
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

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 7min
Week 5 Overreaction: Alabama vs. Georgia was game of the year & Miami stays alive
Did we witness the game of the year between Georgia and Alabama? On today's show, Dan Wetzel and SI's Pat Forde react to one of the craziest finishes for an SEC game in recent memory. They break down the amazing performances of Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams (did you know that he's 17?). And, they question what went wrong for Georgia with a brutal schedule ahead.Also on today's show, they discuss if Miami rightfully won on a dropped hail mary by Virginia Tech, UNLV moving on from Matt Sluka, and an extremely chaotic race for the Big 12. Additionally, they checked in on Penn State beating Illinois, Notre Dame holding off Louisville, Ole Miss falling to Kentucky, and Auburn dropping another SEC game.(1:47) Georgia vs Alabama(21:26) Miami vs Virginia Tech(28:55) UNLV vs Fresno State(39:17) Big 12 craziness(46:51) Penn State vs Illinois(48:29) Notre Dame vs Louisville(50:12) Ole Miss vs Kentucky(51:36) Auburn vs Oklahoma(53:38) Small Sample Heisman(58:11) 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

Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 12min
Week 5 Race For The Case & Matthew Sluka's NIL Holdout
On today's show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to UNLV quarterback Matt Sluka's decision to sit out the remainder of the season due to not receiving a promised NIL deal. Also, Dellenger provides the latest update on the Pac-12's attempts to fill their conference. They discuss the Mountain West's efforts to keep most of its remaining members.Additionally, they take a closer look at the biggest matchup of the weekend between Alabama and Georgia, USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander entering the transfer port, and of course the Week 5 edition of Race for the Case.(1:23) Georgia vs Alabama Preview(13:42) Matt Sluka's holdout(32:56) Bear Alexander to leave USC(38:21) Latest on Pac-12 realignment(51:10) 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

Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 1min
Conference realignment strikes again & Week 5 preview
Oh boy, another conference realignment update! Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the latest news in conference realignment. They dive into the Pac-12 securing a commitment from Utah State, the AAC fighting to keep its top teams, and the Mountain West scrambling to stay alive.Also on today's show, they look ahead to the top Week 5 matchups of Alabama vs. Georgia and Notre Dame vs. Louisville. Additionally, they share quotes from UNC head coach Mack Brown and Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze after brutal losses.(0:51) More conference realignment(29:17) Alabama vs Georgia(39:52) Notre Dame vs Louisville(42:53) Mack Brown regrets his comments(45:38) Hugh Freeze doubles down(52:00) An unnecessary burrito update(55:39) People's Court: stolen panda valorSubscribe 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

Sep 22, 2024 • 1h 8min
Week 4 Overreaction: Michigan grinds down USC & Tennessee's defense looks nasty
Week 4 managed to be much messier than anyone anticipated. On this week's overreaction show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde revel in Michigan's overpowering win over USC and Tennessee's defensive domination of Oklahoma. And of course, they give another pitch for why Colorado's Travis Hunter should win the Heisman.They also catch up with an overzealous Kansas State fan, hype up Utah's defense, call out Tobacco Road coaching staffs, and evaluate where Illinois fits in the Big Ten after beating Nebraska. (4:50) Colorado Baylor(18:16) Michigan USC(24:20) Tennessee Oklahoma(28:42) Auburn Arkansas(36:46) Illinois Nebraska(42:04) UNC & NC State blown out(44:22) Utah Oklahoma State(47:48) Kansas State(54:56) Small Sample Heisman(58:46) 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

Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 15min
Race for the Case Week 4 & the ACC is trying to make up with FSU
On today's show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the most underrated games to keep an eye on for Week 4. They also cover the potential for reconciliation between the ACC and Florida State, an appreciation for Adrian Wojnarowski after his retirement, and of course the latest edition of Race for the Case.Also on today's show, they react to Marshall's head coach offering Ohio State players biscuits to transfer, more fans promising to do idiotic things if their team loses, and an insanely stinky competition at the Oklahoma State Fair.(0:46) Underrated Week 4 games(22:25) ACC and FSU working it out(31:39) The last Woj bomb ever(39:53) Biscuits for NIL(42:10) Dumb fans doing dumb things part 2(47:03) People's Court: Stinkin' Sentra(57:16) 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

Sep 18, 2024 • 57min
NIL talent fees & high pressure games for USC and Oklahoma
On today's episode of the College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde explore new NIL innovations that schools are announcing. They dive into a decision by Tennessee Athletics to implement a talent fee on top of all ticket sales.Additionally, on today's show, they share an update on the Pac-12's expansion search, discuss the conference debuts for USC and Oklahoma, and assess how much longer Billy Napier has left at Florida before he's fired.(0:55) NIL talent fees(19:42) Pac-12 is looking east(25:12) USC and Oklahoma make conference debuts(40:27) How much longer for Billy Napier?(48:16) USC signs cannabis sponsorship(50:43) Political NIL deals(52:37) Watch out for ottersSubscribe 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

Sep 15, 2024 • 59min
Week 3 Overreaction: Florida and Florida State fans are down bad & Travis Hunter for Heisman
Who should be feeling worse right now, Florida or Florida State fans? Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to more disappointing performances for the Seminoles and Gators in their Week 3 Overreaction. They also praise the Group of 5, dissect a frustrating game for Georgia, and fight for Travis Hunter's Heisman case.Also on today's episode, they commend Alabama and Oregon for bouncing back from rusty starts to the season, read another crazy fan promise if their team lost, and appreciate Missouri's hard-nosed win against Boston College.(2:34) Florida and Florida State fans are down bad(12:20) Revenge of the G5(21:35) Frustration for Georgia and Notre Dame(29:07) Travis Hunter's Heisman campaign(37:12) Crazy fans making dumb promises(40:32) Alabama and Oregon bounce back(44:12) Mizzou holds off Boston College(45:54) Small Sample Heisman(49:59) 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

Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 5min
The Pac-12 returns from the dead & Week 3 Race for the Case
The Pac-12 has emerged from the dead! Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to Dellenger's report that the Pac-12 is adding Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, and San Diego State. They break down how this recent wave of conference realignment came together and pitch which teams make the most sense to be next to join.Afterward, Wetzel provides a significant update on the Purdue kicking competition scandal. Additionally, they address salty bettors who are Venmo requesting athletes for their lost bets.They wrap up the show with another edition of Race for the Case, sharing their Week 3 betting picks.(0:38) The Pac-12 is expanding(32:36) Purdue kicking competition scandal update(43:02) Don't Venmo request athletes(47:08) Week 3 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

Sep 10, 2024 • 60min
Nebraska is almost back & the House Case settlement is in jeopardy
What is Matt Rhule building at Nebraska? Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde look back at the impressive victory for the Cornhuskers this weekend. They evaluate the job head coach Matt Rhule has done rebuilding the program, and project if they have a shot at finishing at the top of the Big Ten in 2024.Additionally, on today's show, they revisit comments from Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman after the Northern Illinois upset. Dellenger then provides an update on the House v. NCAA case, explaining why it may fall apart at the last second.Later, they look at the unique matchups this weekend of Texas State vs. Arizona State and UNLV vs. Nebraska. The show wraps up with Wetzel sharing the story of an unjust reversal of a student winning a field goal-kicking competition during Purdue's last game.(2:46) Matt Rhule is building Nebraska(15:04) Marcus Freeman takes the blame(18:42) House v. NCAA update(41:25) Arizona State vs. Texas State(48:49) UNLV vs. Kansas(50:49) People's Court: field goal review controversySubscribe 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

Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 5min
Week 2 Overreaction: Marcus Freeman is officially on the hot seat & Texas is a serious contender
Does every team in college football stink? Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to a wild Week 2 slate that featured many teams heavily underperforming.After a jaw-dropping upset, they discuss the implications of Notre Dame's loss to Northern Illinois. Is Marcus Freeman now on the hot seat after fumbling away an easy win with playoff hopes on the line? Additionally, they champion Texas for their dominating win over Michigan, discuss South Carolina shocking Kentucky, and react to Nebraska bodying Colorado. (0:41) Notre Dame vs. NIU(18:29) Who's actually a playoff team?(24:23) Texas vs. Michigan(37:37) South Carolina vs Kentucky(42:39) Colorado vs Nebraska(46:46) Other Week 2 scores(52:28) Say Something Nice(59:08) Small Sample HeismanSubscribe 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