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On this edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde dive into the growing hangover cure industry as they prepare for their upcoming trip to New Orleans for the National Championship game. (4:12) Dan gloats about his very early lead in the Bowl pool before Pete describes his thrilling adventure covering the Boca Raton Bowl. (11:39) Pat, Pete, and Dan pick the rest of the bowl slate against the spread (17:52) as well as preview next weekend’s semifinal games in the Fiesta and Peach Bowls. (60:40)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this festive edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde recap Pete’s jaunt in nothing but a Santa hat and a speedo for charity. You can also donate to Play Ball Boston which supports over 2,000 underprivileged young athletes at playballorganization.org. (1:57) On Sunday, rumors began to swirl as former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer was spotted at the Redskins game in Dan Snyder’s owners suite. Would Meyer fit at the next level and which franchise should snatch him up? (10:50) Pat, Pete and Dan also preview Early Signing Period kicking off Wednesday. How has recruiting changed over the years and how has Clemson led the charge? Tune into Thursday’s show for more recruiting coverage. (20:25) The guys wrap the pod by picking the early bowl games against the spread in their first ever podcast bowl pool. (32:26)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

Dan Wetzel and SI’s Pat Forde recap the fairly uneventful conference title game weekend while looking ahead to the tantalizing semifinal matchups. Did LSU deserve the top spot over OSU? (1:40) With bowl season upon us, Dan and Pat discuss players declaring for the NFL and their impending decisions to play in their teams' bowl games. Should they call it quits after the regular season ends? (19:48) Finally, the prodigal coach has returned as Lane Kiffin accepted the head coaching position at Ole Miss. Dan gives us an all-time moment in podcast history… and we aren’t just talking about this podcast. They also grade FSU's hire of Mike Norvell from Memphis. (26:29) The guys also wrap up the year-long Race for the Case, recap an incident involving a drunk attempted robbery and award their weekly Heisman Trophy. (44:03)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this wacky edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel kick things off with an instant reaction to the latest playoff rankings. Can the Big 12 champion climb over Utah? (00:36) SI’s Pat Forde then joins in the fun to break down the SEC title tilt as LSU is set to take on UGA in a winner take all showdown. Who will win the heavyweight battle between the Tiger offense and the Bulldog defense? (8:50) The guys then begin to spin the coaching carousel as rumors swirl around the country. How can we get Lane Kiffin a coaching position back in the SEC? (18:35) Next, Dan has a report from the Chicken Wars front as superpower, McDonald’s, announced they joining the fight. Will a third front be too much for Chick-Fil-A? (29:40) Also on the pod, the Honorable Judges Thamel, Forde, and Wetzel preside over a wild case out of New Jersey involving a grocery store fight. (46:04) Later, they pick the major conference title games against the spread. Can "Tap" Forde hold on to his one-game lead in the Race for the Case? (52:19)   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the penultimate Overreaction Monday podcast of the season, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde recap arguably the zaniest weekend of the year.  They begin with the Iron Bowl where Pat and Pete recap the sights and sounds of the insane ending in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Wait…you are telling me Malzahn had been sitting on the game-winning play call for how long? (1:49) Dan then turns the attention to the impending four-team playoff reveal next weekend. Who should get the nod this season and when can we expand the playoff to eight? (10:50) “The Game” wasn’t much of a game yet again in 2019. Have Michigan fans finally accepted their fate as Ohio State’s little brother? (32:08) The coaching carousel has begun to spin as Rutgers finally rehired Greg Schiano as their new head man. Also, what is up with Florida State? Is that still a destination job? (45:48) Finally, Pat, Pete and Dan recap the unbelievable finish to the Egg Bowl where an Ole Miss running back helped blow the game ‘peeing’ in MSU’s end-zone. (55:49)   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

On this edition of the Overreaction Monday Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde don’t waste any time and debate which team currently deserves the final playoff spot assuming LSU, Ohio State and Clemson hold serve. Is the PAC 12 officially out following Oregon’s loss to ASU? (00:26) What is USC to do with Clay Helton after the Trojans 52-35 rout of UCLA? (13:10) As for actual coaching searches, Schiano Sunday had a different meaning the second time around. Pete has the latest out of New Jersey as Greg Schiano and Rutgers fail to reach an agreement for him to become the program’s next head coach. (18:13) Up next, Pat, Pete and Dan recap Ohio State’s huge 28-17 win over Penn State. More importantly, the guys dive into the tale of the tape between ESPN’s College Gameday crew and Fox’s pregame team to play out who would win in a battle royale fight. (28:45) Lastly, Dan has an update on Randy Edsall’s bonus money as well as news from the front-lines of the Chicken War. (41:34) The guys also hand out their weekly Heisman winners. (43:57)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are sad here at the Yahoo Sports College Podcast. As we know, the football season is winding down when we reach the infamous ACC/SEC November Cupcake Week. To cheer themselves up, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde plan a road trip to one of the many horrible games taking place across the nation this weekend. (00:33) The guys also preview THE matchup of the weekend as Penn State is set to travel to Ohio State in a giant Big 10 tilt. Can Chase Young get right back to work as he returns from his two-game suspension? (12:04) What are our favorite scenarios to tip the college football playoff into chaos? We have you covered with a few semi-realistic paths to absurdity. (19:48)  Next, the honorable Judge Wetzel presents two cases to Judges Forde and Thamel. The first involves Burger King and an angry Vegan. The second involves three judges, White Castle, and an Indianapolis strip club…needless to say you won’t want to skip this court appearance. (29:43) As always, Pete, Pat and Dan pick a 6 pack of games against the spread as their yearly “Race for the Case” is coming down to the wire. (45:18)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this edition of the Overreaction Monday Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde waste little time getting to the major storyline in college football as Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out for the year with a dislocated right hip. Can Bama find any path to the playoff at this point? (00:37) The guys also break down the biggest results from across the football landscape as Georgia strengthened their playoff resume against Auburn (16:13) while Minnesota (24:47) and Baylor (34:26) more than likely ended their title run hopes.  Dan, Pat and Pete also have the latest animal uprising news, this time involving swimming cows and drug-loving feral pigs, before they award their weekly Heisman trophy. (40:39)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel make their triumphant return to the podcast following a wild weekend in Tuscaloosa. Hear all about Dan’s bachelor party shenanigans and the long-awaited Popeyes chicken sandwich review right out the gates. (00:52) The guys then turn to Coach Orgeron’s epic postgame speech. When can we order the “Roll Tide? What? F---- you!” shirts? (16:30) Dan, Pat and Pete then go through the many remaining teams still in the hunt for the playoffs and state their case for the 4th and final spot. Do the Gophers and Bears deserve a shot? Can Auburn make a playoff push? (22:41)  In Big 10 country, Mark Dantonio’s days may be numbered in East Lansing. What has happened to the lowly Spartans and will Harbaugh and Michigan run up the score on Saturday? (35:47) The Honorable Judges Thamel, Forde and Wetzel then review a fascinating case where a prisoner serving a life sentence may have found a loophole. The guys also preview the biggest games this weekend including The Oldest Rivalry in the South and OU vs Baylor. (42:56)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Dan Wetzel sidelined with a bachelor party hangover and Pete Thamel rushing to an Alabama airport, Pat Forde and Nick Bromberg step up to overreact to all of Saturday’s action.  The guys begin with the 2019 “Game of the Century” in Tuscaloosa. How far will Alabama fall? Do we hand Joe Burrow the Heisman trophy now? (1:25) In Minneapolis, the Gophers hung on against Penn State to remain undefeated and stay alive in the playoff race. How far will Minnesota climb in the rankings? (15:30) Back in the SEC, Arkansas has moved on from Chad Morris after 22 games in Fayetteville. Just how historically bad was his tenure as a Hog? (19:55) Nick and Pat also throw out a few mostly-true conspiracy theories on Jerry Jones and Arkansas as well as Tua Tagovailoa and Chase Young. (21:55) Last but not least, the guys recap the wild weekend in the Big 12. Dare we ask… is Oklahoma even good? And what can we expect from Baylor following a scare from TCU? (28:07)   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this JAM-PACKED episode, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and Pat Forde recap the saddest chapter in the Popeye's Chicken War before they preview their big trip to Tuscaloosa this weekend. Just how good is Dan’s tailgate he set up for a friend’s bachelor party? Will Pat and Pete join in? (00:49) Speaking of this year’s “Game of the Century,” Dan takes you back over a 100 years to the very first matchup dubbed “The Game of the Century,” between The University of Chicago and the University of Michigan. Do NOT miss this wild and surprisingly sad tale from 1905. (18:46) On to the 2019 version … Does anyone actually believe that Tua Tagovailoa will not play on Saturday? Will LSU be able to get pressure on the quarterback? (23:33) The guys also dive into the huge matchup in the Big Ten between undefeated Minnesota and undefeated Penn State. How has P.J. Fleck gotten multiple perennial doormats rolling? (35:25) Before they wrap the pod, Pat, Pete and Dan revise their “Race for the Case” bet and pick the key Week 11 games against the spread. (45:09)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this Monday Overreaction edition of the podcast, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel kick everything off with the massive news out of Florida State where head coach Willie Taggart has been relieved of his duties. Who is next up to lead the Noles? (00:47) Later on, SI’s Pat Forde finally joins in to hear Dan’s recap of his trip to the latest UFC bout before the guys retell their horror stories of covering events with the President in attendance. (15:13) The College Football Playoff rankings debut this week. How will the top teams stack up? Will we be blessed with a No. 1 vs No. 2 matchup next weekend? (24:09) Up next, Pete has the latest coming out of USC as the Trojans fall yet again this weekend, this time to Oregon in blowout fashion. Who will ultimately replace Clay Helton? (35:46) The guys travel from the Hollywood Hills to the Ozarks as Razorback head man, Chad Morris, is on the hottest of seats outside of Helton. Pete pitches an idea to form a bandit coaching super PAC to bring back the likes of Bobby Petrino to Arkansas. (44:23) Pat, Pete and Dan also recap weird headlines from this past weekend and pick out a few weekly Heisman winners as well. (50:01)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this wild edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Pat Forde, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel address the elephant in the room off the top and prod Pat about his recent move to Sports Illustrated. Will the pod survive? (00:53) Speaking of survival, the Chicken Wars are BACK! Popeyes announced this past week that their legendary chicken sandwich will make its triumphant return on Sunday. Dan has the latest from the front. (14:25) Later, in the spirit of Halloween, the guys dive into a few true college football ghost stories from around the country. Which stadium is actually haunted? Which coach has most likely seen a spirit? (18:46) Pat, Pete and Dan also look ahead to the INSANE early line in the LSU vs Bama showdown next week (6:28), share a can’t-miss tale from the World’s Largest Cocktail Party, and preview the biggest matchups of Week 10 including SMU at Memphis and UGA vs UF. (32:04)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.