Campus Rush with Andy Staples and Lindsay Schnell

The Campus Rush Podcast puts you back on campus with weekly insight and analysis from around the world of college sports with SI writers Andy Staples and Lindsay Schnell and interviews with some of the biggest names in college sports.

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Rediscovering the mountaintop: How Elite 11 helped Trent Dilfer find purpose after losing his son Jul 01, 2016

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How do you move on from tragedy? How do you put something back together after it breaks? Trent Dilfer and his family have spent the last 13 years struggling with, and ultimately finding answers to, those questions. From the outside, it looks like Dilfer has the perfect life: a Super Bowl ring, a plush job as an NFL analyst for ESPN, an awesome family. All those things are great, but there’s one missing piece—Trevin, the Dilfers’ second child, their only son, who died 13 years ago of heart disease. This loss impacted every part of Trent Dilfer’s life—especially his work with Elite 11, the premier quarterback training camp and showcase event in the country. In some ways, Trent says, Elite 11 fills a void.

5 stars, 2 transfers: QB Jake Heaps discusses his multi-stop journey through college football Jun 30, 2016

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Jake Heaps was a can't miss prospect coming out of high school when the five-star recruit signed with BYU. But after losing a battle for the starting job, Heaps transferred from the Cougars to Kansas. When Heaps struggled to find more playing time with the Jayhawks, he transferred again to Miami. Heaps sat down with host Lindsay Schnell on the SI College Football Podcast to discuss his trek through college football as well as the pressure young quarterbacks face when being recruited and trying to find the right fit.

What's Notre Dame's identity in 2016? Jun 22, 2016

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With just 10 starters returning from last year's 10–3 squad, Notre Dame faces a massive overhaul heading into the 2016 season. Offensive standouts like C.J. Prosise, Will Fuller and Ronnie Stanley are gone, as are defensive stars Jaylon Smith, Sheldon Day and KeiVarae Russell. Still expectations remain high for the Fighting Irish as coach Brian Kelly prepares for his seventh season in South Bend. Perhaps at the forefront of Kelly's mind is the critical decision he must make at quarterback between Malik Zaire, who began last season as the starter, and DeShone Kizer, who shined for much of the season after Zaire got hurt. Pete Sampson of Irish Illustrated joins host Zac Ellis on the SI College Football Podcast to break down the QB battle and more. They also discuss whether the defense can reload after its significant departures, how the schedule lays out for the Irish and whether the College Football Playoff could impact Notre Dame's independence down the line.

@FauxPelini talks state of Nebraska, Cornhuskers fan base Jun 15, 2016

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It's the middle of the off-season, so it's time to have some fun. Fake Bo Pelini, the man behind the hilarious Twitter account @FauxPelini, joins the SI College Football Podcast to discuss his latest social media exploits and the state of Nebraska football heading into the 2016 season. Faux Bo talks with host Lindsay Schnell about the Twitter account's origins, picks his favorite moments and reveals which college football personalities have blocked him. He also discusses how much patience the Nebraska fan base will have for Mike Riley and whether quarterback Tommy Armstrong can get the Cornhuskers back on track after a 6–7 campaign in 2015. The SI College Football Podcast is brought to you by Ritani. Looking for an engagement ring? Check out Ritani. Shop online, and your ring is made in New York and sent to you or a local jeweler. It’s that easy. Go to Ritani.com/sports today for their free diamond giveaway.

Bleacher Report's Michael Felder discusses Elite 11 quarterback competition Jun 08, 2016

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A dozen of the nation's best quarterbacks will gather in Beaverton, Oregon next month for the Elite 11 Opening Finals. Michael Felder of Bleacher Report joins hosts Zac Ellis and Lindsay Schnell on the SI College Football Podcast to discuss the competition and the quarterbacks who will soon make an impact at the country's best college football programs. Felder, a former defensive back, also discusses why quarterbacks have been flipping commitments in the recruiting cycle lately, how this class stacks up against previous years and life on the road as a scout. He also discusses where the two uncommitted quarterbacks in the group could possibly commit.

Baylor, Michigan, SEC and The Bachelorette Jun 01, 2016

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It's been a long week at Baylor with the dismissal of head football coach Art Briles and President Ken Starr amid the Bears' rape scandal. While Baylor's No. 1 priority is now dealing with the situation off the field, how will this scandal impact the Bears on the field? SI's Lindsay Schnell joins host Zac Ellis on the SI College Football Podcast to answer mailbag questions about the Baylor scandal and how it will impact the Bears in both the short and long runs. Does the Briles firing increase the heat on Tennessee to dispose of Butch Jones? Ellis and Schnell also discuss the scandal at Ole Miss, who should be Michigan's Week 1 starting quarterback and who the favorites are in the SEC. And, is Chad the only one who actually makes any sense on The Bachelorette?

Rick Neuheisel talks Baylor scandal, more May 25, 2016

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The scandal at Baylor took another turn with the reported firing of president Ken Starr on Tuesday. Rick Neuheisel of CBS and SiriusXM College Sports Nation joins host Zac Ellis on the SI College Football Podcast to discuss what Baylor needs to do to correct its image and what responsibilities head coaches have to oversee off-field issues at their programs. The former head coach of UCLA, Washington and Colorado also discusses the state of the Pac-12, including whether Washington can live up to its preseason hype and if any Pac-12 South team can emerge to challenge for a conference title and a College Football Playoff berth. Neuheisel also talks about whether he'd like to return to coaching someday.

Where do Tunsil allegations leave Ole Miss? May 18, 2016

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It's been an eventful off-season for Ole Miss. From a Notice of Allegations from the NCAA to Laremy Tunsil's draft night revelations, the Rebels have been in the spotlight, often for the wrong reasons. In the meantime, Hugh Freeze's squad is prepping for a season with plenty of expectations. The defending Sugar Bowl champs hope to be in the mix in the SEC West but must overcome the loss of some key playmakers, including Tunsil, Laquon Treadwell and Robert Nkemdiche. Daniel Paulling, the Ole Miss beat writer for the Jackson Clarion-Ledger, joins host Zac Ellis on the SI College Football Podcast. They discuss the latest on the accusations regarding Tunsil, which players could step into key roles this fall and more.

What are the Big 12's best options for expansion? May 11, 2016

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It's the storyline that won't seem to go away. Will the Big 12 opt to expand? Does expansion make sense? And if so, which schools are the conference's best options? There are plenty of unanswered questions regarding the Big 12's possible expansion plans. Andy Staples offers up what he's hearing. Andy joins host Zac Ellis and Lindsay Schnell on the SI College Football Podcast to break down some candidates for Big 12 expansion, whether the conference is doomed to break up in the next round of conference realignment and more.

Will top QB recruits stick to their commitments? May 04, 2016

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Top-five quarterback recruit Tua Tagovailoa committed to Alabama on Monday night, giving a huge boost to the Crimson Tide's 2017 recruiting class. But with nine months until National Signing Day, what are the odds Alabama can hang on to the four-star prospect from Hawaii? And which other elite QB prospects look like they might flip on their early commitments? Brian Dohn of Scout.com and Chris Johnson of SI.com join host Zac Ellis on the SI College Football Podcast to break down the biggest topics in recruiting. They analyze the impact of five-star Demetris Robertson's pledge to Cal, whether Maryland could be set for a program-changing class, where top-ranked QB Tate Martell will ultimately end up and more.

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