College Football Enquirer

On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger react to the Big Ten adopting new conference rules that align with the Protect College Sports Act. Ross explains how the framework effectively spikes the athlete compensation cap from $21.6M to $49M, creates strict penalties for school-affiliated third-party NIL, and why attorney Jeff Kessler is already threatening legal action over potential House settlement violations.
From there, the crew turns to the field for a packed Week 9 preview. Who gets the start at quarterback for Ohio State as the Buckeyes travel to the Coliseum to face USC, and what does a loss mean for Lincoln Riley's future? Plus, a breakdown of a classic Big Ten clash between Wisconsin and Iowa.
To round out the show, the guys make their picks in "I Got A Feeling" and Godfrey delivers the latest edition of his "Hipster Minute."
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On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger eulogize Oregon’s collapsed season, breaking down the critical off-season missteps that derailed the Ducks. Did the return of Dante Moore hurt or help, and if this downward spiral bleeds into next season, is Dan Lanning suddenly coaching for his job?
From there, the guys dive into a college football coaching carousel that just got chaotic. With high-profile job openings at Maryland, NC State, and Baylor, who are the top contenders, rising targets, and must-know names emerging to take over these programs?
To round out the show, the crew examines the shifting landscape of ownership in college athletics and asks: is Texas Tech megadonor Cody Campbell officially the Jerry Jones of college football? Are billionaire boosters taking over the sport entirely?
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On this episode of CFE Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey break down wild Big 12 upsets as BYU falls to UCF and Texas Tech stumbles against Cincinnati… In the 12-team playoff era, do fans and the committee simply need to accept that two-loss teams are going to be in the hunt?
From there, the guys evaluate the crowded SEC two-loss tier—examining Texas and Ole Miss after a wild tale of two halves, South Carolina’s walk-off field goal over Tennessee, and why confidence in Alabama is shrinking despite its win over Texas A&M... Where do these powerhouse programs actually stack up in the postseason pecking order?
To round out the show, the conversation turns to the Big Ten, where Lincoln Riley and USC were embarrassed by Wisconsin. With the Badgers now holding a legitimate path to the CFP, Indiana grinding out a tough win over Michigan, and teams like Northwestern and Minnesota surging, is the rise of the league's middle class actually good for college football?
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On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger react to Ross’s recent report on Miami president Joe Echevarria declaring that the Hurricanes cannot be locked into a conference long-term. The crew breaks down the growing $25 million financial gap between the ACC and the SEC/Big Ten, and why top programs are pushing back against congress-mandated membership caps under the Protect College Sports Act.
From there, the guys dive into the week's biggest quarterback storylines, including the Ohio State’s QB competition with Julian Sayin out indefinitely, Tommy Carr stepping up as the starter for Michigan against Indiana, Oregon’s QB woes, and Iowa’s move to new starter Jeremy Hecklinski.
To round out the show, he guys wrap things up by making their weekly "I Got A Feeling" picks and Godfrey delivers another edition of the "Hipster Minute."
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On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down the 24-team College Football Playoff "handshake" deal, what the potential bracket structure looks like, and why media and fans are overreacting to what it means for regular season games.
From there, the guys examine who has the better chance to make the current 12-team CFP, debating Texas vs. Michigan, LSU vs. Auburn, and which one-loss team in the Big Ten is positioned best down the stretch.
To round out the show, Andy and Godfrey break down full season strength of schedule evaluations across the Group of Six based on SP+ metrics, looking at JMU, Boise State, Western Michigan, and more and their chance to make the CFP.
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