College Football Enquirer

On the 10th anniversary of the last gigantic shift in conference realignment, SI’s Pat Forde sets out to break up the Power 5 for good and properly slot teams into more geographic conferences. Pat, alongside Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel, take you through this wild (and unlikely) scenario.The guys then take a deep look at the landscape across the Big 10, picking each team's over/under win totals. What's the overall health of the conference? Will Ohio State take home the title again or is this the year Penn State finally gets over the hump? Will Minnesota continue their winning ways and how does Nebraska get back to theirs? (18:32) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Collegiate sports have been tied to the Black Lives Matter movement since the death of George Floyd, and this week was no different. Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski finally issued a powerful statement. Mississippi, after pressure from players and leagues alike, took down their state flag. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to the latest instances of the college game making a difference.The top basketball recruit in the 2022 cycle, Emoni Bates, committed to Michigan State on Monday. What’s his impact on the Spartans and the game overall?The guys also dive into the current state of the Big 12 as football season fast approaches. Will OU run away with the league or will their rivals Texas and Oklahoma State give them a run for the title?Under Armour backed out of their record-breaking deal with UCLA. What's next for the Bruins and is this a sign of things to come from apparel companies?Finally, on another edition of podcast people’s court, Judges Thamel, Wetzel, and Forde preside over a case from Louisiana where a man jumped into the fishing tank at his local Bass Pro Shop… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde continue their march through the longest offseason of all-time…and why it could be getting longer. The Athletic reported this week that three major conferences are considering moving championship games back a weekend so teams can play makeup games. At this point, why aren’t administrators talking more about moving the season to the spring? (00:38)Pete wrote a great piece this week diving into the Oklahoma State story explaining why the players' reaction involved more than just an OAN shirt. Did Chuba Hubbard save Mike Gundy’s career? (17:44)We also had a classic social media battle over the past few days between the Louisville Cardinals and Kentucky Wildcats…except it wasn’t your average fan getting the fight started. Why did John Calipari’s daughter go after Chris Mack’s wife? And where does this rank among the all-time great Card vs. Cat feuds? (27:00) And, as if 2020 couldn’t get any crazier, the Loch Ness monster has burst onto the scene after one tourist published pictures of what looks like a giant fish swimming in the famed lake… but the guys are a bit skeptical. And halfway across the world, sex-crazed monkeys have taken control of a Thai city. Is this beginning of the animal revolt we have been warning listeners about for years? (40:24) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel returns after a week of vacation to lead Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde down a rabbit hole of topics…the guys begin with the growing concern for the football season in the fall. As numbers continue to rise both inside and outside of locker rooms, do we have any hope left for a season? (3:30)The NCAA and the SEC both released statements last week asking the state of Mississippi to remove the confederate battle flag from their state flag. Will they actually make an impact? (25:29)On the hardwood last week, OSU star Cade Cunningham decided to stick it out in Stillwater while Bill Self threatened the NCAA with a lawsuit. Does Self have a case? (33:45)Dan also compiled a list of wacky stories over his holiday that includes one Wisconsin strip club, two all-time bowl sponsors and three warring tuna empires. (43:54) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to both of Mike Gundy’s apology videos he issued this week following the uproar from current and former players over the culture of the program. Has Gundy really turned a new leaf? Across the country, COVID-19 cases keep popping up in football camps and, until now, games have been slated for the fall. This week, the Southern Heritage Classic involving Tennessee State and Jackson State has been canceled due to COVID-19. Is this a sign of things to come or should we still have hope for football in September? UNLV announced this week that it has removed a Rebel statue on campus and is looking to change their nickname. Is it finally time for Ole Miss to follow suit and put their confederate past to behind them? This week, Pat and Pete head out west to the Pac-12 to continue their conference previews. Can Oregon or SC break the three-year playoff drought? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 landscape across college football is changing and one only has to look to Stillwater and Iowa City for proof. All eyes were fixed on Oklahoma State after star player Chuba Hubbard and his fellow Cowboys took to Twitter to protest head coach Mike Gundy and his choice to wear a One America News Network shirt. Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to the news.From the Big 12 to the Big 10, Iowa and embattled strength coach Chris Doyle agreed to part ways. What’s next for the Iowa program?Finally, with Dan Wetzel on vacation, the guys happily hijack the show and begin conference previews.Pat and Pete kick things off with the ACC. Can anything except COVID-19 stop Clemson from a 6th straight league title? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Reggie Bush’s 10-year NCAA ‘jail sentence’ is over. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde reminisce over his illustrious career. Should Bush get his Heisman trophy back? The Zion Williamson case took another turn this week after his former agent, Gina Ford, alleged the star basketball player received a house and luxury cars while at Duke. Should the Blue Devils be worried? Staying in Durham, AD Kevin White released an interesting statement on the complications involving the name, image and likeness laws. The guys break down how White’s comments miss the mark. Dan, Pat and Pete also have more alien encounters and Uncle Bunky stories to cap the pod… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Iowa Hawkeye strength coach Chris Doyle has been placed on leave after former players voiced their concerns about ‘racial disparities’ in the program. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to the team voicing out over social media, Kirk Ferentz’s response, and the sweeping change across college athletics.Oklahoma State was the first school involved in the FBI sting to hear from the NCAA as the Pokes were placed on a one-year postseason ban. What does this mean for Kansas, LSU and the rest? How much worse can it get? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde react to statements from programs and coaches around the country following the death of George Floyd. At FSU, star player Marvin Wilson disputed first-year HC Mike Norvell’s claim that he spoke with each and every Seminole player. At Clemson, Dabo Swinney held a press conference that, for many, wasn't enough. How can college coaches be instruments of change? The guys then turn their attention to the growing hope of a college football season. Oklahoma State is planning on having a full stadium. Is this even a possibility?Finally, Pat, Pete and Dan break out an all-time edition of podcast people’s court. They rule on wild stories involving a South African booze heist and a Spanish porn star who is charged with manslaughter while using toad venom in a ritual… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde voice their concerns on this podcast following the death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests over the weekend. North Carolina Central basketball coach LeVelle Moton went on ESPN to share his powerful thoughts on the matter, imploring powerful white coaches to stand up and speak out. How can collegiate athletics lead the way towards change? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI’s Pat Forde begin with arguably the podcast “Person of the Year” and the 103-year-young Massachusetts woman who beat coronavirus and immediately cracked open a Bud Light. Can we get this hero another round? CBS Sports writer Dennis Dodd wrote this week that the NCAA could be trouble if the coronavirus continues to keep people locked down until the spring. Could we see a Power 5 split? Is it even a smart move?Pete Thamel also has the latest surrounding the sexual assault scandal at Arizona State University after emails surfaced from basketball coach Bobby Hurley accusing AD Ray Anderson of “disturbing” behavior in his handling of the situation. What is next for the Sun Devil athletic department?Pat, Pete and Dan also have a long-awaited update on the Chicken Wars front as KFC has announced a new sandwich after months of planning. Can it stack up to the competition? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 Tuesday edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde debate if Mizzou should use the Lake of the Ozarks as a recruiting tool following a wild party video surfaced over the weekend. The guys also have the latest rumblings from around the country as Michigan president Dr. Mark Schlissel expressed his doubts about whether fall sports will be able to take place amid the coronavirus pandemic. To cap the podcast, Pat, Pete and Dan have more weird news from the state of Kentucky and a drastic update on our fight against our animal overlords. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde break down the latest news as the NCAA D1 council approved Wednesday to allow football & basketball players back to campus starting June 1st. Can we start celebrating yet? Will we have fans in the stands?We also update you on the USC scandal & the Korean sex doll scandal as well as a brand new Podcast People’s court & and an obituary for the ages...trust us. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and Pat Forde would be remiss to start the pod anywhere else but the state of Kentucky where there is never a dull moment. The Cats fired the entire cheerleading staff this week over quite the scandal…(00:58)Staying in the SEC, University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen announced this week that USC is changing its fall academic calendar to cancel fall break and end the semester on campus in November. How does this affect football and basketball? Also, how will recruiting be affected if high schools can't play? (21:25)Honorable Judges Wetzel, Thamel and Forde also review two cases involving sex dolls, empty stadiums, watermelon helmets and stealing alcohol in this week’s Podcast People’s Court. (53:17) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde have you covered as they have the entire lockdown with the latest rumors swirling around college football’s chances to kickoff in the fall. What will happen when a player tests positive with COVID-19? And how many players will take Blake Snell’s stance and decide to not play? The guys also dream about their first bar stop as Wisconsin has opened the flood gates to their local watering holes. Also, is there a better game on the 2020 schedule than the Badgers vs the Fighting Irish in Lambeau? And from goats to giant lizards, we have your weekly update on the dangerous happenings around the animal kingdom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 packed edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde react to Gina Ford, the president of Prime Marketing Sports, asking Zion Williamson to admit he received “money, benefits, favors or other things of value” to go to Duke. How does this affect Zion and what can we expect to happen to Coach K and Duke? (3:01)Staying on the hardwood, the NCAA hammered Kansas with five Level I infractions. What is next for the Jayhawks and Bill Self? Could they receive more than a two-year postseason ban? (29:38)The Honorable Judges Wetzel, Thamel and Forde also review a complex case where an Omaha strip club has decided to open its doors amid the pandemic in another edition of People’s Court. (53:43) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde are happy to talk good old fashioned hate this week as Texas A&M and Texas renewed their yearly offseason bout. When will the grudge finally move from Twitter and back to the gridiron?The guys also have the latest on the coronavirus situation as more and more universities announce they plan to host students on campus for the fall semester. Will there be a chance to host home games with fans? UGA and South Carolina are the latest schools to dive into the possibility.Also on the docket…Earl Thomas’ wild COVID-19 lockdown story, which CFB coach would flush a toilet during a conference call, and more animal uprising news coverage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 handed down its notice of allegations to the University of Louisville on Monday, hitting the Cardinals’ men’s basketball program with a Level I allegation — the most serious under NCAA bylaws. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde ask what does this mean for the program and just how bad could it get for the likes of Kansas? (00:40) Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek announced this week that the university intends on opening up football practice in July. Does this mean we will be calling the Hogs come September or is Yurachek too optimistic? The Miami Dolphins also released a plan that would allow fans back into the stands. We cover what a college football game might look like as well. (26:56) As always, the guys then wrap the podcast with the latest wild news out of the animal kingdom and an alien update from last week… (44:47) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Eleven years ago, Ed O’Bannon filed his lawsuit against the NCAA that originally got the ball rolling. On Wednesday, the Board of Governors finally expressed support for recommended rule changes that would allow college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. How will these sweeping changes alter the landscape of collegiate sports? Will the rich keep getting richer? (00:33)On Thursday, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey joined 1010 XL Sports Radio in Jacksonville to talk about the future of the football season. “If a couple programs aren't able [to kick off in the fall], does that stop everyone? I'm not sure it does,” Sankey insinuated. Are individual conferences really willing to break off and stage their own season? If so, what would that season look like and how would it affect college football in the long run? (36:21)Pat, Pete and Dan also delve into the weird Pentagon videos proving the existence of UFOs, the terrifying potato shortage happening across the globe, and Kentucky Derby memories from over the years. (55:15) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Luckily for you, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde didn’t take a 48 hour Las Vegas vacation…the guys kick off this podcast with a recap of the latest episodes of “The Last Dance.” Is Dennis Rodman our hero?The 2020 NFL Draft is now in the rear view mirror and the usual suspects in LSU and Ohio State produced the most picks. Which programs underachieved with the most talent? (Looking at you, Urban Meyer)To cap the show, Judges Pat, Pete and Dan grab their gavels to preside over a case where five people broke into Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium to steal beer. Their decision will surprise…no-one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Breaking News: We are taping the Yahoo Sports College Podcast from Mike Vrabel’s house until further notice. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde recap the wacky events that unfolded during the 2020 NFL Draft. From Old Spice robes to mullets, was that the best draft yet? The guys also have the latest surrounding the college football season start date. The last Stadium poll listed 99% of college athletic directors as optimistic in seeing a football season kicking off this school year. What is the most realistic time table at this point? How many games do we need to play to field a playoff? Pete breaks down his solution. Make sure you stick around for the important debate on what will be the first tattoo out of Georgia now the stay-at-home order has been lifted… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde are back and drinking scotch like MJ. We share memories of Jordan from his college days and review the Bulls documentary we all watched like a live sporting event. How did Dean Smith only with one title with that team? (00:47)The NCAA will review the one-time transfer rule Friday and vote on the decision next month. Are coaches like MSU’s Tom Izzo right to be “furious” over the impending decision? (25:25)Speaking of transfers, former 5-star QB JT Daniels is out at USC. Where will he land if the one-time transfer rule passes? (45:49)Pat, Pete and Dan revisit the Rat Army story to wrap the pod… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde march on as we continue to entertain you twice a week during this lockdown.VP Mike Pence met with the College Football Playoff Management Committee on Wednesday. What transpired from the call? Could we see an option to pool teams together in one location? (1:43)College Basketball continues to lose high-end prospects to professional leagues both domestic and abroad this week with 5-star stud Isiah Todd spurning Michigan for the pros. What does the NCAA need to change to buck this trend? (36:50)And on the animal wars front, a new study shows Rats are forming…..armies?! (47:31) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 early-week edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI’s Pat Forde begin with an issue many of us are facing around the world…how to give yourself a haircut during the coronavirus pandemic. (00:38)The guys transition from a subject they have little knowledge about to something more their speed in the 2020 NFL QB Draft class. What knocks do we have on Joe Burrow? Would you take Tua Tagovailoa or Chase Young with the 2nd overall pick? Do you see any of the other high-profile signal callers making a splash at the next level? (4:47)Pat, Pete and Dan also review a PG-13 case in another wild edition of the Podcast People’s Court… (37:28) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & Pat Forde are BACK to two episodes a week and bring in this edition with another classic sound bite from LSU’s head coach Ed Orgeron on what to do during this pandemic…On the other side of the spectrum in Stillwater, Oklahoma, OSU head coach Mike Gundy showed us all what NOT to do this week in regards to COVID-19. During a nearly hour-long press conference, the Cowboy head man went on a tone-deaf coronavirus soliloquy calling for his staff to be back on campus by May 1st. The guys share their many thoughts on the mullet’s rant. (1:52)Up next, Stadium’s Brett McMurphy polled 112 athletic directors about the CFP and 88% of them agreed on expanding the field. Will cash-strapped athletic departments push for expansion sooner as a stimulus package? And what is the most popular form of playoff expansion among ADs? (23:38) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde return to hopefully brighten your day with yet another edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast. As is tradition at this point, the trio begins the pod with the latest rumblings from administrators regarding COVID-19 and football in the fall. Is the potential of an MLB season a sign of hope? Would students even be up for playing this soon? And how soon could we see Olympic sports beginning to take the fall to save revenue sports like football and basketball? (2:33)Rain, sleet or international pandemic be damned, Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach is going to make headlines… and sometimes for all the wrong reasons. Did State and Leach do enough following his controversial tweet involving a noose? (25:15)The college basketball world took in HBO’s The Scheme documentary this past week and one former head coach finally spoke out. What did this former NCAA tournament coach have to say about Bill Self, Will Wade and will more head coaches follow suit? (33:03) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 thing that's becoming clear through the Coronavirus pandemic is that, in these early months, it's been an absolutely futile enterprise to predict when life will get back to normal. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI's Pat Forde open this week's podcast discussing that uncertainty as it pertains to the start of college football season. What are universities saying about the start of the season and what would need to happen for college football to begin as normally planned in late August/early September? (6:30)As reported by the Omaha World-Herald, the University of Nebraska paid out a whopping $27.9 million in severance pay to fired coaches in the last fifteen years– more than any other school. Why do athletic directors continue to be held up by coaches and their agents?(18:50)Later in the show, the guys discuss HBO's "The Scheme," the documentary about the 2017 NCAA bribery scandal. What developments can we expect out of the documentary and will these investigations slow down due to Coronavirus? (33:15)The guys close out the show discussing Dan's internal debate about adopting a dog in order to get a three-month supply of beer and the best practices for dishwasher stacking. (44:40)Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI’s Pat Forde are still here to remind you to stay inside, wash your hands and drink beer. The guys kick off the episode with the wild Mountain Dew grocery store fight that went viral over the weekend. What college team does the now famous couple cheer for? Pat, Pete and Dan then dive into one of Pete’s latest columns on how athletic departments around the country are running the numbers for a fall without football. How are coaches handling the quarantine? What are ADs and presidents doing now to prepare for the worst?Moving to the hardwood, the guys watched a few of the basketball replays on television over the weekend. What were their main takeaways and what was the toughest deadline they ever had to overcome? Finally, on a higher note, the guys have a story about a beer drinking bear that made Wetzel a little mad…Check out the rest of the Yahoo Sports Podcast family at https://apple.co/2Abi8jk or at yahoosports.com/podcasts See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, & SI’s Pat Forde would like to begin this podcast with a friendly reminder to wash your hands. Ok, back to basketball… Lucky for you, the guys received a screener copy of HBO’s upcoming blockbuster documentary detailing Christian Dawkins’ rise in the college basketball world and how he would ultimately become the key figure in the FBI’s investigation into the underbelly of the sport. Our own Dan Wetzel details his role in the making of the film as well. (2:15)On what would be the opening day of March Madness, Pat, Pete and Dan relive their favorite moments over the last three decades covering the NCAA Tournament. We dive into the buzzer beaters, cinderella teams and all-time coaches to fill a small part of the giant college basketball void missing this weekend. (34:16) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde are back together and ready to alleviate your coronavirus lockdown boredom. First off, stay safe out there everyone. WASH YOUR HANDS!We begin this podcast with an update on how our first few days of the quarantine have gone...also, which college team does the Tennessee Purell Bandit root for?And just when we thought sports news would be hard to come by, Iona hired embattled legend Rick Pitino as their next head basketball coach. What was Iona thinking and will he coach more than a season with the Gaels? We also discuss if the NCAA should have released a bracket as well as our upcoming plans on the podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 official. The news we feared has finally become a reality as the NCAA has canceled all winter and spring championships this season over the growing coronavirus pandemic. (00:07)Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel react to the historic decision. How did we get to this point so rapidly? Could the NCAA just postpone the tournament? (7:22) How will football be affected? And can the NCAA give spring sport athletes another year of eligibility? (14:40)As we press on through these unprecedented times, the Yahoo Sports College Podcast will be here to remind you to wash your hands while keeping you entertained. Look for two episodes again next week and please stay safe out there, everybody. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde begin with a MAJOR announcement... (00:33)Pat, Pete and Dan then turn their attention to Indiana basketball head coach Archie Miller and his latest comments comparing bracketology to Sesame Street. Is the analogy spot on or is he too critical of our friends Joe Lunardi & Jerry Palm? (2:30)We also continue to monitor the spread of coronavirus and how it has affected sporting events around the world. Is the NCAA close to making a decision with the NCAA Tournament? (20:45)The guys then fire up another edition Would You Eat It? Wait until you hear about what they served at the SEC Women's Basketball tournament... (30:23)We wrap the show describing a successful diet that led one man to lose over 40 pounds... and Pat, Pete and Dan have bought in. (48:07) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

For the first time in what seems like months, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde are back together again and ready to lay down an all-time podcast.The guys begin with the viral sensation, Jackson State basketball trainer Thomas "Snacks" Lee, and his improbable and now famous three-pointer. Is there a better nickname out there in sports? (00:52)Last weekend's NFL Combine got Dan thinking...which host would post the highest Wonderlic score? We put these esteemed writers to the test. (3:47)From SWAC basketball to the Blue Bloods, Pat, Pete and Dan pivot to the #1 ranked Kansas Jayhawks. How will the college basketball world react if a “villain” cuts down the nets? Also, would the NCAA tournament really decide to play the games without fans if the coronavirus continues to spread? (11:50)We then turn back the clock in a new segment called the College Football Butterfly Effect. Following last week’s Banner Society article, we kick off this offseason topic with the 2017 CFP semifinal between UGA and OU and how the sports landscape could have changed with one play. (42:40)Dan also shares a tragic misunderstanding involving a hangover and the world’s worst flight... (49:02) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

With Pat Forde lost in Waco, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel press on with a quick breakdown of the top teams in college basketball following the blockbuster Kansas at Baylor showdown on Saturday. Why was that game a 12 EST tipoff? (4:27)Pat and Dan then look ahead to March Madness and ask what kind of tournament we can expect following an upside-down regular season. Also, why can't college basketball take notes from hockey? Later, we look at the impending transfer rule changes and how they will impact the top collegiate sports. (18:21)As always, the guys cap the show with a couple of ridiculous stories...one featuring an 84-year old woman in Mississippi who has a hell of a putting stroke and yet another emotional support animal situation gone wrong. (39:39) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

With Dan Wetzel out this week on soccer dad duty, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde march on with a recap of the wild few days that led to Mel Tucker leaving Colorado and accepting the same position at Michigan State. (2:26) Who will the Buffs turn to? (11:05)Pat and Pete pivot from the gridiron to the hardwood as the latest reports signal former Michigan coach John Beilein and the Cleveland Cavaliers are parting ways. Which college teams would come running for Beilein's services? (18:00)Pete then walks us through his latest column eviscerating Penny Hardaway and the Memphis basketball program. Can the Tigers turn it around or are they doomed with NCAA sanctions on the way? Speaking of the NCAA, the Michael Avenatti trials found the former lawyer guilty of trying to extort millions of dollars from Nike. Why hasn't Phil Knight and company received the scrutiny Adidas has? (31:17)And on the heels of the viral controversy surrounding two Delta passengers squabbling over a reclined chair, Pat and Pete rule on proper plane etiquette... (45:44) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde have the latest news out of East Lansing as Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell turned down Michigan State's offer. Should MSU hire an interim this late in the process? Could a former Big 10 coach make his way back into the conference? (6:05)Staying in the Big 10, former Indiana great Bob Knight made an emotional return to Assembly Hall over the weekend. Pat shares his experience in the building before the guys give three hilarious and personal stories dealing with Knight over the years including one that could have ended in a brawl. (22:06)Dan concludes the pod with a VERY important update from the Chicken Wars front before he opens a wild case in the Podcast People's Court that involves over 20 calls to the Cincinnati Police department. (44:57) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Mark Dantonio retires amid a lawsuit and on the eve of National Signing Day. What is his legacy at MSU and where do the Spartans turn next? (00:43) Up next, Pete Thamel returns from vacation to join Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde and chat this week’s National Signing Day…can we move it back already? (15:56)The guys also recap their recent trips before they grade every coaching hire this calendar year. How will fan-favorite Nick Rolovich fare at WSU? Can Willie Taggart and Brady Hoke right the ship at smaller schools? (32:55)Make sure you stick around for a rousing end to the show as Pat, Pete and Dan tell a tale from Alabama that involves public urination and firearms and if that wasn’t enough stupidity for the day, just wait until you hear the story out of the University of Louisville where a legendary coach shot himself in the leg (54:15). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 would be remiss of us to begin a sports podcast without touching on the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant, and seven others in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Dan Wetzel and Pat Forde share stories from covering Kobe and ask ultimately what is Bryant’s legacy? (1:36)Next, Pat and Dan turn back to football and dive into the Super Bowl from a collegiate perspective. Which universities and conferences have the most players on the 49ers and Chiefs rosters? (12:34) What do we remember from Patrick Mahomes’ career at Texas Tech? (19:02) How did George Kittle not win a Mackey Award at Iowa? (24:53) Plus, Richard Sherman and Jim Harbaugh still have beef from their Stanford days? (29:59)As you know by now, Pat Forde HATES emotional support animals... have we finally found something he can get behind? Dan tells the story of a real man of genius from New York. (36:32) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, we applaud our own Dan Wetzel, executive producer on the hit Netflix documentary Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, and stage an Inside the Screen Actors Studio interview taking you behind the long production process. (1:09)You might have heard, but Odell Beckham Jr. loves attention. We break down his wild night after LSU’s win in New Orleans and did he give us a peek into the future of the infamous $100 handshake? (22:06)Quite a few big-name running backs decided to return to college instead of opting for the NFL draft before the deadline. Which ball carrier will have the biggest impact next season? (37:43)Also, new Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich added his name to the race for the 2020 Golden Cheese Grader Coach of the Year award after a certain stunt he pulled in Seattle over the weekend… (47:27) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Hours after Joe Burrow and Ed Orgeron etched their names in Louisiana lore, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde recap LSU’s 42-25 win over Clemson at the national title game in New Orleans. What was wrong with Clemson and specifically Trevor Lawrence? (10:18) We also “praise” the powers that be for all they “do” for the fans. How do we fix the calendar of the playoff and national title game? (19:03)Also, what was the turning point in the game, and why would Joe Brady not cash out and move on to the NFL? (27:06) Plus, was this the greatest college season ever for a team and quarterback? (33:05) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 100th edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde travel to New Orleans for the National Championship and dive right into the madness by previewing the LSU vs Clemson matchup from a French Quarter Voodoo shop. Before the guys get to the battle of the Tigers, big news broke out in the state of Mississippi when Mike Leach docked his pirate ship in Starkville as the new head coach of the Bulldogs. How will the wild man fare in the SEC and is there a more entertaining in-state coaching duo? (5:10)Later, Pat, Pete and Dan break down the title game, ask how each defense will stop these two high powered offenses, and which prop bets you should take. (20:20)Finally, the podcast welcomes Voodoo Priestess Catherina Williams, the oldest living psychic in Louisiana, to predict Monday’s matchup before they ask her some even more important questions like ‘who will ultimately win the Chicken War?’ (41:49) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel returns to the Yahoo Sports College Podcast joining SI’s Pat Forde and Pete Thamel to recap the madness of bowl season. The guys open with the final bowl pool standings…who will pay the bar tab in New Orleans? (00:37)Why is the playoff schedule so messed up this season? The short answer is the Grand Daddy of them all, the Rose Bowl. Is there any way to fix this mess? (5:50)In the Citrus Bowl, Alabama beat Michigan 35-16 capped by a Najee Harris touchdown with twenty-six seconds left. Was Nick Saban truly running up the score on Jim Harbaugh? (21:23) And speaking of Alabama, will Tua Tagovailoa choose to enter the NFL draft on Monday or stay for one more run with the Tide? In the NFL ranks, Baylor head coach Matt Rhule’s name has been tossed around for a few opening including Dallas and New York. Which job is he gunning for? (37:32)Dan wraps the podcast by asking the honorable Judges Forde and Thamel to preside over cases involving a family being tossed out of a bowl game and a couple arrested with tickets to heaven, crack cocaine and a baby alligator. (42:11) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

A tragic plane crash. An all-time performance. A controversial incomplete pass. Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde give their instant reaction from Phoenix as the CFP semifinals and the final football Saturday of the decade come to a close.In the Fiesta Bowl, Clemson knocked out Ohio State 29-23 in an epic heavyweight fight. What was the biggest gaffe by the referees and just how impressive was Trevor Lawrence? (1:40)On the other side, LSU’s offense surged past Oklahoma 63-28 under the leadership of heavy-hearted OC Steve Ensminger and the record-breaking Joe Burrow. Did we just witness the best performance in bowl history? (29:23) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde dive into the growing hangover cure industry as they prepare for their upcoming trip to New Orleans for the National Championship game. (4:12)Dan gloats about his very early lead in the Bowl pool before Pete describes his thrilling adventure covering the Boca Raton Bowl. (11:39)Pat, Pete, and Dan pick the rest of the bowl slate against the spread (17:52) as well as preview next weekend’s semifinal games in the Fiesta and Peach Bowls. (60:40) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 festive edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde recap Pete’s jaunt in nothing but a Santa hat and a speedo for charity. You can also donate to Play Ball Boston which supports over 2,000 underprivileged young athletes at playballorganization.org. (1:57)On Sunday, rumors began to swirl as former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer was spotted at the Redskins game in Dan Snyder’s owners suite. Would Meyer fit at the next level and which franchise should snatch him up? (10:50)Pat, Pete and Dan also preview Early Signing Period kicking off Wednesday. How has recruiting changed over the years and how has Clemson led the charge? Tune into Thursday’s show for more recruiting coverage. (20:25)The guys wrap the pod by picking the early bowl games against the spread in their first ever podcast bowl pool. (32:26) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Just when we think this podcast can't get any weirder... Pete Thamel makes his triumphant return as Dan Wetzel and Pat Forde begin with a brief Heisman (come on, it’s going to be Burrow) breakdown before Sully releases his findings in the Sullivan Report to determine if Pete won the Race for the Case. (6:44)This week in As the Coaching Carousel Turns, Dan, Pat and Pete grade the recent hires of Sam Pittman at Arkansas, Mike Norvell at FSU, Eli Drinkwitz at Mizzou. ( 18:13) Also, which college coach makes the jump to the NFL this offseason (34:19) and who deserves the College Football Coach of the Year Award? (40:08)Dan spins yet another wild tale from the world of support animals, this time with a twist, before the crew gives their take on the upcoming Army-Navy game. (46:42) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde recap the fairly uneventful conference title game weekend while looking ahead to the tantalizing semifinal matchups. Did LSU deserve the top spot over OSU? (1:40)With bowl season upon us, Dan and Pat discuss players declaring for the NFL and their impending decisions to play in their teams' bowl games. Should they call it quits after the regular season ends? (19:48)Finally, the prodigal coach has returned as Lane Kiffin accepted the head coaching position at Ole Miss. Dan gives us an all-time moment in podcast history… and we aren’t just talking about this podcast. They also grade FSU's hire of Mike Norvell from Memphis. (26:29)The guys also wrap up the year-long Race for the Case, recap an incident involving a drunk attempted robbery and award their weekly Heisman Trophy. (44:03) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 wacky edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel kick things off with an instant reaction to the latest playoff rankings. Can the Big 12 champion climb over Utah? (00:36)SI’s Pat Forde then joins in the fun to break down the SEC title tilt as LSU is set to take on UGA in a winner take all showdown. Who will win the heavyweight battle between the Tiger offense and the Bulldog defense? (8:50)The guys then begin to spin the coaching carousel as rumors swirl around the country. How can we get Lane Kiffin a coaching position back in the SEC? (18:35)Next, Dan has a report from the Chicken Wars front as superpower, McDonald’s, announced they joining the fight. Will a third front be too much for Chick-Fil-A? (29:40)Also on the pod, the Honorable Judges Thamel, Forde, and Wetzel preside over a wild case out of New Jersey involving a grocery store fight. (46:04) Later, they pick the major conference title games against the spread. Can "Tap" Forde hold on to his one-game lead in the Race for the Case? (52:19) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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 the penultimate Overreaction Monday podcast of the season, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde recap arguably the zaniest weekend of the year. They begin with the Iron Bowl where Pat and Pete recap the sights and sounds of the insane ending in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Wait…you are telling me Malzahn had been sitting on the game-winning play call for how long? (1:49)Dan then turns the attention to the impending four-team playoff reveal next weekend. Who should get the nod this season and when can we expand the playoff to eight? (10:50)“The Game” wasn’t much of a game yet again in 2019. Have Michigan fans finally accepted their fate as Ohio State’s little brother? (32:08)The coaching carousel has begun to spin as Rutgers finally rehired Greg Schiano as their new head man. Also, what is up with Florida State? Is that still a destination job? (45:48)Finally, Pat, Pete and Dan recap the unbelievable finish to the Egg Bowl where an Ole Miss running back helped blow the game ‘peeing’ in MSU’s end-zone. (55:49) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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

First of all, Happy Thanksgiving from our podcast family to yours…now that we got that out of the way… Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde pick one thing they aren’t thankful for around college football landscape before Pat dives into his hilarious breakdown of the Forde Turkey Bowl. (00:40) The guys then preview Rivalry Week by retelling their favorite ridiculous stories from years past including an Egg Bowl bar fight and a tragic LSU vs Bama incident. (16:53) Pete, Pat and Dan also have wild updates in the world of emotional support animals as well as the kangaroo on the loose in Mississippi. (29:16) They also pick the biggest games this weekend against the spread in their Race for the Case competition. Is this finally the year Harbaugh breaks through against the Buckeyes? Can Auburn end Bama’s chances at another playoff birth? (49:47) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 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