College Football Enquirer
Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger & Steven Godfrey break down the latest college football news with their unique blend of analysis, investigative journalism and over-the-top shenanigans. There will be overreactions, there will be beer, there will be mascot fights. Buckle up for the most informative and funniest show about the most insane sport in America.
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 in the CFP expansion Saga.
All that and more on this edition of the College Football Enquirer.
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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.
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00:50 Chaos in Ann Arbor
21:17 Is this the end for Dabo?
36:00 Other results...
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 and more on this episode of College Football Enquirer.
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00:55 CFP format update
26:07 Who is on u...
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 days before they take on Cal.
All this and more on the College Football Enquirer.
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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 the College Football Enquirer.
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00:47 Conferences pass rules against NFL players returning
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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 episode of the College Football Enquirer.
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00:45 Players returning from NFL camps to College
27:47 QB B...
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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00:55 Coaches on the hot seat
32:20 Deion heads into an important season
49:50 Louisiana court ruling
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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 the helm. Could he be on the hot seat?
All this and more on the College Football Enquirer.
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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 the question... Do rivals need to hate each other?
All this and more on this episode of the College Football Enquirer.
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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 Football Enquirer.
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00:48 CFP Expansion proposals
26:13 What killed the 'Save College Sports' Act?
45:02 Akro...
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!
All this and more on this episode of the College Football Enquirer.
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01:05 LSU debuts new financial model
<...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 mad scramble before the start of the season?
All this and more on this episode of the College Football Enquirer.
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 patch.
All this and more on this edition of the College Football Enquirer.
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00:45 Congressional Update from Ross<...
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 just how much Chase was willing to pay for the valuable real estate on the Buckeye's scarlet jerseys.
All this and more o...
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.
All this and more on this episode of the College Football Enquirer.
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01:30 Lane Kiffin takes to...
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 show, Warde Manuel is out in Ann Arbor. Where should Michigan look for their next AD?
All this and more on College Football...
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 on this episode of College Football Enquirer.
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00:45 Darian Mensah joins Miami
22:30 Ross's Congressional Minute
35:20 Bill Belichick's s...
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 ACC Media Days.
All that and more on this edition of College Football Enquirer.
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01:00 Michigan AD Warde Manuel und...
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 episode of College Football Enquirer.
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00:45 Fall out from Big 12 Media Day
20:25 Is TCU a sleeper team in t...
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 Kevin Guskiewicz who was set to depart for Clemson. We get into what it all means for Spartan football.
All that and more on this episode o...
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 College Football Enquirer.
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01:00 The rising cost of recruits
11:02 Will transparency help the p...
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 off' NBC Universal will have.
All that and more on this edition of College Football Enquirer.
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01:30 Revenue share cap r...
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 NFL announced there will be no supplemental draft posing the question, what is next for Brendan Sorsby?
All that and more on...
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 down why a ‘Super League’ is starting to feel like an inevitability.
All this and more on this edition of College Football Enquirer.
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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 to say on the matter.
To round out the show, 'The Swamp' is getting a very expensive facelift but not adding a single seat. We ask the...
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 bill affected by the Sorsby scandal, and will this lead to the creation of a super league?
To round out the show, the CFE team breaks down Tom Izzo's latest...
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 gambling violations.
Then, the guys continue to look at how the landscape of sports betting has changed and how it may be forcing the athletics world to change how t...
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 the future. The Big 12 is looking at what options it may have to prevent Sorsby from playing for Texas Tech. The NCAA is going to appeal, but that hearing will most likely come too late...
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 another nudge for the Big Ten and SEC to separate from the NCAA?
Then, the guys discuss another prominent figure who...
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 Bevacqua and Nick Saban are among those set to testify. Is this bill good or bad for college athletics?
Then, they discuss one of the many hot...
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 conferences to pool their media rights and creating a hard cap for NIL. Andy Staples and Ross Dellenger discuss the most impactful parts of this bill and the next steps for...
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. former team matchups are that will be the most dramatic this season. Texas Tech against Cincinnati will depend on if Brendan Sorsby is eligible to play or not, but two other big games...
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 current 9-game schedule, if the playoff were to expand to 24 teams. One other topic of note that he discussed was the College Sports Commission. He said that...
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 evolving situation. They explain everything surrounding it and discuss how likely it is that Sorsby will get an injunction to be able to play.
Then, the conversation shifts to...
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 would have. Andy and Godfrey also discuss Commissioner Phillips' idea of a universal tiebreaker system across all conferences.
Then, Andy and Godfrey look to the upcoming season. Some kickoff times for various...
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 different way. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation and the group discusses the impact of this ruling and what it means for the future of the CSC.
Then, Ross' Congressional...
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 Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the impact all of this would have and if it is good for the sport. They also revisit how we got to this point, what has to happen for this all...
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 is against Michigan, and the Big Ten is fighting back as they claim they own the broadcasting rights to the game this season. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join...
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 and what the greater impact is. Plus, Ross shares a report on the College Sports Commission (CSC) Participation Agreement. It still has not been signed, but multiple conferences are inching closer to...
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 ago. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the events that unfolded and where both Sorsby and Texas Tech go from here. What is Tech's answer at quarterback? Will Sorsby play college football again...
