• An ACC Finebaum & Big Ten teams that have to make the CFP in 2024
    Jul 24 2024

    On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the top storylines coming out of ACC Media Days on Monday. They start with a pitch to the ACC to become their version of Paul Finebaum's show. Afterward, they reacted to comments made by ACC commissioner Jim Phillips regarding the state of the conference with realignment and competition with the Big 12.

    They move on to what to expect from the Big Ten in 2024, along with thoughts on the upcoming Connor Stallions documentary on Netflix. They each pitch how important it is for top programs in the Big Ten to reach the College Football Playoff this year.

    They move on to remembering the coaching accomplishments of Jeff Tedford, who recently retired from his role as the head coach at Fresno State.

    To wrap the show, Dan shares an update to the McDonald's menu, as they've removed an underperforming meat substitute.

    (0:55) ACC Finebaum

    (7:38) Jim Phillips at ACC Media Days

    (15:46) Connor Stallions documentary

    (27:18) Big Ten 2024 outlook

    (53:30) Fresno State coach Jeff Tedford Retires

    (56:10) McDonald's kills off the McPlant

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • How many ACC teams can make the College Football Playoff in 2024?
    Jul 22 2024

    On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the biggest headlines heading into ACC Media Days this week. Specifically, they focus on the latest for Florida State and Clemson's plans to exit the conference.

    Wetzel poses the question of what it would take for Florida State and Clemson to stick with the ACC, and how the conference can best position themselves for long-term success in 2024. Forde and Wetzel also pitch other programs that could have big seasons, including Miami.

    Following their ACC talk, they cover a busy recruiting weekend for LSU and Brian Kelly. As the Tigers pulled two five stars, and one from Notre Dame, Wetzel and Forde talk about the implications this has on Notre Dame and LSU's budding rivalry.

    To wrap the show, they react to a story of a folklore-ish bear in Banff that has survived a train accident and fathered most of the bear population in the area.

    (0:47) ACC Grant of Rights

    (16:02) Clemson and Florida State's future

    (37:56) Miami's 2024 outlook

    (46:10) ACC sleepers

    (52:01) LSU's big recruiting weekend

    (57:09) "The Boss"

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Nick Saban takes over SEC Media Days & Greg Sankey shuts down FSU
    Jul 18 2024

    On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to the biggest headlines coming from SEC Media Days in Dallas, Texas.

    They open the show with news of a revenue-sharing model for the SEC and how that will impact roster building in the future. They also discuss the implications for Title IX.

    After, they react to the comments made about Texas throughout the week. They agree with most at the event that are saying Texas won't step right in and immediately run the conference.

    They move on to multiple comments made by Georgia head coach Kirby Smart about Oregon mega-donor Phil Knight, and fining his players through the Georgia NIL collective.

    After the break, they quiet the latest realignment buzz by sharing comments made by SEC commissioner Greg Sankey directed at Florida State.

    They wrap the show by recounting the many highlights of former Alabama head coach Nick Saban's college football broadcasting debut.

    (0:56) SEC revenue sharing

    (15:13) Texas in the SEC

    (27:38) Kirby Smart on Oregon

    (30:04) Fining players through collectives

    (34:46) Sankey shuts down Florida State rumors

    (43:09) Nick Saban at SEC Media Days

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  • How many SEC teams can make the College Football Playoff?
    Jul 15 2024

    On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the biggest headlines heading into SEC Media Days. They open with a reaction to Alabama's recent recruiting success and discuss what it means for Kalen DeBoer that he's outperforming expectations.

    They transition to projecting which teams in the SEC can make the College Football Playoff. They also share the expectations for Brian Kelly in year 3 at LSU.

    After the break, they break down the latest reckless driving incident surrounding the Georgia football program. Wetzel and Forde discuss what Kirby Smart needs to change before this issue becomes bigger than it already is.

    Later, Wetzel and Forde share their thoughts on comments made by Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders at Big 12 Media Days that Colorado is every team's Super Bowl. They acknowledge that most teams get excited to face the Buffaloes because of the constant bulletin board material.

    They wrap the show with a story of a woman who was trafficking drugs by hiding them in Taco Bell wrappers.

    (4:49) Alabama's recruiting success

    (13:49) How many SEC teams can make the CFP?

    (33:23) LSU's 2024 expectations

    (43:38) Georgia's driving incident

    (52:49) Colorado is everyone's Super Bowl

    (1:03:01) People's Court: Taco Bell smuggling

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Mike Gundy's controversial comments & could the Big 12 expand more?
    Jul 10 2024

    On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde discuss the latest buzz coming from Big 12 media day in Las Vegas.

    They start by reacting to Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy's controversial comments about Ollie Gordon's DUI arrest. Forde grills Gundy for his lack of awareness and thoughtfulness in his remarks.

    Wetzel shifts their focus to Big 12 commissioner Brent Yormark hinting at potential expansion. They debate if it makes sense for Florida State or Clemson to join the Big 12 if they're turned away by the SEC and Big Ten. They also preview the 2024 Big 12 season, breaking down the recently released Big 12 media poll.

    Then, they share their thoughts on Texas backup QB Arch Manning opting in to appear in the College Football 25 video game.

    They wrap the show with an update on the Bryant-Denny Stadium funeral and the story of a suicidal robot in Korea.

    (0:53) Mike Gundy's comments on Ollie Gordon

    (25:01) Big 12 expansion

    (44:21) Big 12 media poll

    (49:17) Arch Manning opts into CFB 25

    (52:46) Alabama funeral update

    (57:26) Suicidal robot

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Best 2024 conference games & USC struggles with 2025 recruiting
    Jul 8 2024

    On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde pick which 2024 conference games will be the most entertaining. They make their cases for top matchups like Georgia vs Alabama, Texas vs Texas A&M and more.

    After the break, Wetzel shares a video of a content creator who made fun of UMass' football stadium. They react to the video and weigh in on whether any stadium is worse than McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

    They move on to recent national recruiting buzz for programs like Oregon, SMU, and Rutgers. They narrow in on USC, who lost multiple five-star defensive linemen in the past month.

    To wrap the show, Wetzel reveals the story of an Alabama fan who had their funeral in Bryant-Denny Stadium while the Crimson Tide were on the road playing Florida.

    (1:19) Best 2024 conference games

    (28:06) Umass' terrible stadium

    (46:01) USC recruiting woes

    (52:45) A football stadium funeral


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    59 mins
  • Texas officially welcomed into the SEC & Utah names their coach in waiting
    Jul 2 2024

    On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde recap the celebration at the University of Texas for their first official day in the SEC. Dellenger shares his experience in Austin for the event, providing various anecdotes of what went down. Wetzel opens up important conversations about whether Texas is now the most hated team in the SEC and how much this will impact Texas A&M in the future.

    They move on to recent news of Utah announcing their coach-in-waiting to replace Kyle Wittingham, Morgan Scalley. Forde provides the context of an investigation into Scalley's past actions, while Dellenger questions if naming a coach-to-be has even historically worked.

    Next, they uncovered a wild story from the 2024 NBA Draft regarding Duke star Kyle Filipowski's much older girlfriend. They question why and how his love life impacted his draft stock as much as it did.

    To wrap the show, Wetzel shares a revolutionary idea presented by a Nebraska official to raise money by allowing fans to be buried in the stadium.

    (0:48) Reflecting on realignment

    (7:33) Texas welcomed into the SEC

    (41:39) Utah names coach in waiting

    (46:54) Kyle Filipowski's girlfriend

    (53:49) Burying Nebraska fans

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The toughest places to play in college football
    Jun 26 2024

    On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde react to EA's Sports recent list of the top 25 toughest places to play in college football ahead of the College Football 25 video game being released next month.

    They run through the list and share their qualms with the rankings of top stadiums like Kyle Field, Ohio Stadium, Bryant Denny Stadium, Tiger Stadium, and more.

    After the break, they briefly preview the 2024 NBA Draft. They specifically target the obsession with Bronny James and discuss if he's as good as he's been hyped up to be throughout this process.

    To wrap the show, Wetzel shares the story of a woman who sued her ex-boyfriend for falling through on offering to drive her to the airport and watch her dogs while on a trip.

    (0:57) Toughest places to play in college football

    (49:46) Bronny James

    (54:42) People's Court

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    1 hr and 1 min