College Football Enquirer

The Big Ten is BACK. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & Pat Forde from SI break down each team heading into the first week of action. Will Jim Harbaugh finally develop a QB? Can Penn State overcome the losses of Journey Brown and Micah Parsons? And does Ohio State have the ability to score with the likes of Alabama and Clemson?  The guys also pick the biggest Week 8 games against the spread. The Big 12 and the AAC have gigantic clashes as #17 Iowa State travels to #6 Oklahoma State & #9 Cincinnati is on the road at #16 SMU.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another Saturday is in the books as the Tide and Tigers once again proved they are the kings of the college football landscape. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI’s Pat Forde recap the heavyweight showdown in Tuscaloosa as Alabama topped Georgia 41-24. Can a 3rd team step up to present a challenge?  The guys also share an all-time fan radio call out of Tennessee, hand out their small-sample Heisman awards & pay tribute to the late & legendary columnist Sid Hartman.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The SEC was hit hard by COVID-19 this week as Alabama head coach Nick Saban contracted the virus & two games have been postponed (as of now). Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react and rank the misery inside the football offices in dealing with Nick Saban’s remote coaching style. The guys also preview the UGA vs Bama game…hoping it will still be played.  Pat, Pete & Dan also play a game of “Would you Drink it?” with a wacky new beer out of Texas before they pick the biggest games this weekend against the spread.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Esteemed writers Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde recap a weekend where the SEC fully morphed into the Big 12… and then Texas and OU said, “Hold My Beer.” Just how bad is LSU? And can we get justice for Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have a packed podcast for you heading into a loaded weekend slate. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde preview two huge ranked matchups as the #7 Miami Hurricanes head to the top-ranked Clemson Tigers and #14 Tennessee Volunteers will take on #3 Georgia Bulldogs between the hedges. Can either the Vols or Canes bounce back to prominence?  Two "old friends" reunite this weekend when Alabama travels to Ole Miss. Will Nick Saban run the score up on Lane Kiffin?  Pat, Pete and Dan also tell the story of a wild and angry Michigan State fan before they pick the best matchups against the spread.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Big 12 continued to look sloppy this past weekend as both Texas and OU fell to TCU and Iowa State. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde overreact to the action. Is OSU the conference’s only hope at a playoff birth?  Meanwhile in the SEC, UGA, Bama and Florida rolled on establishing themselves as the class of the conference. Who else will step up?  The guys also react to Fat Bear week before they hand out their weekly Heisman trophy awards.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this packed edition of the Yahoo Sports College Podcast, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde begin by previewing the two massive Top-25 matchups in the SEC. Will A&M finally get a marquee win under Jimbo Fisher?  Two “controversies” hit the SEC this week. First, a video of Will Muschamp dropping an expletive in an old promotional clip surfaced. And according to SEC reporter Michael Bratton, there was a toilet flush during Lane Kiffin’s segment of the coaches' media call. Was it the Rebel head man himself?  Before the guys pick the biggest matchups against the spread, they dive into the 2020 Fat Bear Week matchups and select their favorites to take home the hardware.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THAT felt like a real college football weekend. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde overreact to the SEC’s return, OU’s collapse against K-State, and Texas’ comeback over Texas Tech. The story of the weekend, though, was Mike Leach leading Mississippi State to a record-breaking win in Death Valley over the defending National Champions. Make sure to tune in twice a week as the college football season begins to ramp up to a fever pitch.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the eve of the SEC’s return, Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde preview the slate by picking the biggest matchups against the spread.  Out on the west coast, the Pac-12 and Mountain West are mulling over their return to the gridiron. Speaking of the Pac-12, how does Larry Scott still have a job?  And finally, after a short coaching stint in the high school ranks, Deion Sanders is taking over the Jackson State football program. We are now turning this show into a Tigers podcast.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Big Ten released its schedule this weekend and Nebraska…got exactly what they wanted. Ohio State, Wisconsin and Penn State in the first four games.  Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde also break down the ramped up slate on Saturday. Is the U back or was Louisville’s defense to blame for the 47-34 loss?  We also share a story that belongs in a Fast and Furious movie before we pick our weekly Heisman Trophy winners.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After nearly a month of lawsuits, protests, and one PR debacle after another, the Big Ten announced they will attempt to play football in October. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde break down how they reached this decision and why daily testing is such a big factor. Also, what is the latest with the Pac-12 and how will the College Football Playoff work this year? Dan wraps the pod with a scary animal attack story before the trio picks the biggest games this weekend against the spread.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Optimism swirls around Big Ten country as school presidents met to weigh their options in returning to play as early as October 14th. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde have the latest from Sunday evening. A few Big 12 teams wish they would have sat Saturday out after poor performances against lesser opponents. Is the Les Miles experience over in Kansas? And what is wrong with Matt Campbell’s Cyclones?  The guys also react to FSU’s 16-13 loss to Georgia Tech before they hand out their weekly Heisman Trophy winners.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We FINALLY have power 5 football on tap this weekend. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde preview the slightly better slate of games.  In the Big 12, Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley announced the team will no longer release COVID-19 numbers because it gives a “competitive disadvantage.” How problematic is that decision? (12:30) On the hardwood, ACC coaches are pushing for every D1 basketball team to make the NCAA tournament next spring. Could they actually pull it off? (18:32) Pat, Pete and Dan also pick season-long bets in the ACC and Big 12 who begin play this week. Make sure to stick around until the very end for our Race For the Case picks against the spread and locks of the week. Will UAB cover the 14 points against Miami? (29:12)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well…that week was something. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde react to the first round of games in the 2020 season. How does a coach already lose his job in these unprecedented times? And can the delay in the Pac-12 and Big Ten seasons affect recruiting?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Big Ten’s handling of shutting down their football season has been an unmitigated disaster. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and SI’s Pat Forde give commissioner Kevin Warren free advice.  UGA QB Jamie Newman chose to opt-out of the 2020 season citing COVID-19 concerns. How much does this impact the Dawgs SEC title hopes? (31:48) And finally, we have a ‘full’ slate of games to pick from as Dan, Pat and Pete really get the Race for the Case underway as they pick the six biggest games this weekend against the spread. (42:38)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.