20 Ohio State vs Michigan finally takes place this weekend in Columbus, Ohio46:52 USC has the potential to make the CFP with a win vs Notre Dame this Saturday53:20 The Rose Bowl is still blocking the CFP expansion56:05 An Englishman caught a world record goldfish in France1:00:13 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
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Nov 20, 2022 • 57min
Week 12 Overreaction: Tennessee falls to South Carolina, The Big Ten squeaks by & TCU keeps rolling
Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde & SI’s Ross Dellenger get together to break down the college football Week 12 madness that took place this weekend across the country.The Tennessee Volunteers fell to the South Carolina Gamecocks, which ended their hopes to make the College Football Playoff top 4. The TCU Horned Frogs escaped Baylor with a walkoff win to keep their magical season alive. In the Big Ten, the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes will face each other next weekend after playing in dicey survival games on Saturday. The USC Trojans beat the UCLA Bruins in a tight Pac-12 game that will put pressure on all the other CFP hopefuls trying to control their own destiny and the Clemson Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide are brought up as possible backdoor selections for the CFP.Closing out the show, the pod gives their Small Sample Heisman picks for the week & as always, a new edition of Say Something Nice.2:25 The Tennessee Volunteers lose to South Carolina, ending their hopes for the CFP7:45 The TCU Horned Frogs keep their season alive in a walkoff win vs the Baylor Bears12:22 The Michigan Wolverines squeak by the Illinois Illini in a Big-10 thriller22:45 Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes were happy to get past a tough Maryland Terrapins team27:12 The USC Trojans take down the UCLA Bruins in a Pac-12 stunner35:30 Teams that control their own destiny to make the CFP37:55 Can Clemson & Alabama backdoor cover their way into the CFP?42:14 Small Sample Heisman46:43 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
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Nov 17, 2022 • 54min
Race for the Case Week 12: the major Pac-12 showdowns, Wyoming in the limelight & a small sample Heisman marathon runner
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde and SI’s Ross Dellenger analyze and pick the best Week 12 college football games against the spread on this week’s edition of Race for the Case. Before the picks are made the pod determines whether there are any possible upsets that could be taking place against the CFP hopefuls. The #7 ranked USC Trojans and the #16 ranked UCLA Bruins will battle it out at the Rose Bowl this Saturday while the Mountain West conference will be having a showdown of its own between Boise State and Wyoming. News broke of a legendary marathon runner in China that completes races while smoking cigarettes so the show takes a dive into his status in racing history. It wouldn’t be the Race for the Case without the games so the pod picks between the #22 ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys @ the Oklahoma Sooners, the Boise State Broncos @ the Wyoming Cowboys, the Iowa Hawkeyes @ the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the #7 ranked USC Trojans @ the #16 ranked UCLA Bruins, the #10 ranked Utah Utes @ the #12 ranked Oregon Ducks & as always the fellas give their locks of the week.2:37 Which CFP hopeful is most likely to be upset this weekend?10:40 USC and UCLA are squaring off this weekend at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles16:48 Boise State & Wyoming are playing for the Mountain division championship of the Mountain West Conference33:15 An impromptu small sample Heisman for a marathon runner in China37:27 #22 Oklahoma State @ Oklahoma 40:17 Boise State @ Wyoming 42:37 Iowa @ Minnesota 45:42 #7 USC @ #16 UCLA 48:00 #10 Utah @ #12 Oregon 49:30 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
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Nov 15, 2022 • 1h
Reflecting on the tragedy for UVA football, does USC have a chance to make the College Football Playoff & which interim head coaches should keep their jobs?
Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde, & SI’s Ross Dellenger reflect and react to the heartbreaking news of the three University of Virginia football players killed in a campus shooting. The show sends their deepest condolences to the families and victims during this vulnerable time.The college football break week is taking place this weekend with the exception of an action packed Pac-12 slate. This leads to the discussion of whether or not the USC Trojans can be serious contenders to make the final four in the College Football Playoff. The guys get excited at the premise of SEC schools having to play in freezing conditions after Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier was asked about playing a game in the mid-forties in Nashville.Elsewhere, the Big Ten West race is heating up with 4 true contenders emerging, none of which control their own destinies. West Virginia has parted ways with their athletic director Shane Lyons & the pod speculates if head coach Neal Brown is next. There are some interesting interim head coaches that are trying to make a push for long-term employment at their universities, so the pod determines who has the best chance of staying. Plus, Texas A&M has brought home a national championship in meat judging.1:00 Tragedy struck the University of Virginia football team due to a shooting17:42 The college football break week is taking place this week, leaving the PAC Twelve to carry the load34:05 Billy Napier spoke on their upcoming game vs Vanderbilt in the cold weather this weekend36:25 There are four contenders to win the Big Ten West, but nobody controls their own destiny40:32 West Virginia has fired their athletic director, Shane Lyons46:41 What is the future for the current interim coaches in college football?52:08 Texas A&M has won the national meat judging championshipStay 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
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Nov 13, 2022 • 1h 1min
Week 11 Overreaction: Horned Frogs keep rolling, Alabama is all smiles vs Ole Miss & Pac-12 cannibalizes itself
Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde, & SI’s Ross Dellenger gather to detail all of the major action from the Week 11 slate of college football games.The guys break down the huge victory for TCU to help them improve to 10-0 against a Texas Longhorns team that has disappointed yet again. Ole Miss had their College Football Playoffs hopes shattered this weekend by a very happy Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide.The Pac-12 had a very exciting weekend with two huge upsets: The Arizona Wildcats beat the UCLA Bruins, and the Washington Huskies stunned the highly ranked Oregon Ducks. LSU got the last laugh, beating Arkansas in a cold environment after their sideline chicken broth was mocked by the internet.Later, the pod is disgusted with the Big Ten West and the possibility of Iowa controlling their own destiny to reach the Big Ten championship game. As always, the the show closes out with their Small Sample Heisman & a Week 11 edition of Say Something Nice.1:20 The Texas Longhorns fall to the TCU Horned Frogs in embarrassing fashion15:00 Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide best the Lane Kiffin led Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford24:00 The PAC Twelve had a weekend full of ranked upsets30:45 The LSU Tigers brave the cold vs the Arkansas Razorbacks to clinch the SEC West43:12 The Big Ten West is a disaster of a conference that nobody wants to win49:45 Small Sample Heisman56:25 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
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Nov 10, 2022 • 53min
Race for the Case Week 11: Alabama heads to Oxford to face Ole Miss, the Rose Bowl is being difficult again & can LSU escape a trap game?
Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde, & SI’s Ross Dellenger pick the biggest college football games for week 11 against the spread in their weekly race for the case.Before the fellas get to their picks, the show reacts to the 2022 college football season’s impressive TV ratings along with game attendance. The Rose Bowl is in the news again with another statement trying to keep their sunset tradition and primetime game monopoly alive. Mississippi State’s head coach Mike Leach made a wild statement about his team’s second half performance against Auburn. Pat received a bevy of facts about the Texas horned frog that display the popular TCU mascot’s intimidation. In food news, a 23-year-old was banned from carrying eggs in public in England & this weekend is the ‘Battle of the Bones’ between UAB and Memphis.The show then gives their picks for the #7 ranked LSU Tigers at the Arkansas Razorbacks, the #9 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide at the #11 ranked Ole Miss Rebels, the #22 ranked UFC Knights at the #17 ranked Tulane Green Wave, the #25 Washington Huskies at the #6 ranked Oregon Ducks, the #4 ranked TCU Horned Frogs at the #18 ranked Texas Longhorns & as always, the guys share their lock of the week.1:52 The college football TV ratings have been very strong this year12:10 The Rose Bowl continues to be a hurdle for the College Football Playoff24:12 Mike Leach was very displeased with his team’s performance last week27:17 Pat was given a list of facts about the horned frog29:32 UAB & Memphis will face off this weekend in the ‘Battle of the Bones’30:39 A 23 year old was arrested for throwing eggs from King Charles33:25 #7 LSU @ Arkansas 35:23 #22 UCF @ #17 Tulane 38:32 #9 Alabama @ #11 Ole Miss41:16 #25 Washington @ #6 Oregon 43:08 #4 TCU @ #18 Texas45:35 Lock of the week
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Nov 9, 2022 • 1h 7min
Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings reaction, TCU Horned Frogs are red hot & will Alabama have a 3-loss season?
Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde, & SI’s Ross Dellenger break down the most recent College Football Playoff rankings along with a couple of the most notable matchups for this upcoming weekend of college football on today’s pod.The #4 ranked TCU Horned Frogs have a huge matchup on Saturday versus the inconsistent, yet dangerous Texas Longhorns. In the SEC, the Ole Miss Rebels have the opportunity to give the Alabama Crimson Tide their first 3-loss season in over a decade. The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Arkansas Razorbacks have a chance to play spoiler this weekend in their matchups against the Georgia Bulldogs and LSU Tigers, respectively. The fellas also discuss which team between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes has a better chance of winning at this point in the season.In news of the weird, a man from Philadelphia ate his 40th consecutive rotisserie chicken and British farmers have a case in the People’s Court. 1:45 Week 2 of the CFP rankings have been released10:55 The TCU Horned Frogs have their biggest game in recent history this weekend as they face off vs the Texas Longhorns30:00 Do the Ole Miss Rebels have enough to take down a shaky Alabama Crimson Tide team?39:45 There are a few notable SEC trap games that are taking place this weekend44:15 The Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan Wolverines buildup is beginning51:25 A Philadelphia man decided to eat a rotisserie chicken once a day for 40 days58:17 The People’s Court
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