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Nov 6, 2024 • 1h 5min

College Football Playoff Rankings Instant Reaction & Week 11 Preview

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the initial release of the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff rankings and look ahead to the biggest matchups of Week 11.After discussing the initial rankings, they break Alabama at LSU and Georgia at Ole Miss. They additionally do a deep dive into head coach buyouts, discussing which big-name coaches are likely un-fireable this cycle. They close out the show with Forde's wild column that projects how a series of hires could fix college football.(0:51) College Football Playoff reaction(16:40) Alabama vs LSU(24:19) Georgia vs Ole Miss(29:36) Money Moves: Head Coach buyouts(38:46) A wild coaching carousel (56:27) Mike Gundy responds to haters(59:57) People's Court: birthday fraudSubscribe 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. 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
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Nov 3, 2024 • 1h 8min

Week 10 Overreaction: Penn State still can't beat Top 10 teams

On this week's overreaction show,  Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde break down Penn State falling short yet again against Ohio State. They discuss what went wrong for James Franklin and how Ryan Day's squad reestablished themselves as a national championship contender.Additionally, they discuss Texas A&M crumbling against South Carolina and Indiana's dominance streak continuing versus Michigan State. They also project how the first College Football Playoff ranking will look this Tuesday based on which teams have built the best resumes through ten weeks.(0:42) Ohio State vs Penn State(24:13) Indiana vs Michigan State(26:31) Oregon vs Michigan(28:19) Texas A&M vs South Carolina(34:06) SMU vs Pitt(36:19) Vanderbilt vs Auburn(37:42) College Football Playoff projection(57:07) Small Sample Heisman(1:00:58) 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 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
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Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 15min

Week 10 Race for the Case & Bryce Underwood's recruitment

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde talk about two vastly different NIL approaches between Pitt and Bryce Underwood's recruitment. They break down a recent piece by Dellenger about Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi saying he pulled back on NIL funds to players. They then juxtapose that with the massive amounts of money being thrown at top 2025 recruit Bryce Underwood to potentially play at Michigan.Additionally, they react to recent news from the College Football Playoff committee that they will not be avoiding rematches during their seeding process. They also share the results of the Iowa water tasting contest, more pizza problems, and Race for the Case.(0:39) College Football Playoff rematches(19:30) Pitt's NIL strategy(29:36) Bryce Underwood's recruitment(41:47) Intriguing Games of Week 10(47:42) Ames water and another pizza story(53:21) 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 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
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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 1min

High pressure for Ohio State vs. Penn State & the scholarship squeeze

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde look ahead to the premiere matchup of Week 10 between Ohio State and Penn State. They debate if Ryan Day or James Franklin has more pressure on their shoulders to win this matchup in Happy Valley.They also talk big picture of college athletics, diving into the latest issue related to the House v. NCAA settlement that will shrink roster sizes for non-revenue sports. They also discuss if teams who miss the College Football Playoff will have an advantage in the transfer portal to improve their teams.(0:58) Ohio State vs Penn State(19:16) Money Moves: Scholarship Squeeze(43:22) Is it better to miss the College Football Playoff?(52:59) People's Court: Special pizza ordersSubscribe 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. 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
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Oct 27, 2024 • 1h 5min

Week 9 Overreaction: Texas A&M sits atop the SEC & Notre Dame boosts its resume

Following Week 9, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde overreact to the outcomes of Texas A&M vs. LSU, Notre Dame vs. Navy and Colorado vs. UCF. They discuss the quick progression of this Texas A&M program in Mike Elko's first year and how it relates to Notre Dame's playoff hopes.Additionally, on today's show, they discuss the Big 12, Big Ten and ACC championship races. They share the unexpected teams that have scraped their way into those conversations, including Colorado, SMU, Indiana and more.(0:49) Texas A&M vs LSU(15:07) Notre Dame vs Navy(19:40) Colorado vs UCF(33:30) Big Ten teams winning(40:59) ACC title race(50:07) Small Sample Heisman(54:42) Say Something Nice 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  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
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Oct 24, 2024 • 1h 18min

Week 9 Race for the Case & big implications for Penn State vs. Wisconsin

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss two underrated Big Ten matchups in Week 9. They unpack the headlines for Wisconsin vs. Penn State and Michigan vs. Michigan State.Additionally, they share other key matchups for Week 9 to keep an eye on, including a deep dive into the ways in whichNavy and Army are building their football programs. And of course, they share their picks for this week's edition of Race for the Case. (0:41) Penn State vs Wisconsin(25:58) Michigan State vs Michigan(37:02) Success for Army and Navy(44:42) Field storming at Kennesaw State(45:54) Interesting games of Week 9(52:53) 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/3zEuTQj 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
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Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 1min

Texas’ potential QB controversy & big time SEC fines for field storming

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde unpack Texas' complicated quarterback situation with Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. They also look ahead to the biggest matchups of the weekend, including Texas vs. Vanderbilt, LSU vs. Texas A&M and Boise State vs. UNLV.Additionally, they dive in on the latest round of SEC fines for field storming and fan behavior, explaining the procedure for how the opposing teams receive the money. They also highlight the MAC's big weekend slate this Saturday. Lastly, the cap off the show with an airport hugging restriction in New Zealand. (1:00) Texas QB controversy(12:26) GameDay heads to Indiana(14:54) Massive SEC matchups(26:27) Money Moves: SEC fines(33:57) Critical Friday games(43:56) MAC-tion takeover(50:21) People's Court: airport hugging restrictionsSubscribe 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. 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
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Oct 21, 2024 • 1h 12min

Week 8 Overreaction: Georgia makes a statement & Alabama continues to fall

Why would you doubt Georgia in a big game? On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the craziness of Week 8. They dig in on the chaos of Georgia's win over Texas, especially the controversial officiating decision in the second half.They also attempt to diagnose Alabama's problems after their loss to Tennessee. Additionally, they give praise to Indiana for another dominant win, hype up Illinois for beating Michigan, criticize Lincoln Riley for a brutal loss to Maryland, and revel in late game heroics by Iowa State and BYU.(0:49) Georgia vs Texas(31:48) Alabama vs Tennessee(43:43) Indiana vs Nebraska(48:15) Illinois vs Michigan(52:14) USC vs Maryland(55:04) Big 12 after dark(1:01:18) Small Sample Heisman(1:06:16) Say Something Nice 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 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
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Oct 17, 2024 • 1h 14min

Week 8 Race for the Case & Dan Lanning's penalty loophole fallout

On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde revisit the highly controversial penalty loophole that Oregon head coach Dan Lanning loosely claimed to have exploited. They also dive in on the biggest games of the weekend, including Texas vs. Georgia and Alabama vs. Tennessee.Additionally, the pitch which games are the most important to know in Week 8, along with a long list of potential upsets that are brewing. Wetzel also shares the story of a Penn State fan who paid to run onto the field with the USC football team last week. Lastly, they give their game picks on this week's edition of Race for the Case.(1:32) Oregon's penalty controversy(21:57) Georgia vs Texas(31:09) Alabama vs Tennessee(39:22) Week 8 Games to Watch(49:43) People's Court(58:39) 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 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
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Oct 15, 2024 • 59min

Midseason College Football Playoff outlook: projecting which teams will make it

How does the College Football Playoff picture look halfway through the 2024 season? On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Delleneger and SI's Pat Forde share which teams in each conference still have a realistic shot of making the playoff field. They discuss implications for big programs like Notre Dame, Oregon, Georgia and the possibility of Boise State receiving a bye.Also on today's show, they laugh about Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy's bye week injury that he suffered while handling one of his cows. They also question the absurd 12 men on the field penalty from the Ohio State vs. Oregon game that helped the Ducks win this past Saturday. Lastly, Wetzel shares the story of a woman who was caught attempting to smuggle turtles out of Vermont.(3:57) ACC playoff picture(15:50) Big 12 playoff picture(19:54) Big Ten playoff picture(24:52) SEC playoff picture(34:44) Notre Dame & Boise state(41:09) Mike Gundy squares off with a cow(45:15) Dan Lanning's Loophole(53:08) People's Court: turtle smugglingSubscribe 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 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

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