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Aug 5, 2024 • 55min

Impending Notice of Allegations for Michigan could be brutal & reacting to the preseason Coaches Poll

On today's episode of the College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the latest update from over the weekend on the Notice of Allegations for Michigan's sign stealing scandal. They address the NCAA's potential to deliver a serious blow to the program. Wetzel also points out the poor decision making by former offensive coordinator and current head coach Sherrone Moore in attempting to hide information.After, they react to the recently released Coaches Poll, and dissect the ordering of the top 5 teams. Additionally, they discuss the ACC attempting to steal recognition for athletes winning medals at the olympics, Nebraska freshman QB Dylan Raiola looking exactly like Patrick Mahomes, and the new Big Ten map commercial.(0:46) Michigan's NOA(21:47) 2024 Preseason Coaches Poll(35:49) ACC Stolen Valor(43:23) Mel Tucker suing Michigan State(44:53) Big Ten's new map commercial(48:34) Dylan Raiola is a Patrick Mahomes doppelganger(50:42) People's Court: Burning noodlesFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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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Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 1min

How severe will Michigan's punishment be for their sign stealing scandal?

On today's episode of the College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the impending Notice of Allegations expected to be delivered to Michigan. They predict the severity of the allegations and judge what would be a fair punishment for their actions.They also cover on today's show North Carolina Head Coach Mack Brown taking shots at opposing coaches who were negatively recruiting against him, Hugh Freeze getting into a rhythm with in-state recruiting at Auburn, and Bill Connelly's top 25 college football players since 2000.The show wraps with a legal ruling on an age-old question: is a boneless chicken wing technically a chicken wing?(0:59) Michigan's Notice of Allegations for "Content Stallions"(33:30) Mack Brown fires back(37:29) Auburn heating up in recruiting(41:52) Top 25 CFB players since 2000(54:13) People's Court: Is a boneless chicken wing technically a wing?Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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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Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 2min

How increasing scholarships will impact the future landscape of college athletics

On today's episode of the College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde revisit Dellenger's breaking news from Friday regarding the House case settlement. They dive deep into how it will impact scholarships across multiple sports, walk-ons, cutting sports and Title IX.They later move on to Big Ten Media Days, as Dellenger shares what he witnessed in Indianapolis while at the event. He also shares insight from his recent trip to Notre Dame to check in with head coach Marcus Freeman.At the end of the show, Wetzel shares a massive update on Texas special teams coordinator Jeff Banks' relationship, a career move for former West Virginia star basketball player Kevin Pittsnogle and his frustration with the Olympic flame not being real.(3:08) Scholarships and roster limits(19:45) Cutting sports(29:30) Title IX(35:09) Notre Dame's playoff expectations(37:46) Ohio State's NIL budget(44:33) Iowa returning offensive production(47:31) Other Big Ten Media Day tidbits(55:05) Kevin Pittsnogle the principal(56:10) "Pole Assassin" returns(58:50) Fake Olympic flameFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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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Jul 27, 2024 • 41min

Roster limits, revenue sharing & NIL arbitration: what to make of the milestone NCAA antitrust agreement

On Friday, the NCAA and power conferences filed a 100-plus page agreement settling the three antitrust cases brought against the organizations, the result of which could continue to reshape the college athletics landscape for years to come as it relates to revenue sharing, how many scholarships a university can have on each team and the future of NIL deals.Dan Wetzel and Ross Dellenger break down this landmark deal and explain what this means for the future of college football, most notably with the sport increasing the maximum number of scholarship roster spots from 85 to 105.The guys break down how many of the key points of this agreement may continue to expand the competitive gap between blue blood schools and the mid to low-tier schools in the power conferences.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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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Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 2min

An ACC Finebaum & Big Ten teams that have to make the CFP in 2024

On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the top storylines coming out of ACC Media Days on Monday. They start with a pitch to the ACC to become their version of Paul Finebaum's show. Afterward, they reacted to comments made by ACC commissioner Jim Phillips regarding the state of the conference with realignment and competition with the Big 12.They move on to what to expect from the Big Ten in 2024, along with thoughts on the upcoming Connor Stallions documentary on Netflix. They each pitch how important it is for top programs in the Big Ten to reach the College Football Playoff this year.They move on to remembering the coaching accomplishments of Jeff Tedford, who recently retired from his role as the head coach at Fresno State.To wrap the show, Dan shares an update to the McDonald's menu, as they've removed an underperforming meat substitute.(0:55) ACC Finebaum(7:38) Jim Phillips at ACC Media Days(15:46) Connor Stallions documentary(27:18) Big Ten 2024 outlook(53:30) Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford Retires(56:10) McDonald's kills off the McPlantFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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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Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 6min

How many ACC teams can make the College Football Playoff in 2024?

On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the biggest headlines heading into ACC Media Days this week. Specifically, they focus on the latest for Florida State and Clemson's plans to exit the conference.Wetzel poses the question of what it would take for Florida State and Clemson to stick with the ACC, and how the conference can best position themselves for long-term success in 2024. Forde and Wetzel also pitch other programs that could have big seasons, including Miami.Following their ACC talk, they cover a busy recruiting weekend for LSU and Brian Kelly. As the Tigers pulled two five stars, and one from Notre Dame, Wetzel and Forde talk about the implications this has on Notre Dame and LSU's budding rivalry.To wrap the show, they react to a story of a folklore-ish bear in Banff that has survived a train accident and fathered most of the bear population in the area.(0:47) ACC Grant of Rights(16:02) Clemson and Florida State's future(37:56) Miami's 2024 outlook(46:10) ACC sleepers(52:01) LSU's big recruiting weekend(57:09) "The Boss"Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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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Jul 18, 2024 • 60min

Nick Saban takes over SEC Media Days & Greg Sankey shuts down FSU

On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the biggest headlines coming from SEC Media Days in Dallas, Texas.They open the show with news of a revenue-sharing model for the SEC and how that will impact roster building in the future. They also discuss the implications for Title IX.After, they react to the comments made about Texas throughout the week. They agree with most at the event that are saying Texas won't step right in and immediately run the conference.They move on to multiple comments made by Georgia head coach Kirby Smart about Oregon mega-donor Phil Knight, and fining his players through the Georgia NIL collective.After the break, they quiet the latest realignment buzz by sharing comments made by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey directed at Florida State.They wrap the show by recounting the many highlights of former Alabama head coach Nick Saban's college football broadcasting debut.(0:56) SEC revenue sharing(15:13) Texas in the SEC(27:38) Kirby Smart on Oregon(30:04) Fining players through collectives(34:46) Sankey shuts down Florida State rumors(43:09) Nick Saban at SEC Media DaysFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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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Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 10min

How many SEC teams can make the College Football Playoff?

On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the biggest headlines heading into SEC Media Days. They open with a reaction to Alabama's recent recruiting success and discuss what it means for Kalen DeBoer that he's outperforming expectations.They transition to projecting which teams in the SEC can make the College Football Playoff. They also share the expectations for Brian Kelly in year 3 at LSU.After the break, they break down the latest reckless driving incident surrounding the Georgia football program. Wetzel and Forde discuss what Kirby Smart needs to change before this issue becomes bigger than it already is.Later, Wetzel and Forde share their thoughts on comments made by Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders at Big 12 Media Days that Colorado is every team's Super Bowl. They acknowledge that most teams get excited to face the Buffaloes because of the constant bulletin board material.They wrap the show with a story of a woman who was trafficking drugs by hiding them in Taco Bell wrappers.(4:49) Alabama's recruiting success(13:49) How many SEC teams can make the CFP?(33:23) LSU's 2024 expectations(43:38) Georgia's driving incident(52:49) Colorado is everyone's Super Bowl(1:03:01) People's Court: Taco Bell smugglingFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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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Jul 10, 2024 • 1h 4min

Mike Gundy's controversial comments & could the Big 12 expand more?

On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the latest buzz coming from Big 12 media day in Las Vegas.They start by reacting to Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy's controversial comments about Ollie Gordon's DUI arrest. Forde grills Gundy for his lack of awareness and thoughtfulness in his remarks.Wetzel shifts their focus to Big 12 commissioner Brent Yormark hinting at potential expansion. They debate if it makes sense for Florida State or Clemson to join the Big 12 if they're turned away by the SEC and Big Ten. They also preview the 2024 Big 12 season, breaking down the recently released Big 12 media poll.Then, they share their thoughts on Texas backup QB Arch Manning opting in to appear in the College Football 25 video game.They wrap the show with an update on the Bryant-Denny Stadium funeral and the story of a suicidal robot in Korea.(0:53) Mike Gundy's comments on Ollie Gordon(25:01) Big 12 expansion(44:21) Big 12 media poll(49:17) Arch Manning opts into CFB 25(52:46) Alabama funeral update(57:26) Suicidal robotFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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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Jul 8, 2024 • 59min

Best 2024 conference games & USC struggles with 2025 recruiting

On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde pick which 2024 conference games will be the most entertaining. They make their cases for top matchups like Georgia vs Alabama, Texas vs Texas A&M and more.After the break, Wetzel shares a video of a content creator who made fun of UMass' football stadium. They react to the video and weigh in on whether any stadium is worse than McGuirk Alumni Stadium.They move on to recent national recruiting buzz for programs like Oregon, SMU, and Rutgers. They narrow in on USC, who lost multiple five-star defensive linemen in the past month.To wrap the show, Wetzel reveals the story of an Alabama fan who had their funeral in Bryant-Denny Stadium while the Crimson Tide were on the road playing Florida.(1:19) Best 2024 conference games(28:06) Umass' terrible stadium(46:01) USC recruiting woes(52:45) A football stadium funeralFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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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