College Football Enquirer

Following a wild conference championship game weekend, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde hop on to discuss the outcome of the final College Football Playoff rankings. They dive in on which teams have the best path to a national title and which teams should be the most upset.They focus on the biggest headline: Alabama being the last team out and SMU still making the bracket despite losing the ACC championship game. Wetzel pitches his solutions to how they could should the selection process. Additionally, they work through all four of the first-round matchups in the bracket and unpack what to expect from each game.(0:50) Did the process work?(16:47) Fixing the CFP(40:10) Texas vs Clemson(45:43) Ohio State vs Tennessee(48:34) Penn State vs SMU(54:51) Notre Dame vs Indiana(58:30) Bill Belichick to UNC?Subscribe 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

Through all of the early December craziness, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and Pat Forde assemble to catch you up on National Signing Day and Conference Championship Week.They kick off the show with the biggest headlines that came from the early signing period, including Florida's late surge, Clemson's weak class, and the overall parity in the class across college football. They then shift to the upcoming conference championship matchups, discussing the implications for the College Football Playoff.(2:02) Early Signing Day(37:52) Race for the Case(39:26) Mountain West Championship(47:29) Big 12 Championship(54:26) SEC Championship(58:24) Big Ten Championship(1:02:24) ACC Championship(1:05:40) Locks of the WeekSubscribe 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

On a bonus episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde unpack the recent drama surrounding the frustrated individuals complaining about being boxed out of the College Football Playoff. They cover comments coming from Iowa State, SMU, Ole Miss, Miami, and more. They also question the necessity of having to play a conference championship game and the impact of it potentially pushing teams out.Additionally, they check the temperature on Ohio State coach Ryan Day's situation following Ohio State's loss to Michigan in Week 14. They wrap up the show with an update on the story of Miami's mascot getting caught flirting with a reporter.(0:45) College Football Playoff Drama(18:51) Keep conference championships?(39:10) Ryan Day after Michigan(50:58) People's Court Update: Miami's mascotSubscribe 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

Heading into Conference Championship Weekend, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. They discuss the surprising move of Alabama landing in the bracket and how the conference championship games could dramatically impact the final rankings.Also on today's show, they unpack the unique recruitment of the top 2025 recruit and Michigan commit Bryce Underwood. They also attempt to address how to handle the outrageous flag planting that happened last weekend. Additionally, they share the top coaches to know in the latest coaching carousel.(0:50) College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction(20:12) Money Moves: Bryce Underwood's recruitment(44:44) Flag planting(59:00) CFB Coaching carousel(1:03:42) People's Court: Flirtatious MascotsSubscribe 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.

What an insane way to finish the 2024 regular season! On this week's overreaction episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the madness across college football during rivalry weekend. They dig deep into Ryan Day's inability to beat Michigan and discuss if it makes sense for him to move on from Ohio State.Also on today's show, they cover other significant outcomes like Syracuse beating Miami, Texas beating Texas A&M, and Georgia narrowly escaping Georgia Tech. Additionally, they project which teams have guaranteed themselves a spot in the College Football Playoff.(1:50) Michigan vs Ohio State(22:42) Rivalry Week shenanigans(33:37) Time for Ryan Day to go?(37:21) College Football Playoff Picture(51:52) Other important outcomes(1:00:43) Small Sample Heisman(1:05:09) Say Something NiceSubscribe 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

We've reached Rivalry Week! On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde prepare you for what is about to be a tense finish to the 2024 college football season. To kick off the show with a reaction to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. Then, they dive in on Texas A&M hosting Texas and Ohio State taking on Michigan.Additionally, they react to the news of UNC firing head coach Mack Brown and pitch who could be the next man for the job. They also discuss how revenue sharing could lead to programs like Temple dropping their football programs due to increasing expenses. They wrap up the show with this week's edition of Race for the Case.(0:50) College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction(21:02) Texas vs Texas A&M(33:17) Money Moves: Cutting football(40:47) Mack Brown fired(49:18) Intriguing Games of Week 14(1:13:47) 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.

Does anyone actually want to make the College Football Playoff? On this week's overreaction show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the collapse by SEC and Big 12 teams in contention to make the college football playoff.They unpack the meltdown by Alabama, Ole Miss and Texas A&M during Week 13 while projecting which SEC teams remain in the playoff conversation. Additionally, they praise Kenny Dillingham for storming to the top of the Big 12 in his second season. Finally, they analyze Indiana's chances of making the field after a significant loss to Ohio State.(1:09) What the heck happened in Week 13?(18:39) The SEC implosion(34:31) Arizona State leads the Big 12(40:50) What now for Indiana?(55:23) Small Sample Heisman(59:59) Say Something NiceSubscribe 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

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the recent outrage over the College Football Playoff rankings. They specifically discuss the placement of Indiana and Tennessee, and which team deserves to be in the playoff more.Also on today's show, they discuss the future of the Colorado football program and how Deion Sanders is building a strong foundation. They also joke about recent speculations about who FAU's next coach will be and the retirement of Central Michigan head coach Jim McElwain. They wrap the show with the latest edition of Race for the Case.(1:56) Latest College Football Playoff Rankings(29:48) Will Coach Prime stay at Colorado?(40:39) FAU's crazy coaching options(45:13) Jim McElwain retires(49:36) RIP McDonald's(53:08) 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

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde preview two major matchups for Week 13 that feature massive underdogs against established brands. They discuss the implications for Indiana's hopes of making the playoff against Ohio State and the history of Army's matchup with Notre Dame.Also, Dellenger shares the details on how teams are preparing to structure contracts for football recruits ahead of National Signing Day. They additionally speculate why so many G5 programs are firing their coaches, react to the news of the Pop Tart bowl expanding its mascot bit and cover the story of a group of people in California who attempted to commit insurance fraud with a bear costume. (0:57) Ohio State vs Indiana(27:39) Notre Dame vs Army(37:07) Money Moves: college football salary caps(49:50) AAC head coach firings(54:52) Pop Tart Bowl expansion(58:58) People's Court: Operation Bear ClawSubscribe 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.

On this week's overreaction pod, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde unpack the tight conference races that will impact the College Football Playoff seeding. They kick off that discussion with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, who is framing the Bulldogs as being counted out by the playoff committee.They also share which Big Ten teams have the best case to make the bracket and which SEC teams have the weakest arguments. Additionally, following BYU's late-night upset to Kansas, they dissect who remains in contention to win the Big 12. And of course, they share their picks for Small Sample Heisman and Say Something Nice.(1:09) Georgia vs Tennessee(11:04) Figuring out the College Football Playoff(26:34) The Big 12 title race (36:08) Give Travis Hunter the Heisman(44:33) Small Sample Heisman(50:08) Say Something NiceSubscribe 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