

College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports
Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger & Steven Godfrey break down the latest college football news with their unique blend of analysis, investigative journalism and over-the-top shenanigans. There will be overreactions, there will be beer, there will be mascot fights. Buckle up for the most informative and funniest show about the most insane sport in America.
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Jun 3, 2021 • 1h 1min
Coach K announces retirement, Brad Stevens stays in NBA, TikTok beekeeper battle
After 46 years at the helm, Duke head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski announced he will be stepping down after next season and assistant Jon Scheyer will take over. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde look at the legacy of one of the great coaches in the history of the sport. What can we expect from the Blue Devils under Scheyer? Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has been promoted to the President of Basketball Operations role with the team. Would the former Butler headman think about making the jump back to campus when he gets the itch to coach again? Dan also has a couple of stories from the humans vs the animal kingdom war you will not want to miss... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jun 1, 2021 • 57min
Recruiting floodgates open, future of sports media coverage, rats take over Australia
The pivotal June 1st date in the recruiting calendar is here. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde assess the difficulties facing both recruits and schools in the coming years. Pete estimates there will be a 40% dip in roster spots for players in the next few cycles. Naomi Osaka rattled the sports world when she bowed out from the French Open to take care of her mental health. Pat, Pete and Dan dive into the media/athlete working relationship and how that might change soon. Dan wraps the pod with a scary tale coming from a land down under... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 27, 2021 • 54min
NCAA Armageddon, best CFB over/under win totals
Two US Senators introduced a bill that would classify NCAA student-athletes employees and allow them to unionize on Thursday. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde tell you why this bill is exactly what Mark Emmert and the NCAA wanted to avoid...Summer is in the air, preview magazine season is here and our friends in the desert have released over/under win totals for every team. The guys pick their 5 favorite bets each going into the fall. Don’t forget to stay until the end for a very Vegas story… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 25, 2021 • 1h 3min
Best heels in collegiate sports, transfer tampering, Arch Manning recruitment
Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to an ESPN article where coaches claimed we are entering the “wild, wild west” days of tampering. Is this new era of recruiting really any different? The trio also breaks down the recruitment of two high-profile football players. First up, Arch Manning is taking unofficial visits very soon. Where will the 5-star nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning land? And in Texas, future Horns RB Jaydon Blue opted out of his senior high school campaign. Will he set a new trend? The guys wrap the podcast by debating the best heels around college sports as Brooks Koepka & Bryson DeChambeau's beef was on full display after a viral moment during the PGA Championship. Lane Kiffin, we are looking at you... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 20, 2021 • 45min
Ranking Louisville extortion cases, Matt Campbell turns down NFL, Stanford brings back 11 sports
When extortion and collegiate athletics meet, you can bet Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde will cover it. Former Lousiville basketball coach Dino Gaudio has been charged in a federal case after he tried to extort Chris Mack. Can Louisville hang a banner as the only school with multiple federal extortion cases recently? CBS reported that Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell turned down a long and lucrative deal to become the Detriot Lions coach. Will he ever leave Ames, Iowa? Stanford backtracked on shutting down eleven sports this past week. What does it mean for Olympic sports as a whole? The guys also chat about the Week one CFB television schedule that was released this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 18, 2021 • 60min
Zion's furniture store, FCS permanently in the spring, humans vs animals fight night
Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde spin an epic offseason podcast for your listening pleasure. Dan kicks things off with a discussion following Sam Houston State's thrilling victory over South Dakota State for the FCS title. Should the NCAA permanently move the season to the Spring?Pete then dives into his travels this past weekend including taking us inside Kevin Kelly's revolutionary style at Presbyterian. Pat, Pete and Dan also have the latest surrounding Zion Williamson & Adidas before they break down a poll detailing Americans fighting dangerous animals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 13, 2021 • 59min
New Pac-12 commissioner, picking CFP underdogs, fixing CFB scheduling
Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde march on without the vacationing Pete Thamel on this edition of the podcast. The guys draft teams outside of the preseason top-5 that have the best shot at making the College Football Playoff in 2021. The Pac-12 went way out of the box and finally hired a new replacement for embattled Larry Scott. What is George Kliavkoff bringing to the table? Pat and Dan also take a crack at the NCAA for canceling the Baton Rouge golf regional before asking if a college football schedule release day is possible? The duo also covers the gas and chicken shortages ravaging the country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 11, 2021 • 48min
Mark Emmert the savior, leaving D-1 athletics debate, worst toilets in the power five
Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde try to recap the New York Times piece on Mark Emmert and NIL laws without laughing…I guess better late than never, Mark. The guys also debate who made the smart move between Hartford leaving D-1 athletics and UC-Riverside staying. Will this be a new trend moving forward? Pete wraps the pod with quite the story from his recent travels around college football facilities… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 7, 2021 • 55min
Saban vs Fisher, Georgia NIL bill, Notre Dame billboards
Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde are a day late but still bring the heat with this jampacked podcast. The guys are contractually obligated to start with SEC coach fights when they occur, and this time we have a heavyweight bout on our hands. Will A&M ever overtake Bama for the top spot in the SEC West?We have another example of why the NCAA made a huge mistake leaving name, image and likeness legislation to the states. Georgia placed a clause in their bill this week stating schools can tax the players up to 75% to redistribute to other student-athletes. Notre Dame has started to place billboards featuring star players in their hometowns. Is this a start of a new trend across recruiting? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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May 3, 2021 • 1h 3min
2021 NFL Draft recap, more CFP expansion talk, P.J. Fleck interview
Alas, Soup and Sandwich did not win the Kentucky Derby, but we press on here at the Yahoo Sports College Podcast. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde recap the rest of the NFL Draft from this past weekend. Who will be a late-round sleeper that will star in the league? SI's Ross Dellenger wrote a great piece taking us inside the last 27 months of College Football Playoff expansion talks. When is the earliest we could see an expanded field? Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck joins the show to talk about his new book with Jon Gordon, Tanner Morgan and the offense's development, the upcoming recruiting rush in June and the new one-time transfer rule's impact on the game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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