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Immediately following the 2024 NFL Draft, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde react to the biggest headlines from the night.They open the show by assessing the destinations for top quarterback prospects, starting with the shocking pick of Michael Penix Jr. to the Atlanta Falcons. Forde bemoans the Denver Broncos decision to take Oregon's Bo Nix.They then evaluate the broadcasting debuts of coaching legends Bill Belichick and Nick Saban on the ESPN broadcasts. Dellenger points out the under appreciated charisma Saban brings the broadcast that will make College Gameday exciting in the fall.Later, the gang shares their favorite picks on the draft. They break down which selections think were the best fits and project to have the best careers.They wrap the show with the story of a man who was arrested for a DUI because of his Auto-brewery syndrome.6:51 1st Round Quarterbacks29:25 Nick Saban and Bill Belichick's broadcasting debuts43:26 The best picks in the 2024 NFL Draft50:24 Auto-brewery syndrome🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pat Forde hop on before the 2024 NFL Draft to share some of their favorite memories covering the event in years past. They later analyze freshman running back Dylan Edwards entering the transfer portal to leave Colorado, and acknowledge the departure of quarterback Deacon Hill at Iowa. Midway through the show, they react to the breaking news of former USC running back Reggie Bush re-accepting his Heisman Trophy. They recount his legendary career with the Trojans and why the award should have never been taken away from him in the first place.Later on in the show, they discuss a recently proposed playoff format for Group of 5 teams, that is spearheaded by former Tennessee coach Derek Dooley. Dellenger shares why the proposed plan is unlikely, and what he is hearing at the College Football spring meetings.They wrap up the show up with a deep dive on "shrinkflation" and how it's ruining many of their favorite food and beverage products. 0:55 NFL Draft Memories13:42 Dylan Edwards and Deacon Hill hit the Transfer Portal20:03 Reggie Bush gets his Heisman back33:26 NFL Draft Trivia40:07 A Group of 5 Playoff50:51 Beer and Oreo Shrinkflation🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde begin the show by reacting to the Arch Manning buzz coming from the Texas spring game. They share why head coach Steve Sarkisian has the luxury of having two future NFL quarterbacks, and what the real expectations should be for Manning.They continue their spring game observations with thoughts on the performances by Notre Dame and Michigan. Wetzel pokes fun at Harbaugh's recent tattoo for being too bland, as Forde projects Notre Dame's offense to be improved in 2024.Wetzel then focuses in on the circus that was the Ole Miss spring game, that featured a dunk contest and a hot dog eating contest instead of actual on field action. They also analyze if this version of spring football could be the future.Wetzel later shares a clip from Next Round Live, that poses the question "Is Nick Saban or Abraham Lincoln more important to America."The crew shifts back to the transfer portal, reacting to former five-star quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada seeking a new home. Forde points out Rashada's constant changing of teams from high school until now.Dellenger later shares the background of Jeffrey Kessler, and how his lawsuit is reshaping the future of college football, and creating compensation opportunities for athletes.Wetzel caps off the show with a deep dive on the historic career of legendary athlete Joey Chestnut.1:00 Arch Madness15:43 Michigan and Notre Dame spring games35:24 Nick Saban or Abraham Lincoln?38:33 Jaden Rashada enters the transfer portal46:00 Jeffrey Kessler's plight to fix college football59:12 Joey Chestnut's legacy🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the show by dissecting the difference between the spring Transfer Portal window and the winter one. They analyze why less big name players are entering, and how large programs are purging their teams of back end roster depth.They then shift their focus to Colorado, as Coach Prime loses more players to the portal. They discuss if there's concern for losing former 5-star DB Cormani McClain, and if fans should worry about their overall roster turnover.Later, Dan brings up the final result of Michigan's recruiting investigation. They joke about how during all of this, Jim Harbaugh is out in Los Angels living his best life in an RV.They wrap up the show with two People's Court incidents: a group of train car beer bandits, and an elephant on the loose in Montana.1:30 Spring Transfer Portal movement29:30 Colorado loses large group of players to the portal41:42 Michigan receives their punishment for their recruiting investigation1:01:52 People's Court: a beer stealing ring, and a loose elephant in Montana🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the top headlines arising from spring games across college football. They dive in on the QB battle happening at Ohio State, the focus on the dynamic between Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer at Alabama, and Cam Rising being back for Utah.The guys then discuss if Michigan and Auburn should be in the market for adding a transfer portal quarterback. Forde points out the regression by Payton Thorne, and the guys pitch why they need to add competition to the room.After the break, they dissect the enormous celebration event by Kentucky to introduce their new basketball coach, former player Mark Pope. Wetzel brings up comments made by former Kentucky star DeMarcus Cousins and how Pope shouldn't spurn old players.Wetzel and Dellenger then recount their excursion to Augusta, Georgia to cover the Masters, as Wetzel shares his attempts to introduce Dellenger to UFC and slap fighting.They cap off the show with the story of a woman who is suing Disney World because she was trampled by Goofy.2:49 Ohio State, Alabama, and Utah spring game reactions28:40 Will Michigan and Auburn pursue Transfer Portal quarterbacks?37:02 Kentucky welcomes Mark Pope54:12 Ross and Dan's Masters adventures58:42 People's Court: Goofy causes trouble🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the war being waged by Chip Gaines and the Baylor community against Kentucky fans over Baylor men’s basketball head coach Scott Drew.They then evaluate the possibility of a college football “super league” existing based on reporting last week by The Athletic. Dellenger shuts down the possibility based on the advancement of the College Football Playoff’s new media rights deal.Their focus shifts to Dellenger’s recent visit with new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer. Forde and Wetzel discuss how a completely different vibe will work for the Crimson Tide, as Dellenger explains all of the changes he’s witnessed.After the break, they react to the latest quotes from Colorado head coach Deion Sanders regarding his recruiting and handling of his roster. They discuss if they think there is a chance that Coach Prime hangs around after his son Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter leave.To wrap the show, Wetzel shares a story of a man who stole guacamole from a Chipotle in Michigan and how it got ugly quick.4:05 - Will Baylor lose Scott Drew to Kentucky?7:35 - Possibility of a college football super league19:10 - Ross’ meeting with new Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer37:45 - Deion Sanders’ team building strategies at Colorado49:50 - The People’s Court: Guacamole thiefFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to UConn's dominant performance in the National Championship game. The trio puts into perspective the historic back-to-back title run from UConn and how Dan Hurley has built the best program in college basketball. The three ponder what Hurley's current legacy is and what his ceiling could be.The guys then react to John Calipari's exit from Kentucky to become the head coach at Arkansas. The three debate if Calipari can still succeed in the modern college basketball game and do so at Arkansas. Wetzel believes this move is a win-win-win for Calipari, Arkansas and Kentucky. Forde looks back at what went wrong down the stretch for Calipari's tenure in Lexington. Wetzel ponders what big-time head coach Kentucky can land next.After the break, the guys break down the historic Women's Tourney and the record TV viewership. Wetzel wonders if there will be continued growth for the women's game with Caitlin Clark leaving for the WNBA. Forde believes programs like South Carolina and stars like JuJu Watkins will be intriguing storylines next season but it's hard to know what exactly the Caitlin Clark void will be. Wetzel is very interested to see how Clark's career starts out in the WNBA.To end the show, Dellenger brings the football talk back to the pod and provides an update on potential guardrails, or lack thereof, coming to the transfer portal and NIL.1:15 - Putting into perspective UCONN's historical dominance the last two years in college basketball13:40 - The guys react to John Calipari heading to Arkansas and all the ripple effects it will have in the sport41:30 - Women's Tourney breaks TV viewership records... How much of that is the growth of the sport versus Caitlin Clark phenomena?52:11 - Ross provides a potential important update in 'guardrails' for NIL and transfer portalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the latest March Madness TV ratings for both the Women's and Men's tournament. The trio dissects how both tournaments have stars and storylines that have captivated the country. Wetzel marvels at the basketball powerhouse that UCONN has become for both the women's and men's sports. Forde tries to put into historical perspective the impact Caitlin Clark has had on the women's tourney this year.Starting on Friday with the Women's Final Four and ending with the Men's national title game on Monday, Wetzel believes we could see a four day stretch of college basketball we've never seen before. The trio then discuss how the excitement around the Women's tourney this year should help the game move forward but Forde explains that there's still warts in the way people talk, cover and consume the women's game.After the break, the trio breakdown the Alabama-UCONN and NC State-Purdue matchups. Forde explains how Alabama and NC State need to play in order to pull off the massive upsets. The trio also discuss the tantalizing matchup between Purdue's Zach Edey and NC State's DJ Burns in the paint. The three also debate if Burns' size and talent could translate to an NFL career.The three then share their Final Four predictions and Wetzel ends the pod with a 'People's Court' about two police pursuits that sound too crazy to be real. But of course, they are.1:30 - March Madness TV ratings (for Men and Women) have been phenomenal... why is that?9:55 - Is this the most anticipated Women's Final Four... ever?28:25 - Men's Final Four preview: How Alabama and NC State can pull off massive upsets45:30 - Final Four predictions46:50 - People's Court: These police pursuit chases are literally comicalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to NC State's shocking win over Duke to put the program in their first Final Four since 1983. The trio can't get enough of the overnight sensation that is DJ Burns, who has helped fuel the Wolfpack on their magical run.Forde highlights how NC State and Purdue have long had to live in the shadow of other dominant programs in their states and how both finally get to live in the limelight. Wetzel shares a story of Matt Painter and how close he was to playing, and potentially coaching, at Indiana under Bob Knight. Forde agrees there is an alternate reality where Matt Painter is doing what he's done for Indiana and not Purdue.The trio after the break looks at the historic dominance of UConn and if anyone can stop them from repeating as champs. Wetzel shares how the transfer portal built Alabama's fast paced, high octane team. Forde believes the Crimson Tide have to score 100 in order to pull off the massive upset to beat UConn.The guys end the show talking about all the absurdities taking place in the Women's tourney and how excited they are to watch Iowa-LSU on Monday night. The trio end the show by 'Saying Something Nice' about March Madness.2:00 - How NC State got to the Final Four and what makes them special12:30 - How Purdue got to the Final Four and what makes them special30:35 - How UConn got to the Final Four and what makes them special39:10 - How Alabama got to the Final Four and what makes them special45:45 - The Women's Tourney is off the rails, LSU-Iowa is set to be a classic59:40 - Say Something Nice segment: March Madness editionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to March Madness TV ratings and why this year's tournament has exceeded most people's expectation. Forde believes the combination of early upsets coupled with big time programs and storylines moving on to the second weekend will only help the tournament's interest. Dellenger points out that a record number of Americans will bet on the tournament this year.The trio then discusses the ramifications of sports betting becoming a prominent part of March Madness and college sports in general. The crew then reacts to the news that John Calipari will be staying on as head coach in Kentucky. Wetzel believes the program can't move on from Calipari unless they have an immediate plan to replace him. Forde provides an update on Louisville basketball head coaching search, which has become down right nauseating.After the break, the trio provides their updated Final Four predictions. Wetzel has a hard time staying focused for his picks, given he doesn't want to give them, and ends up sharing thoughts on a Harvard basketball player that has entered the transfer portal and goes on a tangent about what makes college hockey so great.The trio ends the pod with Dellenger sharing a story on a potential new rule that could expand college football coaching staffs and change the way power house programs could recruit in the future. Wetzel ends the pod with a wild 'People's Court' and Dellenger shares a heartbreaking story about a wild duck he raised as a kid.1:35 - March Madness TV ratings are up... is it because of sports gambling? 20:25 - John Calipari stays put at Kentucky, Louisville really going after Pitino's son?30:45 - The guys update their Final Four picks... Dan sort of does (while also talking about College Hockey)48:55 - Could these new rules lead to an explosion of more College Football coaches and recruiters? Ross explains56:40 - People's Court: Juggling Duck Man gets banned for life from Buc-ee'sSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the instant classic and finish between Houston and Texas A&M in the second round of March Madness. All three share their biggest takeaways from the first weekend of the tournament including Purdue's dominance so far and Kentucky's collapse against Oakland.The trio then discusses why the tournament is perfect as it is and does not need any further expansion. Dellenger reiterates the desire the power four conferences have to do so anyways. Dellenger explains how conference realignment and expansion are the crux for these conferences wanting more access into the tournament. Wetzel shares an idea from college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla on how expanding the tournament could work and still be fair to mid-majors.After the break, Wetzel shares his amusement and deep dive on Grand Canyon University. Wetzel can't determine if he wants to buy literal stock in Grand Canyon University or if the whole thing is a farce, including the fans that went to the actual games this weekend.The three then deliberate on the future of John Calipari at Kentucky after yet another embarrassing performance in March Madness. Forde explains why firing Calipari, who signed a life-time contract, is easier said than done. The trio also react to FAU's former head coach Dusty May taking the Michigan job. Forde explains how May's decision to go to Ann Arbor has Louisville almost starting from square one again to find their new head basketball coach.The trio ends the pod with a 'Say Something Nice' segment and a people's court on a dad who might win 'Father of the Year' in 2024.1:30 - First weekend of March Madness takeaways: Houston survives classic, Oakland captures nation, chalky bracket17:00 - Don't fix, tweak, expand March Madness... it's not broken, it's perfect32:05 - Dan is enthralled with Grand Canyon University's stock and fans40:55 - Coaching news: What does Kentucky do with Calipari? Michigan lands May51:24 - 'Say Something Nice' segment: March Madness edition59:00 - People's Court: Father of the year or not?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the latest Clemson lawsuit that is yet another sign of a potential implosion of the ACC. Wetzel is bothered by the timing of the lawsuit when he just wants to enjoy March Madness. Forde then goes on an epic rant about how every school is in it for themselves and everyone looks to pass the blame for the state of college sports, when in fact, everyone is to blame.The three then discuss, and also can't believe, the transfer portal in college basketball is going on while March Madness is being played.Wetzel and Forde breakdown Alabama football getting one of their top prospects back from Iowa who never even played a down for the Hawkeyes. Wetzel and Forde then debate which coaches in March Madness need a good run in the tournament the most. They also debate if watching at a bar or hosting a house party is better for March Madness.To end the show the three attempt to give their Final Four picks. Wetzel only picks three teams. He then shares a story about a man in Montana getting arrested for making hybrid animals in People's Court.4:20 - Clemson's lawsuit another sign the ACC could implode?24:45 - Why the hell is the transfer portal open during March Madness?28:55 - Alabama gets big prospect back from Iowa 30:53 - Which Blue Blood is on upset alert in the first weekend?34:55 - Coaches that REALLY need a good March Madness run46:30 - Would you rather watch March Madness at a Bar or host a house party?49:45 - The guys make their final four picks (Well Dan sort of does)59:00 - People's Court: Montana man is making hybrid animalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to Selection Sunday and the bracket of 68. The trio shares what they think the committee got right, got wrong and what matchups we can't wait to watch in the early and potentially late rounds.Afterwards, they talk about SEC commissioner Greg Sankey's recent comments about the NCAA Tournament and possible expansion beyond the current men's field of 68. Even though the guys hate the idea of expansion, there is a sense of inevitability to it. The question going forward in whatever new format is adopted: how many seeds will be at-large bids, and how many will be automatic qualifiers?Later, they talk about why mid-major conference championships matter and give some way-too-early tournament predictions, including why James Madison should be taken seriously and why Alabama, Clemson & Kansas have reason to worry.Closing out the show, Ross provides an update on the College Football Playoff revenue sharing deal before the whole gang plays a round of Say Something Nice.1:45 - The guys share their initial reactions to Selection Sunday and the bracket12:20 - March Madness expansion? Why we don't want it but it's likely inevitable 30:15 - Dan's shoe theory on why college basketball has flipped on a dime48:30 - March Madness predictions: We can all agree it will be nuts54:05 - Ross has an important revenue and format update on CFP 1:00:25 - Say Something Nice: The guys share what they're most excited about this March MadnessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the latest comments from Nick Saban on NIL and the future of college sports. Dellenger described what the scene was like at the congressional roundtable discussion that Saban was at and how people reacted to his headline worthy comments.Wetzel and Forde discuss how much the changing landscape of college football actually contributed to Nick Saban's retirement and why what he says on any issue regrading the future of college sports carries so much weight. The trio then discuss what any political action could take place in the near future and if the universities themselves could do more to figure out a working solution for revenue distribution with college athletes.After the break, Dellenger shares an update on the CFP and why a 5+9 format without any automatic byes is the current favorite and could be officially very soon. He also made it clear any format accepted could still be changed in the future by the SEC and Big Ten.The trio then discuss the college basketball head coach that every major program with a vacancy will be keeping an eye on this March: FAU's Dusty May. The three debate what would be a better landing spot: Louisville or Ohio State. Forde also suggests May may be comfortable and stay at FAU despite big time offers.The three end the pod detailing and dissecting the fantastic food options at the Big 12 tournament:1:30 - Reacting to Nick Saban's latest comments on NIL25:00 - Would schools cut non-basketball+football sports if Athletes become employees?36:44 - CFP format update: Ross says 5+9 is looking like the favorite41:38 - March Madness hottest coaching candidate: FAU's Dusty May51:00 - Would you eat it? Big 12 tournament has quite the spreadSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the kerfuffle between LSU and South Carolina's Women's basketball teams in the SEC tournament over the weekend. Dellenger believes the rivalry could be the best in the sport since Tennessee-UCONN back in the day. Wetzel pleads to the committee for these two teams to be on the same side of the bracket to meet up deep in the tournament. The three then discuss the latest proposed CFP revenue split model that draws a clear line between the top two conferences and the rest of the sport. Wetzel and Forde discuss if the SEC and Big Ten commissioners are ready for the legacy of potentially blowing up college sports as we know it. Dellenger breaks down how this new CFP revenue split could further destabilize the ACC.After the break, the three discuss two gambling related stories in college sports and if either have any merit to them. Wetzel then re-introduces the 'Say Something Nice' segment for March Madness. All three share what they are looking forward to most this time of year. Forde also makes a plea for Indiana State to be an at-large bid in the Men's Tourney.The trio end the show with a few wild stories from the 'People's Court'.1:20 - Dan LOVES the LSU-USC 'kerfuffle'10:00 - Women's March Madness has way more juice than the Men's this year13:45 - CFP Revenue Split update: SEC and Big Ten continue to play bully ball23:30 - Are Big Ten and SEC ready for their legacy of blowing up college sports?35:45 - Fact or fiction? Former Vandy QB says Italian Mafia offered him 300K to blow games41:50 - Why you can't bet on Temple Basketball games right now47:35 - Pat's plea to get Indiana State and Robbia Avila into March Madness52:20 - 'Say Something Nice' is back for March Madness59:00 - People's Court: Would you eat at hybrid Ihop-Applebees? And what is that alleged criminal's name?!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to the news that the Dartmouth Men's Basketball team is unionizing and yet another sign of college athletes eventually becoming employees of the school. It was teased in a pod last week and a full discussion on this topic has finally come: Could we ever see a college football draft that replaces the current chaos of recruitment?The trio weigh the pros and cons of a theoretical college football draft. Dellenger points out that the idea isn't as far fetched as it first sounds, hinting that it's come up in closed board meetings before. Wetzel proposes a high school combine and individual conference drafts. The three agree it's far off from ever happening but the current state of recruiting isn't sustainable for anyone.The three also react to the news that college football will FINALLY have helmet comms, tablets on the sidelines and a two-minute warning. While Wetzel is excited for the needed updates, Dellenger points out this could turn more traditional fans off as college football resembles the NFL even more.The three end the show discussing if they'd watch a Nick Saban-Bill Belichick type 'Manningcast' and share a story about a Kentucky school evacuation from fart smells:1:28 - Ripple effect of Dartmouth Men's Basketball team unionizing.9:40 - What if College Football got rid of recruiting?17:40 - Dan proposes a High School Combine and College Football draft34:10- Why employment brings it's own challenges for student athletes40:55 - Pat shares bitter recruiting story with his daughter42:15 - 'Connor Stallions Memorial Law' - Comms coming to helmets, tablets to sidelines, 2-minute warning added53:35 - Saban-Belichick football-cast? Would you watch?59:15 - People's Court: Wild Kentucky teen gets school evacuated with fart smellsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by dissecting, debating and destroying all aspects of the latest 14-team CFP proposal. Wetzel makes fun of the 3-3-2-2-1 pitch and why the automatic byes for the Big Ten and SEC are the antithesis of American sports. Forde says it's bully ball and manipulation from the top two conferences. Dellenger says the conversations and proposal are here to stay.Wetzel ponders if the two automatic bids for the ACC and Big 12 is actually a win for both of those conferences. The trio debates if the proposal could even be a stabilizer for the conference and be an incentive for Florida State to stay long term.The trio then recap the biggest headlines from the NFL Scouting Combine and why two well-known internet conspiracies became talkers in Indy. Wetzel also shares a story about UNLV's head football coach riding a bull to inspire his team and recruits and wonders if other college coaches will resort to riding wild animals.The three end the pod with a 'People's Court' involving a 45,000 year old worm having babies in Russia and a Big Mac record that makes Ross nauseous.1:00 - 3-3-2-2-1 and 0 patience from Dan on new 14 team-CFP format pitch3:00 - The good, bad and ugly of the 14-team playoff proposal 29:15 - Would new 14-team CFP actually stabilize ACC?40:45 - Scouting Combine recap: Its the Olympics for bros and conspiracy central 52:10 - People's court: 45,000 year old worm has babies + Big Mac Man breaks his own recordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast discussing the current relevance of the NFL Scouting Combine. Well Dan and Pat do, Ross just disappears at the start of the show. Once Ross returns, the trio debates which QB in this draft process will become the 'lightning rod' prospect of 2024. Wetzel, Dellenger and Forde breakdown each of the top QBs college careers and what skills will translate in the NFL.The three then discuss the future of the Army-Navy game in an expanded CFP world. With a larger playoff starting earlier in December, and potential for even more expansion, 'America's Game' in the future may no longer have their standalone Saturday slot the second weekend of December.Wetzel then shares a bizarre bathroom story from the start of the college baseball season that will have you in the dumps. Wetzel also sounds off on his alma mater's (UMASS) decision to join the MAC.Dan and Pat end the show reacting to a women's college lacrosse referee story that is a real stinker.1:20 - Ross just leaves as the pod starts1:45 - How watchable is the Scouting Combine really?5:50 - Is Caleb Williams pro-ready? Too pampered? Too over scrutinized11:30 - JJ McCarthy: Lightning rod of the 2024 NFL Draft20:50 - Jayden Daniels: Frame and style of play a concern?24:50 - Michael Penix Jr: Game against Michigan a red flag?28:10 - Bo NIx: Is Oregon version a college mirage?34:40 - Future of Army-Navy with expanded CFP43:25 - College Baseball season is stuck in the dumps46:10 - UMASS joins MAC.... Dan has thoughts on his alma mater's decision58:50 - People's Court: Ref poops during Lax gameSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast reacting to the latest court ruling in Tennessee that essentially seals the fate for the NCAA and it's inability to put guardrails on NIL. The trio believes there may be no more legal levers to pull for the NCAA to regulate NIL in college sports. Wetzel tries to find a legitimate issue with NIL other than school officials and coaches complaining about it.The trio then debate how out of touch the NCAA is with reality and why there could be potential for the top four football conferences to eventually break away from the organization. Wetzel also makes the case why the NCAA needs a central PR message to show that college sports, is in fact, not falling apart.After the break, Wetzel and the guys applaud the latest comments from NCAA president Charlie Baker on the transfer portal. The crew also brings up Arizona State head football coach Kenny Dillingham's latest comments on why coaching college football is a dream job, not a dystopia, and why more people need to recognize that.The trio then debates potential punishments for court storming and if you can actually stop them. Dellenger also provides an update from an NCAA's infraction committee.The crew ends the show by reacting to the latest controversy around the world's oldest dog and the legitimacy of world records.1:15 - NIL beats NCAA... maybe for good?14:45 - NCAA's future and continued disconnect with reality29:45 - Dan defends Charlie Baker's stance on transfer portal40:00 - Court stormings: Can they be fixed? Regulated? Actually punished?51:30 - Ross provides updates on NCAA's future potential punishment structures1:02:40 - People's Court: Vigil held for Hooters + 31-year old Dog stripped of world recordFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellengerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast analyzing the new approved format for the College Football Playoff, which will have five automatic qualifiers and seven at-large bids. There is already much discomfort from the SEC & Big Ten about the amount of automatic qualifiers, but we finally have an expanded 12-team playoff. The cast breaks down who wins in this scenario & why the top two conferences are already grasping to get more power.Where does that leave Notre Dame though? The private, conference-less university has been in the middle of the spotlight when discussing the new CFP format. In this new design and without a Power Five (or Power Four) conference to call home, if Notre Dame were ever to be a top-4 team to receive an automatic qualifier, they would forego the first-round bye for the fifth seed and take on likely a Group of Five qualifier.Afterwards, the guys debate why proposals for an additional two teams in the playoff is madness, and look back to how we got to this point where a 12-team playoff has been approved, and the CFP is already looking to blow up the bracket for a 14-team version before the first games have even been played.To close out the show, residents in West Virginia are hosting a candlelight vigil for a restaurant.1:00 - New 12-team CFP format has been approved15:04 - What happens to Notre Dame in the expanded playoff?28:34 - New 14-team CFP models are already being pitched59:20 - The People’s Court: A unique candle light vigil in West VirginiaFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger🖥️ Watch this full episode on YouTubeCheck 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 PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.