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On this episode of College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey bring you all the latest from SEC Media Days. Mizzou Head Coach Eliah Drinkwitz gives a strong statement on the SEC moving to a 9 conference game schedule. From there Ross brings us the latest from Capital Hill and we raise the question, can Congress get the Big 10 and SEC on their side? To round out the show, Warde Manuel is out in Ann Arbor. Where should Michigan look for their next AD? All this and more on College Football Enqirer. 00:00 Show Rundown 01:00 Eliah Drinkwitz sounds off on SEC 9 conference game schedule 18:20 Congressional Update 32:20 Michigan and Warde Manuel to part ways Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey dive into Miami's new QB Darian Mensah. Could he be the missing link to get Miami another National Championship? Ross gives us an update on the latest from Capital Hill regarding the 'Protect College Sports' Act. To round out the show, we preview Bill Belichick's second season at UNC. All this and more on this episode of College Football Enquirer.  00:00 Show Rundown 00:45 Darian Mensah joins Miami 22:30 Ross's Congressional Minute 35:20 Bill Belichick's second season  51:10 ACC new tie-breaker rules Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger, and Steven Godfrey break down all the latest from Ann Arbor as Warde Manuel is rumored to be on the outs at Michigan. From there, LSU invites top donors to the Louisiana Governor's Mansion to unveil a new financial model for the athletics department.  To finish the show Andy, Ross and Steven give a preview of the upcoming ACC Media Days.  All that and more on this edition of College Football Enquirer.  00:00 Show Rundown 01:00 Michigan AD Warde Manuel under fire  05:30 Will Michigan look outside of 'Michigan Men' for next AD? 20:30 LSU to unveil new financial model 37:45 ACC Media Days preview 42:22 Virginia Tech 'Re-Established' under Franklin 46:20 QB Competition at Clemson Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger, and Steven Godfrey break down all the top moments from Big 12 Media Day. From there we react to the idea that NIL payroll should factor into the decision making of the CFP Committee.  To round out the show Eric Froton joins Andy to give a preview of Yahoo's new College Football Fantasy game.  All that and more on this episode of College Football Enquirer.    00:00 Show Rundown 00:45 Fall out from Big 12 Media Day 20:25 Is TCU a sleeper team in the Big 12 this year? 22:00 Should team payroll factor into CFP decision making? 44:05 Yahoo announces new College Football Fantasy game 49:30 Which RB should you target? 52:00 Which QB should you target? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this edition of College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey report on all the action from Big 12 Media Day as it kicks off in Frisco, Texas.  From there the fellas dive into a rare occurrence of Auburn and Alabama getting along. This time it is in opposition to the 'Protect College Sports' act. To finish out the show, Michigan State retains University President Kevin Guskiewicz who was set to depart for Clemson. We get into what it all means for Spartan football. All that and more on this episode of the College Football Enquirer.  00:00 Show Rundown 00:36 Andy and Ross are on location in Frisco 25:21 Auburn and Alabama pen strongly worded letter to Congress 41:14 Michigan State retains University President Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On today's College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger, and Steven Godfrey dive into the rising cost of big time recruits. From there the team analyzes what Miami has done so well to thrive in the NIL era. To round out the show, Ross gives an update on what Congress needs to do, to get the Big 10 and SEC on board with the 'Protect College Sports' act. All this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.  00:00 Show Rundown 01:00 The rising cost of recruits 11:02 Will transparency help the process? 17:03 The 3 types of schools in the NIL era 23:30 What has Miami done so well in the NIL era? 46:10 Ross gives an update on the 'Protect College Sports' Act Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of College Football Enquirer, Steven Godfrey and Ross Dellenger discuss the impact of a potential rise in the revenue share cap will have on college sports. From there Ross dives into the congressional timeline for the 'Protect College Sports' Act and when could we see its impact on the field of play. To round out the show, Steven and Ross dive into the effect Comcast 'spinning off' NBC Universal will have.  All that and more on this edition of College Football Enquirer. 00:00 Show Rundown 01:30 Revenue share cap rise 17:00 'Protect College Sports' Act timeline 33:00 NBC Universal to spin off from Comcast Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On today's episode of College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey take a look at the new '5-in-5' rule and how it will affect the landscape of college football moving forward. From there we dive into the bowl transition penalty rule being eliminated and what that means for a university like NDSU as they join the Mountain West for this upcoming season. To Round out the show, the NFL announced there will be no supplemental draft posing the question, what is next for Brendan Sorsby? All that and more on College Football Enquirer. 00:00 Show Rundown 00:40 5-in-5 Breakdown  15:44 Bowl Transition Penalty Eliminated 37:35 What is next for Brendan Sorsby? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger, and Steven Godfrey dive into Dusty May jumping from Michigan to the Dallas Mavericks and when will college football see the same trend? From there we take a deeper look into the markup of the ‘Protect College Sports’ act and the potential conference expansion freeze that has been proposed. To round out the show we break down why a ‘Super League’ is starting to feel like an inevitability. All this and more on this edition of College Football Enquirer. 00:00 Show Rundown 00:35 Dusty May leaves Michigan for the NBA 25:30 Potential freeze on conference expansion 42:15 Is a super league inevitable? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this edition of College Football Enquirer, Steven Godfrey is joined by Ryan Nanni to break down the latest coming from the Conference Commissioners Meeting. Headlines include no change to the current CFP format, and what do the broadcast rights have to do with it? From there we dive into the markup of the 'Protect College Sports' act and what former Auburn head coach Tommy Tubberville has had to say on the matter. To round out the show, 'The Swamp' is getting a very expensive facelift but not adding a single seat. We ask the burning question... Why? 00:00 Show Rundown 00:34 Steve Takeover  08:51 Broadcast rights and CFP Expansion 23:20 'Protect College Sports' act heads to markup 45:17 'The Swamp' Undergoes renovations Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

College commissioners are "Jubilant" that Brendan Sorsby has declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft. But has a precedent already been set? The crew raises the point that we are sure to face another college football gambling scandal, sooner rather than later. From there, the crew dives into the impending markup on the "Save College Sports" act currently in committee on Capitol Hill. How was this bill affected by the Sorsby scandal, and will this lead to the creation of a super league? To round out the show, the CFE team breaks down Tom Izzo's latest statements and what they mean for the future of Spartan football in East Lansing.  All this and more on College Football Enquirer.  (00:30) Brendan Sorsbey declares for the NFL Supplemental Draft (09:00) What happens with the next gambling issue? (15:37) "Save College Sports" act heads for markup (24:00) Will this lead to a super league? (36:50) Tom Izzo sounds off. Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The fallout from the Brendan Sorsby eligibility ruling continues to spiral. Will the Big 12 punish Texas Tech as a result? Might they go easy on Texas Tech because they are the strongest team in the conference?  Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey dive deep into all of the potential options. Godfrey also looks at how punishments can be adjusted for the Sorsby case and used for future gambling violations. Then, the guys continue to look at how the landscape of sports betting has changed and how it may be forcing the athletics world to change how they police the issue. Plus, Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss the most recent Protect College Sports Act meeting in the Senate. Ross shares what news came out of the meeting and why there is confidence this bill may be the one to pass. Later, Ross takes a look at some other lawsuits going on. All of them involve the College Sports Commission and how they are handling NIL and the cap. What could these cases mean for the future of college athletics? All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.  0:00:00 - Will the Big 12 punish Texas Tech? 12:30 - What types of punishments might they issue? 23:23 - What if Sorsby sits out half of the season? 25:13 - Evolving with the new world of sports gambling 31:05 - Protect College Sports Act's latest meeting 45:46 - College Sports Commission lawsuits  Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

One of the most shocking rulings in college sports history came down Monday when a Texas judge granted an injunction for Brendan Sorsby's gambling case. This now makes him eligible for the 2026 season. Andy Staples and Ross Dellenger discuss the national outrage over this ruling and its potential lasting impact. Schools have already started discussing if they will refuse to schedule Texas Tech in the future. The Big 12 is looking at what options it may have to prevent Sorsby from playing for Texas Tech. The NCAA is going to appeal, but that hearing will most likely come too late. The guys look at the various options for a response and the factors that play into each of those. Could this be the beginning of conferences governing themselves? Plus, they also look at the impact on Brendan Sorsby. The Red Raiders' QB now has a target painted squarely on his back. How will that impact him and how will all of this affect his draft stock for the 2027 NFL Draft? Is there a way it could help him, or is the impact only detrimental? All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Brendan Sorsby ruled eligible 6:50 - Schools & conferences discuss not scheduling Texas Tech 9:11 - What steps might Big 12 take? 17:38 - What is the appeal process for the NCAA? 20:01 - What other options might the Big 12 have? 34:49 - Looking at the impact on Sorsby 38:27 - How will this affect Sorsby's draft stock? 42:42 - Stories from the national outrage 48:37 - Other stories to watch Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Are the Big Ten and SEC under attack? That is what it looked like on Wednesday at the Senate hearing for the Protect College Sports Act. One thing that was made very clear was that the parts of the bill that are aimed directly at the SEC and the Big Ten are not going to be changed. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the hearing and what the fallout may be. Could this be another nudge for the Big Ten and SEC to separate from the NCAA? Then, the guys discuss another prominent figure who was at Wednesday's hearing. Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua. Bevacqua openly spoke about the idea of a super league and what that would actually look like. He discussed how the pooling of rights would really only involve the top brand-name programs getting together and the schedules would be stacked with huge matchups. Andy and Ross discuss the enticing aspect of this and what would happen in the world of this specific type of super league. Later, the guys shift to the feud between Texas and Texas Tech. Recently, Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian called out Texas Tech's weak schedule. Tech responded by offering to buy out both teams' Week 1 opponents so they could play each other. Texas did not accept this offer. As a response, Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire called Texas scared and said in 2027 and 2028 they will be scheduling a big non-conference opponent. Andy and Ross discuss all of the drama going on in the state of Texas. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Big Ten & SEC under attack in the Senate 11:14 - Big Ten commissioner shuts down the idea of a super league 15:54 - Notre Dame athletic director discusses the potential of a super league 27:38 - How would a super league change the sport? 39:13 - Texas and Texas Tech taking shots at each other 46:53 - Latest update on Brendan Sorsby Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Last episode the guys filled you in on the bombshell development of the Protect College Sports Act that was created in the Senate. Well, just a week later there is a hearing to discuss this latest bill. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss what the purpose of this hearing is, who is on what side and what could come out of Wednesday's hearing. Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua and Nick Saban are among those set to testify. Is this bill good or bad for college athletics? Then, they discuss one of the many hot button issues in college football. Andy, Ross and Godfrey look at tampering, but specifically in the case of Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding. No decision has been made about the allegations made against Golding for tampering with a Clemson player, but he and his camp have made it very clear that if he is punished, he has no issue releasing all of the information about who has tampered with his team. The crew discusses this situation and what the likely resolution is.  Later, the guys remember an all-time great who is now on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Mike Leach has finally been added to the Hall of Fame ballot and will be eligible for the 2027 class. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss the rule change that made Leach eligible and reflect on memories of a coach who changed the game. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - What is the point of the Protect College Sports Act hearing? 4:20 - What will the Notre Dame AD say? 7:49 - Why are people in support of the bill? 18:01 - Explaining the misleading Save College Sports Letter  27:57 - Pete Golding's threats to expose tampering 42:08 - Mike Leach added to College Football Hall of Fame ballot Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

College athletics could soon be changing in a big way. A final decision is yet to be determined, but a huge step was taken on Wednesday when Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell released the Protect College Sports Act. This bipartisan bill has many layers including preventing a super league, creating a 5-year limit on eligibility and more. Two of the most noticeable parts are the ability for conferences to pool their media rights and creating a hard cap for NIL. Andy Staples and Ross Dellenger discuss the most impactful parts of this bill and the next steps for passing it. Is it possible this could pass in the coming months? Then, Andy and Ross discuss news coming out of the SEC spring meetings. Among the many topics discussed at the meetings, one that stood out the most was the concept of the SEC collectively bargaining with its athletes. The other notable idea discussed was the SEC breaking away from the NCAA and governing itself.  The guys discuss both of these topics. Is collective bargaining possible? Would breaking away from the NCAA actually be in the SEC's best interest? Later, the guys chat about news for the upcoming season. More kickoff times have been released for the first few weeks of the season and Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek was not thrilled with the difficulties it will cause his team. Plus, Big Noon Kickoff's Week 1 game has been released and Greg Sankey feels that the SEC's deal with Disney is undervalued. Andy and Ross discuss all of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Explaining the impact of the Protect College Sports Act 3:26 - Creating a hard cap for NIL 5:30 - The potential of pooling broadcasting rights 12:38 - What happens next? 22:13 - SEC talks collective bargaining 24:48 - SEC talks leaving the NCAA 28:25 - Could a CBA work in the SEC? 37:10 - Big Noon Week 1 game announced 38:31 - Arkansas and the SEC upset with scheduling 43:04 - How the CFP is impacting the regular season 44:00 - Greg Sankey says media deal is undervalued 45:36 - New bill calls for regionalization of conferences Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

An Enquirer first opens the show today as Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey talk college softball drama from the weekend. Texas Tech's Mia Williams faced her former team, Florida, in a Super Regional matchup and was hit by five pitches throughout the three-game series. Drama ensued. This got the guys thinking if this could happen in college football. Andy and Godfrey discuss what the transfer vs. former team matchups are that will be the most dramatic this season. Texas Tech against Cincinnati will depend on if Brendan Sorsby is eligible to play or not, but two other big games that the guys discuss are Miami and Darian Mensah visiting Duke and Lane Kiffin and LSU visiting Ole Miss. Later, the guys look at another piece of drama going on in college football. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has been taking aim at various schools in the media lately, and the most recent instance came at the expense of Texas Tech. Andy and Godfrey discuss Sark's WWE-like antics and why this is actually a good thing for Texas Tech. Plus they discuss if Sark will comment on anyone else during the SEC spring meetings this week. Speaking of SEC spring meetings, the guys preview those as well. Andy and Ross will be at the meetings this week, but Andy and Godfrey discuss what to expect. What key topics will most likely be discussed and will any decisions come out of these meetings? Could we see a decision regarding CFP expansion? All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Texas Tech vs. Florida softball drama 5:30 - Will we see this type of drama for CFB in '26 8:47 - Transfers who will face their former teams 16:03 - Darian Mensah and Miami vs. Duke 19:36 - Lane Kiffin and LSU vs. Ole Miss 22:04 - Sark causing drama with other teams 26:43 - Comparing Sark's antics to WWF 31:46 - Why Sark's comments are a good sign for Texas Tech 37:46 - Explaining Sark vs. Ole Miss 38:20 - Will Sark take stir up more drama at the SEC spring meetings 43:18 - Previewing SEC spring meetings Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti spoke at the Big Ten spring meetings this week and had some pretty strong thoughts on the future of the sport. To no one's surprise, he doubled down on wanting to expand the playoff to 24 teams. He noted that 16 is not an option and he is fine with remaining at 12 or expanding to 24. He also spoke about the idea of a 10-game conference schedule, rather than the current 9-game schedule, if the playoff were to expand to 24 teams. One other topic of note that he discussed was the College Sports Commission. He said that changes need to be made to the CSC. Andy Staples and Ross Dellenger discuss all of his comments and analyze what each means for the sport. They also preview the SEC spring meetings and discuss what similar conversations will happen there. Later, Andy and Ross check-in on Baton Rouge as a familiar face has returned. Coach Ed Orgeron has returned to LSU to join Lane Kiffin's staff. Coach O is at least the third coach that has come back to LSU after being previously fired within the last decade. The other two are basketball coaches Johnny Jones and Will Wade. The guys discuss how this came to be and what impact it will have on Kiffin's program. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer 0:00:00 - Tony Petitti speaks at Big Ten meetings 3:04 - Petitti address the College Sports Commission issue 22:51 - Petitti on why a 24-team CFP is the right move 29:04 - Petitti discusses a 10-conference game schedule 32:57 - Previewing SEC spring meetings 43:23 - Coach O returns to LSU Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Brendan Sorsby seems to be trying to force a decision from the NCAA sooner rather than later so that he can figure out his future. On Friday, Sorsby requested an expedited decision from the NCAA on his sports gambling case. On Monday, he requested an injunction in a lawsuit against the NCAA to be eligible to play the 2026 season. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss this evolving situation. They explain everything surrounding it and discuss how likely it is that Sorsby will get an injunction to be able to play. Then, the conversation shifts to Washington D.C. where the much discussed SCORE Act seems to have been defeated. In its place is a new bill that is being worked on in the Senate and is reported to be a bi-partisan bill. Ross explains more information about this bill and the difference between it and the SCORE Act. The guys discuss if it will ever see the light of day. Later, the College Sports Commission has been a heavily discussed topic since its inception. Now the sports' two biggest brands are clashing with the CSC. Over $100 million in NIL contracts for the Big Ten and the SEC remain uncleared and the tensions are growing by the day. Could this be a boiling point for the Big Ten and the SEC to split from the NCAA? Plus, Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard made headlines when he said, "Let ‘em break away. I would turn it around and say we should break away from them." Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss Pollard's comments, if the Big Ten and SEC breaking away is realistic and what kind of chaos that would create. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Brendan Sorsby's fight with the NCAA 22:21 - SCORE Act collapses, is replaced by a new bill 35:45 - Big Ten & SEC vs. College Sports Commission 38:08 - Big Ten & SEC to split from NCAA? 43:33 - Iowa State AD calls out the Big Ten & SEC Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The ACC spring meetings have wrapped up and Commissioner Jim Phillips shared his and the ACC's support of a 24-team playoff. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey discuss his reasoning behind wanting such a drastic expansion and how much impact this stance has on playoff expansion moving forward. The guys also share their thoughts on if they think the playoff should expand and what impact expansion would have. Andy and Godfrey also discuss Commissioner Phillips' idea of a universal tiebreaker system across all conferences. Then, Andy and Godfrey look to the upcoming season. Some kickoff times for various games in the 2026 season were announced this week. The guys discuss what they think of the matchups and which they are most looking forward to. College Gameday's locations have been announced for the first two weeks of the season. Although Week 3 has not been announced, it is widely assumed that Lane Kiffin and LSU's trip to Ole Miss will be the location of Week 3's College Gameday. Andy and Godfrey talk about what may happen in Oxford that weekend. They also look at what has been released for Thanksgiving weekend's slate of games.  Later, neutral site games are the topic of choice. Florida State and Georgia have announced they will play a neutral site game in 2028 after they previously cancelled their home-and-home series. Andy and Godfrey talk about what they think of the switch to a neutral site game and they share their thoughts on neutral site games in general.  All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Commissioner Jim Phillips & ACC support 24-team playoff 12:26 - SEC remains lone conference to not support 24 teams 21:47 - Commissioner Phillips' universal tiebreaker 29:12 - Kickoff times released 29:59 - LSU at Ole Miss 32:12 - Clemson at LSU 32:21 - Ohio State at Texas 32:42 - Oklahoma at Michigan 33:33 - Colorado at Georgia Tech 33:44 - Miami at Stanford 34:51 - Baylor vs. Auburn 36:14 - Louisville at Ole Miss 36:29 - SMU at Florida State 41:56 - Florida at Florida State 42:18 - Texas at Texas A&M 42:39 - Ole Miss at Mississippi State 43:50 - Michigan at Ohio State 44:08 - TCU vs. North Carolina 44:13 - Virginia vs. NC State 44:26 - Other notable games 45:56 - Florida State vs. Georgia neutral site game announcement 53:13 - Thoughts on neutral site games Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podca

The ruling is in and it's a big one for the College Sports Commission. 18 Nebraska athletes lost their battle against the CSC. The athletes had challenged the CSC's ruling of rejected NIL deals. However, there is a catch. Ross Dellenger shares that Bryan Seely, the College Sports Commission's CEO, explained that these athletes can still get their NIL deals approved by submitting their deals a different way. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation and the group discusses the impact of this ruling and what it means for the future of the CSC. Then, Ross' Congressional Minute returns as he gives the latest update on the SCORE Act. The guys dive into some of the changes that have been made to the SCORE Act. Most notably, they look at the Lane Kiffin rule and rules surrounding coaching salaries and buyouts? The Lane Kiffin rule prevents coaches from talking to other schools about a job while in season. The crew discusses if any of the rules could actually be implemented and alternative solutions to these issues.  Later, one of the biggest stories in college football is the recent Lane Kiffin article in Vanity Fair. The guys discuss the reasoning behind why Kiffin would do an article like this and they talk about his comments regarding Ole Miss and racism issues on that campus. They also discuss if Greg Sankey is losing his grip on the SEC. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Impact of the CSC's victory vs. Nebraska athletes 16:55 - Ross' Congressional Minute 18:23 - Explaining the Lane Kiffin rule 19:48 - How to fix issues with coaching salaries and buyouts 27:45 - Who is on the presidential committees? 33:23 - Lane Kiffin's Vanity Fair story explained 40:21 - Why did Kiffin choose to do this story? 46:29 - Is the SEC's management struggling? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The future of college football is changing. This is nothing new, but what is new is the support coming from coaches about future changes to the sport. The American Football Coaches Association voted to support some seismic rule changes including a 24-team playoff, ending conference championship games, finishing the college football season by the second week in January and more. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the impact all of this would have and if it is good for the sport. They also revisit how we got to this point, what has to happen for this all to get approved and what the next steps in the process are. Then, Ross' Congressional Minute returns with an update on everything going on with legislation regarding college sports. A bi-partisan bill appears to have a chance to come from the Senate, but any legislation that has a chance of passing must start there. Ross explains how close that is to being a reality and the impact that would come from it. Plus, Godfrey tells about a recent article in which the horse racing industry warns against government oversight in college sports.  Later, as the guys continue to look at the potential of a 24-team playoff, they reflect on how the past two seasons could have been different if we were already at a 24-team model. Would Notre Dame have won last year's title? What if the hectic end of Michigan's season last year had been during a playoff run? What would the future of USC and Vanderbilt look like had they been playoff teams last season? Would Lane Kiffin have left for LSU if he had made the playoff in back-to-back seasons at Ole Miss? Plus, what future impact could a 24-team format have on the sport? They answer all of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Coaches vote for massive rule changes for future of CFB 29:07 - Ross' Congressional Minute 37:11 - Horse racing's cautionary tale for college athletics 43:30 - What could have changed in the playoff was already a 24-team model 52:40 - Future impact of a 24-team playoff 58:58 - Why coaches only want one bye week in a season Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

College football Saturdays could look a lot different in the future if streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video start to get involved. The groundwork is already being laid in college basketball as Ross Dellenger shares his report of Duke men's basketball's deal to have a select few of their games stream on Amazon Prime Video. This deal was cleared by the ACC and ESPN, but one of those games is against Michigan, and the Big Ten is fighting back as they claim they own the broadcasting rights to the game this season. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation as they look at what the greater impact of this could be. How could this change how people watch college football, and will the cable networks be able to fight off the streaming services? Then, the guys narrow the focus to a particular college football team in Westwood. UCLA appears to have turned a new leaf under new head coach Bob Chesney. They have already landed nine four-star recruits in this recruiting cycle, something they haven't done in a decade. They also have a Top-12 ranked class depending on what site you look at. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what is going on at UCLA and if this turnaround is sustainable. They also preview how they think UCLA might perform this season. Later, the crew takes a look at backup quarterback situations around the country. Texas Tech's quarterback predicament got the guys wondering who may have the best QB room in the country and how have those rooms developed into what they are? All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Big Ten disputes Michigan & Amazon's deal 15:06 - How could streaming impact the future of CFB Saturdays? 27:57 - UCLA's hot recruiting trail under Bob Chesney 33:57 - UCLA's expectations for 2027 47:30 - Who has the best backup QBs in the country? 58:39 - How the elimination of the spring portal impacted QB races Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The Big 12 has officially become the first conference to agree to a private equity deal in college football. Ross Dellenger explains the new deal with RedBird Capital and what this will mean for the teams in the conference. Teams can get over $30 million, but whether they will choose to is the question. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation to discuss if this decision makes sense and what the greater impact is. Plus, Ross shares a report on the College Sports Commission (CSC) Participation Agreement. It still has not been signed, but multiple conferences are inching closer to signing the contract. The guys break down what this would mean for college athletics. Then, the guys move the discussion to the performance of one specific team. In the recent 2026 NFL Draft, Clemson had nine draft picks. In the 2025-2026 season, Clemson only had seven wins. What does this massive underachievement say about the state of the program? Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss if this season could be Dabo Swinney's last as the Tigers' head coach. This discussion leads to a fascinating conversation about NIL. So many NIL contract numbers for college athletes are tossed out in the media without actual confirmation. In contrast, everyone knows what every NFL player is making and the length of his contract. These sports handle this information differently, but would it benefit college to adopt that NFL model? The guys discuss. Later, Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss a recent coaches photo. The NFL gets a coaches photo every year and it is the topic of conversation for at least a day. Coincidentally, college football got a similar version of that this year. The Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament was recently held and there were 26 current and former head college football coaches there. The guys break down this group photo and discuss whom they would want to golf with the most. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Big 12's private equity deal explained 18:30 - College Sports Commission Participation Agreement update 30:06 - Will this be Dabo Swinney's last year at Clemson? 41:26 - Should collegiate NIL contracts be reported like NFL contracts? 48:45 - Breaking down the college coaches photo 58:16 - What CFB coaches would you want to golf with? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Shocking news dropped Monday when it was announced that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team and entering rehab for a gambling addiction. Additionally, he is being investigated by the NCAA for gambling. Sorsby was one of the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal this offseason, and he transferred from Cincinnati to Texas Tech just months ago. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the events that unfolded and where both Sorsby and Texas Tech go from here. What is Tech's answer at quarterback? Will Sorsby play college football again? Does this jeopardize his chance at the NFL? Then, the NCAA continues to pursue some rule changes that could go into effect as early as next year. Ross Dellenger gives an update on the status of the new five-for-five rule that would eliminate redshirts. He also shares details about an additional rule regarding tampering that is trying to be buried into the proposal. This one is a bit more controversial. Andy and Godfrey join Ross to discuss both of these proposed rules. Later, the NFL draft is officially over, but what did it reveal about college football? The guys discuss how the draft can be used as a test for which conference is actually the strongest in college football. Plus, they also talk about the complaints that NIL is ruining the draft and other notable takeaways from the weekend. Get caught up on all of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Brendan Sorsby goes to rehab 19:47 - Texas Tech's quarterback situation 21:58 - Will transfers be vetted more closely? 24:09 - How does this impact Sorsby's football future? 30:44 - Update on eliminating redshirts 34:42 - What is the proposed new tampering rule? 44:29 - NFL draft recap 49:02 - NFL's complaints about NIL 51:57 - Other CFB stories from the draft Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

It's draft day! The 2026 NFL Draft is here, but by the time you are listening to this, the draft may be well underway. So, rather than give you more coverage of this year's draft, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey took a look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft. A year ago, the 2026 quarterback class was being touted as a very strong class. That shine has dulled significantly, to the point of only one or two quarterbacks going in the first round. Enter the 2027 hype. Oregon's Dante Moore, Texas' Arch Manning, Notre Dame's CJ Carr and Ohio State's Julian Sayin are a few of the names that headline what appears to be a loaded class. The guys discuss if this class will suffer the same results as the 2026 class or if there is a lot more to look forward to? They also discuss topics such as: Is there a chance that Jeremiah Smith could be drafted first overall? Does Arch and Texas' success this season determine the future of Steve Sarkisian in Austin? Will the Mannings control where Arch lands in the NFL like they did with Eli? All of this and so much more as they look ahead to the coming college football season and draft to follow. Then, the CFP meetings have finally wrapped up and Ross has more updates to discuss. While there were no decisions made, there was plenty of news and important information to take from the week. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss everything that happened during the CFP meetings and what this means moving forward for both the CFP and the future of college football. Later, did you know that USC's championship window is now open? According to Lincoln Riley, that is the case. The guys discuss the USC head coach's comments and take a look at what this season holds for the Trojans? Does missing the CFP this season spell the end of Riley's tenure in Southern California? All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - NFL Draft Preview 4:38 - Looking at the 2027 QB prospects 14:15 - Should Jeremiah Smith be the top overall pick in 2027? 17:11 - Does Steve Sarkisian's job depend on this season? 20:38 - What if top prospects stay in college for another year? 22:53 - Will the Mannings control Arch's draft? 25:41 - CFP meeting updates on playoff expansion 32:06 - Is a 24-team playoff financially feasible? 48:46 - Lincoln Riley & USC championship window 53:18 - USC's expectations this season Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or <a href="https://yahoosport

Double the size of the playoff? The proposal from the Big Ten, that felt unrealistic months ago, now appears to be a real possibility. Ross Dellenger is at the CFP meetings this week and reports significant momentum behind expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams. When, or if, this will happen is still to be determined. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey discuss the impact of such a massive expansion and how the conversation has gotten to this point.  Then, Ross shares some more information coming from the administration side of college athletics. The College Sports Commission is being challenged for being too restrictive on the deals athletes can sign. The guys discuss how they saw this coming from the start and what may happen as a result.  Later, it's time to have some draft conversations. The 2026 NFL draft is on Thursday and there have been mixed reviews about this draft class. The quarterback class is viewed as relatively weak, but Andy and Godfrey debate if that is in fact the case. Then, they discuss players who are being undervalued in this 2026 draft. From LSU's Harold Perkins Jr. to Iowa's Logan Jones to Navy's Eli Heidenreich, who are some sleepers that could make a big impact on NFL rosters? All this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - CFP expanding to 24 teams? 25:27 - College Sports Commission crumbling? 37:30 - Undervalued college football players in the 2026 NFL draft 41:45 - Quarterback draft class sleepers 49:02 - Other sleepers: LSU's Harold Perkins Jr. 53:25 - Iowa's Logan Jones 54:38 - Florida's Jake Slaughter 54:52 - Texas A&M's Trey Zuhn III 55:37 - Receivers: Cincinnati's Cyrus Allen & UConn's Skylar Bell 56:26 - Navy's Eli Heidenreich 58:33 - Ohio State's Max Klare Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

"I will never apologize for winning an SEC title." Those were Kirby Smart's words recently. In an era where conference championship success pales in comparison to College Football Playoff success, is this thinking the way of the past? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss if Georgia is underachieving and should be concerned with its future. Is it possible Georgia's new ceiling is an SEC title? The guys don't think so. Then, Ross Dellenger gives the latest update on the rule that would eliminate redshirts. Last week, Ross reported this news for the first time. Since then, there has already been movement. While an actual decision has not yet been reached, the latest development is whether or not seniors, who recently thought they had finished their collegiate careers, could get one more season if they had never redshirted. This creates a complicated scenario with the NFL Draft right around the corner and college basketball's transfer portal in full swing. The crew discusses what may happen as a result and if the transfer portal could reopen? Later, Louisiana Tech has finally straightened out its 20-game schedule. Tech had planned to leave Conference USA for the Sun Belt, but Conference USA had already included them in next year's conference football schedule. At the same time, the Sun Belt had done the same since they were expecting them to join this fall. A resolution has finally been reached which will see Louisiana Tech pay a hefty exit fee to Conference USA. The guys discuss everything that happened in the situation. Plus, there's a new special teams rule that has the coaches up in arms. Andy breaks down what is going on. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Is Georgia underperforming in the NIL era? 21:32 - The latest update on eliminating redshirts. 37:16 - Louisiana Tech's 20-game schedule 45:29 - The latest special teams rule change Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Spring ball is in full swing, and it's getting fan bases everywhere excited for fall. Today, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey look at the top six storylines coming out of spring ball from all around the country. The guys start in SEC country where there are some big quarterback battles going on. In Tuscaloosa, redshirt freshman Keelon Russell is battling redshirt junior Austin Mack. Mack came to Alabama from Washington with Kalen DeBoer, but Russell has been turning heads this spring and seemed to take a big step over the weekend. In Gainesville, new Florida head coach Jon Sumrall has a QB battle of his own going on. The guys discuss this and the first impression Sumrall has left on the Gator faithful. They also talk about his recruiting success and the support he is initially receiving amongst the fan base. Then, the crew shifts the conversation to Michigan. The Wolverines are another team with a new head coach this year. Kyle Whittingham is running the show after stepping down at Utah. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss Whittingham's immediate impact and how good they think Michigan could be this year. Plus, they take a look at Houston and head coach Willie Fritz. Not only do they look at what Houston's third season under Fritz may look like, but they also discuss the impact of the Big 12's Friday games. Later, the guys dive into two other notable stories in college football. One is a huge change in Cal athletics. Cal announced they will be firing over 20 staffers from marketing, athletic communications and creative services. In their place, Cal is creating Strawberry Creek Studios. The crew discusses the potential impact of this on the greater college landscape and why this is also a unique situation. Plus, Memphis has announced a jersey patch sponsor. FedEx will be sponsoring Memphis and Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss this new deal. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.  0:00:00 - Alabama QB battle 13:15 - Florida QB battle 16:34 - Jon Sumrall expectations 26:26 - Michigan's new look under Whittingham 40:14 - Houston's third year with Willie Fritz 45:13 - Big 12's Friday night games 51:43 - Cal Athletics shakeup 59:29 - Memphis and FedEx agree to jersey patch deal Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

No more redshirts? Goodbye medical waivers? That is what the NCAA is proposing. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey dive in and discuss the proposed five year eligibility rule. This would eliminate both redshirts and medical waivers, allowing athletes to compete for up to five years starting at their high school graduation or 19th birthday. The guys discuss whether this proposal is a good solution for college athletics or if it will create more issues moving forward?  Then, Andy, Ross and Godfrey look at what else from the President's executive order could actually go into effect in the NCAA. The eligibility rules may have a chance, but could something like a one-time transfer rule or shifting of the transfer portal be put into place in the future? The guys discuss. Later, the crew narrows the focus from the broad NCAA to one school. Miami recently received a verbal commitment from Rivals' third ranked quarterback of the 2027 class. The Hurricanes have been a school, of late, who has focused on bringing in transfer quarterbacks each year. Could this recent commitment show a change in Miami's future QB model? May teams start to shift away from transfer portal quarterbacks? The guys discuss this and debate whether a team can win a national championship today with a homegrown quarterback. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - NCAA proposing new eligibility rules 13:08 - What fallout could these rules create? 30:05 - What else can be implemented from the executive order? 46:08 - Is Miami shifting its future QB model? 50:42 - Can you win a title with a homegrown QB? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

As the evolution of college football continues to move forward, another voice has been heard from. This one is from the South. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne has called for the end of the SEC championship game. "I think the ship has sailed," were some of the Alabama AD's words. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey discuss Byrne's comments and how he is saying what many others have either said or thought. If the end of the conference championship games is in fact near, how would this impact the College Football Playoff? The guys discuss the potential impact and what could be substituted in for conference championship games that the fans would enjoy even more! Then, we keep it in the South as Andy and Godfrey discuss if there should be concern about the Southeastern Conference. March Madness has officially concluded. Two Big Ten teams won the men's and women's tournaments: Michigan and UCLA respectively. That means it was a clean sweep by the Big Ten with national titles for football, men's basketball and women's basketball. It is the first time in nine years the SEC hasn't won at least one of those titles and the first time in 25 years that they have gone three straight years without a football national championship. Although that may not seem like a huge deal, the weight of this drought feels heavier for a conference that was seen by some as the pinnacle for many years. The guys chat about if the SEC is actually collapsing and how this era should be viewed. There's no way we make it through an episode without some legislative talk, even with Ross out for the day. On Friday, President Trump issued an executive order addressing various issues in college athletics. Andy and Godfrey discuss how important this order is and if it will lead to any real impact or change in college athletics. Hint: if you have been listening to this show then you probably already know the answer.  Stay up-to-date on all things college football with College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Alabama AD calls for end of SEC title game 18:18 - Replacing conference champ games w/ CFP play-ins 26:17 - SEC collapse? 33:00 - NIL impact on the SEC 52:44 - Impact of Trump's executive order Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

It is six months until October, but the NCAA already has us talking about ghosts. They have introduced the latest rule change in college athletics and it is regarding 'ghost transfers.' The new rule impacts transfers who go to another school outside of the transfer portal window. If they then play for the new school, that school will be subject to a six-game suspension of their head coach and a fine of 20% of their budget. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the NCAA's latest rule and what type of impact it will have on the college football landscape. How long will it be until this rule is challenged in court? Then, we move from the field to the court as Ross reports on the potential expansion of the NCAA tournament. The guys discuss not only how this would affect one of the best, if not the best, tournaments in all of sports, but how this could carry-over to impact the College Football Playoff as well. Will we start to see non-Power 4 teams eliminated from these postseason tournaments? Could a combination of rights deals between these tournaments be the future? The guys discuss all of this and more. Later, one of the biggest players in both the men's and women's NCAA tournaments is struggling off of the court. Although UConn is having immense success in basketball, the continuance of remaining an independent in football is creating issues financially. They do not have the same pull as their independent counterpart, Notre Dame, and therefore only receive a very tiny piece of the revenue pie. The guys discuss the decision that UConn faces and the simplest solution of just joining a conference.  Get caught up on your college sports news on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Explaining the new 'ghost transfer' rule 8:30 - What is the fallout from this new rule? 26:18 - Potential expansion of the NCAA tournament 32:07 - How does expansion impact college football? 42:02 - Does UConn football need to join a conference? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

March Madness is nearing its end, and it lived up to the name on Sunday. One similarity between the final four teams in the NCAA tournament and the final four teams in the College Football Playoff is that half of the field is from the Big Ten Conference. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss why the Big Ten is having so much success in the postseason. They also discuss why the SEC, which has no teams left in the NCAA tournament, is struggling in the postseason. Is the Big Ten the more dominant power conference? Is money the only factor that has leveled the playing field, or is there more to the change in power? Then, the conversation shifts to a team that is in the SEC. Lane Kiffin spoke to the media recently and asked the LSU faithful to have patience while he rebuilds LSU into the team that they all desire. The guys discuss how realistic patience is from the Tigers' fan base. In an era of yearly roster reconstruction via the transfer portal, should immediate success be expected? Will Kiffin be able to succeed quickly in Baton Rouge? Later, the guys talk about the College Football Playoff selection committee getting some new, and familiar, faces. With a few members' terms up, former Cal and Fresno State head coach Jeff Tedford and former Auburn and UCF head coach Gus Malzahn will be a couple of the new members joining the committee. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss the impact of adding two more head coaches to the committee. They also dive into the rules of when committee members need to recuse themselves during the discussions and voting. Will these fresh faces provide some positive change to the committee? All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Big Ten postseason success vs. SEC postseason struggles 31:12 - Lane Kiffin asks LSU fans for patience in rebuild 48:08 - New coaches added to the CFP selection committee Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Sonny Dykes did not mince words when calling out former quarterback Josh Hoover. Dykes spoke about Hoover on a recent episode of his show, "State of the Frogs with Sonny Dykes," and called out Hoover's issues with turning the ball over while he was the quarterback for the Horned Frogs. Hoover transferred to Indiana at the end of the 2025 season. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss coach's comments and how he could end up looking really bad at the end of the 2026 season. They also dive into what kind of success they think Hoover can have under Curt Cignetti at Indiana. Then, Ross discusses his latest story on Duke athletics. He gets into how a small, private school that is known for basketball is able to balance its resources with very high levels of success across the board. Andy and Godfrey join in as they continue the discussion of how Duke, and schools like it, has to operate to maintain success. They also talk about if this is feasible in the long run and how these schools may be setting themselves up for the next phase of realignment. Later, the crew gets into the latest viral video in college athletics. Adam Breneman is currently on a campus tour trip where he is showing facilities from various teams across the country. In a recent video, a Texas Tech player stated that they took out every dumbbell under 40 lbs. This sparked outrage across social media and the guys discuss just how ridiculous this whole situation became. Plus, they also discuss one of the latest CSC cases in which two Georgia women athletes are fighting back after their low value NIL deals were turned down. Catch up with all of this and more on College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Sonny Dykes calls out Indiana's QB 11:51 - What will Indiana look like with Josh Hoover? 25:47 - How Duke is balancing their resources and success 44:36 - Georgia women battling the CSC 53:14 - Texas Tech weight room drama Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

In December of 2025, Kyle Whittingham and Utah football parted ways. Just two weeks later he was announced as the new head coach of Michigan. Now more details have come out about the truth of what happened in Salt Lake City that led to this separation. On Friday, Ross Dellenger released an article about this which included the release of documents from Utah regarding the separation. He explains exactly what went down behind the scenes. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the discussion about how the legendary Utah coach became the new head man at Michigan. Plus, they discuss why naming a head coach-in-waiting is always a bad idea. Then, the guys dive into a story coming out of the SEC. Multiple SEC teams have reduced how much they are spending on recruiting by the millions. Is this strictly because teams are more focused on paying players now, or is there more to the story? Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss where all this money is going and what else has led to a de-emphasis on recruiting budgets. Later, the crew discusses if college football is hurting March Madness. The first weekend of March Madness is in the books, and it is another year with no Cinderellas making it past the opening weekend. Andy, Ross and Godfrey chat about college football's role in this and how conference realignment, NIL and the transfer portal are affecting a lot more than just college football. 0:00:00 - Truth behind the Utah & Kyle Whittingham split 14:19 - Why a head coach-in-waiting is a bad idea 29:56 - Why are SEC teams reducing recruiting budgets by millions? 46:54 - Is college football killing March Madness? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The world of college football remains unpredictable, but one of the craziest events during the 2025 season was Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss, in the middle of a playoff run, to go to LSU. Now, there may be a rule being put into the SCORE Act to prevent that from happening in the future. It is aptly called the "Lane Kiffin Rule." Ross Dellenger explains all the details behind this rule. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join in to discuss their thoughts. They also talk about the topic of how important head coaches are in the NIL era of college football? Then, you may have thought the drama had ended with Trinidad Chambliss, but that is not the case. Chambliss was a finalist to be on the cover of EA Sports College Football 27, but he was informed that it would be too risky to put him on the cover. He is now blaming the NCAA's opposition to his eligibility as the reason he will not be on the cover and is seeking damages. Andy, Ross and Godfrey chat about this whole situation and also discuss who they think may end up on the cover. Later, the guys create a very different type of bracket. We are now in the thick of March Madness, so naturally the guys have to create some type of bracket. This bracket is focused on tampering. The concept is what a bracket of coaches would look like if coaches were allowed to fight each other over tampering. The guys discuss who may be a surprising top seed and who else could make the field. Catch up with college football amidst the March Madness on College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Did Lane Kiffin just change college football? 26:12 - Did the NCAA cost Trinidad Chambliss the EA Sports cover? 43:57 - The tampering coaches brawl bracket Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

As spring ball continues on, Andy, Ross and Godfrey look at Indiana's magical run last season and discuss the looming question in college football: Who could be the next Indiana? What determines if a team can be considered Indiana-like and who might some of those teams be? Could Texas Tech be set up to be the next team up? What about another Big Ten team, Kentucky or SMU? Andy, Ross and Godfrey talk about all of these options and more. Then, they shift over to March Madness and how it could affect the football world. The crew was very impressed with how Keith Gill, the chairman of the selection committee, explained the committee's choices. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss how Commissioner Gill, or someone like him, should be put in place to answer questions and give some transparency with how the CFP committee makes its decisions. They also talk about how the CFP having so many shows leading up to the final bracket does more harm than help. Plus, Ross shares the potential of the NCAA tournament bracket expanding even more and how public sentiment is against this just as much as it is against a 24-team CFP bracket. Then, they revisit the SEC discussing if they should just make and enforce their own rules as a conference rather than going by the rules of the NCAA. The crew talks about how horrible this idea is and why it would lead to the end of the SEC. Also, they talk more about tampering rules in college football. All of this and more on the latest College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Who is the next Indiana? 5:40 - Could Kentucky be the next Indiana? 8:00 - Godfrey's list of teams 12:42 - Could Ole Miss be the next Indiana? 17:08 - Could UNC be the next Indiana? 19:21 - Could another Big Ten team be the next Indiana? 22:37 - Could Cal or Stanford be the next Indiana? 28:44 - Comparing the NCAA tournament selection committee to the CFP 38:08 - Could the CFP shows change? 41:59 - Expanding the NCAA bracket 46:09 - Should the SEC make and enforce its own rules? 54:01 - Will anything change with tampering? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Spring has sprung when it comes to the world of college football. Spring ball is here! A time when fans' excitement and anticipation grows to see what their team will look like for the upcoming season. It is also the time when the heaters begin to turn on under some coaches' seats. One name atop the hot seat list is Alabama's Kalen DeBoer. Although he has had a successful start to his Alabama tenure, it is not successful enough for some of the Crimson Tide fanbase. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss this situation in Tuscaloosa. They also go down the list of some of the other notable coaches on the hot seat entering the season. That list includes names like Lincoln Riley, Mike Norvell and Dabo Swinney. Then, the guys discuss the 18 Nebraska players who are going to arbitration with the College Sports Commission over NIL deals that were voided. How impactful will the result of this be for not only the Nebraska athletes, but all other athletes whose deals have been voided or may be voided in the future. Plus, the crew breaks down Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti asking NCAA President Charlie Baker to stop punishing schools for tampering.  Later, Ross shares all the latest college sports news coming from Capitol Hill in Ross' Congressional Minute. Then, he dives into the scene that took place on Capitol Hill between Senator Chris Murphy and Senator Tommy Tuberville as they debated college athlete employment. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what was talked about in that conversation. Get ready for spring ball on College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Which coaches are on the hot seat for 2026? 2:32 - Kalen DeBoer on the hot seat 11:09 - Lincoln Riley on the hot seat 15:41 - Mike Norvell on the hot seat 18:48 - Dabo Swinney on the hot seat 26:08 - Nebraska vs the College Sports Commission 36:18 - Tony Petitti ask Charlie Baker for no tampering punishments 47:28 - Ross' Congressional Minute  Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On Friday the attention of the college sports world was focused on Washington D.C. as President Trump gathered a large group to discuss the future of college sports. By the end of the meeting he declared he is going to issue an executive order to fix college athletics. Our own Ross Dellenger was there and tells us all about what happened at the roundtable. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey react to the discussion that was had on Friday and they discuss what they think should happen moving forward.  Then, the guys discuss Ohio State president Ted Carter's resignation. The resignation, due to an inappropriate relationship, now leaves one of college football's biggest brands searching for a new leader of its university. Carter also played a large role in athletics. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what role Ohio State presidents play when it comes to the Buckeyes' athletics, the hole that Carter is leaving with his departure and where Ohio State goes from here. Later, the crew chats about Louisiana Tech's problem for the 2026 football season. It appears they are currently playing in two different conferences, but they are suing to make sure they get to move to the conference they desire to play in next year. Louisiana Tech is currently suing Conference USA to let them join the Sun Belt conference for this upcoming season. The guys discuss the issues going on with this situation and how it is holding up conference scheduling.  Get all of your college football news with College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - College football meeting at the White House 26:28 - Ohio State president Ted Carter resigns 39:51 - Louisiana Tech sues Conference USA Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Changes may be coming to the future of college football's postseason. No, not for the CFP yet, but these changes are directly related to that. The changes are for the rest of the bowl season. Ross Dellenger shares his report about a potential re-worked plan for the bowl season that would include just 10 bowls between FBS teams. This also hinges on the final decision about the size of the College Football Playoff. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation as the group discusses if this would be a good move for college football and how exactly it would all work.  Then, the newest accessory to college football uniforms is picking up steam. 2026 will be the first season that schools can wear brand sponsored jersey patches, and the latest patch was just revealed. Arkansas is partnering with Tyson Foods and will be donning a Tyson logo on their jersey. The guys discuss how these deals could end up being very lucrative, for both schools and athletes, and how this concept sets some schools up for success while potentially causing other schools to panic. Andy, Ross and Godfrey share who they think would be some good partners for various schools. Plus, Ross reports on the latest news from the College Sports Commission that could be worth millions. Later, the crew discusses an alarming trend in college football. There continues to be a mass exodus of assistant coaches jumping from college to the NFL. Following the 2025 season, at least 33 coaches have left for roles in the NFL, and the main reason is the drain that college football is putting on the coaches. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what is causing this and if there is any way it will change? They also remember legendary head coach Lou Holtz, who passed away at 89. Wrap up your week with today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - How might the future of bowl season change? 23:19 - What are the best jersey patch brands for schools? 37:47 - The latest College Sports Commission update that could be worth millions 46:25 - Why are coaches leaving college for the NFL? 54:54 - Remembering Lou Holtz Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

There is an important meeting this week about the future of college football. Sorry, there are actually two meetings this week. The one you may be thinking of is the highly publicized one that is scheduled for Friday at the White House. The far more important one was a secret. It happened in Dallas with powerful people from college football in attendance. This meeting was with Smash Sports, an extension of the investment group Smash Capital. It focused on the pitch to consolidate all of college football's media rights. Ross Dellenger reports what is going on behind the scenes with this meeting. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation to discuss the impact of this meeting, the impact of consolidation and what the chances are something like that could happen.  Then, Andy, Ross and Godfrey continue the conversation discussing how a situation like this would play out and who else would need to be involved for it to work. They talk about what kind of impact Paramount buying Warner Brothers could have on this type of deal, and the college football world in general, and the share how they think a resolution will ultimately be determined. Later, the guys discuss Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel coming out in support of a 24-team playoff. This is in direct contrast to the model that the SEC is supporting. The guys discuss the impact of a coach in the SEC taking this stance and how the playoff discussion will continue to evolve. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - College football's secret meeting in Dallas 9:53 - The other meeting at the White House 11:39 - Impact of private equity's involvement in CFB media rights 21:54 - Impact of consolidating media rights 28:43 - Could Paramount buying Warner Brothers affect college football? 34:45 - Which side will win the media rights battle? 42:33 - Josh Heupel supports 24-team CFP Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The NFL Combine isn't the only thing happening in Indianapolis this week. Ross Dellenger has been there for the NCAA meetings that have also been going on and he reports some notable changes coming out of Indy. Ross shares the latest rule changes in college football. The first change is in regard to targeting. The NCAA is eliminating a targeting ejection being carried over into s player's subsequent game. The second rule change concerns the transfer portal. The plan is to impose heavy penalties on any school that signs an athlete outside of the transfer portal window. Ross and Andy Staples discuss these rule changes and their potential effect. They also discuss Cincinnati suing former quarterback Brendan Sorsby for his $1 million buyout that he has not yet paid.  Then, Ross gets into some more news from the NCAA meetings. This news is regarding potential schedule changes to the college football calendar. Ross and Andy discuss the transfer portal window, a potential change to spring ball practices and teams being able to move their first game up to Week 0 in 2027. They also chat about what other changes could happen in the near future. Later, Steven Godfrey joins the show. In a recent episode, Godfrey was tasked with making a minor league type model for college football. Godfrey ended up taking a page out of the European soccer book as he discusses the methods of sending players to various teams. He and Andy discuss this model and how, or if, it could work in college football. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.  0:00:00 - Rule changes in college football 1:46 - Changes to targeting 3:52 - New transfer rules and punishment 12:17 - Cincinnati sues former QB Brendan Sorsby 20:34 - Changes to the college football calendar 21:13 - Transfer portal dates 21:47 - Changes to Spring Ball 22:34 - 2027 schedule changes for Week 0 29:44 - Other changes the committee wants 37:18 - Creating a college football minor league Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The Tennessee Volunteers will have a new quarterback for the 2026 season. Joey Aguilar lost his case for another year of eligibility, so now the focus shifts to the highly touted recruits. The battle will be between redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and incoming freshman Faizon Brandon. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss what the quarterback position may look like for the Vols in 2026. They also dive into the evolution of quarterback development in college football. What was once a recruit and develop process has seemingly shifted into just grabbing a quarterback from the transfer portal, but how long can that trend be successful? Are teams starting to shift back to focusing on recruiting young talent? Then, the guys dive into some news that has the potential to cause a big shift in the college football calendar. Army head coach Jeff Monken has said they could be open to moving the Army-Navy game to Thanksgiving weekend. This is a big piece of the puzzle that people have tried to navigate when looking at how the college football calendar could be rearranged. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss the impact of this suggestion, how it could work and what it would do for college football. Later, the crew discusses how a recent college football awards banquet turned into a comedy club. Mario Cristobal and Kirby Smart took the stage at the Steve Spurrier Awards dinner the other night. A dinner that honors various coaches and players turned into something more like a roast when Kirby Smart and Mario Cristobal started poking fun at each other while on stage. This led to a debate among Andy, Ross and Godfrey about who the funniest coaches are in college football.  All of this and more on College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - Who will be Tennessee's new QB? 11:46 - The evolution of development for college quarterbacks 23:59 - NCAA tampering 28:01 - Army-Navy game open to moving date 45:57 - Mario Cristobal vs. Kirby Smart roast 55:50 - Who are the funniest coaches in college football? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The NCAA has issued a threat to schools among the recent rise of court cases arguing for additional eligibility. The threat is to impose the Rule of Restitution. This was created in 1975 to allow the NCAA to punish a school or athlete if the preliminary injunction, which that athlete competed under, was overturned. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the NCAA issuing this threat and what may be the fallout. They also dive into the discussion that the SEC had about the conferences self-governing rather than the NCAA being the governing body. Is the NCAA's power dwindling enough for it to not be necessary anymore? Then, after the recent discussion about former Nebraska AD, Bill Moos, saying he wanted to move Nebraska back to the Big 12, Andy got to thinking about who were the winners and losers from all of the realignment in the 2010s. This led to him ranking what teams made the best move during that era of realignment. The crew discusses the list and what were some of the issues and casualties that came with it. Later, the guys revisit a conversation from the beginning of the show. When discussing court cases, Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar, and his case was discussed. This led to the point that many Tennessee fans want one of the two five-star quarterbacks on the roster to be the Vols' QB this year instead. The guys discuss how Tennessee should go about deciding this and what the future of player development looks like. Is there a way that a "minor league" could be created out of schools in the Group of Six? All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 0:00:00 - NCAA threatens the Rule of Restitution 14:44 - Is the NCAA needed in college sports anymore? 31:38 - Ranking conference realignment of the 2010s 52:51 - Should Tennessee move on from Joey Aguilar? 58:47 - Creating a "minor leagues" in college football Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

The college football landscape never stops moving, shifting and changing. The latest change is yet another drastic move of conference realignment. Sacramento State is leaving the FCS to join the FBS as they will now become a part of the MAC. Yes, the team in California is joining the Mid-American Conference. Ross Dellenger explains why Sac State is making this move and what other avenues they pursued. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation and react to this decision. The conversation evolves to the broader landscape of conference realignment. The guys discuss why so many of these drastic shifts are being made and what type of change to the college football landscape they see coming in the future.Then, the guys dive into a couple of notable eligibility court cases. Trinidad Chambliss will be a Rebel for one more season after a judge in the Mississippi state court granted an injunction to give Chambliss one more season of eligibility. The guys compare the Chambliss situation to other court cases of the past and they contrast it with the Joey Aguilar case in Tennessee. At the time of this recording, we have yet to get a ruling on Aguilar. Plus, the crew shares some of the very unique events that happened at the courthouse during the Chambliss ruling.Later, Andy, Ross and Godfrey revisit a topic from the previous episode. Recently, a fan of Mr. Beast proposed the idea of Mr. Beast donating $100 million to East Carolina University to try to win them a National Championship. Andy was convinced that wouldn't do much, but Godfrey said he does not feel the same way. The crew discusses the feasibility of this, how small schools could make a big jump with a large cash infusion and what additional power ECU would have by having Mr. Beast behind them.All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Sac State to the MAC14:31 - Where does conference realignment go from here?24:44 - Trinidad Chambliss & Joey Aguilar eligibility cases42:32 - Would a $100 million from Mr. Beast get ECU to the CFP? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Former Nebraska AD, Bill Moos, has released a 697 page memoir titled Crab Creek Chronicles: From the Wheat Fields to the Ball Fields and Beyond. In it are some very interesting takeaways about his time at Nebraska. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss some of the more notable stories he shares. The most notable, and surprising, story is about Moos' regret of Nebraska joining the Big Ten conference and his interest in leaving the Big Ten to return to the Big 12. That, of course, did not end up happening. Moos also shares how he was forced into hiring Scott Frost even though he did not think he was right for the job. The guys share their opinions and takeaways from these, and other, stories from the book.Then, Andy, Ross and Godfrey go from looking at the past to looking into the future. The Pac-12 Conference is back and they have released their 2026 schedule. The most notable part is the unique approach to their Week 13 games. The conference currently only has eight football teams. That means there are only seven games to be held during an eight-game conference schedule. The Pac-12's unique approach for the eighth game, in Week 13, is the creation of a flex week. There are currently four games scheduled, with home teams being already designated, but the conference is reserving the right to swap opponents up to six days before the matchup. They are saying they will choose the matchups based off of what is best for the conference. Presumably this means creating the most advantageous schedule for a potential CFP bid. The guys discuss the impact of this and what the ripple effects could be. What would this look like in other conferences, and could this potentially change the landscape of college football scheduling?Later, Ross shares the latest update in the world of revenue sharing. He discusses his most recent article about how programs are far exceeding the revenue share cap and what the "real" rev-share cap is for the top programs. Andy and Godfrey join in as they react to the new world of revenue sharing, that may be far more expensive than people realize, and they all discuss how this is going to continue to evolve going forward.Get caught up on all things college football with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Former Nebraska AD tells all28:29 - Pac-12's unique flex-week schedule42:48 - How schools are far exceeding the rev-share cap Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or y

There will be a new face in the FBS for the 2026 season as FCS powerhouse North Dakota State is making the leap. The 10-time FCS National Champions will be joining the Mountain West Conference. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey discuss if they think this is the right move for the Bison. The guys chat about what exactly the team is giving up to make this move, what they have to gain, and if they think North Dakota State can be successful. Plus, they also discuss the latest in the Charles Bediako case. He is no longer eligible to play for Alabama after a judge denied his most recent injunction request. Andy and Godfrey discuss what this means going forward.Then, the guys take a quick look at the NFL in comparison to college football. Sam Darnold culminated his redemption story with a Super Bowl ring this season. Once the third pick in the NFL Draft for the New York Jets, Darnold struggled for much of his career. After being a back-up in San Francisco, he found success as a starter for the Minnesota Vikings and now is a Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks. Andy and Godfrey look at the college landscape and discuss if there are any transfer quarterbacks that may have a similar redemption story in 2026. Later, the guys continue to look at the transfer quarterbacks, but through a different lens. Last episode, Godfrey compared Fernando Mendoza to a certified, pre-owned Honda. This was meant as a compliment. Now, they look at the transfer quarterbacks for 2026 and compare seven QBs to used cars. Find out what the comparisons are for Rocco Becht, Kenny Minchey, Drew Mestemaker, Austin Simmons, DJ Lagway, Darian Mensah and Byrum Brown.Get your college football news here with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - North Dakota State heads to the FBS26:12 - Charles Bediako no longer eligible34:17 - What transfer QB can have a Darnold-like redemption season49:30 - Comparing transfer QBs to used cars49:45 - Rocco Becht comparison52:24 - Kenny Minchey comparison54:10 - Drew Mestemaker comparison55:43 - Austin Simmons comparison56:51 - DJ Lagway comparison58:58 - Darian Mensah comparison1:00:06 - Byrum Brown comparison Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

In the new world of college football there may be just as much action in the courtroom as there is on the field. The latest trend is if you want another season in college, after your eligibility is up, take it to the courtroom! The two most recent cases of that are Trinidad Chambliss and Joey Aguilar. Both of whom are waiting to see if they get an injunction that will allow them to play in the 2026 season. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey explain both of these cases and update everyone with where the cases are in the process. They also take a look at the schools these quarterbacks are looking to go back to. Both schools have 5-star QBs waiting in the wings, which leads to the question: in the transfer portal era, are 5-star QBs better off going to a smaller school to play right away and transferring later?Then, the guys get into some more College Football Playoff conversation. The CFP released the 2026 & 2027 schedule for the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship game. In 2026, the playoff spans over 39 days. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss the ludicrous schedule. They also talk about a potential savior being the NFL. With the NFL now owning a stake in ESPN, will they help out college football's scheduling to make it a better product?Later, Andy shares the results of his homework assignment. Last episode, the guys discussed how weak Week 1 is to start the 2026 season. Andy shares his plan of how to move Oklahoma and Michigan to Week 1 to inject some energy into the opening weekend slate of games. The guys also close the show by discussing the Washington Post shutting down their sports division.All of this and more on College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - SEC QB's suing for eligibility6:18 - Trinidad Chambliss' case update8:32 - Joey Aguilar case update16:08 - What does the future of 5-star QB's in college look like?28:24 - CFP releases 2026 schedule40:22 - Andy tries to improve Week 1's schedule51:55 - Reflecting on The Washington Post news Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

32 head coaches will be coaching new teams in 2026. Who among them will be the most successful? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey breakdown who among the hires will be the most successful immediately. They discuss the youth movement in college football and how teams may be shifting priorities of what they look for in a head coach. Plus, there were not many coordinators hired in this most recent coaching cycle. Will that trend change in the future, and does that depend on the success of the coordinators who did land head coaching roles this year?Whether your team has a new head coach or not, hope springs eternal in the offseason for everyone. When Week 1 roles around, the sports world is excited and ready to roll. Unfortunately for Week 1 of the 2026 season, there are not many marquee matchups for fans to look forward to. Godfrey compares the Week 1 schedules of 2025 and 2026 and the guys explain why conference expansion has caused this upcoming season's kick-off weekend to be so boring. They also throw out some ideas of how to fix this schedule in the future.Later, Ross' Congressional Minute returns as he gives us the latest college sports news coming from Congress. It appears the SCORE Act is being tweaked to try to drum up some more support. A couple of key pieces of the Act are being changed and the guys discuss the feasibility of the Act passing going forward. Plus, somehow the crew gets into a discussion about college football movies.You won't want to miss all of this and more on College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Who will be the most successful new head coach in 2026?23:14 - How conference expansion is ruining Week 144:44 - Ross' Congressional Minute Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Did Miami find a loophole in NIL? We have had many discussions on Darian Mensah's journey from Duke to Miami in the last couple of weeks, but not much of the talk has been focused on the Hurricanes. Steven Godfrey returns to join Andy Staples and Ross Dellenger as they discuss how Miami may have found a way around player buyouts in college football. Are we closer to getting clear buyouts written in player contracts? Plus, do schools in states with no income tax have an advantage in NIL? The guys discuss.Then, they shift from players to coaches. The college football schedule is always a topic of debate, but the group most negatively affected by the current nonsensical schedule is the coaches. Many people may not feel bad for the head coaches making millions, but it's all of the other coaches who really take on the biggest burden of the schedule. The dichotomy between the quality of life of college coaches versus coaches in the NFL has many coaches jumping ship to take a chance in the National Football League. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss how tough this schedule can be, and why the NFL model is more manageable for coaches. Plus, they discuss ways that the college football schedule can improve and also be more prevalent throughout the calendar year.Later, they guys discuss the biggest news in the football world. Bill Belichick was not named a first ballot Hall of Famer. Many people have expressed shock and outrage by this omission. Andy poses a question to the group. Did Belichick's struggles at North Carolina have a negative effect on his Hall of Fame candidacy? The guys discuss the situation.Get all of your college football news here with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Miami finds NIL loophole w/ Mensah buyout16:17 - Will buyouts be standard in player contracts?28:40 - NFL vs. college coaches quality of life46:11 - How to improve the college football schedule52:31 - Did Belichick's UNC struggle affect his HOF candidacy? Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv