College Football Enquirer

On this episode of CFE Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey break down the first official College Football Playoff rankings release of the season and what the committee's initial board signals for the rest of the bracket.

From there, Ross Dellenger joins and the guys preview a massive clash between Miami and Notre Dame. Is Shannon Dawson’s group truly the best offense in the country and can Notre Dame’s playoff résumé survive compared to a two- or three-loss SEC squad?

To round out the show, the crew dives into the coaching carousel as Mike Norvell is officially out at Florida State. Is Tallahassee still an elite destination? Could an Eli Drinkwitz-style program builder be the target, and would FSU consider an unexpected reunion with Manny Diaz?

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On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger react to USC pulling off a massive upset over No. 2 Ohio State. What does this signature victory mean for Lincoln Riley’s future with the Trojans? Plus, the crew discusses Miami’s narrow escape against North Carolina, and Godfrey makes a passionate case to permanently retire the phrase "barely beat."

From there, ahead of the selection committee unveiling the first official CFP rankings on Tuesday, the guys dive into Andy’s latest 12-team bracket projection. Why is Notre Dame on the outside looking in? What should the committee do with the logjam of two-loss SEC contenders like Alabama and LSU? And will the Big Ten end up cannibalizing its own postseason bids before Week 10 sorts out the field?

To round out the show, the guys check the thermostat on college football's hottest coaching seats. Has Mike Norvell’s time at Florida State officially come to an end? How much time is left on the clock for Matt Rhule at Nebraska and Brent Venables at Oklahoma?

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On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger react to the Big Ten adopting new conference rules that align with the Protect College Sports Act. Ross explains how the framework effectively spikes the athlete compensation cap from $21.6M to $49M, creates strict penalties for school-affiliated third-party NIL, and why attorney Jeff Kessler is already threatening legal action over potential House settlement violations.

From there, the crew turns to the field for a packed Week 9 preview. Who gets the start at quarterback for Ohio State as the Buckeyes travel to the Coliseum to face USC, and what does a loss mean for Lincoln Riley's future? Plus, a breakdown of a classic Big Ten clash between Wisconsin and Iowa.

To round out the show, the guys make their picks in "I Got A Feeling" and Godfrey delivers the latest edition of his "Hipster Minute."

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On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger eulogize Oregon’s collapsed season, breaking down the critical off-season missteps that derailed the Ducks. Did the return of Dante Moore hurt or help, and if this downward spiral bleeds into next season, is Dan Lanning suddenly coaching for his job?

From there, the guys dive into a college football coaching carousel that just got chaotic. With high-profile job openings at Maryland, NC State, and Baylor, who are the top contenders, rising targets, and must-know names emerging to take over these programs?

To round out the show, the crew examines the shifting landscape of ownership in college athletics and asks: is Texas Tech megadonor Cody Campbell officially the Jerry Jones of college football? Are billionaire boosters taking over the sport entirely?

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On this episode of CFE Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey break down wild Big 12 upsets as BYU falls to UCF and Texas Tech stumbles against Cincinnati… In the 12-team playoff era, do fans and the committee simply need to accept that two-loss teams are going to be in the hunt?

From there, the guys evaluate the crowded SEC two-loss tier—examining Texas and Ole Miss after a wild tale of two halves, South Carolina’s walk-off field goal over Tennessee, and why confidence in Alabama is shrinking despite its win over Texas A&M... Where do these powerhouse programs actually stack up in the postseason pecking order?

To round out the show, the conversation turns to the Big Ten, where Lincoln Riley and USC were embarrassed by Wisconsin. With the Badgers now holding a legitimate path to the CFP, Indiana grinding out a tough win over Michigan, and teams like Northwestern and Minnesota surging, is the rise of the league's middle class actually good for college football?

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On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger react to Ross’s recent report on Miami president Joe Echevarria declaring that the Hurricanes cannot be locked into a conference long-term. The crew breaks down the growing $25 million financial gap between the ACC and the SEC/Big Ten, and why top programs are pushing back against congress-mandated membership caps under the Protect College Sports Act.

From there, the guys dive into the week's biggest quarterback storylines, including the Ohio State’s QB competition with Julian Sayin out indefinitely, Tommy Carr stepping up as the starter for Michigan against Indiana, Oregon’s QB woes, and Iowa’s move to new starter Jeremy Hecklinski.

To round out the show, he guys wrap things up by making their weekly "I Got A Feeling" picks and Godfrey delivers another edition of the "Hipster Minute."

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On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down the 24-team College Football Playoff "handshake" deal, what the potential bracket structure looks like, and why media and fans are overreacting to what it means for regular season games.

From there, the guys examine who has the better chance to make the current 12-team CFP, debating Texas vs. Michigan, LSU vs. Auburn, and which one-loss team in the Big Ten is positioned best down the stretch.

To round out the show, Andy and Godfrey break down full season strength of schedule evaluations across the Group of Six based on SP+ metrics, looking at JMU, Boise State, Western Michigan, and more and their chance to make the CFP.

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On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down BYU’s shocking upset over Notre Dame, what it means for the Irish's playoff outlook, and Miami narrowly surviving Florida State… 

From there, the guys unpack a chaotic SEC weekend as #1 Georgia falls to Auburn, Alabama drops its second straight to Tennessee, and Texas slips against Florida… Is it time to reevaluate the quarterback position at Texas?

To round out the show, Michigan gets a win after benching Bryce Underwood, the crew reacts to Ohio State vs. Indiana, and Oregon stays alive against Nebraska.

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On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down how to truly evaluate Indiana heading into their high-stakes matchup with Ohio State, before diving into why BYU carries the pressure of the entire Big 12 on its back as they host Notre Dame.

From there, the guys map out the ultimate quadbox viewing experience for a stacked Week 7 slate, spotlighting key SEC showdowns and under-the-radar games you can't miss, including Oklahoma State at Houston and Wisconsin at UCLA.

To round out the show, we discuss James Madison voting to leave the Sun Belt for the American Conference, Ross's deep dive into "The JMU Way" and why the Dukes keep winning regardless of who's in charge, plus “I Got A Feeling” picks and another edition of Godfrey's Hipster Minute. 

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On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger examine whether panicking fanbases have a point when evaluating high-profile QBs like Arch Manning, Nico Iamaleava, Bryce Underwood, Dylan Raiola, and Dante Moore. Are these massive price tags matching actual on-field production?

From there, the guys each state their case for the true #1 team in college football before rounding out their top-5 rankings.

To round out the show, we get the latest update on 24-team Playoff expansion and where media rights negotiations stand between ESPN and the CFP as they potentially head to market.

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