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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde pick the biggest games of the week plus a lock against the spread in their year-long Race for the Case challenge. The guys pick USC at Notre Dame. Wake at Army, Oregon at UCLA and more. Create a BetMGM account and place your first bet risk-free up to $1,000. If your bet loses, you get your bet amount, up to $1,000, added back to your account in free bets. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOO to get started or use promo code YAHOO when making your first deposit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Wetzel is back and ready to rib Pat Forde about him stirring it up with Knoxville radio hosts. The guys then react to WSU head coach Nick Rolovich being fired after he would not comply with the state of Washington’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Where do the Cougs go from here? Pete Thamel has the latest surrounding the American Athletic Conference expanding and raiding CUSA. Why these select schools and what’s the next step in expansion?  The trio also shares a study that rates the drunkest counties in the US and the results…may surprise you.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

17 games after a historic National Championship run, Ed Orgeron is out at LSU. Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde talk Coach O's legacy and who are the big names the Tigers will target in the search. Will Jimbo Fisher make the jump from A&M to LSU? Rocky Top was rocking for Lane Kiffin's return. Unfortunately, the game was stopped for 20 minutes due to fans throwing trash onto the field. What should the penalty be for the Vols? And should there be rule changes to address players flopping to waste time? New BetMGM customers who bet $1 on ANY game will receive $100 in free bets added to their account. You don’t need to win your bet to receive the promotion. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOOSPECIAL to get started or use promo code SPORTSBOOK when making your first deposit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde continue their yearly picks against the spread competition as we reach the halfway point of the season. The guys open the podcast with a preview of the huge Big 12 matchup between #12 Oklahoma State at #25 Texas. Moving down south, we have a battle of undefeated teams on our hands with #11 Kentucky heading to #1 Georgia for SEC East supremacy. Will the Dawgs cover the massive spread? Our old friend Lane Kiffin brings his #13 Ole Miss Rebels into hostile territory to take on the Tennessee Volunteers. Will these two teams top the biggest game total of the season? Create a BetMGM account and place your first bet risk-free up to $1,000. If your bet loses, you get your bet amount, up to $1,000, added back to your account in free bets. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. . Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOO to get started or use promo code YAHOO when making your first deposit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we enter the 2nd half of the season, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde dive into the storylines that will define the race to the playoffs. Will UGA fold to the pressure? Can Caleb Williams ignite OU? And who will come out of the fierce Big Ten East race? The guys also give a tip of the cap to Coastal Carolina, fans that let the teams settle the argument on the field, and our man…Gavin Adcock from Georgia Southern. New BetMGM customers who bet $1 on ANY game will receive $100 in free bets added to their account. You don’t need to win your bet to receive the promotion. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. . Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOOSPECIAL to get started or use promo code SPORTSBOOK when making your first deposit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gather around, ladies and gentlemen, as Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to one of the wildest college football Saturdays in recent memory.  Where else can one start other than College Station, Texas, where the unranked Texas A&M Aggies stunned the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 41-38. Do we expect Bama to still make the playoffs?  The guys also break down the epic Oklahoma comeback over Texas in Dallas, Iowa outlasting Penn State at home, Michigan surviving on the road at Nebraska, as well as the overall Heisman Trophy race. New BetMGM customers who bet $1 on ANY game will receive $100 in free bets added to their account. You don’t need to win your bet to receive the promotion. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOOSPECIAL to get started or use promo code SPORTSBOOK when making your first deposit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde pick the biggest games across the country including Penn State traveling to Iowa for a missive Big Ten clash, Oklahoma and Texas renewing their Red River Rivalry, Georgia going to Auburn for another edition of the Oldest Rivalry in the South, locks of the weeks and more. The guys also recap the Fat Bear Week vote and championship. Which bear put on the weight and took home the title? New BetMGM customers who bet $1 on ANY game will receive $100 in free bets added to their account. You don’t need to win your bet to receive the promotion. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. . Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOOSPECIAL to get started or use promo code SPORTSBOOK when making your first deposit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde react to the biggest story in sports involving Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer and his viral video over the weekend. Will he make the jump back to college soon? The guys then turn their collective eyes to current college coaches who have lost their shine halfway through the 2021 season. What can the likes of Jimbo Fisher, Ed Orgeron and Paul Chryst do to turn it around? Pat, Pete and Dan also preview two of the biggest games on the slate this weekend with Oklahoma and Texas renewing their yearly bout in Dallas while Penn State travels to Iowa for a top-5 Big Ten battle. Make sure to tune into Thursday's podcast for their picks against the spread. New BetMGM customers who bet $1 on ANY game will receive $100 in free bets added to their account. You don’t need to win your bet to receive the promotion. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. . Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOOSPECIAL to get started or use promo code SPORTSBOOK when making your first deposit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel join forces to recap the wild week where we saw nine top-25 teams lose (Pat Forde is M.I.A. flying back from the west coast). The guys start with the dominant duo in the SEC. Is anyone stopping a Georgia vs Alabama showdown in Atlanta? Across the Mason-Dixon line, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State all notched impressive wins. Is the Big Ten the deepest conference out there? The guys also dive into Cincinnati's huge win at Notre Dame before handing out their small-sample Heisman trophy awards for the week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Race for the Case contest between Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, SI's Pat Forde and their producer, Sully, is neck and neck heading into week five of the college football season. The guys pick all the biggest contests including the four ranked on ranked matchups on Saturday's slate. First up, the red-hot Arkansas Razorbacks are going between the hedges for a top-10 showdown with the Georgia Bulldogs. Will the Dawgs cover the massive -18.5 point spread? Up next, the guys preview a game with massive playoff implications as Cincinnati travels to Notre Dame. Dan, Pat, Pete and Sully also give you lock their locks of the week on top of picking Arizona State at UCLA, Ole Miss at Alabama and Baylor at Oklahoma State. New BetMGM customers who bet $1 on ANY game will receive $100 in free bets added to their account. You don’t need to win your bet to receive the promotion. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. . Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOOSPECIAL to get started or use promo code SPORTSBOOK when making your first deposit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before we dive into the massive week five slate, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde break down a video so in our wheelhouse it might as well called our offensive line soft while crushing a Popeyes chicken sandwich before washing it down with a Busch Light... The ACC standings after four weeks are as sideways as a Georgia Southern tailgate. Can Boston College, NC State or anyone from the league make the playoffs? Pat, Pete and Dan then preview three of the four ranked on ranked matchups this week. So far in 2021, we have witnessed a record-breaking 25 AP top-25 losses and we expect many more this weekend… we also pick our favorites in the annual Fat Bear Week contest, chat petty Texas football coaches and a press box meth story out of Alabama.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Six more ranked teams fell this weekend and Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde are here to break down all the chaos. The Arkansas Razorbacks continued their hot streak as they handled Texas A&M in Arlington. How far can the Hogs go?  Clemson was handed their 2nd loss of the season at NC State on Saturday. What's wrong with the Tigers and how can they get it right?  The guys also hand out their small-sample Heisman and they also try to say something…anything…nice. Create a BetMGM account and place your first bet risk-free up to $1,000. If your bet loses, you get your bet amount, up to $1,000, added back to your account in free bets. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. . Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOO to get started or use promo code YAHOO when making your first deposit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde continue their season-long Race for the Case competition picking games against the spread. The trio begins with the Big Noon game as #12 Notre Dame and #18 Wisconsin are set to battle in Chicago. The guys also preview the other ranked on ranked matchup, #7 Texas A&M vs #16 Arkansas in Arlington, Texas. Will the Hogs pull off the upset? We also have #19 Michigan hosting Rutgers, #9 Clemson traveling to NC State and #4 Oklahoma hosting West Virginia on the docket. Create a BetMGM account and place your first bet risk-free up to $1,000. If your bet loses, you get your bet amount, up to $1,000, added back to your account in free bets. Must be 21+ in AZ, CO, IN, IA, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. . Terms apply. Go to BetMGM.com/YAHOO to get started or use promo code YAHOO when making your first deposit.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde discuss the expanded college football playoff and the politics at play ahead of the management committee's meeting this week to discuss the future. What is the hold-up and when could we see a change?  We have dubbed this a 'prove it' week for a few teams around the country. Arkansas has a huge test in Arlington, Texas, against the Fighting Aggies of Texas A&M. In Big Ten Country, 3-0 Rutgers battles 3-0 Michigan in a rematch of last season's triple-overtime thriller. In Chicago, Notre Dame will take on a dangerous Wisconsin team for the first time in over 50 years. Which squad will step up to the challenge this weekend?  The guys also play a game of panic or patience with a few programs that need to show us more. Will Ohio State's defense ever turn it around? What about Oklahoma's offense? Stick around for a wacky story involving millions of dollars worth of fraud involving... coupons?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde recap all the action from around the college football landscape. The trio begins with the massive SEC tilt in Florida as the Alabama Crimson Tide held off the Gators in a classic. Can the Florida Gators force a rematch in Atlanta and win the East? Penn State notched a huge win over SEC foe Auburn. Are the Nittany Lions now the favorites in the Big Ten? The guys also debate the likelihood of BYU and Cincinnati making a run and crashing the College Football Playoff.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.