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The SEC made the first move and the rest of the power five is now looking to counter. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde have the latest surrounding the three-conference scheduling alliance that could be forming, first reported by The Athletic late last week. What will the Pac-12, ACC, Big Ten merger look like?

Which top-10 team will most likely flop out of the top-25? Which unranked team will make a playoff push? The guys dive into the hot off the presses AP preseason rankings. 

We also have a couple of stories haling from the never dull Commonwealth of Kentucky... one involving a Cats QB and another with a fiery in-state lawsuit. 

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde have you covered as they have the entire lockdown with the latest rumors swirling around college football’s chances to kickoff in the fall. What will happen when a player tests positive with COVID-19? And how many players will take Blake Snell’s stance and decide to not play? 

The guys also dream about their first bar stop as Wisconsin has opened the flood gates to their local watering holes. Also, is there a better game on the 2020 schedule than the Badgers vs the Fighting Irish in Lambeau? 

And from goats to giant lizards, we have your weekly update on the dangerous happenings around the animal kingdom. 

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Dan and Pat are back with the latest from the college sports world - but not Pete, who is at the Senior Bowl and forgot his equipment to record the podcast.

The guys discuss the bad football fans that are crying about the ending of the NFL playoff games (2:00)

Nick Saban’s coaches at Alabama leaving for other jobs at an alarming rate (20:00)

Plus, how we all have a little bit of ‘Walmart Wine In A Pringles Can Lady’ in us. (31:00)

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On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to Colorado star Travis Hunter winning the Heisman trophy. They recall his unique journey to becoming the best player in college football and compare him to Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.

Additionally, Forde scorns Marshall for bailing on their bowl game against Army because they lost too many players to the transfer portal. They end the show with a preview of the first round of the College Football Playoff, considering how weather could impact three of the games.

(1:03) Travis Hunter wins the Heisman

(24:50) Marshall runs from Army

(36:10) CFP Round 1 weather report

(42:55) Indiana vs Notre Dame Preview

(46:47) SMU vs Penn State Preview

(49:56) Clemson vs Texas Preview

(55:01) Tennessee vs Ohio State Preview

(1:01:12) People's Court update: boneless chicken wing debate

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With an impending NCAA investigation and key players fleeing to the transfer portal, all hope seemed lost for the University of Tennessee a mere few days ago. That was until the school hired UCF athletic director Danny White on Thursday. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde ask what will White bring to Rocky Top and who is he going to target in the coaching search? 

Across the country, the Pac-12 conference has been writing checks their coffers couldn’t cash for over a decade under the guidance of commissioner Larry Scott. With sweeping change coming to the college landscape, the Pac-12 and Larry Scott parted ways this week. Pat, Pete and Dan recap Scott’s biggest misses in his career. Who will take over for Scott and will we see playoff expansion and conference realignment sooner than later? 

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Dan, Pat and Pete are back again with all of the overreactions from Week 12 of the college football season.

Is Clay Helton gone, or does he have a chance to save himself by beating Notre Dame? (3:00)

Urban Meyer doesn’t look so good, is he going to make it through the rest of the season - even if it’s only one more game? (16:00)

UCF continues to amaze, but do they have a legit shot to break through in the current CFP system? (26:00)

Houston we have a problem: The guys discuss Major Applewhite and Ed Oliver’s CoatGate drama. (33:00)

It’s the return of Les Miles! (38:00)

And they close the show with their small sample-size Heisman winners, saying something nice, PLUS a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT! (46:00)

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI’s Pat Forde begin with arguably the podcast “Person of the Year” and the 103-year-young Massachusetts woman who beat coronavirus and immediately cracked open a Bud Light. Can we get this hero another round?

CBS Sports writer Dennis Dodd wrote this week that the NCAA could be trouble if the coronavirus continues to keep people locked down until the spring. Could we see a Power 5 split? Is it even a smart move?

Pete Thamel also has the latest surrounding the sexual assault scandal at Arizona State University after emails surfaced from basketball coach Bobby Hurley accusing AD Ray Anderson of “disturbing” behavior in his handling of the situation. What is next for the Sun Devil athletic department?

Pat, Pete and Dan also have a long-awaited update on the Chicken Wars front as KFC has announced a new sandwich after months of planning. Can it stack up to the competition?

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Ahead of Big 12 Media Days this week, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde dive into each team in the conference. Up first, the Kansas City Star uncovered yet another scandal out of Lawrence involving former coach Les Miles and the Jayhawk football program. What is next for KU? 

The trio asks will Iowa State finally slay OU in the Big 12 title race? Also, what will Texas look like under Steve Sarkisian? 

Dan then reports from the Chicken Wars front once again before spinning a tale involving Taco Bell and fireworks... 

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On this Monday Overreaction edition of the podcast, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel kick everything off with the massive news out of Florida State where head coach Willie Taggart has been relieved of his duties. Who is next up to lead the Noles? (00:47)

Later on, SI’s Pat Forde finally joins in to hear Dan’s recap of his trip to the latest UFC bout before the guys retell their horror stories of covering events with the President in attendance. (15:13)

The College Football Playoff rankings debut this week. How will the top teams stack up? Will we be blessed with a No. 1 vs No. 2 matchup next weekend? (24:09)

Up next, Pete has the latest coming out of USC as the Trojans fall yet again this weekend, this time to Oregon in blowout fashion. Who will ultimately replace Clay Helton? (35:46)

The guys travel from the Hollywood Hills to the Ozarks as Razorback head man, Chad Morris, is on the hottest of seats outside of Helton. Pete pitches an idea to form a bandit coaching super PAC to bring back the likes of Bobby Petrino to Arkansas. (44:23)

Pat, Pete and Dan also recap weird headlines from this past weekend and pick out a few weekly Heisman winners as well. (50:01)

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde review Mark Emmert's latest trip to DC where he answered questions on NIL legislation in front of a panel of US Senators. Will any legislation pass by the critical July 1st mark? 

Pete broke a story this week detailing why the college football playoff is leaning towards a 12-team expansion. What is the best way to pull off that format and how will it affect the regular season? 

Former Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott made the media rounds this week and he had some…things to say. Will he ever take credit for the Pac-12's inability to keep up with the SEC and Big Ten? 

And as usual, stick around for a couple of wild stories…

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With Pat Forde lost in Waco, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel press on with a quick breakdown of the top teams in college basketball following the blockbuster Kansas at Baylor showdown on Saturday. Why was that game a 12 EST tipoff? (4:27)

Pat and Dan then look ahead to March Madness and ask what kind of tournament we can expect following an upside-down regular season. Also, why can't college basketball take notes from hockey? Later, we look at the impending transfer rule changes and how they will impact the top collegiate sports. (18:21)

As always, the guys cap the show with a couple of ridiculous stories...one featuring an 84-year old woman in Mississippi who has a hell of a putting stroke and yet another emotional support animal situation gone wrong. (39:39)

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It is Race for the Case time as Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde preview the massive week two college football slate. The crew begins in Big 10 country, with Oregon looking to prove itself against the home Buckeyes. The biggest game of the day, though, belongs to the state of Iowa, as the Cyclones and Hawkeyes renew their yearly rivalry. Will ISU cover the 4.5 points? Washington is on the road looking for hope against the Michigan Wolverines. Can the Huskies bounce back after the worst loss in program history? Make sure to stick around for our locks of the week as well. 

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On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to all of the craziness from the aftermath of the Pop Tarts Bowl. Specifically, they cover Miami quarterback Cam Ward's decision to sit the second half after breaking the all time touchdown record. They also joke about the ACC's extreme failures in bowl games this year.

Also on today's show, Dellenger shares the reasoning for the quarterfinal ticket prices being so low and why it means future playoff games could move to campuses. They also appreciate Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton's very unique story and share their picks for all four of this week's games.

(2:08) Pop Tart Bowl drama

(19:45) ACC bowl blunders

(28:22) Money Moves: CFP quarterfinal ticket prices

(38:35) The legend of Gunner Stockton

(47:33) Race for the Case

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We had a Hail Mary, top-25 upsets, cats falling from the sky, and slobber-knocking rivalries in a great second week of action. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde recap all of the sights and sounds from around the nation. The guys begin with the biggest matchup of the entire slate as the Oregon Ducks go on the road and top the Ohio State Buckeyes. What does this win mean for the Pac-12 and Oregon's playoff chances? Iowa dominated the Children of the Corn game, topping their rivals Iowa State 27-17. Can Iowa make a run at the playoffs? 

The Arkansas Razorbacks welcomed the Texas Longhorns to the SEC with the Hogs running all over the Horns, 40-21. Just how far does this Texas program have to go until its debut in the SEC in 2025? The guys will be back on Tuesday to preview a jam-packed week 3 schedule. 

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Dan Wetzel returns to the Yahoo Sports College Podcast joining SI’s Pat Forde and Pete Thamel to recap the madness of bowl season. The guys open with the final bowl pool standings…who will pay the bar tab in New Orleans? (00:37)

Why is the playoff schedule so messed up this season? The short answer is the Grand Daddy of them all, the Rose Bowl. Is there any way to fix this mess? (5:50)

In the Citrus Bowl, Alabama beat Michigan 35-16 capped by a Najee Harris touchdown with twenty-six seconds left. Was Nick Saban truly running up the score on Jim Harbaugh? (21:23) And speaking of Alabama, will Tua Tagovailoa choose to enter the NFL draft on Monday or stay for one more run with the Tide? 

In the NFL ranks, Baylor head coach Matt Rhule’s name has been tossed around for a few opening including Dallas and New York. Which job is he gunning for? (37:32)

Dan wraps the podcast by asking the honorable Judges Forde and Thamel to preside over cases involving a family being tossed out of a bowl game and a couple arrested with tickets to heaven, crack cocaine and a baby alligator. (42:11) 

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and Pat Forde from Sports Illustrated spin an instant reaction episode for the ages following the Rose and Sugar Bowl semifinal games.

Justin Fields and the Buckeyes tasted sweet revenge in New Orleans as they dominated Clemson 49-28. How much of the sign-stealing controversy played a part in the dismantling?

In the Rose Bowl Game, Alabama cruised to a 31-14 victory over Notre Dame to set up an offensive showdown in the title game. When can we expect more parity in college football?

Make sure to stick around for the discussion about the bowl fight between Mississippi State and Tulsa as well as a quick preview of the National Championship.

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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

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Heading into Conference Championship Weekend, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. They discuss the surprising move of Alabama landing in the bracket and how the conference championship games could dramatically impact the final rankings.

Also on today's show, they unpack the unique recruitment of the top 2025 recruit and Michigan commit Bryce Underwood. They also attempt to address how to handle the outrageous flag planting that happened last weekend. Additionally, they share the top coaches to know in the latest coaching carousel.

(0:50) College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction

(20:12) Money Moves: Bryce Underwood's recruitment

(44:44) Flag planting

(59:00) CFB Coaching carousel

(1:03:42) People's Court: Flirtatious Mascots

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The landscape across college football is changing and one only has to look to Stillwater and Iowa City for proof. All eyes were fixed on Oklahoma State after star player Chuba Hubbard and his fellow Cowboys took to Twitter to protest head coach Mike Gundy and his choice to wear a One America News Network shirt. Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to the news.

From the Big 12 to the Big 10, Iowa and embattled strength coach Chris Doyle agreed to part ways. What’s next for the Iowa program?

Finally, with Dan Wetzel on vacation, the guys happily hijack the show and begin conference previews.

Pat and Pete kick things off with the ACC. Can anything except COVID-19 stop Clemson from a 6th straight league title?

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Well…that week was something. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to the first round of games in the 2020 season. How does a coach already lose his job in these unprecedented times? And can the delay in the Pac-12 and Big Ten seasons affect recruiting? 

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It's Triple Beer November, so despite Pat’s 10-beer lead over Pete, it's still anyone's game in the Race for the Case...

This week’s slate of games:

Alabama @ LSU (14.5)

Georgia @ Kentucky (+9)

Penn State (+10) @ Michigan

Notre Dame (-9) @ Northwestern

West Virginia (+2) @ Texas

And as always, Pat and Pete give their “locks of the week.”

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde pick the biggest games across the country including Penn State traveling to Iowa for a missive Big Ten clash, Oklahoma and Texas renewing their Red River Rivalry, Georgia going to Auburn for another edition of the Oldest Rivalry in the South, locks of the weeks and more. The guys also recap the Fat Bear Week vote and championship. Which bear put on the weight and took home the title? New BetMGM customers who bet $1 on ANY game will receive $100 in free bets added to their account. You don’t need to win your bet to receive the promotion. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. . Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOOSPECIAL to get started or use promo code SPORTSBOOK when making your first deposit.

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Dan, Pat & Pete are back with the latest in the college sports world, including Kyler Murray’s decision to focus on NFL and if he’ll make it as a star QB (2:00);

Who’s the better draft pick, Murray or Ohio State’s Dwayne Haskins? (14:00);

Reasons to love the AFF (27:00);

The biggest problem with college hoops right now (32:00);

Growing skepticism over Zion Williamson’s ability to translate to an NBA star (38:00);

And the best true crime story of the week (52:00)

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Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to both of Mike Gundy’s apology videos he issued this week following the uproar from current and former players over the culture of the program. Has Gundy really turned a new leaf? 

Across the country, COVID-19 cases keep popping up in football camps and, until now, games have been slated for the fall. This week, the Southern Heritage Classic involving Tennessee State and Jackson State has been canceled due to COVID-19. Is this a sign of things to come or should we still have hope for football in September? 

UNLV announced this week that it has removed a Rebel statue on campus and is looking to change their nickname. Is it finally time for Ole Miss to follow suit and put their confederate past to behind them? 

This week, Pat and Pete head out west to the Pac-12 to continue their conference previews. Can Oregon or SC break the three-year playoff drought? 

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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 Nice

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, & SI's Pat Forde march on in the Race for the Case competition, where they pick six games against the spread each week. 

On the Week 3 docket, #1 Alabama heads to the Swamp to take on #11 Florida for the first time in a decade. Will the Gators cover the 15.5 points? 

#22 Auburn also makes a rare road trip to Big Ten country this week as they are set to take on #10 Penn State. Can the Tigers and Bo Nix pull off the upset? 

The guys also dive into #8 Cincinnati at Indiana, #19 Arizona State at #23 BYU, Fresno State at #12 UCLA and their lock of the week games. Create a BetMGM account and place your first bet risk-free up to $1,000. If your bet loses, you get your bet amount, up to $1,000, added back to your account in free bets. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. . Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOO to get started or use promo code YAHOO when making your first deposit.

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After 5 years, the NCAA concluded they couldn’t penalize Baylor for their scandals under Art Briles. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde break down the decision. 

The guys then list off the biggest names on the hot seat going into the fall and how many wins UCLA, Nebraska, LSU, USC, Michigan and Virginia Tech have to notch to keep their head coaches around another season. 

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI’s Pat Forde taped a late-night, beer-fueled edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast for your listening pleasure. The guys go through each region to break down the favorites and the bracket busters before projecting their Final Four teams. 

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On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde preview two major matchups for Week 13 that feature massive underdogs against established brands. They discuss the implications for Indiana's hopes of making the playoff against Ohio State and the history of Army's matchup with Notre Dame.

Also, Dellenger shares the details on how teams are preparing to structure contracts for football recruits ahead of National Signing Day. They additionally speculate why so many G5 programs are firing their coaches, react to the news of the Pop Tart bowl expanding its mascot bit and cover the story of a group of people in California who attempted to commit insurance fraud with a bear costume. 

(0:57) Ohio State vs Indiana

(27:39) Notre Dame vs Army

(37:07) Money Moves: college football salary caps

(49:50) AAC head coach firings

(54:52) Pop Tart Bowl expansion

(58:58) People's Court: Operation Bear Claw

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We have a packed podcast for you heading into a loaded weekend slate. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde preview two huge ranked matchups as the #7 Miami Hurricanes head to the top-ranked Clemson Tigers and #14 Tennessee Volunteers will take on #3 Georgia Bulldogs between the hedges. Can either the Vols or Canes bounce back to prominence? 

Two "old friends" reunite this weekend when Alabama travels to Ole Miss. Will Nick Saban run the score up on Lane Kiffin? 

Pat, Pete and Dan also tell the story of a wild and angry Michigan State fan before they pick the best matchups against the spread. 

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On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the outcomes of three of the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal games.

They start with an update from Dellenger on the tragic events that occurred in New Orleans before the Sugar Bowl. They transition to a breakdown of Penn State's win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl, in which Ashton Jeanty was held in check by the Nittany Lions. Then, they cover the exciting comeback by Arizona State against Texas in the Peach Bowl. They wrap up the show with the unexpected outcome of the Rose Bowl between Oregon and Ohio State.

(1:09) Sugar Bowl update

(9:29) Peach Bowl

(24:59) Fiesta Bowl

(35:39) Rose Bowl

(48:22) Cheez-it Bowl drama

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The “Florida man” headlines have always held a special place in our hearts here at the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, but this past weekend brought an entirely new level of admiration. UF DB Marco Wilson’s inexplicable cleat toss essentially cost Florida a chance at the College Football Playoff. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and Pat Forde from Sports Illustrated react to LSU’s wild 34-31 win over the Gators. How does this shake up the playoff race? 

Minutes after wrapping the podcast, Auburn fired embattled head coach Gus Malzahn. Dan and Pat have your coaching candidates on the Plains. Was this a smart move by Auburn? Pat, Pete and Dan also hand out their weekly Heisman Trophy awards. 

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A tragic plane crash. An all-time performance. A controversial incomplete pass. Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde give their instant reaction from Phoenix as the CFP semifinals and the final football Saturday of the decade come to a close.

In the Fiesta Bowl, Clemson knocked out Ohio State 29-23 in an epic heavyweight fight. What was the biggest gaffe by the referees and just how impressive was Trevor Lawrence? (1:40)

On the other side, LSU’s offense surged past Oklahoma 63-28 under the leadership of heavy-hearted OC Steve Ensminger and the record-breaking Joe Burrow. Did we just witness the best performance in bowl history? (29:23)

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On the 10th anniversary of the last gigantic shift in conference realignment, SI’s Pat Forde sets out to break up the Power 5 for good and properly slot teams into more geographic conferences. Pat, alongside Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel, take you through this wild (and unlikely) scenario.

The guys then take a deep look at the landscape across the Big 10, picking each team's over/under win totals. What's the overall health of the conference? Will Ohio State take home the title again or is this the year Penn State finally gets over the hump? Will Minnesota continue their winning ways and how does Nebraska get back to theirs? (18:32)

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We might have a new name... but it's the same ole podcast. The Olympic duo of Dan Wetzel and SI's Pat Forde recap their adventures traversing the Pacific Ocean and passing through hours of COVID-19 checks upon arrival in Tokyo, Japan. They also answer THE burning question... did either of them find beer?

A growing theme out of the various conference media days has been college football splitting away from the NCAA in some form. How likely is a split, what would it look like, and is a new governing body a good idea in the first place?

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Why Boise State could be America’s college football team this year (2:00); LSU coach Ed Orgeron has his chance to silence his doubters… including some on this podcast (11:00); Is the timing of the Hawaii Army game completely unfair? (21:00) The biggest pregame drinking mismatch (24:30); A rematch between Texas and USC (27:40); The guys dub one ACC coach “marital Yoda” after hearing his hilarious marriage advice (30:00); Are head coaches overrated on game day? (35:00); This pumpkin spice thing is really getting out of control (37:00) And Pete sits down with Toledo head coach Jason Candle (45:00).

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The first big weekend of college football is finally here and the guys get into it by talking about Saturday's biggest game: Michigan at Notre Dame. Which program needs it more? And why does Pat liken Michigan's QB situation to Hamburger Helper?

Also on the show:

— The Urban Meyer investigation is over and done with at OSU ... but is it really?

— USC is starting true freshman JT Daniels at QB. It's early, but how does this story end for young JT?

—Washington is visiting Auburn in Atlanta to start the season and bringing the Pac-12's entire reputation with them.

— Miami-LSU and West Virginia-Tennessee. At which game will more alcohol be consumed?

— Pete sits down with Baylor coach Matt Rhule

— The guys talk about the Kentucky home burglary in which a cheese grater was stolen! What's the most random thing you'd think to steal from someone?

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The NCAA D1 council is expected to pass the one-time transfer rule by the end of the week. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde break down how this change will affect the recruiting landscape.

A few interesting quotes from Sports Illustrated’s profile of Trevor Lawrence made the rounds on social media this week. How will his unique style mesh with his next head coach, Urban Meyer? 

At the FCS level, Eddie George was named Tennessee State’s head coach. Will the trend of hiring former players continue? We also talk Bobby Petrino's impact at Missouri State…

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No ranked matchups? No problem. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and Pat Forde dive into all the wild Week 3 action from around the nation.

The guys begin with the boneheaded coaching decisions in East Lansing and Happy Valley. What was Mark Dantonio and his disciple, Pat Narduzzi, thinking on Saturday? (3:24)

The fellas then make the case for UCF to crack the top 10 after a 45-27 drubbing of Stanford. (24:01)

The Mad Hatter made his impact felt this weekend, too. Pete tells a story from dinner with the Kansas coaching staff the night before the BC game. Also, what is wrong with the ACC? (29:57)

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Some interesting story lines are already beginning to unfold after Week 2 of the college football season. Pat Forde, Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel look back on the games and discuss some bizarre happenings in Florida, including a major meltdown on the field -- and in Pat's Twitter feed (4:00); Which Big Ten team had the worst loss of the week? (10:00); Penn State coach James Franklin added insult to injury with an eyebrow-raising call while pummeling Pitt (21:00); A way-too-early list of potential Heisman candidates (28:00); A quick dive into the listener mailbag, plus much more.

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Dan, Pat & Pete are back to overreact to Week 9 of the college football season.

They take a look at the beef between Mike Gundy and Tom Herman AND get some social media advice from Gundy (9:00)

Which teams will likely be in the first set of College Football Playoff rankings? (16:00)

Why Alabama won’t go winless this season (20:00)

An odd reaction to Michigan State getting fined by the Big Ten (23:00)

Shirtless Florida fan inspires memories of favorite books (33:00)

Plus, small sample size Heisman winners (39:00)

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With Pete Thamel on vacation, Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde march on. The guys begin with Jackson State and coach Deion Sanders's wild debut. Can Last Chance U go HBCU and head back to Mississippi? 

The Big 12 has begun shuffling basketball games ahead of the conference tournaments. Should the tournaments even happen? 

We also have Taco Bell & Arby’s very late entries into the Chicken Wars as well as the unfortunate OU bar fight over the weekend on the docket. 

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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… 

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The Race for the Case and the football season is coming to a close with rivalry week. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde pick every big matchup ahead of rivalry week. Will Michigan finally top Ohio State? Can Auburn ruin Bama's CFP hopes?

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to the Nebraska Cornhuskers decision to keep Scott Frost around for his 5th season. Is there any hope for the once-mighty Huskers?

The guys also preview the two massive tilts in the Big Ten as Ohio State takes on giant-killers Purdue while Michigan heads to Penn State. Can Jim Harbaugh and company finally get a much-needed win in Happy Valley? 

Pat, Pete and Dan also preview the storylines they are excited about heading into the college basketball season. 

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As we enter Week 10, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde pick all the biggest college football games against the spread. Texas A&M and Auburn lock horns in a top-15 clash while Michigan State looks to stay undefeated against a feisty Purdue team... meanwhile, down south, Hugh Freeze takes his Liberty team back to his old stomping grounds at Ole Miss.

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It became clear it is not if, but when Michigan will part ways with Jim Harbaugh after Big Blue got blown out by Wisconsin on Saturday. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde list the candidates that could take over the Wolverine program. 

Michigan isn’t the only traditional Big Ten power struggling in 2020. Penn State fell to 0-4 for the second time in program history after a loss to Nebraska. Can James Franklin turn it around in Happy Valley? 

The guys also kick around the idea of moving the College Football Playoff before selecting their weekly Heisman Trophy winners. 

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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 Case

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700 episodes of College Football Enquirer later, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde are somehow STILL talking about the College Football Playoff format. Ross returns from Dallas, Texas with the latest news from the CFP Management Committee on impending changes to both the 2025 & 2026 playoff structure. These two playoffs are separate events but the decisions surrounding them are linked as the Big 12 and ACC try to leverage the power they DO have in the 2025 playoff into greater concessions from the SEC & Big Ten when they take control of the 2026 playoff. From potential changes to the quarterfinal bowl games, to a switch to straight seeding, to additional automatic qualification—Dan, Ross & Pat cover it all.

Pat dives into his recent article about a gambling ring that allegedly tampered with obscure men’s basketball games including the likes of Temple, East Carolina, Mississippi Valley State and more. Finally, the People’s Court attempts to answer the oh-so-important question: which SEC team has the most fans currently incarcerated?

(2:29) CFP format discussions continue
(48:02) CBB point shaving scandal
(55:05) Most incarcerated SEC fanbases 

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI's Pat Forde recap all the wild happenings from around the college football world following week 10. The guys begin with the playoff picture. Will a team come from way back to make a run at the title?

The guys also take a look at the current SEC hot seat and Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators. Will UF be the next big-name school to go shopping for a new coach? Pat, Pete and Dan, as always, hand out their weekly Heisman trophy before trying to say something nice...

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As Pat continues to distance himself in the overall standings, Pete remains optimistic about his picks heading into Week 9.

This week's slate of games:

Georgia (-6.5 ) vs. Florida

Wisconsin (-5.5) at Northwestern

Iowa (+6.5) at Penn State

Washington State (+3) at Stanford

Texas (-3.5) at Oklahoma State

Plus, Pat and Pete give their “locks of the week.”

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The NCAA handed down its notice of allegations to the University of Louisville on Monday, hitting the Cardinals’ men’s basketball program with a Level I allegation — the most serious under NCAA bylaws. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde ask what does this mean for the program and just how bad could it get for the likes of Kansas? (00:40)

Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek announced this week that the university intends on opening up football practice in July. Does this mean we will be calling the Hogs come September or is Yurachek too optimistic? The Miami Dolphins also released a plan that would allow fans back into the stands. We cover what a college football game might look like as well. (26:56)

As always, the guys then wrap the podcast with the latest wild news out of the animal kingdom and an alien update from last week… (44:47)

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On the anniversary of the Piss and the Miss, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde wanted to take time out of their busy holiday week to once again thank Rebel WR Elijah Moore for his antics before previewing the first Lane Kiffin vs Mike Leach edition of the Egg Bowl.

The SEC’s other famous rivalry, the Iron Bowl, also takes place this week. Can Gus Malzahn once again stop the Tide’s playoff hopes? The guys also preview the huge matchups between Notre Dame and North Carolina as well as Iowa State vs Texas. 

College Basketball is off to a rough start this week as dozens of games are being postponed or canceled due to COVID-19. Will we make it to March Madness? 

We also have a story that brings The Planet of the Apes movies to life before we wrap with our picks against the spread. 

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One thing that's becoming clear through the Coronavirus pandemic is that, in these early months, it's been an absolutely futile enterprise to predict when life will get back to normal. 

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI's Pat Forde open this week's podcast discussing that uncertainty as it pertains to the start of college football season. What are universities saying about the start of the season and what would need to happen for college football to begin as normally planned in late August/early September? (6:30)

As reported by the Omaha World-Herald, the University of Nebraska paid out a whopping $27.9 million in severance pay to fired coaches in the last fifteen years– more than any other school. Why do athletic directors continue to be held up by coaches and their agents?(18:50)

Later in the show, the guys discuss HBO's "The Scheme," the documentary about the 2017 NCAA bribery scandal. What developments can we expect out of the documentary and will these investigations slow down due to Coronavirus? (33:15)

The guys close out the show discussing Dan's internal debate about adopting a dog in order to get a three-month supply of beer and the best practices for dishwasher stacking. (44:40)

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & Pat Forde are BACK to two episodes a week and bring in this edition with another classic sound bite from LSU’s head coach Ed Orgeron on what to do during this pandemic…

On the other side of the spectrum in Stillwater, Oklahoma, OSU head coach Mike Gundy showed us all what NOT to do this week in regards to COVID-19. During a nearly hour-long press conference, the Cowboy head man went on a tone-deaf coronavirus soliloquy calling for his staff to be back on campus by May 1st. The guys share their many thoughts on the mullet’s rant. (1:52)

Up next, Stadium’s Brett McMurphy polled 112 athletic directors about the CFP and 88% of them agreed on expanding the field. Will cash-strapped athletic departments push for expansion sooner as a stimulus package? And what is the most popular form of playoff expansion among ADs? (23:38)

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On this early-week edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI’s Pat Forde begin with an issue many of us are facing around the world…how to give yourself a haircut during the coronavirus pandemic. (00:38)

The guys transition from a subject they have little knowledge about to something more their speed in the 2020 NFL QB Draft class. What knocks do we have on Joe Burrow? Would you take Tua Tagovailoa or Chase Young with the 2nd overall pick? Do you see any of the other high-profile signal callers making a splash at the next level? (4:47)

Pat, Pete and Dan also review a PG-13 case in another wild edition of the Podcast People’s Court… (37:28)

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Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel join forces to recap the wild week where we saw nine top-25 teams lose (Pat Forde is M.I.A. flying back from the west coast). The guys start with the dominant duo in the SEC. Is anyone stopping a Georgia vs Alabama showdown in Atlanta?

Across the Mason-Dixon line, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State all notched impressive wins. Is the Big Ten the deepest conference out there? The guys also dive into Cincinnati's huge win at Notre Dame before handing out their small-sample Heisman trophy awards for the week.

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and Pat Forde are back to their wacky ways in this jam-packed episode. Before they review Jalen Hurts’ stellar debut (10:57), the guys recap even more wild Popeyes stories.

Willie Taggart’s Seminoles fell to Boise St. over the weekend. Was the home team really affected by dehydration? The head man thinks so. (17:13)

The trio then previews the giant A&M-Clemson and LSU-Texas matchups before they dive into the full weekend slate and pick the games against the spread in the Race for the Case. (40:50)

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First of all, Happy Thanksgiving from our podcast family to yours…now that we got that out of the way… Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde pick one thing they aren’t thankful for around college football landscape before Pat dives into his hilarious breakdown of the Forde Turkey Bowl. (00:40) 

The guys then preview Rivalry Week by retelling their favorite ridiculous stories from years past including an Egg Bowl bar fight and a tragic LSU vs Bama incident. (16:53) 

Pete, Pat and Dan also have wild updates in the world of emotional support animals as well as the kangaroo on the loose in Mississippi. (29:16) They also pick the biggest games this weekend against the spread in their Race for the Case competition. Is this finally the year Harbaugh breaks through against the Buckeyes? Can Auburn end Bama’s chances at another playoff birth? (49:47)

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel SI's Pat Forde start today's podcast with news surrounding the Pac-12, ACC and Big Ten alliance. Can we expect an announcement soon and will the Pac-12 expand in the coming weeks?

Week zero is upon us and the guys take time to get their season-long predictions in. Who are the value picks in each conference and who will bring home the Heisman? 

Pat, Pete and Dan also review a recent study on creepy mascots before heading to the hallowed state of Kentucky for yet another wild story... 

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On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde dig deep into Dellenger's recent story on the lengthy response from the University of Michigan to the NCAA for their sign-stealing investigation.

They discuss the details of Connor Stalions' operation and what potential punishments are coming their way once the process concludes. They also cover comments from Illinois coach Bret Bielema on the matter.

(3:37) Michigan sign stealing scandal update

(31:43) What will be the punishment?

(52:03) Bret Bielema chimes in

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USC finally pulled the plug on Clay Helton’s tenure on Monday following a blowout loss to Stanford. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde fire up the hot board and give you the best candidates for the Trojans. 

The SEC has a huge slate of games this weekend including #1 Alabama at #11 Florida & #22 Auburn at #10 Penn State. The trio previews the matchups and asks if we can expect more chaos than normal this season in the SEC? 

Nebraska is traveling to Oklahoma in what should be a huge matchup. Pat, Pete and Dan jump into the time machine and look back at the rivalry that was. Make sure to tune into Thursday’s episode for all of our week 3 picks against the spread. 

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The first big domino has fallen. Dan Wetzel and Pat Forde take a break from vacation to tape an emergency podcast after the Big 10 announced they will only play their conference games in the Fall. Will the rest Power 5 conferences follow suit? And what does this mean for the Group of 5? 

Make sure to stick around until the end for a wild animal uprising story for the ages… 

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Collegiate sports have been tied to the Black Lives Matter movement since the death of George Floyd, and this week was no different. Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski finally issued a powerful statement. Mississippi, after pressure from players and leagues alike, took down their state flag. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to the latest instances of the college game making a difference.

The top basketball recruit in the 2022 cycle, Emoni Bates, committed to Michigan State on Monday. What’s his impact on the Spartans and the game overall?

The guys also dive into the current state of the Big 12 as football season fast approaches. Will OU run away with the league or will their rivals Texas and Oklahoma State give them a run for the title?

Under Armour backed out of their record-breaking deal with UCLA. What's next for the Bruins and is this a sign of things to come from apparel companies?

Finally, on another edition of podcast people’s court, Judges Thamel, Wetzel, and Forde preside over a case from Louisiana where a man jumped into the fishing tank at his local Bass Pro Shop…

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The stakes are raised heading into Week 6 of the college football season, as Pat and Pete agree to new terms for their picks.

This week's slate of games:

Texas @ Oklahoma (-7)

LSU @ Florida (+3)

Notre Dame (-6) @ VA Tech

Arizona State @ Colorado (-3)

Kentucky @ Texas A&M (-5)

And as always, Pat and Pete give their "locks of the week."

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Through all of the early December craziness, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and Pat Forde assemble to catch you up on National Signing Day and Conference Championship Week.

They kick off the show with the biggest headlines that came from the early signing period, including Florida's late surge, Clemson's weak class, and the overall parity in the class across college football. They then shift to the upcoming conference championship matchups, discussing the implications for the College Football Playoff.

(2:02) Early Signing Day

(37:52) Race for the Case

(39:26) Mountain West Championship

(47:29) Big 12 Championship

(54:26) SEC Championship

(58:24) Big Ten Championship

(1:02:24) ACC Championship

(1:05:40) Locks of the Week

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As we work out way through the final month of the season, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde break down the biggest college football games this weekend before locking up their picks of the week. Will Purdue dispatch yet another top-5 opponent? What do the guys think will happen in the massive SEC West tilt between the Aggies and the Rebels?

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Dan Wetzel follows up on the recent college hoops corruption trial with an interview from defense attorney Craig Mordock, who will represent former University of Arizona assistant basketball coach Emanuel “Book” Richardson. (2:00)

Pete then checks in with Notre Dame basketball head coach Mike Brey, who speaks out about the scandal, Coach K's comments and the future of the sport. (36:00)

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde react to the biggest story in sports involving Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer and his viral video over the weekend. Will he make the jump back to college soon? The guys then turn their collective eyes to current college coaches who have lost their shine halfway through the 2021 season. What can the likes of Jimbo Fisher, Ed Orgeron and Paul Chryst do to turn it around?

Pat, Pete and Dan also preview two of the biggest games on the slate this weekend with Oklahoma and Texas renewing their yearly bout in Dallas while Penn State travels to Iowa for a top-5 Big Ten battle. Make sure to tune into Thursday's podcast for their picks against the spread. New BetMGM customers who bet $1 on ANY game will receive $100 in free bets added to their account. You don’t need to win your bet to receive the promotion. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. . Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOOSPECIAL to get started or use promo code SPORTSBOOK when making your first deposit.

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After his reign of terror in Michigan youth soccer, Dan is back with Pat and Pete to look ahead to Week 5 of the college football season. The guys take a closer look at the upcoming Notre Dame-Stanford matchup and debate if the winner will be a real playoff contender (16:00); Ohio State heads to Happy Valley for Penn State’s big “white out” game (23:00); Which Big 10 game day environment is the best? (28:00); Is Oregon State’s new “Turnover Chainsaw” a disaster waiting to happen? (39:00); And are you prepared for the hell of Squirrel-nado? (45:00)

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde have the latest news coming out of Big 12 country as Houston, UCF, BYU and Cincinnati are set to join the league. How crucial is the move for the new additions and the conference is as a whole? Could we see even more teams added from a pool of Memphis, USF and others?

After a rough opening weekend, the Pac-12 faces another slate of big matchups. Can the Pac-12 North grind out much-needed victories as a new TV deal is on the horizon? The guys also break down the massive Iowa at Iowa State matchup before listing their favorite lines in the "Hurray for Ames" hit song...

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and Pat Forde from Sports Illustrated are back again for your listening pleasure. The Michigan vs. Maryland game is off, casting doubts on "The Game" with Ohio State next weekend. The guys dive into the potential implications for the Buckeyes, as well as Kirk Herbstreit’s messy comments on the latest college football playoff rankings show. 

Speaking of our beloved playoff, Pat, Pete and Dan break down the myriad of issues they have with the current system. When will we see some changes? 

Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller captivated the nation last week. Is she the first of many? And why won't the college ranks take after the NFL and hire more women? 

The guys also toss around a couple of People’s Court cases before making their picks against the spread in the Race for the Case. 

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On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the recent outrage over the College Football Playoff rankings. They specifically discuss the placement of Indiana and Tennessee, and which team deserves to be in the playoff more.

Also on today's show, they discuss the future of the Colorado football program and how Deion Sanders is building a strong foundation. They also joke about recent speculations about who FAU's next coach will be and the retirement of Central Michigan head coach Jim McElwain. They wrap the show with the latest edition of Race for the Case.

(1:56) Latest College Football Playoff Rankings

(29:48) Will Coach Prime stay at Colorado?

(40:39) FAU's crazy coaching options

(45:13) Jim McElwain retires

(49:36) RIP McDonald's

(53:08) Race for the Case

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The Big Ten announced on Wednesday that Ohio State is in the conference title game after walking back a previous 6-game restriction. Will it be enough for the Buckeyes to make the playoff?

UNLV made headlines this week after QB Max Gilliam apologized for eating sushi off of a nude model on the Bravo show "Below Deck." Pat, Pete and Dan take his case to the People’s Court. Should the QB even apologize?

Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski voiced his concern about the messy basketball season after a loss to Illinois this week. Does Coach K have a point?

The guys also have massive Chicken Wars news, picks against the spread, and the beautiful story of the Florida Gator Romeos.  

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Dan, Pat & Pete are back to overreact to Week 10 of the college football season.

After an over-hyped matchup between LSU and Alabama, the guys debate whether anyone can beat the Tide (5:00)

Did Coach Orgeron throw his players under the bus during his postgame presser (10:00)

After Kanas announced it will fire head coach David Beaty at the end of the season, who are the potential candidates to replace him? (28:00)

Pat pledges to get to the bottom of a near-death accident involving Air Force’s falcon mascot (35:00)

The guys give their small sample size Heisman winners (39:00)

And Pat has a meltdown over the outcome of the Broncos game right before they close the show by saying something nice (43:00)

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Dan, Pat and Pete are back with the latest news from the college world.

The guys discuss the latest in the Zach Smith saga, which involves a questionable story written by Brett McMurphy of Stadium (5:00), and later break in with Ohio State’s response to the story (25:00)

They discuss the latest sound clip gold from Mike Gundy, aka “The Mullet with a Mouth,” in which he reflects on millennials and their “snowflake” culture. (27:00)

Mike Leach provides his thoughts on which Pac 12 coach would win in a Royal Rumble, which springs a debate about who would really win such a fight (43:00).

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On today's episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde take a look back at how Jalen Hurts experiences at Alabama and Oklahoma propelled him to victory in Super Bowl LIX. After being benched in the 2018 National Championship for Tua Tagovailoa, few would have expected him to be named Super Bowl MVP just a handful of years later. However, Hurts rose to the occasion (not unlike a certain QB of legend, Tom Brady) both in college and now in the NFL and led the Philadelphia Eagles in a dominant victory against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The trio dive into Texas Tech’s transfer portal strategy, which relies heavily on scouting reports from NFL sources, and earned them the no. 2 ranked transfer portal class. Ross shares the latest NIL news update that the power conferences intend to police revenue sharing themselves rather than rely on the NCAA as they have in the past, but it might be a lose-lose situation.

To wrap, Dan, Ross & Pat react to former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel being named as Ohio lieutenant governor and ask a truly important question: does one’s foot need to be behind the line for a half-court shot to count?

(1:15) Jalen Hurts journey from CFB to Super Bowl MVP

(24:01) Texas Tech transfer class ranked no. 2

(37:03) Power conferences to police revenue sharing

(52:04) Jim Tressel named Ohio lieutenant governor

(56:54) People’s Court: UMass half-court shot

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Following a memorable and exciting Semifinal round, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde recount the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl.

They discuss the late collapse by Texas in the red zone and the amazing strip sack return by Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer. They also relive the drama of the Orange Bowl that grew from the pregame press conference with Marcus Freeman and James Franklin. To close out, they look ahead to the National Championship and share how they think the game will play out.

(1:37) Cotton Bowl

(19:52) Expansion was worth it

(32:57) Orange Bowl

(49:46) National Championship preview

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The College Football Playoff Committee has really done it this time. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde eviscerate the latest abomination from Gary Barta and company. What were they thinking with the likes of Florida, Iowa State and Coastal Carolina?

The guys eventually calm down to preview the two massive title tilts this weekend as Clemson and Notre Dame square off for ACC supremacy while Alabama and Florida clash for the SEC title belt. Will Trevor Lawrence be the difference this round against the Irish?

Early National Signing Day came and went without the usual flair. The guys take a step back and look at the future of the recruiting circus before highlighting a few classes including LSU, USC and Ole Miss.

The guys then pick their final games against the spread to wrap up the season-long Race for the Case! The entire podcast crew is above .500 and still in the hunt for the title... 

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde are back together and ready to alleviate your coronavirus lockdown boredom. First off, stay safe out there everyone. WASH YOUR HANDS!

We begin this podcast with an update on how our first few days of the quarantine have gone...also, which college team does the Tennessee Purell Bandit root for?

And just when we thought sports news would be hard to come by, Iona hired embattled legend Rick Pitino as their next head basketball coach. What was Iona thinking and will he coach more than a season with the Gaels? We also discuss if the NCAA should have released a bracket as well as our upcoming plans on the podcast.

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Pete Thamel joins Dan Wetzel and SI's Pat Forde from vacation because let's be honest... if he can break MAC coaching news, he can join the pod. The guys kick things off with a few name, image and likeness deals coming out of Miami, Arkansas and Michigan. Is Miami building the NIL template of the future?

On the hardwood, Big Ten freshman of the year Hunter Dickinson pulled out of the NBA Draft, citing NIL rule changes. Is this a sign of the times to come with more players sticking around longer? We also take a look at Urban Meyer's first few weeks on the job in Jacksonville before highlighting Ohio State's recent successes on the recruiting trail.

Finally, Dan has a litany of animal and chicken wars updates...make sure to stick around for the terror pigs. 

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The Big 12 continued to look sloppy this past weekend as both Texas and OU fell to TCU and Iowa State. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde overreact to the action. Is OSU the conference’s only hope at a playoff birth? 

Meanwhile in the SEC, UGA, Bama and Florida rolled on establishing themselves as the class of the conference. Who else will step up? 

The guys also react to Fat Bear week before they hand out their weekly Heisman trophy awards. 

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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 fraud

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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 Case

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and Pat Forde react to the news of Urban Meyer retiring as head coach of Ohio State.

Where does Urban Meyer go from here and will he ever coach again? (2:00)

What changes now for Ohio State with Ryan Day as head coach and how does it impact recruiting? 21:00)

Cliff Kingsbury is headed to USC as their new offensive coordinator (33:00)

Star players are sitting out bowl games for fear of injury and to prep for their NFL careers. Will this disturbing trend put an end to bowl games altogether? (36:00)

Plus, the guys read their favorite listener reviews! (47:00)

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We open today’s podcast with a tribute to NFL writer Terez Paylor. Our Yahoo Sports coworker tragically passed this week at the age of 37. 

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde march on by breaking down the game Terez loved. ISU inked head coach Matt Campbell to an extension through 2028. Will the Cyclones make a run to the playoffs in 2021?

FCS football kicks off its spring season this weekend. Who will take home the playoff title? 

The guys wrap the episode with another tribute to a fallen legend, basketball scout Tom Konchalski. 

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and Pat Forde from Sports Illustrated are your guides to offseason nirvana.

The trio begins with 600 million reasons why March Madness is happening in 2021. Will teams skip the conference tournaments? 

Duke is currently on the outside of the NCAA tournament but Coach K was the talk of basketball this week after a spout with a student reporter. Did Krzyzewski need to issue an apology?

The guys also have the latest from the UT coaching search and two People’s Court cases on the docket. 

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Luckily for you, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde didn’t take a 48 hour Las Vegas vacation…the guys kick off this podcast with a recap of the latest episodes of “The Last Dance.” Is Dennis Rodman our hero?

The 2020 NFL Draft is now in the rear view mirror and the usual suspects in LSU and Ohio State produced the most picks. Which programs underachieved with the most talent? (Looking at you, Urban Meyer)

To cap the show, Judges Pat, Pete and Dan grab their gavels to preside over a case where five people broke into Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium to steal beer. Their decision will surprise…no-one.

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It wasn't the prettiest set of games, but college football is back and you will hear zero complaints on this podcast. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde recap the weekend that was. How long until Scott Frost is run out of Nebraska and has UCLA finally turned the corner?

West Virginia president Gordon Gee told the student newspaper, The Daily Athenaeum, he believes the 12-team playoff is "on life support." Why would he turn down a playoff that would help his school? The guys also pick the two biggest games coming up on Thursday as Ohio State travels to Minnesota and Boise State takes on UCF.

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Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde present part I of their SEC coaches pressure index for the 2025 college football season. In a conference with the highest of expectations, are there any coaches who aren’t feeling the pressure this upcoming season?  

Kalen DeBoer must show improvement at Alabama as he continues the impossible task of living up to Nick Saban’s success. How much longer will Auburn wait on Hugh Freeze to deliver wins? Brian Kelly has done well at LSU, but you might not know it from asking the Tiger fanbase. The trio reveal their pressure index for half of the SEC, with the rest to follow early next week.  

Dan, Ross & Pat also speculate about the potential outcomes of the joint Big Ten-SEC meeting today in New Orleans and revisit a hot People’s Court topic: is a boneless chicken wing really a wing at all? 

(2:07) SEC, Big 10 joint meeting

(14:33) SEC coaches under pressure

(15: 37) Kalen DeBoer, Alabama

(20:43) Sam Pittman, Arkansas

(24:26) Hugh Freeze, Auburn

(28:05) Billy Napier, Florida 

(32:41) Kirby Smart, Georgia 

(35:35) Mark Stoops, Kentucky 

(40:50) Brian Kelly, LSU

(44:53) Jeff Lebby, Mississippi State

(49:07) People's court: boneless chicken wings 

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Pete & Pat are back to pick the Top 6 games from Week 11 of the college football season, in their quest for the victor's spoils in beer. While Pat still holds a 13-beer lead over Pete, there's still plenty of time to even up the score during Triple Beer November.

This week's slate of games:

Clemson -20.5 at BC (4:30)

Ohio State -4 at Michigan State (10:00)

FSU +17 at ND 17:00)

Auburn +14.5 at Georgia (22:00)

Wazzu -6.5 at Colorado (26:00)

And as always, Pat and Pete give their "locks of the week." (30:00)

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Following the National Championship, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI's Pat Ford react to Ohio State beating Notre Dame in the College Football National Championship.

They discuss the dominant start and overall performance by Ohio State. Additionally, they discuss the changing narrative around Ryan Day now that he's won a national title. They also cover Notre Dame's shortcomings in the game and what the loss means for the future of Marcus Freeman's program.

(0:56) Ohio State's tense finish

(15:19) The greatest playoff run ever?

(25:25) Northern dominance

(32:22) Notre Dame's future

(38:35) Ohio State's future

(48:15) The Xavier Lucas saga

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Dan Wetzel and Pat Forde are back in the podcasting game and this time they're bringing Pete Thamel with them. Our fearless trio returns by talking about two of the biggest topics in college football: Urban Meyer's future at Ohio State and Maryland's delayed response to Jordan McNair's tragic death. Meanwhile, Houston's Ed Oliver starts his big year off by being the first guest in Yahoo Sports College Podcast, sitting down with Pete to explain why he's not a big fan of wearing pants.

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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.

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It’s Overreaction Monday again on the Yahoo Sports College Podcast. Dan Wetzel, Pat Forde and Pete Thamel go around the nation and review the landscape-changing action from Week 8.

The guys begin in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where the Tide topped the Vols 35-13 but all of the focus is on Tua Tagovailoa’s ankle injury and Jeremy Pruitt’s facemask tug. Will the Alabama signal-caller really be ready by the LSU game?  (7:11)

Pete, Pat and Dan then recap Illinois’ shocking upset of previously unbeaten Wisconsin. Why didn’t Paul Chryst and the Badgers ice the game away on the ground? (25:49)

Staying in the Big 10, Penn State outlasted Michigan 28-21. Are the Nittany Lions now the team to challenge Ohio State for the conference title in 2019? (31:30)

Later in the podcast we talk Oklahoma’s crashed Sooner Schooner (36:08), Mountain West Madness (39:32), and our weekly Heisman winners. (43:08) 

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On this Tuesday edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde debate if Mizzou should use the Lake of the Ozarks as a recruiting tool following a wild party video surfaced over the weekend. 

The guys also have the latest rumblings from around the country as Michigan president Dr. Mark Schlissel expressed his doubts about whether fall sports will be able to take place amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

To cap the podcast, Pat, Pete and Dan have more weird news from the state of Kentucky and a drastic update on our fight against our animal overlords.

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The Race for the Case contest between Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, SI's Pat Forde and their producer, Sully, is neck and neck heading into week five of the college football season. The guys pick all the biggest contests including the four ranked on ranked matchups on Saturday's slate. First up, the red-hot Arkansas Razorbacks are going between the hedges for a top-10 showdown with the Georgia Bulldogs. Will the Dawgs cover the massive -18.5 point spread? Up next, the guys preview a game with massive playoff implications as Cincinnati travels to Notre Dame. Dan, Pat, Pete and Sully also give you lock their locks of the week on top of picking Arizona State at UCLA, Ole Miss at Alabama and Baylor at Oklahoma State. New BetMGM customers who bet $1 on ANY game will receive $100 in free bets added to their account. You don’t need to win your bet to receive the promotion. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. . Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOOSPECIAL to get started or use promo code SPORTSBOOK when making your first deposit.

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Have your box of tissues nearby, it’s Dan Wetzel’s final episode as host of College Football Enquirer alongside Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde. The trio react to some of the most passionate fan responses to the news of Dan’s departure and share memorable moments from the show's 700+ episode journey.

Dan, Ross & Pat also chat about the recent success of old-school college basketball coaches like Rick Pitino, Bruce Pearl, Kelvin Sampson and Rick Barnes. How have these coaches found continued success despite the ever-changing landscape of college athletics?

Ross reports on the AAC’s decision to implement a $10 million minimum revenue sharing standard for each of the schools in its league. Plus, a People’s Court involving the robbery of a solid gold toilet.
 

(0:45) Farewell Dan Wetzel

(18:07) Old-school CBB coaches

(33:06) ‘D-II’ Drake advances to NCAA tournament

(39:15) Could Pitino find success anywhere?

(41:45) AAC implements $10 million revenue share minimum

(51:05) Rick Pitino continued

(53:53) People’s Court

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We have never seen a day like Tuesday in the 150 wild years of college football. After days of speculation, the Big 10 decided to officially close shop on the college football season until the spring and the Pac-12 soon followed. Yet the Big 12, which many consider the linchpin for the ACC & SEC, announced hours later they are going to press on, giving fans a glimmer of hope. 

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to a truly unprecedented day. What is the next step for the SEC, ACC, and Big 12? Does Nebraska actually have a shot at an independent schedule? And will we see a stream of players transfer from the Big 10 and Pac-12? We also have the scoop on the wacky Urban Meyer video that surfaced yesterday...so stick around until the end.

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Dan, Pat and Pete are live from the site of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, San Jose, California.

In front of a live audience at Uproar Brewing Co., the guys set the scene for the big game and mix in plenty of the usual signature topics.

They discuss how the fourth-straight Alabama-Clemson matchup impacts the sport overall, (5:00)

Comparing the two starting quarterbacks, Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence - and their potential NFL futures (18:00)

How Pat and Dan ended up in the back of a police paddy wagon at a past Rose Bowl (24:00)

The all-important mascot fight breakdown (36:00)

And picks for the game.

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