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Week 6 Race For The Case & four must win games Oct 03, 2024

Show notes

On today's show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss four games in Week 6 that are must win situations for Ole Miss, Missouri, Florida State, and Rutgers. They break down what is on the line for each team to either revive their season or bolster their playoff resume.

Also, they provide another update on conference realignment, as Dellenger shares the next likely candidates to join the Mountain West. Additionally, they react to a quote from SEC commissioner Greg Sankey about the lives of college athletes after they graduate. Finally, they get to the 2024 edition of Fat Bear Week and their picks for Race for the Case.

(4:04) Ole Miss vs. South Carolina

(8:22) Missouri vs. Texas A&M

(15:37) Clemson vs. Florida State

(24:40) Nebraska vs. Rutgers

(29:20) Another realignment update

(38:07) Greg Sankey on college athletes

(49:57) Fat Bear Week

(56:33) Race for the Case

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Checking in on undefeated teams & the joint meeting between the SEC and Big Ten Oct 01, 2024

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On today's show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde check in on the 14 remaining undefeated P4 teams in college football. They project which of the teams has the best shot of maintaining their unblemished seasons, and who will be the most likely to drop a game in the near future.

Additionally, Dellenger shares what to expect from the Big Ten and SEC's upcoming joint meeting. He also provides an update on college football realignment, and who the Pac-12 and Mountain West could be adding.

They close out the show with a disturbing update to Fat Bear Week that forced the event to be postponed.

(1:04) Undefeated team check-in

(22:24) SEC and Big Ten scheming

(36:36) More conference realignment

(50:56) Fat Bear Week update

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Week 5 Overreaction: Alabama vs. Georgia was game of the year & Miami stays alive Sep 30, 2024

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Did we witness the game of the year between Georgia and Alabama? On today's show, Dan Wetzel and SI's Pat Forde react to one of the craziest finishes for an SEC game in recent memory. They break down the amazing performances of Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams (did you know that he's 17?). And, they question what went wrong for Georgia with a brutal schedule ahead.

Also on today's show, they discuss if Miami rightfully won on a dropped hail mary by Virginia Tech, UNLV moving on from Matt Sluka, and an extremely chaotic race for the Big 12. Additionally, they checked in on Penn State beating Illinois, Notre Dame holding off Louisville, Ole Miss falling to Kentucky, and Auburn dropping another SEC game.

(1:47) Georgia vs Alabama

(21:26) Miami vs Virginia Tech

(28:55) UNLV vs Fresno State

(39:17) Big 12 craziness

(46:51) Penn State vs Illinois

(48:29) Notre Dame vs Louisville

(50:12) Ole Miss vs Kentucky

(51:36) Auburn vs Oklahoma

(53:38) Small Sample Heisman

(58:11) Say Something Nice

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Week 5 Race For The Case & Matthew Sluka's NIL Holdout Sep 27, 2024

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On today's show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to UNLV quarterback Matt Sluka's decision to sit out the remainder of the season due to not receiving a promised NIL deal. Also, Dellenger provides the latest update on the Pac-12's attempts to fill their conference. They discuss the Mountain West's efforts to keep most of its remaining members.

Additionally, they take a closer look at the biggest matchup of the weekend between Alabama and Georgia, USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander entering the transfer port, and of course the Week 5 edition of Race for the Case.

(1:23) Georgia vs Alabama Preview

(13:42) Matt Sluka's holdout

(32:56) Bear Alexander to leave USC

(38:21) Latest on Pac-12 realignment

(51:10) Race for the Case

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Conference realignment strikes again & Week 5 preview Sep 24, 2024

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Oh boy, another conference realignment update! Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the latest news in conference realignment. They dive into the Pac-12 securing a commitment from Utah State, the AAC fighting to keep its top teams, and the Mountain West scrambling to stay alive.

Also on today's show, they look ahead to the top Week 5 matchups of Alabama vs. Georgia and Notre Dame vs. Louisville. Additionally, they share quotes from UNC head coach Mack Brown and Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze after brutal losses.

(0:51) More conference realignment

(29:17) Alabama vs Georgia

(39:52) Notre Dame vs Louisville

(42:53) Mack Brown regrets his comments

(45:38) Hugh Freeze doubles down

(52:00) An unnecessary burrito update

(55:39) People's Court: stolen panda valor

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Week 4 Overreaction: Michigan grinds down USC & Tennessee's defense looks nasty Sep 22, 2024

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Week 4 managed to be much messier than anyone anticipated. On this week's overreaction show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde revel in Michigan's overpowering win over USC and Tennessee's defensive domination of Oklahoma. And of course, they give another pitch for why Colorado's Travis Hunter should win the Heisman.

They also catch up with an overzealous Kansas State fan, hype up Utah's defense, call out Tobacco Road coaching staffs, and evaluate where Illinois fits in the Big Ten after beating Nebraska.

(4:50) Colorado Baylor

(18:16) Michigan USC

(24:20) Tennessee Oklahoma

(28:42) Auburn Arkansas

(36:46) Illinois Nebraska

(42:04) UNC & NC State blown out

(44:22) Utah Oklahoma State

(47:48) Kansas State

(54:56) Small Sample Heisman

(58:46) Say Something Nice

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Race for the Case Week 4 & the ACC is trying to make up with FSU Sep 19, 2024

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On today's show, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the most underrated games to keep an eye on for Week 4. They also cover the potential for reconciliation between the ACC and Florida State, an appreciation for Adrian Wojnarowski after his retirement, and of course the latest edition of Race for the Case.

Also on today's show, they react to Marshall's head coach offering Ohio State players biscuits to transfer, more fans promising to do idiotic things if their team loses, and an insanely stinky competition at the Oklahoma State Fair.

(0:46) Underrated Week 4 games

(22:25) ACC and FSU working it out

(31:39) The last Woj bomb ever

(39:53) Biscuits for NIL

(42:10) Dumb fans doing dumb things part 2

(47:03) People's Court: Stinkin' Sentra

(57:16) Race for the Case

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NIL talent fees & high pressure games for USC and Oklahoma Sep 18, 2024

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On today's episode of the College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde explore new NIL innovations that schools are announcing. They dive into a decision by Tennessee Athletics to implement a talent fee on top of all ticket sales.

Additionally, on today's show, they share an update on the Pac-12's expansion search, discuss the conference debuts for USC and Oklahoma, and assess how much longer Billy Napier has left at Florida before he's fired.

(0:55) NIL talent fees

(19:42) Pac-12 is looking east

(25:12) USC and Oklahoma make conference debuts

(40:27) How much longer for Billy Napier?

(48:16) USC signs cannabis sponsorship

(50:43) Political NIL deals

(52:37) Watch out for otters

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Week 3 Overreaction: Florida and Florida State fans are down bad & Travis Hunter for Heisman Sep 15, 2024

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Who should be feeling worse right now, Florida or Florida State fans? Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to more disappointing performances for the Seminoles and Gators in their Week 3 Overreaction. They also praise the Group of 5, dissect a frustrating game for Georgia, and fight for Travis Hunter's Heisman case.

Also on today's episode, they commend Alabama and Oregon for bouncing back from rusty starts to the season, read another crazy fan promise if their team lost, and appreciate Missouri's hard-nosed win against Boston College.

(2:34) Florida and Florida State fans are down bad

(12:20) Revenge of the G5

(21:35) Frustration for Georgia and Notre Dame

(29:07) Travis Hunter's Heisman campaign

(37:12) Crazy fans making dumb promises

(40:32) Alabama and Oregon bounce back

(44:12) Mizzou holds off Boston College

(45:54) Small Sample Heisman

(49:59) Say Something Nice

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The Pac-12 returns from the dead & Week 3 Race for the Case Sep 12, 2024

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The Pac-12 has emerged from the dead! Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to Dellenger's report that the Pac-12 is adding Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, and San Diego State. They break down how this recent wave of conference realignment came together and pitch which teams make the most sense to be next to join.

Afterward, Wetzel provides a significant update on the Purdue kicking competition scandal. Additionally, they address salty bettors who are Venmo requesting athletes for their lost bets.

They wrap up the show with another edition of Race for the Case, sharing their Week 3 betting picks.

(0:38) The Pac-12 is expanding

(32:36) Purdue kicking competition scandal update

(43:02) Don't Venmo request athletes

(47:08) Week 3 Race for the Case

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