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Which transfer vs. former team matchups will cause the most chaos? + Sark stirs up drama May 26, 2026

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An Enquirer first opens the show today as Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey talk college softball drama from the weekend. Texas Tech's Mia Williams faced her former team, Florida, in a Super Regional matchup and was hit by five pitches throughout the three-game series. Drama ensued. This got the guys thinking if this could happen in college football. Andy and Godfrey discuss what the transfer vs. former team matchups are that will be the most dramatic this season. Texas Tech against Cincinnati will depend on if Brendan Sorsby is eligible to play or not, but two other big games that the guys discuss are Miami and Darian Mensah visiting Duke and Lane Kiffin and LSU visiting Ole Miss.

Later, the guys look at another piece of drama going on in college football. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has been taking aim at various schools in the media lately, and the most recent instance came at the expense of Texas Tech. Andy and Godfrey discuss Sark's WWE-like antics and why this is actually a good thing for Texas Tech. Plus they discuss if Sark will comment on anyone else during the SEC spring meetings this week.

Speaking of SEC spring meetings, the guys preview those as well. Andy and Ross will be at the meetings this week, but Andy and Godfrey discuss what to expect. What key topics will most likely be discussed and will any decisions come out of these meetings? Could we see a decision regarding CFP expansion? All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Texas Tech vs. Florida softball drama

5:30 - Will we see this type of drama for CFB in '26

8:47 - Transfers who will face their former teams

16:03 - Darian Mensah and Miami vs. Duke

19:36 - Lane Kiffin and LSU vs. Ole Miss

22:04 - Sark causing drama with other teams

26:43 - Comparing Sark's antics to WWF

31:46 - Why Sark's comments are a good sign for Texas Tech

37:46 - Explaining Sark vs. Ole Miss

38:20 - Will Sark take stir up more drama at the SEC spring meetings

43:18 - Previewing SEC spring meetings

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Tony Petitti's comments from Big Ten meetings: CFP expansion, CSC changes & more May 21, 2026

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Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti spoke at the Big Ten spring meetings this week and had some pretty strong thoughts on the future of the sport. To no one's surprise, he doubled down on wanting to expand the playoff to 24 teams. He noted that 16 is not an option and he is fine with remaining at 12 or expanding to 24. He also spoke about the idea of a 10-game conference schedule, rather than the current 9-game schedule, if the playoff were to expand to 24 teams. One other topic of note that he discussed was the College Sports Commission. He said that changes need to be made to the CSC. Andy Staples and Ross Dellenger discuss all of his comments and analyze what each means for the sport. They also preview the SEC spring meetings and discuss what similar conversations will happen there.

Later, Andy and Ross check-in on Baton Rouge as a familiar face has returned. Coach Ed Orgeron has returned to LSU to join Lane Kiffin's staff. Coach O is at least the third coach that has come back to LSU after being previously fired within the last decade. The other two are basketball coaches Johnny Jones and Will Wade. The guys discuss how this came to be and what impact it will have on Kiffin's program.

All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer

0:00:00 - Tony Petitti speaks at Big Ten meetings

3:04 - Petitti address the College Sports Commission issue

22:51 - Petitti on why a 24-team CFP is the right move

29:04 - Petitti discusses a 10-conference game schedule

32:57 - Previewing SEC spring meetings

43:23 - Coach O returns to LSU

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Brendan Sorsby's fight to play for Texas Tech + could the Big Ten & SEC split from the NCAA? May 19, 2026

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Brendan Sorsby seems to be trying to force a decision from the NCAA sooner rather than later so that he can figure out his future. On Friday, Sorsby requested an expedited decision from the NCAA on his sports gambling case. On Monday, he requested an injunction in a lawsuit against the NCAA to be eligible to play the 2026 season. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss this evolving situation. They explain everything surrounding it and discuss how likely it is that Sorsby will get an injunction to be able to play.

Then, the conversation shifts to Washington D.C. where the much discussed SCORE Act seems to have been defeated. In its place is a new bill that is being worked on in the Senate and is reported to be a bi-partisan bill. Ross explains more information about this bill and the difference between it and the SCORE Act. The guys discuss if it will ever see the light of day.

Later, the College Sports Commission has been a heavily discussed topic since its inception. Now the sports' two biggest brands are clashing with the CSC. Over $100 million in NIL contracts for the Big Ten and the SEC remain uncleared and the tensions are growing by the day. Could this be a boiling point for the Big Ten and the SEC to split from the NCAA? Plus, Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard made headlines when he said, "Let ‘em break away. I would turn it around and say we should break away from them." Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss Pollard's comments, if the Big Ten and SEC breaking away is realistic and what kind of chaos that would create.

All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Brendan Sorsby's fight with the NCAA

22:21 - SCORE Act collapses, is replaced by a new bill

35:45 - Big Ten & SEC vs. College Sports Commission

38:08 - Big Ten & SEC to split from NCAA?

43:33 - Iowa State AD calls out the Big Ten & SEC

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ACC & Jim Phillips in favor of 24-team playoff + 2026 kickoff times released May 14, 2026

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The ACC spring meetings have wrapped up and Commissioner Jim Phillips shared his and the ACC's support of a 24-team playoff. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey discuss his reasoning behind wanting such a drastic expansion and how much impact this stance has on playoff expansion moving forward. The guys also share their thoughts on if they think the playoff should expand and what impact expansion would have. Andy and Godfrey also discuss Commissioner Phillips' idea of a universal tiebreaker system across all conferences.

Then, Andy and Godfrey look to the upcoming season. Some kickoff times for various games in the 2026 season were announced this week. The guys discuss what they think of the matchups and which they are most looking forward to. College Gameday's locations have been announced for the first two weeks of the season. Although Week 3 has not been announced, it is widely assumed that Lane Kiffin and LSU's trip to Ole Miss will be the location of Week 3's College Gameday. Andy and Godfrey talk about what may happen in Oxford that weekend. They also look at what has been released for Thanksgiving weekend's slate of games.

Later, neutral site games are the topic of choice. Florida State and Georgia have announced they will play a neutral site game in 2028 after they previously cancelled their home-and-home series. Andy and Godfrey talk about what they think of the switch to a neutral site game and they share their thoughts on neutral site games in general.

All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Commissioner Jim Phillips & ACC support 24-team playoff

12:26 - SEC remains lone conference to not support 24 teams

21:47 - Commissioner Phillips' universal tiebreaker

29:12 - Kickoff times released

29:59 - LSU at Ole Miss

32:12 - Clemson at LSU

32:21 - Ohio State at Texas

32:42 - Oklahoma at Michigan

33:33 - Colorado at Georgia Tech

33:44 - Miami at Stanford

34:51 - Baylor vs. Auburn

36:14 - Louisville at Ole Miss

36:29 - SMU at Florida State

41:56 - Florida at Florida State

42:18 - Texas at Texas A&M

42:39 - Ole Miss at Mississippi State

43:50 - Michigan at Ohio State

44:08 - TCU vs. North Carolina

44:13 - Virginia vs. NC State

44:26 - Other notable games

45:56 - Florida State vs. Georgia neutral site game announcement

53:13 - Thoughts on neutral site games

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Impact of Nebraska's loss vs. the CSC + discussing Lane Kiffin's Vanity Fair article May 12, 2026

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The ruling is in and it's a big one for the College Sports Commission. 18 Nebraska athletes lost their battle against the CSC. The athletes had challenged the CSC's ruling of rejected NIL deals. However, there is a catch. Ross Dellenger shares that Bryan Seely, the College Sports Commission's CEO, explained that these athletes can still get their NIL deals approved by submitting their deals a different way. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation and the group discusses the impact of this ruling and what it means for the future of the CSC.

Then, Ross' Congressional Minute returns as he gives the latest update on the SCORE Act. The guys dive into some of the changes that have been made to the SCORE Act. Most notably, they look at the Lane Kiffin rule and rules surrounding coaching salaries and buyouts? The Lane Kiffin rule prevents coaches from talking to other schools about a job while in season. The crew discusses if any of the rules could actually be implemented and alternative solutions to these issues.

Later, one of the biggest stories in college football is the recent Lane Kiffin article in Vanity Fair. The guys discuss the reasoning behind why Kiffin would do an article like this and they talk about his comments regarding Ole Miss and racism issues on that campus. They also discuss if Greg Sankey is losing his grip on the SEC.

All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Impact of the CSC's victory vs. Nebraska athletes

16:55 - Ross' Congressional Minute

18:23 - Explaining the Lane Kiffin rule

19:48 - How to fix issues with coaching salaries and buyouts

27:45 - Who is on the presidential committees?

33:23 - Lane Kiffin's Vanity Fair story explained

40:21 - Why did Kiffin choose to do this story?

46:29 - Is the SEC's management struggling?

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Coaches support big changes for the future of college football at AFCA meeting May 07, 2026

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The future of college football is changing. This is nothing new, but what is new is the support coming from coaches about future changes to the sport. The American Football Coaches Association voted to support some seismic rule changes including a 24-team playoff, ending conference championship games, finishing the college football season by the second week in January and more. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the impact all of this would have and if it is good for the sport. They also revisit how we got to this point, what has to happen for this all to get approved and what the next steps in the process are.

Then, Ross' Congressional Minute returns with an update on everything going on with legislation regarding college sports. A bi-partisan bill appears to have a chance to come from the Senate, but any legislation that has a chance of passing must start there. Ross explains how close that is to being a reality and the impact that would come from it. Plus, Godfrey tells about a recent article in which the horse racing industry warns against government oversight in college sports.

Later, as the guys continue to look at the potential of a 24-team playoff, they reflect on how the past two seasons could have been different if we were already at a 24-team model. Would Notre Dame have won last year's title? What if the hectic end of Michigan's season last year had been during a playoff run? What would the future of USC and Vanderbilt look like had they been playoff teams last season? Would Lane Kiffin have left for LSU if he had made the playoff in back-to-back seasons at Ole Miss? Plus, what future impact could a 24-team format have on the sport?

They answer all of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Coaches vote for massive rule changes for future of CFB

29:07 - Ross' Congressional Minute

37:11 - Horse racing's cautionary tale for college athletics

43:30 - What could have changed in the playoff was already a 24-team model

52:40 - Future impact of a 24-team playoff

58:58 - Why coaches only want one bye week in a season

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How streaming may change the future of CFB Saturdays + did Bob Chesney already turn UCLA around? May 05, 2026

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College football Saturdays could look a lot different in the future if streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video start to get involved. The groundwork is already being laid in college basketball as Ross Dellenger shares his report of Duke men's basketball's deal to have a select few of their games stream on Amazon Prime Video. This deal was cleared by the ACC and ESPN, but one of those games is against Michigan, and the Big Ten is fighting back as they claim they own the broadcasting rights to the game this season. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation as they look at what the greater impact of this could be. How could this change how people watch college football, and will the cable networks be able to fight off the streaming services?

Then, the guys narrow the focus to a particular college football team in Westwood. UCLA appears to have turned a new leaf under new head coach Bob Chesney. They have already landed nine four-star recruits in this recruiting cycle, something they haven't done in a decade. They also have a Top-12 ranked class depending on what site you look at. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what is going on at UCLA and if this turnaround is sustainable. They also preview how they think UCLA might perform this season.

Later, the crew takes a look at backup quarterback situations around the country. Texas Tech's quarterback predicament got the guys wondering who may have the best QB room in the country and how have those rooms developed into what they are?

All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Big Ten disputes Michigan & Amazon's deal

15:06 - How could streaming impact the future of CFB Saturdays?

27:57 - UCLA's hot recruiting trail under Bob Chesney

33:57 - UCLA's expectations for 2027

47:30 - Who has the best backup QBs in the country?

58:39 - How the elimination of the spring portal impacted QB races

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Explaining the Big 12's new private equity deal + is 2026 Dabo Swinney's last year at Clemson? Apr 30, 2026

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The Big 12 has officially become the first conference to agree to a private equity deal in college football. Ross Dellenger explains the new deal with RedBird Capital and what this will mean for the teams in the conference. Teams can get over $30 million, but whether they will choose to is the question. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation to discuss if this decision makes sense and what the greater impact is. Plus, Ross shares a report on the College Sports Commission (CSC) Participation Agreement. It still has not been signed, but multiple conferences are inching closer to signing the contract. The guys break down what this would mean for college athletics.

Then, the guys move the discussion to the performance of one specific team. In the recent 2026 NFL Draft, Clemson had nine draft picks. In the 2025-2026 season, Clemson only had seven wins. What does this massive underachievement say about the state of the program? Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss if this season could be Dabo Swinney's last as the Tigers' head coach. This discussion leads to a fascinating conversation about NIL. So many NIL contract numbers for college athletes are tossed out in the media without actual confirmation. In contrast, everyone knows what every NFL player is making and the length of his contract. These sports handle this information differently, but would it benefit college to adopt that NFL model? The guys discuss.

Later, Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss a recent coaches photo. The NFL gets a coaches photo every year and it is the topic of conversation for at least a day. Coincidentally, college football got a similar version of that this year. The Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament was recently held and there were 26 current and former head college football coaches there. The guys break down this group photo and discuss whom they would want to golf with the most.

All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Big 12's private equity deal explained

18:30 - College Sports Commission Participation Agreement update

30:06 - Will this be Dabo Swinney's last year at Clemson?

41:26 - Should collegiate NIL contracts be reported like NFL contracts?

48:45 - Breaking down the college coaches photo

58:16 - What CFB coaches would you want to golf with?

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Details behind Brendan Sorsby entering rehab + what does Texas Tech do now? Apr 28, 2026

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Shocking news dropped Monday when it was announced that Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team and entering rehab for a gambling addiction. Additionally, he is being investigated by the NCAA for gambling. Sorsby was one of the top quarterbacks in the transfer portal this offseason, and he transferred from Cincinnati to Texas Tech just months ago. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the events that unfolded and where both Sorsby and Texas Tech go from here. What is Tech's answer at quarterback? Will Sorsby play college football again? Does this jeopardize his chance at the NFL?

Then, the NCAA continues to pursue some rule changes that could go into effect as early as next year. Ross Dellenger gives an update on the status of the new five-for-five rule that would eliminate redshirts. He also shares details about an additional rule regarding tampering that is trying to be buried into the proposal. This one is a bit more controversial. Andy and Godfrey join Ross to discuss both of these proposed rules.

Later, the NFL draft is officially over, but what did it reveal about college football? The guys discuss how the draft can be used as a test for which conference is actually the strongest in college football. Plus, they also talk about the complaints that NIL is ruining the draft and other notable takeaways from the weekend.

Get caught up on all of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Brendan Sorsby goes to rehab

19:47 - Texas Tech's quarterback situation

21:58 - Will transfers be vetted more closely?

24:09 - How does this impact Sorsby's football future?

30:44 - Update on eliminating redshirts

34:42 - What is the proposed new tampering rule?

44:29 - NFL draft recap

49:02 - NFL's complaints about NIL

51:57 - Other CFB stories from the draft

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Way-too-early 2027 NFL Draft Preview: Which college QBs will headline? + CFP meetings report Apr 23, 2026

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It's draft day! The 2026 NFL Draft is here, but by the time you are listening to this, the draft may be well underway. So, rather than give you more coverage of this year's draft, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey took a look ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft. A year ago, the 2026 quarterback class was being touted as a very strong class. That shine has dulled significantly, to the point of only one or two quarterbacks going in the first round. Enter the 2027 hype. Oregon's Dante Moore, Texas' Arch Manning, Notre Dame's CJ Carr and Ohio State's Julian Sayin are a few of the names that headline what appears to be a loaded class. The guys discuss if this class will suffer the same results as the 2026 class or if there is a lot more to look forward to? They also discuss topics such as: Is there a chance that Jeremiah Smith could be drafted first overall? Does Arch and Texas' success this season determine the future of Steve Sarkisian in Austin? Will the Mannings control where Arch lands in the NFL like they did with Eli? All of this and so much more as they look ahead to the coming college football season and draft to follow.

Then, the CFP meetings have finally wrapped up and Ross has more updates to discuss. While there were no decisions made, there was plenty of news and important information to take from the week. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss everything that happened during the CFP meetings and what this means moving forward for both the CFP and the future of college football.

Later, did you know that USC's championship window is now open? According to Lincoln Riley, that is the case. The guys discuss the USC head coach's comments and take a look at what this season holds for the Trojans? Does missing the CFP this season spell the end of Riley's tenure in Southern California?

All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - NFL Draft Preview

4:38 - Looking at the 2027 QB prospects

14:15 - Should Jeremiah Smith be the top overall pick in 2027?

17:11 - Does Steve Sarkisian's job depend on this season?

20:38 - What if top prospects stay in college for another year?

22:53 - Will the Mannings control Arch's draft?

25:41 - CFP meeting updates on playoff expansion

32:06 - Is a 24-team playoff financially feasible?

48:46 - Lincoln Riley & USC championship window

53:18 - USC's expectations this season

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