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We are a couple of days removed from Sunday's College Football Playoff selection, but the drama continues to unfold. Notre Dame is at the center of the conversation as they continue to discuss being left out of the CFP. Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua was on the Dan Patrick show on Monday and said how the ACC handled the Playoff situation has done "permanent damage to the relationship." Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss this shaky relationship between Notre Dame and the ACC. They also debate whether the time is coming for Notre Dame to separate itself from the ACC and make a new scheduling deal with either the Big Ten or the SEC. Plus, they chat about the rule that will go into effect next season which gives Notre Dame an automatic CFP berth if they are ranked in the Top 12. Could that rule could potentially be voided? Then, the guys look to the coaching carousel, which has drastically slowed down. Penn State has finally named their new head coach. Matt Campbell, Iowa State's head coach for the last decade, will now lead the Nittany Lions. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss this hire, why they like it, and what Campbell needs to do to succeed in Happy Valley. Later, Ross discusses the groundbreaking news he broke while recording the pod. Utah has struck a private equity deal. The deal with Otro Capital could make over $500 million. Could this deal open the flood gates? The guys discuss this move and share their hesitations and expectations. Catch up on the latest in the college football world with College Football Enquirer. (1:23) - Notre Dame vs. the ACC (7:20) - Notre Dame's CFP guarantee in 2026 (10:22) - Should Notre Dame separate from their ACC deal? (27:26) - Penn State hires Matt Campbell (43:51) - Utah strikes private equity 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

The time has come! The College Football Playoff bracket is set and it came with plenty of drama surrounding the reveal. After a championship Saturday consisting of a now 8-5 Duke team becoming ACC champions and #9 Alabama being dominated by #3 Georgia, the question was raised of who would get the final at-large spots in the playoff. Would Miami be finally ranked ahead of Notre Dame? Could both teams get in and Alabama fall out? Would the ACC have no representative at all? We now have our answers. Notre Dame was left out in the cold after the committee kept Alabama in at #9 and jumped Miami to #10. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey share their thoughts on the committee's final bracket. They also dive further into Notre Dame being left out. Why did the committee change their mind in the final ranking? Should they have been in the field? Who has the best path in the bracket? The guys discuss. Then, they dive further into the question of if it is already time to expand the playoff to 16 teams. Andy and Godfrey also look at if conference championship games should be eliminated and more importantly, if the weekly College Football Playoff rankings show should be changed. How should ESPN change the show that seems to only provide controversy, questions and inconsistencies? Later, Ross Dellenger rejoins the show and shares his conversation with Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua. He shares Bevacqua's thoughts on Notre Dame not making the CFP and what went on behind the scenes within the Notre Dame building when the team found out. Bevacqua also calls for the elimination of the weekly CFP ranking shows. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss Ross and Bevacqua's conversation and they also debate if it is time for Notre Dame to join a conference. Come get all the College Football Playoff insights on College Football Enquirer. (1:09) - College Football Playoff bracket revealed (4:16) - Thoughts on the bracket (16:05) - Should Notre Dame have been in the CFP? (26:28) - Should the Playoff expand to 16 teams? (44:52) - Does the weekly CFP rankings show need to be eliminated? (48:11) - Ross' conversation with Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua (55:44 ) - Does Notre Dame 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

Conference championship weekend is here! Spots in the College Football Playoff are on the line, and not just for teams in Power Four conferences. Could we see two Group of Five teams in this year? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey look at what they are most interested in this weekend. First, they preview the matchup between the nation's highest ranked teams where #1 Ohio State faces #2 Indiana for the Big Ten Championship Game. Although this game does not have much of an effect on either team making the Playoff, it may tell us a lot about what to expect in the Playoff. Then, it's the Big 12 Championship Game between #11 BYU and #4 Texas Tech. A win for Tech secures a first round bye, but is there a path for BYU to make the Playoff even with a loss in the title game? One of the guys thinks that may be possible. Lastly, they look at one the ACC Championship Game and its impact on the CFP. Duke takes on #17 Virginia. Virginia will make the CFP if they win, but Duke coach Manny Diaz thinks that a 7-5 Duke ACC champion would also make the field. Could this be the case or would it pave a path for multiple Group of Five teams? The guys debate all of this and more. Later, Ross' Congressional Minute gives an update on the SCORE Act's progress in Congress, or more appropriately, the lack of progress. Ross explains why there has been another delay with the act, and if there is any light at the end of the tunnel for its supporters. The guys discuss why there is so much controversy around this act and what needs to happen in the future for any progress to be made. Finally, Andy, Ross and Godfrey give their picks for this week's I've Got A Feeling. Their records have not been great this year, but maybe that will change this week. Georgia, Tulane and Western Michigan are this week's choices. Get ready for the Conference Championships with College Football Enquirer. (3:46) - Big Ten Championship Game preview (9:28) - Big 12 Championship Game preview/ Can BYU make the CFP with a loss? (15:10) - Can Duke make the CFP with a loss to Virgina/ expanding the rankings ahead of conference champ games (26:43) - Ross' Congressional Minute - The SCORE Act gets delayed again (53:07) - I've Got A Feeling 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 penultimate College Football Playoff rankings have been released, but the picture of who is going to make it in the final field is still muddled. A CFP first could happen this year with the potential of two Group of Five teams making the Playoff. This would mean the ACC champion would be left out. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey discuss the scenario in which this could happen. They also discuss which bubble teams should be concerned and which bubble teams have a good shot at making the Playoff. Can Texas or Miami make their way into the field of 12? Is there a way Miami can jump Notre Dame? They dive into all of this and more from the latest rankings reveal. Then, the guys jump back on the coaching carousel. Kalani Sitake had been rumored as a top candidate for the Penn State job. This is no longer the case as he announced that he will be staying at BYU. Andy and Godfrey explain how this all occurred and what role the CEO of Crumbl played in this story. Then, they discuss where Penn State goes from here and who fits best for the role. The guys also look at some other jobs that have been filled as both Oregon coordinators are set to become head coaches. Oregon's defensive coordinator, Tosh Lupoi, returns to his alma mater to be the head coach at Cal. Oregon's offensive coordinator, Will Stein, is off to be the head coach for Kentucky. How will these new branches from the Dan Lanning tree fair at their new destinations? Later, Andy and Godfrey dive into some recruiting news. The early national signing period begins on Wednesday and a shocking flip has already occurred. On Tuesday, it was announced that the top-ranked quarterback, Jared Curtis, is flipping from Georgia to Vanderbilt. The guys dive into this huge news and discuss what it means for Vanderbilt, Georgia and college football as a whole. Get ready for the postseason with College Football Enquirer. (1:43) - Could two Group of Five teams make the CFP? (6:22) - What teams on the bubble have a chance? (13:16) - Breaking down the latest CFP rankings (25:50) - Who should Penn State hire after Sitake miss? (49:04) - Is Dan Lanning starting a new coaching tree? (58:04) - Jared Curtis flips to Vanderbilt 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 Lane Kiffin saga has finally come to a conclusion and it was the messiest version possible. After weeks of proposed "deadlines", meetings and delays, a conclusion has finally been reached. Lane Kiffin has officially left Ole Miss to be the head coach for LSU. Part of the hold-up was that Kiffin wanted to remain Ole Miss' head coach through the College Football Playoff. Ole Miss refused that request. Kiffin is now in Baton Rouge and Pete Golding has been promoted to become Ole Miss' new head coach. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey breakdown how the final few days of the saga played out. They discuss what they expect from Ole Miss under Golding and if Kiffin should have been allowed to coach the Playoff. Lane Kiffin was not the only coaching change that happened on Sunday. In fact, he was one of many. The coaching carousel turned to chaos on Sunday as Jon Sumrall went to Florida, Alex Golesh went to Auburn, Ryan Silverfield went to Arkansas and Pat Fitzgerald went to Michigan State. The guys discuss if each of these hires were the right fit for the school and Lane Kiffin's affect on how all of these hires played out. Later, the guys recap some of the action from Week 14. #1 Ohio State broke their losing streak to #15 Michigan, but the biggest news of the weekend was #16 Texas defeating previously unbeaten #3 Texas A&M. Andy and Godfrey discuss what effect this will have on Tuesdays College Football Playoff rankings. They also take a look at the ACC. #18 Virginia is set to take on Duke in the ACC title game, but what happens if Duke wins? Could the ACC miss out on the CFP completely? Plus, news breaks during the show as Kentucky fires Mark Stoops. Catch up on all of the coaching chaos with College Football Enquirer. (0:52) - Lane Kiffin choses LSU (31:44) - Jon Sumrall to Florida (36:19) - Alex Golesh to Auburn (41:30) - Ryan Silverfield to Arkansas (46:50) - Michigan State fires Jonathan Smith, set to hire Pat Fitzgerald (54:24) - #1 Ohio State defeats #15 Michigan (56:33) - How does #3 Texas A&M's loss change the CFP? (1:07:01) - Kentucky fires Mark Stoops 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 coaching carousel keeps on spinning, but Florida State is not joining the party in 2025. FSU announced on Sunday that Mike Norvell will remain the head coach of the Seminoles in 2026. This announcement comes at the end of a disappointing season that began with a lot of promise. Promises have been made to enhance the roster next season. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss why Florida State decided to make this move and if they think it was the right decision. Then, they look to Michigan State where a decision looms. Will the Spartans keep Jonathan Smith or will the current eight-game losing streak be the final straw of a disappointing tenure in East Lansing? Coaching carousel drama would not be complete without another Lane Kiffin update. The guys discuss Kiffin's recent silence on the topic of his coaching decision. They also discuss what will happen to the team that misses out on Kiffin and why this year's selection of candidates is unique to those of the past. Then, the guys talk about events happening on the field. There are a lot of games this week with massive CFP implications as we close out the regular season. A notable one, and one that Andy thinks may be ready for an upset, is #10 Alabama visiting Auburn. The guys discuss if this game will actually be close and Andy makes his case as to why he thinks this is a potential upset to keep an eye on. Then they chat about the game that will have everyone watching because of Lane Kiffin. #6 Ole Miss visits Mississippi State on Friday for the Egg Bowl. A massive rivalry, propped up by coaching drama, one team trying to reach bowl eligibility and the other team fighting for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Ross and Godfrey dive into the history of this rivalry and what they think may come of it this year. Finally they chat about arguably the biggest rivalry in college football. #1 Ohio State takes on #18 Michigan in The Big House. Michigan is riding a four-game winning streak in this rivalry. The crew talks about how this game could be another chance for Michigan to pull the massive upset, or it could be Ohio State's opportunity to exorcise its demons and snap their losing streak. Plus, Ross gives an update on the CFP extending conversations about the future of the CFP format. Later, it's time for I've Got A Feeling. Nebraska, Tennessee and Tec de Monterrey are who the guys have a good feeling about this week. Plus, Ross shares some Louisiana Thanksgiving recipes. Great ready for Rivalry Week with College Football Enquirer. (1:00) - Florida State keeps Mike Norvell (14:05) - Will Michigan State fire Jonathan Smith? (16:40) - Lane Kiffin update (28:21) - Rivalry Week games (29:57) - #10 Alabama visiting Auburn in the Iron Bowl (33:35) - #6 Ole Miss visits Mississippi State on Friday for the Egg Bowl (42:21) - #1 Ohio State takes on #18 Michigan in The Big House (51:11) - CFP format deadline gets extended (55:53) - I've Got A Feeling 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 second to last week of the regular season has wrapped up and it set the stage for a dramatic Week 14. The marquee game of the weekend, in Eugene, resulted in #7 Oregon handling #15 USC 42-27. How did this game affect the national perception of Oregon? Did this win secure their spot to the College Football Playoff. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss their takeaways from the game and how they feel about Oregon and the College Football Playoff. Then they go across the country and dive into a game in the SEC that saw #8 Oklahoma take down #22 Missouri 17-6. Powered by their defense, Oklahoma has looked like a team that could pose problems for teams in the CFP. Did this win lock-up a spot in the Playoff for the Sooners? Plus, the guys also talk about Pitt beating #16 Georgia Tech 42-28. Pitt has a chance to make it into the ACC title game, but so do a lot of other teams due to all of the tie-breaker scenarios. The guys break these down and discuss who they think will be competing for an ACC championship. Then, Andy, Ross and Godfrey give the latest update on all of the drama going on with Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss. Ole Miss AD Keith Carter announced that Lane Kiffin will be coaching the Egg Bowl as #6 Ole Miss battles rival Mississippi State. He also said that an announcement on the decision of Kiffin's future will be made the following day. The guys discuss this very unique situation and give their thoughts on what Kiffin will do and how this is all being handled. Later, the crew takes a look at Rivalry Week! Both conference championship spots at College Football Playoff spots are on the line in the final week of the regular season. Could #17 Texas take down #3 Texas A&M? How would that affect the CFP race? What does the race to the Big 12 title game look like, and what could that do for CFP spots coming out of the Big 12? What teams are on the bubble and who needs some help to make it to the Playoff? The guys break it all down. Wrap up Week 13 and get ready for a crazy final week of the regular season with College Football Enquirer. (1:04) - #7 Oregon CFP bound after handling #15 USC? (11:34) - #8 Oklahoma CFP bound after taking down #22 Missouri? (19:44) - Pitt upsets #16 Georgia Tech + ACC title game chaos (26:20) - Lane Kiffin to announce decision after Egg Bowl (44:19) - Rivalry Week game preview 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

Week 13 has arrived and the biggest game of the weekend has huge CFP implications on the line. #15 USC travels to Eugene to take on #7 Oregon. The former Pac-12 schools meet up in this Big Ten clash. USC can vault itself squarely into the playoff picture with a win. On the flip side, an Oregon win would bolster their highly-criticized resume and potentially secure them a spot in the CFP. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the importance of this game and how they think the teams will handle the moment. Can Oregon still make the playoff if they take a loss? Plus, the guys take a look at the CFP committee. Baylor AD Mack Rhoades stepped down from the committee and Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek, who is in the middle of searching for a new head football coach, stepped in. Is there too much on athletic directors' plates to be a part of the committee? Ross thinks that may be the case and has some suggestions of how the CFP committee should change going forward. Then, we take a look at some news off of the field in Ross' Congressional Minute. He fills us in on new info about the SCORE Act and what is going on in the Big Ten. Then the guys dive into the Big Ten news. The drama-filled private equity deal has officially hit a pause and is looking like it may now never come to fruition. After months of discussion that seemed to be moving towards a vote, the push behind getting this deal done looks to be weakening. The guys discuss all of the latest info and talk about where the deal goes from here. Later, the guys finish previewing the weekend ahead as they make their picks for I've Got A Feeling. Iowa, Maryland and Delaware are this week's picks. Get ready for Week 13 with College Football Enquirer. (0:56) - #7 Oregon hosts #15 USC with huge CFP implications (10:38) - How the CFP committee should change (22:30) - Ross' Congressional Minute (23:30) - Big Ten's private equity deal loses steam (41:53) - I've Got A Feeling 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

Virginia Tech has found their man. James Franklin is set to become Virginia Tech's next head football coach. It was a short break for Franklin after being fired from Penn State just a few weeks ago. Can he bring the Hokies back to the top of the ACC? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss Franklin's decision. Is Virginia Tech the right fit for Franklin and why did he make this choice now? How successful can he be in Blacksburg? Then, the guys look into another important bit of coaching news as we move from the ACC to the SEC. The Lane Kiffin saga continues to get more complicated by the day. Kiffin's family was spotted checking out both Baton Rouge and Gainsville as Florida and LSU continue to try to lure Kiffin away from Ole Miss. Now, Ole Miss has given Kiffin a deadline to make a decision. Andy, Ross and Godfrey take a look at the situation from the sides of both Kiffin and Ole Miss. Then, they chat about what they think Kiffin will do and how this whole process will play out. Later, the guys preview Tuesday night's College Football Playoff rankings. With the CFP chair, Baylor AD Mack Rhoades, stepping down, Utah AD Mark Harlan steps in to fill the Big 12's spot on the committee and Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek is set to become the new CFP chair. How will this change affect the committee? Plus, how might Oklahoma beating Alabama shake up the rankings and could a team like Oregon suffer as a result? Also, the Big Ten's deal with UC Investments presses pause. Ross has the latest update on the ever-evolving situation. Get caught up on all things college football with College Football Enquirer. (0:59) - James Franklin to Virginia Tech (26:29) - Lane Kiffin given decision deadline by Ole Miss (47:18) - CFP committee shake-up (50:07) - Will Bama be ranked over Oregon in the latest CFP rankings? (54:39) - Big Ten's investment deal hits a pause 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 thrilling Week 12 has wrapped up, putting us two weeks away from the end of the regular season. The race in the SEC just got a little more interesting as #4 Alabama fell to #11 Oklahoma. How much did this game hurt the Crimson Tide's push for the playoff and help the Sooners' hope for a postseason berth? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss. They also take a look at #5 Georgia's dominant fourth quarter performance in which they scored 21 unanswered points to defeat #10 Texas. Is this Georgia team rounding into National Championship form? Can Texas still make the playoff with three losses? Then, the guys take a look at a historic comeback as #3 Texas A&M came back from a 27-point halftime deficit to defeat South Carolina. Does this game provide any concern for the Aggies going into the postseason? Plus, both #17 USC and #18 Michigan squeaked out close wins on Saturday. This sets up huge upcoming matchups for both teams. The Trojans travel to Eugene to meet up with the Ducks on Saturday and the Wolverines host the top team in the country in two weeks when the Buckeyes come to town. Andy, Ross and Godfrey talk about USC and Michigan's chances in these matchups and to make the College Football Playoff. Later, the crew also takes a look at #7 Ole Miss surviving against Florida and discusses what impact the Lane Kiffin saga had on the game. Then, they look to the rest of the season. They dive into what big upcoming matchups have the biggest impact on the CFP rankings. How will the American conference shake out? How have the ACC's chances for a CFP team changed? Where will Oregon, Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Alabama all fall in the rankings this week? They discuss all of this and more. Wrap up Week 12 with College Football Enquirer. (0:42) - #5 Georgia dominates #10 Texas (12:32) - Is Texas out of the CFP race? (15:51) - #11 Oklahoma upsets #4 Alabama (26:02) - #3 Texas A&M survive scare from South Carolina (31:43) - #18 Michigan survives scare at Northwestern (38:03) - #17 USC gets by #21 Iowa (45:08) - #7 Ole Miss gets by Florida amid Lane Kiffin drama (51:33) - How the CFP rankings will be affected by Week 12 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

Week 12 is here. Three weeks remain in the regular season as races for both conference championships and the College Football Playoff continue to grow tighter. Currently, there are a host of teams in playoff position with one or two losses, but how many losses can certain teams afford. A couple of those teams have big matchups this weekend as #11 Oklahoma visits #4 Alabama and #10 Texas visits #5 Georgia. Texas and Oklahoma already have two losses. Can they make it into the playoff if they drop another game? The same goes for #14 Vanderbilt and #23 Tennessee. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss if any of these SEC teams would have a chance at making the playoff with three losses. They also take a look at another big matchup as #9 Notre Dame visits #22 Pittsburgh. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said this week that the game against Notre Dame doesn't matter because they are not in the ACC. The guys discuss what they think of these comments and if it sends the wrong message. Also, is the CFP killing conference championship games? Then, the guys chat about some news off of the field down in Louisiana. The drama continues as Brian Kelly is now suing LSU over his buyout. LSU is trying to avoid paying the full buyout and Kelly is not going down without a fight. Ross fills us in on the latest details that seem to be pointing towards this battle going to court. He also fills the crew in about the latest news out of Ole Miss. The rumors continue to swirl about Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss for Florida, and that drama could provide an notable distraction as the Gators come to town this weekend. The guys chat about how this situation is being handled, how it could affect other coaching hires and how they think Ole Miss may have to end up handling the situation. Later, the guys make their picks for this week's I've Got A Feeling. Duke, Minnesota and Notre Dame are the choices among the crew. Get ready for another crazy weekend of college football with College Football Enquirer. (1:38) - Can a three-loss SEC team make the playoff? (8:15) - Should Georgia avoid the SEC title game? (11:39) - Has the CFP killed conference championship games? (20:07) - #9 Notre Dame @ #22 Pittsburgh (25:27) - Brian Kelly suing LSU (38:38) - Is Lane Kiffin causing a distraction for Ole Miss as Florida comes to town? (55:25) - I've Got A Feeling 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 second College Football Playoff ranking releases tonight. How dramatic will a shift in the rankings be? There is sure to be some near the bottom of the Top 10 after #8 Texas Tech's dominant win over #7 BYU, but how about the top? After #3 Texas A&M's convincing win at #22 Missouri and #2 Indiana's struggle at Penn State, will the committee jump the Aggies over the Hoosiers? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss how they think the rankings will play out going forward. Plus, what impact could #16 Vanderbilt have on the rankings this season? What has to fall their way in order to make it into this year's CFP, and how can they make sure they can keep their coach after such success this season? Then, the guys take a look at a new tactic for the coaching carousel: Don't get involved. This is the tactic Wisconsin is taking as they announced that head coach Luke Fickell will remain at the helm next season. The immediate result was an upset of #23 Washington. The guys discuss this decision for Wisconsin and their vow to put more funds into the football program. Will this be enough to boost the future of the team and turn the program towards a winning path? What took them so long to get to this point? The guys also talk about why some schools were able to adapt quickly and other schools struggled to respond to NIL. Hint: Some were prepared, some weren't prepared and some were already well versed in the art of paying players. Later, the drama in the Big Ten continues to heat up amongst discussions about private equity. Board members of various schools are speaking out about their lack of involvement with this decision and their opposition to it being voted through. The American Council of Trustees & Alumni, ACTA, is also now involved. A vote seems to still be upcoming, with the current expectation being that only Michigan and USC's presidents are against the decision. How will this all play out? All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer (2:51) - CFP ranking expectations: Will #3 Texas A&M jump #2 Indiana? (12:18) - What are #16 Vanderbilt's CFP chances? (25:36) - How Wisconsin and other schools can increase their NIL funding (50:48) - Big Ten private equity drama continues to get worse 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

Week 11 has wrapped up and it provided some thrilling finishes for a couple Top 10 teams. Penn State brought #2 Indiana down to the wire. The undefeated Hoosiers may have suffered their first loss if not for a heroic final drive from Fernando Mendoza. The drive culminated in an unbelievable catch by Omar Cooper Jr., who barely kept his foot in, to score the eventual game winning touchdown with 36 seconds left. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss if such a close game to a struggling Penn State team should create any room for concern with this Indiana team. Then they dive into the other matchup that came down to the final seconds. This one was a Top 20 matchup in the pouring rain between #9 Oregon and #20 Iowa. The home-team Hawkeyes took the lead late. That set the stage for an impressive final drive by Dante Moore and Oregon to kick a game-winning field goal with three seconds remaining. The guys discuss how they feel about Oregon coming off of this win. They also discuss #8 Texas Tech's dominant win over #7 BYU. How do they feel about the Red Raiders going forward? Plus, is there a legitimate chance the ACC could end up with no teams in the College Football Playoff? Later, Ross reports big news coming out of the Big Ten as their discussion about private equity appears to be nearing a decision. Michigan and USC remain steadfast in their opposition to any deal, but a vote is scheduled for November 21st. If Michigan or USC decide not to sign, the rest of the schools in the Big Ten will move along on the deal without them. What could this mean for the future of not only Michigan, but the entirety of the college football landscape? The guys discuss how this could all potentially play out. Then, they look to Week 12. The final few weeks of the regular season are inching closer, which means each game begins to take on a little more pressure. The guys look at games that have huge impacts on both conference and playoff races. #11 Texas visits #5 Georgia, #12 Oklahoma plays #4 Alabama and #10 Notre Dame faces off with #24 Pittsburgh. How could we see the playoff race change after Week 12? The guys discuss all of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. (1:13) - #2 Indiana survives at Penn State (8:24) - Could the ACC miss the playoff? (15:41) - #9 Oregon survives in Iowa (21:50) - Wisconsin upsets #23 Washington (25:26) - #8 Texas Tech dominates #7 BYU (32:16) - Big Ten moving forward with private equity? (52:47) - Week 12 games with Playoff implications 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

Week 11 is here and the marquee matchups of the weekend may not be what you expected when the season started. #9 Oregon heads to Iowa City to face #20 Iowa. Iowa is a very good team, and when they are at home they tend to make life very difficult for the opposing team. The Ducks have seen some struggles since their loss to #2 Indiana and Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey aren't so sure they can come away from Iowa with a win. Iowa's struggles in the past have been on the offensive side, but this year the Hawkeyes have a much improved offensive attack. Are the Ducks on upset alert, or will this be another notch in their belt as they look to make another CFP appearance. Then, we get an update from Ross' Congressional Minute as he shares the most recent news about the SAFE and Score Acts and explains where this process is trending. Could a resolution be coming sooner than expected? Cody Campbell is a huge player in these discussions. He is also a huge player in the funding of Texas Tech's NIL. #8 Texas Tech hosts #7 BYU on Saturday with the winner taking the lead in the race to the Big 12 Championship Game. Texas Tech has already stumbled once and may not be able to afford another misstep. BYU has looked like the dominant force in the Big 12 this season, but this will be their toughest test yet. Add this pressure on top of the pressure to succeed for the Red Raiders after a highly publicized offseason of NIL spending. The guys discuss this matchup and its impact. Plus, they also chat about the continued messy situation in Baton Rouge with LSU kind of naming a new AD. Later, the guys share their picks for I've Got A Feeling. Iowa, Clemson and Tulane are who the crew is feeling confident in this week. Get ready for Week 11 with College Football Enquirer. (1:00) - Can #20 Iowa upset #9 Oregon? (23:24) - Ross' Congressional Minute (34:20) - #8 Texas Tech hosts #7 BYU (47:16) - LSU kind of names an Athletic Director? (57:08) - I've Got A Feeling 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 that time of year again! The time when attention shifts away from the AP Poll and moves over to the College Football Playoff rankings. Tuesday, the College Football Playoff committee released the initial rankings for 2025. Ohio State remained at the top followed by Indiana, Texas A&M and Alabama to round out the top four. One of the most notable rankings was that of two teams who played earlier in the year. Miami, who has been struggling as of recently, came in at 18. That fell well behind a team they beat in Notre Dame who is sitting at 10. Also, the Big 12 appears to be in position to get two teams into the playoff, while the ACC looks like it will be a one-team league. Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey and Ross Dellenger discuss all of the drama and voice their thoughts on all of the attention surrounding this first rendition of the rankings. Plus, the guys take a look at what the bracket would look like if the playoff started today! Later, the guys discuss the top team in the country. The Ohio State Buckeyes. Such a dominant season has not created much drama to talk about for this team, however Andy, Ross and Godfrey look at just how dominant they have been. Is this success due to a lackluster schedule, or is this team on a path to another national title? On the flip side, could the lack of competition hinder Ohio State in the long run as they go on to face far more difficult competition in the College Football Playoff? And, what about their hated rivals, the Michigan Wolverines? Is this the year Ohio State can snap the four-game losing streak, or will Michigan prevail once again? Then, the guys take a look at a team who had similar expectations as Ohio State in the preseason, but their season has gone far differently. The Clemson Tigers. Dabo Swinney’s team has struggled tremendously this season and it appears that Swinney’s method of coaching may not be holding up in the new era of college football. Is this the beginning of the end for Swinney at Clemson? Should Dabo move on from coaching or just move on from Clemson? Are there similarities between his situation and Nick Saban’s before Saban retired? All of this and more on today’s College Football Enquirer. (0:49) - Reactions to the initial CFP rankings for 2025 (24:59) - Is Ohio State too dominant? (32:18) - Will Ohio State beat Michigan this season? (42:47) - Julian Sayin's Heisman campaign (48:47) - Is Dabo Swinney ready to move on from 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

Week 10 is in the books and there were plenty of upsets to help create drama for Tuesday's first CFP rankings release. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss all of the drama that unfolded and the impact it may have this week. #18 Oklahoma kept their playoff hopes alive after knocking off #14 Tennessee. Will they be able to pull off a few more wins and make the playoff? Arch Manning is starting to round into form as he led #20 Texas to a win over #9 Vanderbilt. Does Vandy still have a path to the CFP and is Texas surging after a rough start to the season? #23 USC went into Lincoln and came out with a win over Nebraska. What does their path to the playoff look like? Plus, #8 Georgia Tech and #10 Miami were upset by unranked teams on Saturday. How does this affect the battle for the ACC's playoff spot? Also, how does Miami's loss also hurt #12 Notre Dame? Then, the coaching carousel continues to spin as yet another big program has decided to move on from their head coach. Auburn has fired Hugh Freeze in his third season. The guys discuss where everything went wrong for Auburn and why Freeze wasn't the right guy for the job. They also talk about who they think is the perfect hire to take over the role. We recorded this before the firing was official, but the crew expected it to happen soon. Since it had not happened yet, they talk knowing that Freeze was still the head coach of Auburn during the time of recording Later, they dive back into previewing the upcoming CFP rankings. How many teams might the Big Ten have? Who do the guys think will be the Group of Five representative? They have felt confident about the American conference, but is there another team that is making a push? Plus, will the ACC or the Big 12 have multiple teams make the CFP? Also, Ross shares the most recent update on the CFP expansion talk. All of this and more to wrap up Week 10 with College Football Enquirer. (1:47) - #18 Oklahoma keep playoff hopes (4:56) - Arch Manning and #20 Texas playoff bound? (10:17) - Can #23 USC make the playoff? (12:10) - Impact of #10 Miami's upset (16:33) - Who are the Big 12 and ACC favorites for the playoff? (27:28) - Hugh Freeze and Auburn (42:35) - College Football Playoff rankings preview (52:21) - CFP expansion update 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

Drama continues to unfold in Louisiana as LSU's search for a new head coach is underway. Wednesday, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry spoke to the media about his disapproval of LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward. He spoke about the money now owed to former head football coach Brian Kelly and who will be hiring LSU's next head coach. He emphatically stated that AD Scott Woodward will not be the one to hire the next head coach Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss Governor Landry's comments and where Woodward goes from here. Did Landry scare off potential candidates? Who do they think fits what he is looking for? Is Woodward on his way out of LSU? The guys answer all of these questions and more about the mess in Baton Rouge. Then, they shift over to what will be happening on the field on Saturday. We are in Week 10, but some teams are already facing College Football Playoff elimination games. A pair of 6-2 teams face-off as #18 Oklahoma visits #14 Tennessee. Which one of these schools has the advantage and a better path to keep hope alive to make the CFP? After a crazy season so far, is the losing coach in trouble? Next, the guys chat about #23 USC visiting Nebraska. While both of these schools appear to be on the outside looking in, a loss on Saturday seals the deal. Which school has the advantage for the weekend, and do they have enough to make a late season push for the CFP? Plus, it seems that both coaches will be firmly intact for the future at both schools, but can anything change that? Later, Andy, Ross and Godfrey give their I've Got A Feeling picks. SMU, South Carolina and Cal are who they feel good about this week. Get ready for another packed weekend of college football with College Football Enquirer. (1:00) - Louisiana Governor sounds off on LSU Athletic Director. (32:13) - #18 Oklahoma @ #14 Tennessee for a CFP elimination game (42:31) - #23 USC @ Nebraska for a CFP elimination game (54:02) - I've Got A Feeling 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 coaching carousel appears to turn faster by the day with more and more jobs opening. There are currently 12 jobs open and that is just the tip of the iceberg. How high could that number go? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss this ever-evolving coaching cycle. They talk about how high college coaches' salaries have gotten, if there will be a shift coming and how they think the LSU coaching search is going to be handled. Then, they break down the importance of having a premiere head coach in the world of NIL. Is it more important to invest your money in your coach or your players? The guys follow this conversation up by ranking what the top open coaching jobs are right now. More will open up, but there are already some premiere schools looking for a new leader. Who is at the top of the list? Later, with all these jobs opening up, who are some coaches that people may not know but should keep their eye on? The list spans from the city of San Diego to the state of Virginia, with plenty of stops in-between. Come watch the carousel spin with College Football Enquirer. (2:15) - What are the current head coach openings and how many more may be coming? ( 11:14) - Will coaching contracts change? (18:33) - How the LSU job search will be handled (26:51) - How important is a head coach in the NIL era? (34:42) - Ranking the top job openings (50:29) - Coaches you should watch for 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

LSU has fired head coach Brian Kelly! This morning's episode of College Football Enquirer had Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discussing that they knew this move was imminent, but it did not seem like it would happen today. Well, things moved much quicker than expected and LSU's head coach is out of a job, but is owed a $53 million buyout. The guys discuss how this turned so quickly today, and what went wrong in Kelly's four seasons in Baton Rouge. Where does LSU go from here, and how desirable is this head coaching job? Be sure to check out this morning's episode for a full Week 9 recap on College Football Enquirer. (1:02) - Explaining today's events that led to Kelly's firing (21:57) - How to sell the LSU job to coaching candidates 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

Week 9 is in the books, and as is the theme of the last couple of weeks, there are rumblings about a coaching change at another big name school. Nothing has happened yet, but the writing seems to be on the wall for LSU's Brian Kelly after #20 LSU lost at home to #3 Texas A&M 49-25. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss what is going on in Baton Rouge and talk about when they think the move will be made. Then they talk about Mike Elko's Texas A&M team and the turnaround they've had in such a short time. The guys also discuss if Ole Miss has clinched their spot in the College Football Playoff, Indiana's dominant win over UCLA and Alabama's continued struggles against unranked teams. Later, Andy, Ross and Godfrey chat about the strange situation that occurred before #22 Texas' 45-38 victory over Mississippi State. A report was put out that Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is interested in pursuing NFL head coaching opportunities. This report was quickly shut down by Sarkisian's camp. The guys discuss what was so odd about this situation. Then they dive into Texas' victory, Arch Manning's concussion and next week's matchup with #10 Vanderbilt. They also dive into the tightly contested race for the Group of Five bid for the CFP. After Memphis took down #18 South Florida on Saturday, the guys discuss who looks to be the favorite to come out of the Group of Five. There is a lot of confidence in the American Conference. Then they look at the race of a different conference. The Big 12 conference to be specific. The guys breakdown this tightly contested race and chat about who they think could be standing atop of the Big 12 mountain top come the end of the regular season. Lastly, they preview Week 10's slate and the games that are already playoff elimination games. Wrap-up Week 9 with the College Football Enquirer. (1:05) - Brian Kelly's fate after LSU's loss to Texas A&M (17:40) - Has Ole Miss clinched a CFP spot? (23:42) - Alabama's struggles with unranked opponents (24:53) - Indiana continues to dominate (27:13) - Steve Sarkisian NFL report (32:43) - Discussing Texas' Week 10 matchup with Vanderbilt (37:40) - Who is the best Group of Five team? (45:18) - Who will win the Big 12? (57:06) - Week 10 playoff elimination games 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