Sonny Dykes did not mince words when calling out former quarterback Josh Hoover. Dykes spoke about Hoover on a recent episode of his show, "State of the Frogs with Sonny Dykes," and called out Hoover's issues with turning the ball over while he was the quarterback for the Horned Frogs. Hoover transferred to Indiana at the end of the 2025 season. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss coach's comments and how he could end up looking really bad at the end of the 2026 season. They also dive into what kind of success they think Hoover can have under Curt Cignetti at Indiana.

Then, Ross discusses his latest story on Duke athletics. He gets into how a small, private school that is known for basketball is able to balance its resources with very high levels of success across the board. Andy and Godfrey join in as they continue the discussion of how Duke, and schools it, has to operate to maintain success. They also talk about if this is feasible in the long run and how these schools may be setting themselves up for the next phase of realignment.

Later, the crew gets into the latest viral video in college athletics. Adam Breneman is currently on a campus tour trip where he is showing facilities from various teams across the country. In a recent video, a Texas Tech player stated that they took out every dumbbell under 40 lbs. This sparked outrage across social media and the guys discuss just how ridiculous this whole situation became. Plus, they also discuss one of the latest CSC cases in which two Georgia women athletes are fighting back after their low value NIL deals were turned down.

Catch up with all of this and more on College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Sonny Dykes calls out Indiana's QB.

11:51 - What will Indiana look like with Josh Hoover?

25:47 - How Duke is balancing their resources and success.

44:36 - Georgia women battling the CSC

53:14 - Texas Tech weight room drama

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In December of 2025 Kyle Whittingham and Utah football parted ways. Just two weeks later he was announced as the new head coach of Michigan. Now more details have come out about the truth of what happened in Salt Lake City that led to this separation. On Friday, Ross Dellenger released an article about this which included the release of documents from Utah regarding this separation. He explains exactly what went down behind the scenes. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the discussion about how the legendary Utah coach became the new head man at Michigan. Plus, they discuss why naming a head coach-in-waiting is always a bad idea.

Then, the guys dive into a story coming out of the SEC. Multiple SEC teams have reduced how much they are spending on recruiting by the millions. Is this strictly because teams are more focused on paying players now, or is there more to the story? Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss where all this money is going and what else has led to a de-emphasis on recruiting budgets.

Later, the crew discusses if college football is hurting March Madness. The first weekend of March Madness is in the books, and it is another year with no Cinderellas making it past the opening weekend. Andy, Ross and Godfrey chat about college football's role in this and how conference realignment, NIL and the transfer portal are affecting a lot more than just college football.

0:00:00 - Truth behind the Utah & Kyle Whittingham split

29:56 - Why are SEC teams reducing recruiting budgets by millions?

46:54 - Is college football killing March Madness?

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The world of college football remains unpredictable, but one of the craziest events during the 2025 season was Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss, in the middle of a playoff run, to go to LSU. Now, there may be a rule being put into the SCORE Act to prevent that from happening in the future. It is aptly called the "Lane Kiffin Rule." Ross Dellenger explains all the details behind this rule. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join in to discuss their thoughts. They also talk about the topic of how important head coaches are in the NIL era of college football?

Then, you may have thought the drama had ended with Trinidad Chambliss, but that is not the case. Chambliss was a finalist to be on the cover of EA Sports College Football 27, but was informed that it would be too risky to put him on the cover. He is now blaming the NCAA's opposition to his eligibility as the reason he will not be on the cover and is seeking damages. Andy, Ross and Godfrey chat about this whole situation and also discuss who they think may end up on the cover.

Later, the guys create a very different type of bracket. We are now in the thick of March Madness, so naturally the guys have to create some type of bracket. This bracket is focused on tampering. The concept is what a bracket of coaches would look like if coaches were allowed to fight each other over tampering. The guys discuss who may be a surprising top seed and who else could make the field.

Catch up with college football amidst the March Madness on College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Did Lane Kiffin just change college football?

26:12 - Did the NCAA cost Trinidad Chambliss the EA Sports cover?

43:57 - The tampering coaches brawl bracket

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As spring ball continues on, Andy, Ross and Godfrey look at Indiana's magical run last season and discuss the looming question in college football: Who could be the next Indiana? What determines if a team can be considered Indiana-like and who might some of those teams be? Could Texas Tech be set up to be the next team up? What about another Big Ten team, Kentucky or SMU? Andy, Ross and Godfrey talk about all of these options and more.

Then, they shift over to March Madness and how it could affect the football world. The crew was very impressed with how Keith Gill, the chairman of the selection committee, explained the committee's choices. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss how Commissioner Gill, or someone like him, should be put in place to answer questions and give some transparency with how the CFP committee makes its decisions. They also talk about how the CFP having so many shows leading up to the final bracket does more harm than help. Plus, Ross shares the potential of the NCAA tournament bracket expanding even more and how public sentiment is against this just as much as it is against a 24-team CFP bracket.

Then, they revisit the SEC discussing if they should just make and enforce their own rules as a conference rather than going by the rules of the NCAA. The crew talks about how horrible this idea is and why it would lead to the end of the SEC. Also, they talk more about tampering rules in college football.

All of this and more on the latest College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Who is the next Indiana?

5:40 - Could Kentucky be the next Indiana?

8:00 - Godfrey's list of teams

12:42 - Could Ole Miss be the next Indiana?

17:08 - Could UNC be the next Indiana?

19:21 - Could another Big Ten team be the next Indiana?

22:37 - Could Cal or Stanford be the next Indiana?

28:44 - Comparing the NCAA tournament selection committee to the CFP

38:08 - Could the CFP shows change?

41:59 - Expanding the NCAA bracket

46:09 - Should the SEC make and enforce its own rules?

54:01 - Will anything change with tampering?

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Spring has sprung when it comes to the world of college football. Spring ball is here! A time when fans' excitement and anticipation grows to see what their team will look like for the upcoming season. It is also the time when the heaters begin to turn on under some coaches' seats. One name atop the hot seat list is Alabama's Kalen DeBoer. Although he has had a successful start to his Alabama tenure, it is not successful enough for some of the Crimson Tide fanbase. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss this situation in Tuscaloosa. They also go down the list of some of the other notable coaches on the hot seat entering the season. That list includes names like Lincoln Riley, Mike Norvell and Dabo Swinney.

Then, the guys discuss the 18 Nebraska players who are going to arbitration with the College Sports Commission over NIL deals that were voided. How impactful will the result of this be for not only the Nebraska athletes, but all other athletes whose deals have been voided or may be voided in the future. Plus, the crew breaks down Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti asking NCAA President Charlie Baker to stop punishing schools for tampering.

Later, Ross shares all the latest college sports news coming from Capitol Hill in Ross' Congressional Minute. Then, he dives into the scene that took place on Capitol Hill between Senator Chris Murphy and Senator Tommy Tuberville as they debated college athlete employment. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what was talked about in that conversation.

Get ready for spring ball on College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Which coaches are on the hot seat for 2026?

2:32 - Kalen DeBoer on the hot seat

11:09 - Lincoln Riley on the hot seat

15:41 - Mike Norvell on the hot seat

18:48 - Dabo Swinney on the hot seat

26:08 - Nebraska vs the College Sports Commission

36:18 - Tony Petitti ask Charlie Baker for no tampering punishments

47:28 - Ross' Congressional Minute

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On Friday the attention of the college sports world was focused on Washington D.C. as President Trump gathered a large group to discuss the future of college sports. By the end of the meeting he declared he is going to issue an executive order to fix college athletics. Our own Ross Dellenger was there and tells us all about what happened at the roundtable. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey react to the discussion that was had on Friday and they discuss what they think should happen moving forward.

Then, the guys discuss Ohio State president Ted Carter's resignation. The resignation, due to an inappropriate relationship, now leaves one of college football's biggest brands searching for a new leader of its university. Carter also played a large role in athletics. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what role Ohio State presidents play when it comes to the Buckeyes' athletics, the hole that Carter is leaving with his departure and where Ohio State goes from here.

Later, the crew chats about Louisiana Tech's problem for the 2026 football season. It appears they are currently playing in two different conferences, but they are suing to make sure they get to move to the conference they desire to play in next year. Louisiana Tech is currently suing Conference USA to let them join the Sun Belt conference for this upcoming season. The guys discuss the issues going on with this situation and how it is holding up conference scheduling.

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0:00:00 - College football meeting at the White House

26:28 - Ohio State president Ted Carter resigns

39:51 - Louisiana Tech sues Conference USA

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Changes may be coming to the future of college football's postseason. No, not for the CFP yet, but these changes are directly related to that. The changes are for the rest of the bowl season. Ross Dellenger shares his report about a potential re-worked plan for the bowl season that would include just 10 bowls between FBS teams. This also hinges on the final decision about the size of the College Football Playoff. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation as the group discusses if this would be a good move for college football and how exactly it would all work.

Then, the newest accessory to college football uniforms is picking up steam. 2026 will be the first season that schools can wear brand sponsored jersey patches, and the latest patch was just revealed. Arkansas is partnering with Tyson Foods and will be donning a Tyson logo on their jersey. The guys discuss how these deals could end up being very lucrative, for both schools and athletes, and how this concept sets some schools up for success while potentially causing other schools to panic. Andy, Ross and Godfrey share who they think would be some good partners for various schools. Plus, Ross reports on the latest news from the College Sports Commission that could be worth millions.

Later, the crew discusses an alarming trend in college football. There continues to be a mass exodus of assistant coaches jumping from college to the NFL. Following the 2025 season, at least 33 coaches have left for roles in the NFL, and the main reason is the drain that college football is putting on the coaches. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what is causing this and if there is any way it will change? They also remember legendary head coach Lou Holtz, who passed away at 89.

Wrap up your week with today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - How might the future of bowl season change?

23:19 - What are the best jersey patch brands for schools?

37:47 - The latest College Sports Commission update that could be worth millions

46:25 - Why are coaches leaving college for the NFL?

54:54 - Remembering Lou Holtz

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There is an important meeting this week about the future of college football. Sorry, there are actually two meetings this week. The one you may be thinking of is the highly publicized one that is scheduled for Friday at the White House. The far more important one was a secret. It happened in Dallas with powerful people from college football in attendance. This meeting was with Smash Sports, an extension of the investment group Smash Capital. It focused on the pitch to consolidate all of college football's media rights. Ross Dellenger reports what is going on behind the scenes with this meeting. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation to discuss the impact of this meeting, the impact of consolidation and what the chances are something like that could happen.

Then, Andy, Ross and Godfrey continue the conversation discussing how a situation like this would play out and who else would need to be involved for it to work. They talk about what kind of impact Paramount buying Warner Brothers could have on this type of deal, and the college football world in general, and the share how they think a resolution will ultimately be determined.

Later, the guys discuss Tennessee Head Coach Josh Heupel coming out in support of a 24-team playoff. This is in direct contrast to the model that the SEC is supporting. The guys discuss the impact of a coach in the SEC taking this stance and how the playoff discussion will continue to evolve. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - College football's secret meeting in Dallas

9:53 - The other meeting at the White House

11:39 - Impact of private equity's involvement in CFB media rights

21:54 - Impact of consolidating media rights

28:43 - Could Paramount buying Warner Brothers affect college football?

34:45 - Which side will win the media rights battle?

42:33 - Josh Heupel supports 24-team CFP

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