Yahoo Sports: College Football Enquirer
747 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 544 ratingsYahoo 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.
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Arch Manning dominates in the Texas spring game, and Jaden Rashada enters the transfer portal
April 22, 2024 20:15 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde begin the show by reacting to the Arch Manning buzz coming from the Texas spring game. They share why head coach Steve Sarkisian has the luxury of having two future NFL quarterbacks, and what the real expectations should be for Manning. They continue their spring game observations with thoughts on the performances by Notre Dame and Michigan. Wetzel pokes fun at Harbaugh's recent tattoo for being too bland, as Forde projects Notre Dame's o...
Coach Prime loses Cormani McClain and more to the portal, Michigan is penalized for recruiting violations
April 17, 2024 19:56 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the show by dissecting the difference between the spring Transfer Portal window and the winter one. They analyze why less big name players are entering, and how large programs are purging their teams of back end roster depth. They then shift their focus to Colorado, as Coach Prime loses more players to the portal. They discuss if there's concern for losing former 5-star DB Cormani McClain, and if fans should worry about their ove...
Spring game takeaways, transfer portal QBs, and Mark Pope's Kentucky introduction
April 15, 2024 06:36 - 1 hour - 60 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the top headlines arising from spring games across college football. They dive in on the QB battle happening at Ohio State, the focus on the dynamic between Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, and Cam Rising being back for Utah. The guys then discuss if Michigan and Auburn should be in the market for adding a transfer portal quarterback. Forde points out the regression by Payton Thorne, and the guys...
Ross meets with Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer, Coach Prime’s team building & is Kentucky locking in on Scott Drew?
April 11, 2024 02:46 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the war being waged by Chip Gaines and the Baylor community against Kentucky fans over Baylor men’s basketball head coach Scott Drew. They then evaluate the possibility of a college football “super league” existing based on reporting last week by The Athletic. Dellenger shuts down the possibility based on the advancement of the College Football Playoff’s new media rights deal. Their focus shifts to Del...
UConn goes back-to-back, Kentucky-Calipari divorce ripple effects and Women's tourney breaks TV records
April 09, 2024 07:24 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to UConn's dominant performance in the National Championship game. The trio puts into perspective the historic back-to-back title run from UConn and how Dan Hurley has built the best program in college basketball. The three ponder what Hurley's current legacy is and what his ceiling could be. The guys then react to John Calipari's exit from Kentucky to become the head coach at Arkansas. The three debate if...
Greatest weekend of college basketball ever? Both Final Fours set up for enthralling finishes
April 03, 2024 18:27 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the latest March Madness TV ratings for both the Women's and Men's tournament. The trio dissects how both tournaments have stars and storylines that have captivated the country. Wetzel marvels at the basketball powerhouse that UCONN has become for both the women's and men's sports. Forde tries to put into historical perspective the impact Caitlin Clark has had on the women's tourney this year. Starting ...
Final Four first look: NC State's magic, Purdue's relief and Uconn's dominance make for fantastic intrigue
April 01, 2024 04:13 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to NC State's shocking win over Duke to put the program in their first Final Four since 1983. The trio can't get enough of the overnight sensation that is DJ Burns, who has helped fuel the Wolfpack on their magical run. Forde highlights how NC State and Purdue have long had to live in the shadow of other dominant programs in their states and how both finally get to live in the limelight. Wetzel shares a st...
Final Four first look: NC State's magic, Purdue's relief and UCONN's dominance make for fantastic intrigue
April 01, 2024 04:13 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to NC State's shocking win over Duke to put the program in their first Final Four since 1983. The trio can't get enough of the overnight sensation that is DJ Burns, who has helped fuel the Wolfpack on their magical run. Forde highlights how NC State and Purdue have long had to live in the shadow of other dominant programs in their states and how both finally get to live in the limelight. Wetzel shares a st...
March Madness ratings tick up, Final Four picks and could new rule lead to super sized football staffs?
March 27, 2024 20:54 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to March Madness TV ratings and why this year's tournament has exceeded most people's expectation. Forde believes the combination of early upsets coupled with big time programs and storylines moving on to the second weekend will only help the tournament's interest. Dellenger points out that a record number of Americans will bet on the tournament this year. The trio then discusses the ramifications of sport...
Don't expand March Madness, it's perfect as is + Why Kentucky might be stuck with Calipari
March 25, 2024 20:02 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the instant classic and finish between Houston and Texas A&M in the second round of March Madness. All three share their biggest takeaways from the first weekend of the tournament including Purdue's dominance so far and Kentucky's collapse against Oakland. The trio then discusses why the tournament is perfect as it is and does not need any further expansion. Dellenger reiterates the desire the power fou...
Is the ACC headed for implosion? + Coaches that need a serious run in March Madness
March 20, 2024 16:15 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the latest Clemson lawsuit that is yet another sign of a potential implosion of the ACC. Wetzel is bothered by the timing of the lawsuit when he just wants to enjoy March Madness. Forde then goes on an epic rant about how every school is in it for themselves and everyone looks to pass the blame for the state of college sports, when in fact, everyone is to blame. The three then discuss, and also can't be...
Selection Sunday reaction: Big East disrespect, title favorites and March Madness expansion issues
March 18, 2024 06:24 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to Selection Sunday and the bracket of 68. The trio shares what they think the committee got right, got wrong and what matchups we can't wait to watch in the early and potentially late rounds. Afterwards, they talk about SEC commissioner Greg Sankey's recent comments about the NCAA Tournament and possible expansion beyond the current men's field of 68. Even though the guys hate the idea of expansion, there...
Reacting to Nick Saban's latest NIL comments, CFP format update & March Madness hottest coaching candidate
March 13, 2024 22:45 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the latest comments from Nick Saban on NIL and the future of college sports. Dellenger described what the scene was like at the congressional roundtable discussion that Saban was at and how people reacted to his headline worthy comments. Wetzel and Forde discuss how much the changing landscape of college football actually contributed to Nick Saban's retirement and why what he says on any issue regrading...
Does Women's March Madness have more intrigue than Men's? + Big Ten and SEC's CFP doomsday button
March 11, 2024 22:18 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the kerfuffle between LSU and South Carolina's Women's basketball teams in the SEC tournament over the weekend. Dellenger believes the rivalry could be the best in the sport since Tennessee-UCONN back in the day. Wetzel pleads to the committee for these two teams to be on the same side of the bracket to meet up deep in the tournament. The three then discuss the latest proposed CFP revenue split model t...
The College Football Draft? A debate on ways to replace recruiting in college football
March 06, 2024 21:44 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the news that the Dartmouth Men's Basketball team is unionizing and yet another sign of college athletes eventually becoming employees of the school. It was teased in a pod last week and a full discussion on this topic has finally come: Could we ever see a college football draft that replaces the current chaos of recruitment? The trio weigh the pros and cons of a theoretical college football draft. Dell...
The good, the bad, and downright ugly of the 14-team CFP proposal
March 04, 2024 20:15 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by dissecting, debating and destroying all aspects of the latest 14-team CFP proposal. Wetzel makes fun of the 3-3-2-2-1 pitch and why the automatic byes for the Big Ten and SEC are the antithesis of American sports. Forde says it's bully ball and manipulation from the top two conferences. Dellenger says the conversations and proposal are here to stay. Wetzel ponders if the two automatic bids for the ACC and Big 12 is...
ID'ing the most polarizing QB this draft season & future of Army-Navy in expanded CFP
February 29, 2024 03:59 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast discussing the current relevance of the NFL Scouting Combine. Well Dan and Pat do, Ross just disappears at the start of the show. Once Ross returns, the trio debates which QB in this draft process will become the 'lightning rod' prospect of 2024. Wetzel, Dellenger and Forde breakdown each of the top QBs college careers and what skills will translate in the NFL. The three then discuss the future of the Army-Navy game i...
Latest NIL ruling might be final blow for NCAA & is court storming good or bad?
February 26, 2024 20:56 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast reacting to the latest court ruling in Tennessee that essentially seals the fate for the NCAA and it's inability to put guardrails on NIL. The trio believes there may be no more legal levers to pull for the NCAA to regulate NIL in college sports. Wetzel tries to find a legitimate issue with NIL other than school officials and coaches complaining about it. The trio then debate how out of touch the NCAA is with reality ...
New College Football Playoff format approved, future CFP models & what happens to Notre Dame?
February 22, 2024 20:50 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast analyzing the new approved format for the College Football Playoff, which will have five automatic qualifiers and seven at-large bids. There is already much discomfort from the SEC & Big Ten about the amount of automatic qualifiers, but we finally have an expanded 12-team playoff. The cast breaks down who wins in this scenario & why the top two conferences are already grasping to get more power. Where does that leave ...
College Football Playoff’s TV deal falls through & how bad is the Group of Five/Power Five separation?
February 20, 2024 03:44 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde open up the podcast giving their thoughts on the prolonged College Football Playoff media deal discussions. After rumblings that a proposed six-year deal fell through between the CFP and ESPN, the guys address why a new agreement hasn’t come together yet. Ross provides an update on when we could see the next format take shape. Meanwhile, more coaches have begun to speak out about the separation of the Group of Five and Power Five schools....
Bill O’Brien hired by Boston College, expanding college tournaments & poor flight etiquette
February 15, 2024 19:56 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde react to discussions surrounding expansion for the NCAA’s college basketball tournaments and the College Football Playoff. The college leaders are meddling again and the guys are not happy about it. This time the college basketball championship tournament is drawing attention. After rumblings about possible expansion, the crew explains why expanding the field would be a mistake. On the football side, the CFP could be expanding before the...
Chip Kelly to Ohio State, DeShaun Foster takes over at UCLA & is Power Slap the next great sport?
February 13, 2024 20:56 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast breaking down the coaching turnover that took place over the last few days at UCLA. It all started when UCLA head coach Chip Kelly decided to take the open offensive coordinator position at Ohio State late last week. Kelly made waves by leaving a respected head coaching position to become a coordinator within the Big Ten (which is now home to both universities). The guys wonder if this move could signal the new nature...
Nick Saban joins College GameDay & did Kirk Herbstreit flip Dylan Raiola to Nebraska?
February 08, 2024 06:35 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde examine the news that Kirk Herbstreit may have contributed to quarterback Dylan Raiola flipping from Georgia to Nebraska. In an interview with Rivals, Dylan’s father Dominic Raiola recalls a phone call with Kirk Herbstreit discussing the impact that his son would have on Nebraska. Raiola’s flip is not only a flip from Georgia to Nebraska, but also a flip from the SEC, which has a media deal with Herbstreit’s employer ESPN, to the Big Ten,...
Big Ten, SEC join forces & more college coaches leave for the NFL
February 06, 2024 00:57 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde examine the fallout from SEC & Big Ten commissioners Greg Sankey and Tony Petitti creating a new partnership on the future of college football. Don’t call it an alliance, the SEC and Big Ten are now jointly working on their own proposal outside of the NCAA to progress college athletics. The guys highlight the pros and cons of this news along with how and if the NCAA can counter this development. This proposal could include a pitch to crea...
Tennessee v. NCAA: Could the death penalty be involved?
January 31, 2024 22:19 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde devote today’s episode to Tennessee’s lawsuit against the NCAA after reports that the University of Tennessee is under investigation for NIL violations. The school has received help from both the Tennessee and Virginia attorneys general in a lawsuit against the NCAA in attempts to get a court’s ruling to absolve them. The guys dive into whether or not Tennessee committed any violations, as well as if the NCAA can retroactively enforce any ...
Jim Harbaugh leaves Michigan, expectations for Sherrone Moore & does ‘Horns Down’ cross the line?
January 29, 2024 23:15 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde give their thoughts on the news of Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan to coach the Los Angeles Chargers. After a storied and drama-filled college tenure, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has chosen to return to the NFL and coach the Los Angeles Chargers. The podcast reflects on his time at Michigan and revisits their favorite moments of the Harbaugh era. Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore will become the next head coach for the Wol...
College football’s biggest issues: is tampering real, will Charlie Baker make athletes employees & how far would you go for fried pickles?
January 24, 2024 23:31 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde devote the entirety of today’s episode looking deeper into the key issues plaguing the world of college athletics at the moment. Starting off with transfer rules, the gang looks to a recent interview by Kadyn Proctor. The offensive lineman spoke on transferring from Alabama to Iowa, where he noted that Iowa was supporting him throughout his freshman year playing for the Crimson Tide. Was this tampering on Iowa’s part? While a tampering ru...
Ohio State building for a championship, LSU thriving in a post-Saban SEC & did Caitlin Clark flop?
January 22, 2024 19:51 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast with two football powerhouses loading up big time this offseason. Ohio State can’t stop landing top talent this winter. After news broke last week that top portal safety Caleb Downs is transferring to Ohio State, the Buckeyes flipped top QB Julian Sayin from Alabama. Ohio State appears to be building up for a championship run next year and the fan expectations are starting to rise. Buying-in and utilizing NIL opportun...
Alabama’s transfer portal woes, Ohio State finds a new AD & will Jim Harbaugh stay at Michigan?
January 17, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast examining where Jim Harbaugh could be coaching in 2024 after interesting language was found in his Michigan contract. The former 49ers head coach has already taken interviews with the Los Angeles Chargers and Atlanta Falcons. With a couple rules violations this past year, Harbaugh and his team are exploring all options including trying to get rid of a strict liability clause in his current contract. Nick Saban’s retir...
Kalen DeBoer to Alabama, Jedd Fisch to Washington & Cam Ward flips from the NFL to Miami
January 15, 2024 20:02 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBDan Wetzel & SI’s Pat Forde break down the chain reaction that has taken place since Nick Saban announced his retirement from Alabama last week. Washington’s Kalen DeBoer has accepted the Alabama head coach position a week after taking the Huskies to the National Championship. With big shoes to fill, the biggest question on everyone’s minds is whether or not Kalen deBoer can recruit in the SEC. Washington filled their head coaching vacancy subsequently with Arizona head coach Jedd...
Nick Saban retires; a look at his legacy & what comes next for Alabama
January 11, 2024 06:35 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde get together for an emergency podcast after news broke on Wednesday afternoon that after 17 seasons at Alabama, Nick Saban is retiring from coaching college football. The guys take a look into the career of Nick Saban: his successes, his challenges, the way he evolved with the game and took on every challenger throughout the years. Even with the buzz of retirement starting this season, the decision still took many people by surprise. Dan,...
CFP Championship Recap: Michigan outdoes Washington, defiantly caps off perfect season
January 09, 2024 12:11 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThe 2023 college football season is officially in the books, as Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Wolverines football team pounded the Washington Huskies 34-13 on Monday night in Houston, securing a perfect season and the program's first national championship since 1997. Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI's Pat Forde recap it all from the CFP media center in Houston. Two 40+ yard Donovan Edwards touchdowns put the Wolverines ahead 14-3 early, and while the Huskies cut the lead to seven on two d...
CFP Championship: Michigan vs. Washington preview, JJ McCarthy opens up about sign stealing & should Will Howard transfer to Ohio State?
January 04, 2024 20:31 - 59 minutes - 54 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde break down the upcoming College Football Playoff title between the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies on Monday night in Houston. Before the game picks and preview, Michigan’s quarterback JJ McCarthy spoke this week about the Michigan sign-stealing saga. McCarthy claimed that 80% of teams are stealing signs and that Michigan’s sign stealing endeavors were reactionary due to Ohio State. Also, Jim Harbaugh’s future is very unclear h...
CFP semifinals recap: Michigan stuffs Alabama in OT, Washington outduels Texas
January 02, 2024 12:12 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThe final four-team edition of the CFP semifinals played out Monday night in Los Angeles & New Orleans and Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI's Pat Forde convene for a late-night podcast to recap all of the action. In the Rose Bowl, Jim Harbaugh's Michigan team finally made it past the semifinal round as JJ McCarthy and the Wolverines pushed past Alabama in single overtime 27-20. Sloppy mistakes, botched snaps & special teams errors plagued the game and Michigan has finally made it to...
College Football Playoff semifinals preview, Coach Prime speaks on FSU snub & FSU sues ACC
December 28, 2023 03:09 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde are back from the holiday weekend to dissect the latest from the ongoing saga in Tallahassee as FSU has sued the ACC over their grant of rights deal in order to leave the conference. The guys discuss how this move, if granted in favor of Florida State, would open the door for other ACC schools to leave, thereby crushing the conference. Meanwhile, Coach Prime gave his thoughts on Florida State not making the playoffs with an undefeated rec...
2023 Bowl Bonanza, part II: Pop-Tarts Bowl joins historic company with Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, Peach Bowl & more
December 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde run through the remaining bowl games for the second part of this year’s Bowl Bonanza. Check out part one of the Bowl Bonanza here. The guys snake their picks against the spread for all of the post-Christmas bowl game matchups including Iowa vs. Tennessee in the Citrus Bowl, Florida State vs. Georgia in the Orange Bowl & Ole Miss vs. Penn State in the Peach Bowl. Plus the brand new Pop-Tarts Bowl brings new intrigue & the Wasabi Fenway Bow...
Emergency podcast: Florida State is attempting to leave the ACC
December 22, 2023 00:21 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBDan Wetzel & Ross Dellenger huddle together after news broke Thursday that Florida State is trying to get out of their grant of rights deal with the ACC in order to move to a new conference. FSU previously made a push to gain entry to the SEC last summer, but were not accepted. The school is now making a bigger push to leave after seeing programs in the SEC and Big Ten generate more revenue than them due to their lucrative deals. The SEC is seemingly the first conference that FSU w...
Who won National Signing Day, future bowl game tech & Jeff Traylor’s iced coffee bath
December 21, 2023 01:33 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBDan Wetzel & Ross Dellenger kick off the podcast diving into the action stemming from this year’s National Signing Day. Per usual, Alabama & Georgia had good recruiting classes, while Florida has dropped significantly in the class rankings since early November. Ohio State and Ryan Day had a few awkwardly timed scares as Day had to leave a press conference to find out whether or not the Buckeyes were retaining a top recruit. The remains of the Pac-12 have found a new home for athlet...
Syracuse lands Kyle McCord, NCAA’s new waiver hearings & Jerry Kill is unhappy with New Mexico
December 18, 2023 20:11 - 1 hour - 61 MBWith another week of the college football offseason underway, the transfer portal is being utilized more and more. Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde are back to kick off more transfer portal talk, as Coach Prime has reloaded in the trenches, Washington lands Will Howard and former Ohio State QB Kyle McCord has found a new home at Syracuse. McCord, who was 11-1 as a starter at Ohio State, decided that the next best step for him was taking the lead signal caller for the Syr...
2023 Bowl Bonanza, part I: More transfer portal news & will Dylan Raiola flip to Nebraska?
December 13, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde react to rumors that no. 1 quarterback prospect Dylan Raiola could flip his commitment from the University of Georgia to Nebraska. Raiola has family ties with the Cornhuskers and Matt Rhule’s Nebraska team is looking for a jump-start as they head into a more competitive Big Ten. In transfer portal news, Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has transferred to Wisconsin. The longtime Hurricane is heading north for a fresh start and this Wiscons...
Jayden Daniels wins Heisman, Dillon Gabriel transfers to Oregon & chaos in the Dakotas
December 11, 2023 19:19 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde give their thoughts on LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels winning this season’s Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. The guys explain their votes for the award and break down why Daniels separated himself as the #1 candidate on a loaded panel. In transfer portal news, Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel is heading west as he has decided to transfer to Oregon. Gabriel is hoping to find the success that Bo Nix found with a fresh start under Dan La...
College football mailbag: Ohio State’s transfer portal woes, best CFP champions & can Florida State get a split title?
December 07, 2023 20:07 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBDan Wetzel & SI’s Pat Forde open up the mailbag on today’s show to answer the most pressing questions from listeners about the current state of college football. Dan & Pat respond to listener questions and provide their thoughts on Ohio State’s transfer portal situation, the latest on Charlie Baker’s planned subdivision, all things Florida State & Jordan Travis, plus a look back at coaches that ran great programs, Boston accents outside of Boston & the best team that has won the Co...
New revenue sharing FBS subconference, Kyle McCord enters the transfer portal & is the CFP committee obsolete?
December 05, 2023 20:16 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast, analyzing the new reports that NCAA president Charlie Baker is planning on building a new Division I subconference with a focus on athlete revenue sharing. Ross details Baker’s plans that would allow qualified schools to control their own revenue sharing with athletes. This new development leads to questions about the future of Olympic sports and what happens when schools are given full control over the compensation f...
Conference championship overreaction: Florida State left out of CFP, Texas & Alabama get in
December 03, 2023 23:51 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde react to the final College Football Playoff rankings for the 2023 season. With 5 teams truly deserving of a spot in the College Football Playoff, one school had to draw the short straw. Michigan, Washington, Texas & Alabama round out the finalized bracket for the playoff, while the Florida State Seminoles are the odd team out this year, coming in at #5 after an undefeated season. Nobody appeared to be more disappointed than FSU quarterbac...
Race for the Case Week 14: Conference championship weekend, Bobby Petrino returns to Arkansas & more QBs hit the portal
November 30, 2023 21:07 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde give their picks against the spread for college football’s conference championship weekend and react to the return of Bobby Petrino in Arkansas. Last week’s Michigan vs. Ohio State game peaked at 19.7 million TV viewers, so the guys discuss the continued rise in popularity of college football and how it is able to succeed despite so much internal dysfunction within the sport. College football’s scandals and high amount of change in recent...
Mike Elko to coach Texas A&M, Alabama vs. Georgia & can Florida State get past Louisville?
November 28, 2023 19:58 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde give their thoughts ahead of college football’s exciting conference championship games this weekend. The Alabama Crimson Tide are hoping to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win against the Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia aims to remain undefeated in pursuit of a third straight national championship. With such a tight CFO race, the guys examine scenarios whether either Alabama or Georgia make it, and also the possibility of a College Footba...
Week 13 overreaction: Michigan beats Ohio State, Iron Bowl madness, Washington survives & the coaching carousel has begun
November 27, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde react to the biggest games that took place during college football rivalry week including Michigan’s win over Ohio State and Alabama’s last-second heroics over Auburn. With Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh serving the final game of his three-game suspension, Sherrone Moore led Michigan to their third consecutive victory against Ohio State. The guys discuss how Michigan was able to win this game over their rival and how the narrative surro...
Race for the Case Week 13: Egg Bowl, Apple Cup & Ohio State vs. Michigan
November 22, 2023 16:28 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & Pat Forde pick college football rivalry week’s biggest matchups against the spread on today’s episode of Race for the Case. The guys begin the show by highlighting this week’s most interesting games, in which UNC vs. NC State has the makings for an exciting matchup. Ross then reminisces about classic Egg Bowl hijinks and moments between Mississippi State and Ole Mis. Meanwhile, Louisville is trying to stay hot against Kentucky ahead of their ACC title g...
Ohio State vs. Michigan, future revenue sharing in college athletics & can Florida State stay undefeated?
November 21, 2023 20:54 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde preview the biggest game of the college football season to date, Ohio State vs. Michigan in Ann Arbor. As the regular season winds down, the animosity between these bitter rivals heats up. The long build to playing your foe is biggest between Ohio State and Michigan, yet this game does not come without future interests and complications as the Big Ten is moving away from in-conference divisions — leaving the noted Buckeye-Wolverine rivalr...
Week 12 overreaction: Michigan's 'Uncle T' enters the chat, Washington deserves top-4 & Jordan Travis' impactful injury at FSU
November 19, 2023 22:01 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBDan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & Pat Forde break down the latest in the Michigan football sign-stealing drama and take a deep dive into what happens at Florida State after QB Jordan Travis’ injury. The ball of yarn that is Michigan football continues to come undone as news broke last week that allaged sign-stealer Connor Stalions was funded by a Michigan booster known as ‘Uncle T’. Through all the distractions, Michigan continues to win games, which has elevated the stakes for their ma...