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May 8, 2023 • 58min

Bronny James commits to USC, Big 12 is looking to add to their TV experience & Jim Harbaugh loves his lawn

Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger react to the weekend’s big news that LeBron James’ eldest son, Bronny James, has committed to USC and what that means for college athletics.On Saturday afternoon, Bronny James announced the next step in his basketball career. The talented guard will be keeping his talents in Southern California to join a talented Trojan team. The guys discuss the impact that both Bronny and LeBron James will bring to the USC campus, as Trojan basketball will no-doubt receive an attendance boost as a result of this news. Additionally, the guys talk about what the steps will look like after USC for the younger James.Over the weekend, Pat got to join a Jim Harbaugh press conference where it was noted that he had a great affinity for mowing his lawn. Harbaugh stated that if he were to choose a trade for work, if he couldn’t be a football coach, he would be a lawnsman. This stirs up the guys as Ross and Dan disagree on the joys of mowing one’s lawn.The Big 12 met to discuss future modernization techniques they could apply to their television broadcasts. In addition to looking for an out-of-country venue to play in, the conference pitched the idea of in-game interviews with coaches. The guys question whether or not the new ideas will carry over well into college football.Lastly, in news of the weird, someone left 500 pounds of cooked pasta by a New Jersey creek & fruit roll ups are the latest contraband not allowed into Israel.1:00 Bronny James has committed to play college basketball at USC30:10 Jim Harbaugh has a passion for mowing his lawn40:24 The Big-12 is looking to add to their TV broadcasts48:34 Someone dumped out 500 lbs of cooked pasta by a New Jersey creek52:50 Americans were caught smuggling fruit roll ups into IsraelStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck 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 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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May 5, 2023 • 1h 2min

Alabama fires baseball coach surrounding betting suspicions, Kentucky Derby horse names & will the Pac-12 ink a deal with ESPN?

Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger go through the recent firing of Alabama baseball coach Brad Bohannon after his name was linked to a possible bet placed on an Alabama game. The drama in Tuscaloosa continues in 2023, with the latest theatrics being a sports betting scandal. A man who placed a large wager in Cincinnati on an Alabama vs. LSU baseball game has been allegedly linked to the now former head coach Bohannon. The fact that this scandal is coming out of Alabama, which has been no stranger to public scrutiny this year, only adds fuel to the fire.Later, Ross provides an update on the Pac-12's pursuit of expansion in the face of the upcoming loss of UCLA and USC, as well as their negotiations in trying to secure a new television broadcast deal. After much speculation that the Pac-12 would head to an online streamer, ESPN has kept negotiations open with the conference and is not shutting the door. After producing solid ratings numbers for a notoriously late time slot, the Pac-12 is hoping to keep pace alongside the other conferences that have solidified their own lucrative TV deals.With the Kentucky Derby this weekend, Pat gives his annual list of bad horse names. This year features a misplaced apostrophe as well as a bad Star Wars reference. Lastly, the guys discuss the high school legend that is Dennis Johnson and his dominance as an elementary schooler.1:00 The SEC conference has the first scandal since the legalization of sports betting29:45 The landscape of the Pac-12 TV deal 41:03 The mystery of the pod's singing birds has been solved43:27 The Kentucky Derby is taking place this weekend52:18 Dennis Johnson had a fascinating high school athletic careerStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck 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 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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May 1, 2023 • 1h 6min

Michigan State loses key players to transfer portal, latest on SEC scheduling & update from the Fiesta Summit

Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger meet to give their thoughts on the latest developments with college football expansion and scheduling. To open up the pod, Dan gives us an inside look on his grieving process after the Boston Bruins lost to the Florida Panthers after holding a 3-1 series lead in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.The NFL draft continued on Friday and Saturday with a lot of interesting developments as the class of 2023 entered the pros. The guys give their favorite moments and picks from the weekend along with some of their bigger irritations with the annual event.This week Ross is attending the newly named Fiesta Summit, where conference leaders are meeting to discuss conference expansion, along with the other major topics, including which major conference San Diego State may be heading to in the immediate future.More SEC meetings have taken place to determine the upcoming scheduling procedures within the conference and how these procedures align with their television partner, ESPN.Michigan State had a rough weekend as quarterback Payton Thorne entered the transfer portal on the last day of it being open for the spring. The two-year starter was not the only MSU player to enter the portal this offseason, as the Spartans have lost other key veteran players looking for a new school, including WR Keon Coleman.Lastly in news of the weird; a couple was outraged by Morgan Wallen’s concert cancellation in Mississippi & two robbers opted for a sweet treat instead of money.1:00 The Boston Bruins lost in the first round after having a record setting regular season9:18 What stood out to you in rounds 2-7 in the NFL draft?17:14 Ross is attending another series of college meetings29:34 The latest on SEC scheduling43:19 Michigan State lost key players to the portal49:34 Morgan Wallen had to cancel a show in Mississippi1:00:39 Two burglars broke into a shop, but didn’t take moneyStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck 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 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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Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 7min

NFL Draft round 1 instant reaction, Tyler Buchner transfers to Alabama & Coach Prime facing backlash

Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger break down all of the fallout from round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City.One of the biggest storylines surrounding tonight’s first round was Kentucky QB Will Levis not getting selected. Many predicted that he would be a top-10 pick, yet he has fallen to at least the second round. The talk about how online misinformation and the betting markets played a role in his draft night slide.In quarterback news, Alabama’s Bryce Young went #1 overall to the Carolina Panthers, and he is projected to become one of four quarterbacks from Alabama to be starting next season. The Indianapolis Colts made their big move by selecting quarterback Anthony Richardson out of Florida. Richardson is an elite athlete that has great upside, but the guys wonder how long it will take to improve his accuracy enough to become a solid starter in the NFL.The guys also talk about Bijan Robinson & Jahmyr Gibbs being the only two running backs selected on Thursday night, Georgia’s Jalen Carter falling to the Philadelphia Eagles at the 9th pick & Ohio State’s Paris Johnson heading to the Arizona Cardinals.Outside of the NFL Draft, the guys talk about former Notre Dame QB Tyler Buchner transferring to Alabama & whether that is a good choice for his future. They also chat about Colorado coach Deion Sanders not allowing players transferring out of his program to show their game film to prospective schools and the controversy he is facing in that regard.They close out the show discussing the College Football Playoff expansion schedule and a bizarre accident involving public urination, a man, a train and a cow.1:00 Kentucky’s Will Levis was not selected in the first round of the NFL draft16:00 Bryce Young goes #1 overall to the Carolina Panthers19:10 The Indianapolis Colts select Anthony Richardson with the #4 pick in the draft24:11 Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs were selected before any wide receivers29:08 Dan loved the Paris Johnson Jr selection to Arizona32:25 Jalen Carter falls to the Philadelphia Eagles35:00 What player did you really like from this draft?37:40 Is Tyler Buchner the next NFL starter to come out of Alabama?44:34 Coach Prime is facing blowback for Colorado transfers situation56:34 The official expanded CFB playoff schedule has been determined1:03:00 An Indian man had a bad train incidentStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck 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 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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Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 9min

No more field storming in SEC, faster college football games & Colorado’s spring game did not disappoint

Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & SI’s Ross Dellenger go through the latest rule changes and proposals that will be impacting college football soon.The SEC introduced a new rule proposal that would discourage students from storming the field after big victories. A home game would be stripped from the storming team’s future schedule and given to the losing team for the future matchup. The podcast breaks down how this will impact the SEC’s haves and the have-nots if this rule is implemented.Additionally the guys discuss one of the bigger rule changes proposed this offseason that has finally been approved. The game clock will no longer stop after first downs, with the exception of the last two minutes of each half. This rule was put in place for both player health and to expedite the games.More college football spring games took place this weekend. The University of Alabama will have some questions at the quarterback position heading into next season after a shaky performance from their signal callers. In the Pac-12, the long-awaited Colorado spring game took place as well. The Buffalo faithful showed out 47,000-strong in bad weather to see what Coach Prime had going on this past Saturday.In transfer news, Colorado’s top receiver entered the portal after this weekend & the USC Trojans added Georgia defensive lineman Bear Alexander to help shore up the front-seven.Lastly, a soccer rivalry between Manchester United and Liverpool may have pushed a few fans to go a bit too far on vacation.1:00 The SEC is introducing a new anti-field storming rule18:29 The clock will continue to run after first downs in college football29:41 Alabama’s defense flourished against their offense during this year’s Spring game36:39 Colorado’s Spring game did not disappoint42:11 Montana Lemonious-Craig entered the transfer portal after the Colorado Spring game45:00 USC adds Georgia transfer Bear Alexander51:10 College Football Enquirer EthicsStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck 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 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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Apr 20, 2023 • 58min

Colorado sells out its spring game, South Carolina Gamecocks are on a recruiting heater & more train talk

Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger come together to react to the biggest developments across the spring college football landscape including Colorado’s resurgence and the movement of some big-time recruits.Coach Prime has Colorado Buffs fans ready to see some action on Saturday as Colorado has sold out Folsom Field for their upcoming spring game. Many fans, media members & highly-regarded recruits will be in attendance on Saturday in Boulder.The state of South Carolina is seeing some change as the South Carolina Gamecocks have been on a very impressive recruiting spree this offseason. At this point, they are rolling over in-state rival Clemson in the recruiting power rankings, especially in recruits from the Palmetto State.Top QB prospect Dylan Raiola is in the news with rumors about him possibly committing to the University of Georgia. The Nebraska Cornhusker faithful are hoping that he stays within the family but there could be too much star-power in Athens.New details have emerged surrounding the resignation of Illinois State’s athletic director Kyle Brennan. The university took umbrage with a night he spent trying to land a possible donor in Indianapolis, racking up reportedly over $23,000 in charges, taking his guest to a football game and a gentleman’s club.Pat has breaking news surrounding his grill situation, which gets a mixed reaction from the rest of the hosts. Lastly, to close out the show, the guys dive back into more train and rat talk.1:00 Colorado & Coach Prime have sold out their Spring Game15:32 South Carolina picked up some big commitments23:17 Dylan Raiola is rumored to be committing to Georgia29:53 Illinois State’s athletic director had to resign40:20 Pat has breaking news about his grill situation44:17 Train talk continues52:00 Rat talk continuesStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck 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 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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Apr 17, 2023 • 1h 6min

Spring quarterback competitions, SEC’s new transfer portal rule & Big Ten lands a new commissioner

Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger go through the biggest quarterback battles that have been taking place during the spring practices for college football. However, kicking off today’s show: Dan gives his thoughts on the American transportation system compared to Europe’s after spending a week traversing countries overseas.The biggest quarterback battle of the offseason is taking place at the University of Texas between Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning and spring game standout Malik Murphy. The podcast discusses whether a good showing from Murphy would be enough to draw interest from other schools looking to add a starter over the summer. With the transfer portal opening up again, the SEC has a new rule prohibiting in-conference transfers past the month of January. The guys don’t agree with this decision as it would limit the amount of talent that stays within the conference.The University of Georgia is looking to find their next starter to take over for Stetson Bennett. The Bulldogs have good depth, but retaining that will be difficult to do with a sparse amount of playing time for backups.Lane Kiffin showed everyone why he was deemed the portal king this past weekend as the quarterback room at Ole Miss was exceptional in their spring game. Between Jaxson Dart, Spencer Sanders & Walker Howard, Rebels fans have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming season.Ohio State had a packed house to watch their spring game this weekend. College football legend Eddie Griffin was in attendance, taking handoffs again in front of the Buckeye faithful.The Big Ten has finally landed their new commissioner in Tony Petitti. One of the former collaborators of the BCS is back in the college sports world and is ready to get to work after serving as the COO of Major League Baseball.Lastly in news of the weird, New York City has named a rat czar to try and solve the city’s rat infestation problem once and for all.1:00 Dan is back from Europe with a renewed love for train travel8:48 Who had the best spring game out of the Texas quarterbacks?19:06 The SEC implemented a new transfer portal rule24:43 Can Georgia retain all of their quarterbacks?36:43 Portal King Lane Kiffin had a successful Spring game47:33 Tennessee’s quarterback room is loaded48:48 Ohio State’s big spring game50:55 The Big Ten has found their new commissioner56:13 New York City has hired a rat CzarStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck 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 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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Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 3min

Jim Phillips gets a contract extension, how to slow down transfer portal tampering & Kliff Kingsbury to USC

SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger break down all of the moving pieces in college football this week, including the ACC extending commissioner Jim Phillips and the USC Trojans hiring Kliff Kingsbury.With many conferences in tumult, the ACC decided it would be best to retain their commissioner an extra 3 years to helm the ACC’s ship, which won’t be an easy task. The guys give an overall examination of where the ACC stands in terms of media rights along with university cohesion.Ross spent some time talking with UNC head football coach Mack Brown, who gave his thoughts on the current state of NIL in college sports. Brown along with many other coaches are seemingly ready to, “get to the other side of the bridge,” following the rocky first few years of NIL and transfer portal trials.On the note of the transfer portal, more coaches are becoming disgruntled with the ongoing tampering as universities try to persuade players to come play for them. The guys determine that the best way to slow down the poaching and tampering is to put names to the reports.The Pac-12 is staying in the hunt for a new media rights deal, even though their deadline has been extended again. On the bright side for the conference, the USC Trojans are adding coach Kliff Kingsbury to their roster to work alongside Lincoln Riley and Caleb Williams for the upcoming season.Lastly, Pat has a moral dilemma surrounding one of his most prized possessions & Heinz has created a big bean.1:00 Jim Phillips receives a 3-year contract extension as the ACC commissioner7:58 The current state of the ACC19:57 Ross visited UNC and spoke with head football coach Mack Brown29:20 Coaches are unhappy with the amount of tampering surrounding the transfer portal37:17 The Pac-12 gives a new timetable for their media rights deal47:05 Kliff Kingsbury is expected to join the USC Trojans coaching staff52:40 Kyle Filipowski is returning to Duke55:22 Pat has a moral dilemma regarding his grill59:24 Heinz has released a big baked beanStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck 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 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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Apr 6, 2023 • 57min

Angel Reese responds to Jill Biden, Braylon Edwards ignites the Ohio State/Michigan rivalry & snakes on a plane

Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger react to Angel Reese’s thoughts on Jill Biden’s invitation to Iowa & a new committee to try to further women’s college athletics.LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese had some choice words in response to first lady Jill Biden offering Iowa an invitation to the White House along with the Reese’s national champion LSU Tigers. Reese fired back that the Tigers would rather go to the Obama household to celebrate their title.There is a new committee for women’s equality in college sports that is looking to advance women’s sports. The podcast wonders about the new committee’s place as the NCAA is already the most supportive entity towards women’s sports in this country.New video has emerged from Stetson Bennett’s arrest in Texas over the winter, so the guys break down the impact of this footage and how it could impact Bennett moving forward, particularly with the NFL Draft around the corner.Former Michigan standout wide receiver Braylon Edwards made comments about the team’s rival Ohio State, saying that Michigan is on the rise whereas the Buckeyes can’t keep up with the Wolverine’s dominance over the last two years.Lincoln Riley has landed a very impressive new recruit in Duce Robinson. The multi-talented tight end could provide a more dynamic offense for the USC Trojans as they prepare for the Big Ten.Lastly, in news of the weird, a snake infiltrated a flight & a fight broke out in Michigan over fish.1:00 Jill Biden’s comments on inviting Iowa to the White House were not received well by Angel Reese9:33 The women’s national championship has also sparked a new committee for women’s equality in college sports.30:00 Stetson Bennett’s January arrest video has been released34:23 Braylon Edwards stated that Ohio State’s time is over40:43 USC lands tight end Duce Robinson43:19 Dan’s update from Augusta National48:00 A South African pilot had a terrifying experience51:53 Police in Warren, Michigan had to break up a fight at a fishmonger standStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck 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 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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Apr 4, 2023 • 57min

UConn & LSU take home college basketball national championships & Jim Harbaugh’s bold statement about Michigan

Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde & Ross Dellenger break down all of the action from the men’s and women’s college basketball national championship games.The UConn Huskies bested the San Diego State Aztecs in the men’s national championship on Monday night. With yet another title at Connecticut, the podcast is ready to deem UConn a true blue blood and heavyweight in the sport.Sparks flew in the women’s national championship game between the LSU Tigers and Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday night. LSU won the game, but the fallout surrounding the trash talk between LSU’s Angel Reese and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has dominated news cycles. The guys believe that trash talk is a part of the game and the tone of needing to protect the student athletes from it should be frowned upon.In college football news, the guys have updates regarding the Jeremy Pruitt saga at Tennessee and yet another case in which the NCAA is being sued over backpay owed to students.After their spring game, Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh declared that this current team is “the best he’s ever seen at Michigan,” which leaves the guys in disbelief as the regular season is still four months away.Ross spent some time at Auburn recently and provides an update as to how new head coach Hugh Freeze is adapting to the SEC after coming from Liberty University.Lastly, a few fishermen were given the luckiest catch of their lives & Mike Tyson explains how he acquired his tigers.1:00 UConn wins the men’s national championship over San Diego State11:25 LSU takes down Iowa to secure the women’s national championship21:35 Tennessee football’s infraction case30:05 The NCAA is getting sued again33:32 Michigan held its Spring football game leading to a strong Jim Harbaugh statement39:05 Hugh Freeze is getting settled in at Auburn43:48 A train carrying beer produces a legendary photo after a derailment47:42 Mike Tyson explained his tiger eraStay up to date with the latest college football news and coverage from Yahoo Sports on Twitter @YahooSportsCFB.Follow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerCheck 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 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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