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2021 NFL Draft recap, more CFP expansion talk, P.J. Fleck interview May 03, 2021

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Alas, Soup and Sandwich did not win the Kentucky Derby, but we press on here at the Yahoo Sports College Podcast. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI's Pat Forde recap the rest of the NFL Draft from this past weekend. Who will be a late-round sleeper that will star in the league?

SI's Ross Dellenger wrote a great piece taking us inside the last 27 months of College Football Playoff expansion talks. When is the earliest we could see an expanded field?

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck joins the show to talk about his new book with Jon Gordon, Tanner Morgan and the offense's development, the upcoming recruiting rush in June and the new one-time transfer rule's impact on the game.

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2021 NFL Draft First Round Recap Apr 30, 2021

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Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and… Trey Lance? The trio of Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde recorded the late-night draft recap you have been waiting for. The guys also break down Urban Meyer’s first draft haul…will he add Tim Tebow to the squad as well?

And whatever you do, stick around for Pat’s hysterical rant on awful Kentucky Derby horse names from the past…we promise you won’t regret it.

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Playoff expansion coming, 2021 NFL Draft preview Apr 27, 2021

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We saw a Friday news dump for the ages from the CFP last week. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde dive into the 63 different ways Bill Hancock and company are reviewing for an expanded playoff. What is the best path forward for the sport?

John Wilner of The Mercury News broke the story this week at the Pac-12 could hire two commissioners to replace Larry Scott? Is that a smart move?

Pat, Pete and Dan also look ahead to this weekend’s NFL Draft. Which top QB prospect is most likely to bust? Where would we take Devonta Smith?

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Forming the worst possible super league & is a split from the NCAA coming? Apr 21, 2021

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Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde debate if a college “Super League” made up of power five schools would ever split off from the NCAA? The guys also form the worst possible league made up of schools from around the country…

Also on the docket…was Alex Smith the most influential college QB of this century? And should you eat your fellow astronaut if you get stranded on Mars?

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All-Juice team with Eric Edholm, Drafting CFB Super League Apr 19, 2021

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Our late colleague Terez Paylor always compiled a list of All-Juice college players ahead of each NFL Draft he covered in his career. Yahoo Sports expert Eric Edholm has kept the tradition alive and joins the pod to break down the 2021 members of the All-Juice team.

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde then draft college football’s version of the massive realignment going on in European soccer. Which elite programs would break away from the NCAA for a money grab?

The guys also have updates on the Beefalo and toaster fronts…

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The new transfer rule & recruiting, Trevor Lawrence profile, Eddie George headed to FCS Apr 14, 2021

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The NCAA D1 council is expected to pass the one-time transfer rule by the end of the week. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde break down how this change will affect the recruiting landscape.

A few interesting quotes from Sports Illustrated’s profile of Trevor Lawrence made the rounds on social media this week. How will his unique style mesh with his next head coach, Urban Meyer?

At the FCS level, Eddie George was named Tennessee State’s head coach. Will the trend of hiring former players continue? We also talk Bobby Petrino's impact at Missouri State…

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USC football intruder, which programs will benefit the most from NIL rule changes? Apr 12, 2021

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UCF & FSU both came out with game-changing name, image and likeness initiatives over the weekend. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde list schools that will benefit the most from the impending rule changes allowing athletes to profit off of their likeness. The guys also debate which female sport can make the next leap in popularity in the coming years.

USC reportedly had quite the break-in over the weekend as an intruder may have taken part in football practice... just how true is this story?

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Sean Miller out at Arizona, NIL rules, worst college towns in America Apr 08, 2021

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After 12 seasons, Arizona has finally parted ways with embattled head coach Sean Miller. Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI’s Pat Forde pick his likely replacement while lambasting the current trend of hiring under-qualified alumni for open positions.

A recent report from Sportico highlighted the absurd amounts of money college football coaches make from side hustles. The guys have a deep discussion on name, image and likeness rules and how they will affect college athletics as a whole.

What started as a simple ranking of group of 5 college towns on Twitter turned into an all-out assault on a few American cities. Pat, Pete and Dan join in on the fun.

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National Title overreaction: Baylor bounces Gonzaga Apr 06, 2021

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Pete Thamel and SI’s Pat Forde recap the Gonzaga vs Baylor National Championship late-night from inside the bubble. How did Baylor dismantle Gonzaga? Will the Zags bounce back next March?

Pat & Pete also react to North Carolina's hire of Hubert Davis to replace Roy Williams. Can Davis be the next Juwan Howard and lead his alma mater back to glory?

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Final Four preview, NCAA v. Alston Supreme Court case Mar 31, 2021

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The NCAA went to Washington on Wednesday to face the Supreme Court in the ongoing NCAA v. Alston case regarding amateurism in collegiate athletics. When can we expect a ruling and just how messy could this get?

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel & SI's Pat Forde also preview the Final Four weekend. Will we finally get to see the massive Baylor vs Gonzaga showdown?

The trio also takes a stab at Texas basketball's next hire before diving into Trevor Lawrence's luxurious wedding registry.

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