
College Football Enquirer
College Football Enquirer is a Yahoo Sports podcast hosted by Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey. The show covers the latest news from college football, mixing sharp analysis with investigative reporting and plenty of humor. Episodes feature overreactions, offbeat debates and recurring bits like beer talk and mascot fights. It aims to be both the most informative and the most entertaining show about one of America's wildest sports.
Episodes

QB Price Tag vs. Reality + Unpacking the REAL #1 team + 24-team CFP expansion updates
On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger examine whether panicking fanbases have a point when evaluating high-profile QBs like Arch Manning, Nico Iamaleava, Bryce Underwood, Dylan Raiola, and Dante Moore. Are these massive price tags matching actual on-field production?From there, the guys each state their case for the true #1 team in college football before roundin

Most chaotic week yet? Oklahoma SHOCKS No. 1 Texas, Georgia Beats Bama + UCLA Stuns Oregon
On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down an incredible Week 6 of college football, starting with Georgia securing its first win in Tuscaloosa under Kirby Smart and Oklahoma shocking No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry. Plus, Kentucky walks it off in OT again.From there, the guys dive into the Big Ten madness, including UCLA’s upset over Oregon, USC impro

Can Kirby Smart FINALLY Win in Tuscaloosa? + 24-team CFP Expansion + I Got A Feeling
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger preview the epic showdown between Georgia and Alabama, asking if Kirby Smart can finally get a win in Tuscaloosa. Plus, with Hurricane Isaias expected to make landfall Saturday, the guys break down how the weather could impact the game, along with the newest details on a proposed 24-team Playoff expansion.From there, the guys

“Cignetti Derangement Syndrome” + Rankings Without Preseason Bias + Tyson vs. Campbell's NIL Money War
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down how Curt Cignetti's immediate turnaround at Indiana is shattering normal expectations for first-year head coaches at programs like Penn State, Auburn, and Michigan. From there, the guys take a deep dive into Bill Connelly's SP+ rankings after Week 5, stripping away the preseason projections to reveal a shocking

CFB Week 5: Hot Seat Meltdowns + Heisman Race Breakdown
On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down all the Week 5 fallout, analyzing which head coaches (or players) cooled off their seats, or found themselves firmly on the hot seat.From there, the guys pivot to the Heisman trophy race to dissect breakout performances from Alabama's Keelon Russell and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, while giving a mini-preview of th

Week 5 Preview: Firing Season Starts Now + CFB Viewership + I Got A Feeling
On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down the Week 5 slate as coaching hot seats heat up across the country, while also reacting to a new Front Office Sports report detailing why CFB viewership is down year-over-year.From there, Ross Dellenger gives the latest on where the likelihood of a 24-team playoff stands and the status of the PCSA now that it’s pass

How the Protect College Sports Act Could Change College Football Forever
On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down the Protect College Sports Act passing the Senate and what hurdles remain as the bill moves to the House. Plus, Ross brings the latest from the College Football Playoff committee meetings on a proposed 24-team playoff format and media rights structure.From there, we take a look at which coaches are on the hot seat…

The truth comes out in Week 4 + Oregon’s Big10 statement + Florida’s SEC surge
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger react to Iowa’s walk-off touchdown over Michigan, Oregon’s statement win over USC following Dante Moore’s injury, and Wisconsin upsetting Penn State in State College.From there, the guys break down the separation in the SEC after two blowout wins by Florida and LSU, plus, could Mississippi State be a real contender?To round ou

Which Week 4 matchups could cause the most chaos? Ross’s latest PCSA update + I Got A Feeling
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger power rank a massive Week 4 slate using the "Chaos Index," breaking down high-stakes matchups like Texas A&M vs. LSU, Oregon vs. USC, and Iowa vs. Michigan.From there, Ross gives us the latest from Capitol Hill on the Protect College Sports Act passing its newest procedural vote in the Senate, including a proposed amendmen

Is Arkansas at rock bottom? + Could Clemson at Cal be all she wrote for Dabo? + the latest PCSA update
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down all the drama from the Arkansas football program, its Board of Trustees, and their out of the loop AD.From there, Ross gives us the latest on the PCSA bill making its way through Congress. What happens once it gets to the House?To round out the show, we take a look at Indiana’s first legit matchup, and is Clemson’s

Ole Miss gets revenge on Kiffin + Kamario Taylor is LEGIT + Kentucky embarrasses A&M at home
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger share their thoughts on Ole Miss getting the last laugh over Lane Kiffin… Does this make Ole Miss a legit contender now?From there, we take a look at more wild finishes like NC State versus Vanderbilt and Mississippi State at South Carolina… Is Kamario Taylor the real deal? Should Beamer be on the hot seat?To round out the sho

LSU QB doubtful ahead of clash with Ole Miss + UNC Concludes internal investigation + I’ve Got a Feeling
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey address LSU QB, Sam Leavitt, listed as ‘doubtful’ ahead of Ole Miss... Is this a legit concern or more mind games?From there we address the latest news out of North Carolina and we check in with Ross Dellenger on the road in Oxford.To round out the show, we look ahead at an exciting week 3 slate, including matchups th

Lane returns to Oxford + Florida State fires AD + PCSA update
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss. Is Oxford ready for what is about to happen?From there we look into Florida State's firing of Athletic Director Michael Alford and what it means for Mike Norvell.To round out the show Ross gives us an update on the 'Protect College Sports Act'All this and mo

Buckeyes fall to the Longhorns + Oklahoma State beats Oregon + Kansas and Mizzou's war of words
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey dive into the Buckeyes falling to the Longhorns deep in the heart of Texas.From there we look at Oregon's loss to Oklahoma State and pose the question... Can the Ducks save their season?To round out the show, we pose the question... Did Kansas take their pregame talk too far in the lead up to the game

LSU and The SEC calming down + Ohio State vs. Texas showdown + I've got a feeling
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the latest between LSU and the SEC... Is this saga finally coming to an end?From there we dive into Ohio State going down to Austin to take on the Longhorns, as well as Michigan welcoming the Sooners to Ann Arbor.To round out the show We've Got a Feeling about week 2 matchups! 00:00 Sho

LSU vs. The SEC + Lights out in Tallahassee + Dabo on the hot seat
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the latest drama out of LSU and we pose the question... Could the SEC actually expel the Tigers?From there we dive into the power outage in Tallahassee as well as Mike Norvell and Dabo Swinney both finding themselves on the hot seat in week 1.To round out the show, Ross gives us the latest

Michigan survives + Is this the end for Dabo + Other notable Week 1 results
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the insane ending of Michigan vs. Western Michigan.From there we look at what could be the end of the Dabo Swinney era after Clemson gets demolished by LSU in Lane Kiffin's debut in Baton Rouge.To round out the show we take a look at the other notable results from a wild Week 1 in CFB.00:00

Proposed CFP updates + Week 1 upset alert + I've got a feeling
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down all of the latest CFP format developments.From there we look at the week 1 slate and pose the question... Who is poised for an upset?To round out the show We've got a feeling about these week one games. Plus Steven Godfrey brings us all into his hipster College Football web. All this an

Could the SEC expel LSU + LSU vs. Clemson preview + UCLA parts ways with AD 5 days before kickoff
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey dive into the latest drama out of LSU and ask the question... Could the SEC really kick out the Tigers?
From there we switch to the field where LSU will take on Clemson in a primetime week one matchup.
To round out the show we turn to UCLA where the Bruins have parted ways with Martin Jarmond just day

Conferences agree on NFL players + UNC vs. TCU preview + the return of I've Got a Feeling
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the conferences passing rules against players returning from the NFL.
From there we break down the matchup between UNC and TCU, and what we can expect from year two of Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill.
To round out the show we bring back I've Got a Feeling about the week 0 matchups!
All this and more on this episode of

NFL Players returning to college + QB Battles settled + Big 10 takes a stand
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger, and Steven Godfrey dive into players returning to college football from the NFL.
From there we take a look at QB battles being settled in Tuscolusa and Knoxville.
To round out the show we have breaking news from the Big 10 as they take a stance on players returning to campus from the NFL
All that and more on this episo

Coaches on the hot seat + Deion Sanders and Colorado in trouble + Court ruling on eligibility
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the coaches on the hot seat.
Deion Sanders and Colorado are coming of a 3-9 season and with falling TV ratings, we pose the question. Is Deion's time limited in Boulder?
To round out the show, we dive into a recent Louisiana court ruling has major impact on player eligibility.
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AP Top 25 reaction + Arch Manning hype cycle + USC Season Preview
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey dive into the AP Top 25 poll and pose the question... Does this still matter?
From there we look at Arch Manning as he heads into his Jr. season. Will he live up to the hype this year, or should we temper our expectations?
To round out the show, USC heads into their 5th season with Lincoln Riley at th

Daniels sends LSU a letter + PE in college sports + Do rivals need to hate each other?
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the latest LSU Drama between Lane Kiffin and Jayden Daniels.
From there we dive into the New York Yankees taking Private Equity funds and the impact it could have on college football.
To round out the show, we look at Bryce Underwood calling Ohio State - Michigan "Just another game". Posing

CFP format proposals + 'Save College Sports' act doesn't come to a vote + Akron raffles off play calling
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey look into the new proposals for the CFP format.
From there we dive into why the 'Save College Sports' Act did not come to a vote.
To round out the show, the Akron Zips are raffling off the play calling for the first drive of their home opener... Best promotion ever?All this and more on the College Fo

LSU has a new financial model + Could there be a vote on the 'Save College Sports' act + Which transfers you should know for Yahoo! College Fantasy
On this episode of the College Football enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down LSU's new financial model.
Ross gives an update on the 'Save College Sports' Act. Could we see a vote before the congressional recess?
To round out the program, Eric Froton joins the show to give us insight on which transfer players to keep an eye on for your Yahoo College Fantasy draft!
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Big 10 and SEC support 'Save College Sports' act + Notre Dame and USC to renew rivalry
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey dive into the latest from the Big 10 and SEC now supporting the 'Save College Sports' Act.
From there, Notre Dame and USC are set to renew their rivalry, but we'll have to wait until 2030.
To round out the show, a District Judge in Colorado has ruled in favor of the class of 2022. Will this lead to a m

Congressional deadlines come and go + Arion Carter's absurd suspension + the price of patches
On this episode of the College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the latest on the ‘Protect College Sports’ Act.
From there Andy and Steven dive into Arion Carter’s suspension over his agent covering the cost of a flight.
To round out the show, we break down how one team in Notre Dame can command the same price as the Big 12 conference for a sponsorship

Mike Lombardi placed on leave + Stanford players form CFPA Chapter + Ohio State cashes in with Chase
On Today's episode of the College Football Enquirer, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger, and Steven Godfrey dive into the latest on Mike Lombardi and how it has all gone awry during the Bill Belichick era.
From there the trio dissects the latest from Stanford as the players have formed the first ever on campus chapter of the CFPA.
To round out the show, we break down Ohio State's new jersey logo and jus

Lane Kiffin takes to the podium + Could the SEC leave the NCAA + Nick Saban has a plan for scheduling
On this episode of The College Football Enquirer, Lane Kiffin takes to the podium and announces he is off social media. What does that mean for the Tigers?
Ross sat down with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey to discuss whether or not the SEC could really leave the NCAA?
To round out the show, Nick Saban made a suggestion to solve scheduling concerns. We turn to Steven Godfrey to break it all down.

SEC Media Days + Ross's Congressional Update + Warde Manuel out in Ann Arbor
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

Darian Mensah in Miami + Can Bill Belichick turn it around in Chapel Hill
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 o

Warde Manuel under fire + LSU has a new financial model + ACC Media Days preview
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

Fallout from Big 12 Media Days + Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football
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 ep

Big 12 Media Day kicks off + Auburn and Alabama unite + Michigan State keeps Kevin Guskiewicz
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 K

The price of a 4 star recruit is on the rise + What Miami has done well in the NIL era
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 Coll

Executives discuss revenue share rise + 'Protect College Sports' act timeline + Comcast spins off NBC Universal
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 of

5-in-5 Rule established + bowl transition penalty repealed + what comes next for Sorsby
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 NF

Is College Football about to lose its best coaches to the NFL + potential conference expansion freeze
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

No change to CFP format + 'Protect College Sports Act' heads to markup
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

Conference commissioners 'jubilant' Brendan Sorsby declares for NFL Supplemental Draft
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

Will the Big 12 punish Texas Tech for Brendan Sorsby?
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 g

National outrage ensues after Brendan Sorsby is ruled eligible! What happens next?
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

Big Ten & SEC vs. the Senate: Is a super league imminent?
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 anothe

Everything you need to know before the Protect College Sports Act hearing
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 Be

Explaining the new Senate bill & how it would change college sports
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 confe

Which transfer vs. former team matchups will cause the most chaos? + Sark stirs up drama
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. fo

Tony Petitti's comments from Big Ten meetings: CFP expansion, CSC changes & more
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 cu

Brendan Sorsby's fight to play for Texas Tech + could the Big Ten & SEC split from the NCAA?
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 evolvin

ACC & Jim Phillips in favor of 24-team playoff + 2026 kickoff times released
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 woul

Impact of Nebraska's loss vs. the CSC + discussing Lane Kiffin's Vanity Fair article
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 diff

Coaches support big changes for the future of college football at AFCA meeting
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

How streaming may change the future of CFB Saturdays + did Bob Chesney already turn UCLA around?
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

Explaining the Big 12's new private equity deal + is 2026 Dabo Swinney's last year at Clemson?
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 a

Details behind Brendan Sorsby entering rehab + what does Texas Tech do now?
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 ag

Way-too-early 2027 NFL Draft Preview: Which college QBs will headline? + CFP meetings report
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 o

Is the CFP expanding to 24 teams? + Which players are undervalued in the 2026 NFL draft?
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

Is an SEC title Georgia's new ceiling? + Emerging eligibility rule updates
"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

Six spring ball storylines to watch: Alabama QB battle, Michigan under Whittingham & more
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.

Eliminating redshirts? Looking at the NCAA's proposal + is Miami rethinking its QB model?
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 g

Alabama AD calls for end of conference title game + is the SEC collapsing?
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

Impact of NCAA's 'ghost transfer' rule explained + NCAA tournament expansion effect on CFP
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 fi

Big Ten's postseason success vs. SEC's postseason struggles & Lane Kiffin asks for patience
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 SE

Sonny Dykes calls out Indiana's QB + How Duke is balancing resources & success
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 disc

The truth behind Kyle Whittingham's split with Utah + is college football killing March Madness?
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 ex

Did Lane Kiffin leaving for LSU change college football?
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

Who could be the next Indiana? + Why the NCAA selection show is better than the CFP's
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 ta

Which coaches are on the hot seat entering 2026 + the Big Ten commissioner's request
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 tenu

Recapping college sport's meeting at the White House + Ohio State's president resigns
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

Big changes may be coming to future bowl seasons + jersey patch battles begin
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 F

College football's secret Tuesday meeting + which SEC coach wants a 24-team playoff?
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 ext

New rule changes & schedule changes coming to college football
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 subseque

Tennessee begins QB battle + Army/Navy game open to moving date
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 Vol

Does the NCAA still need to exist? + Ranking realignment moves of the 2010s
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 threa

Sac State goes to the MAC as conference realignment rages on
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 purs

Former Nebraska AD regrets joining Big Ten + Pac-12's unique 2026 schedule
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

North Dakota State moves to the FBS + what transfer QBs can have a redemption season?
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 thin

CFP releases 2026 & 2027 schedule + SEC quarterbacks' fight for another year
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 202

Which new head coach will be most successful in 2026? + Week 1 in trouble!
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

Did Miami find an NIL loophole? & Did North Carolina's struggle affect Belichick's HOF vote
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 i
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