In the latest episode of The College Football Enquirer, hosts Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI’s Pat Forde delve into the significant developments shaping the college football landscape.
Ohio State emerges as a powerhouse making strategic moves to bolster its roster for a championship run. The Buckeyes recently secured top talent, including portal safety Caleb Downs and quarterback Julian Sayin, who made the switch from Alabama. The podcast highlights Ohio State’s ambitious approach, blending fan expectations and leveraging NIL opportunities to compete in the evolving Big Ten.
LSU, under coach Brian Kelly, is capitalizing on the post-Saban SEC landscape. With Nick Saban’s departure from Alabama, the Tigers are successfully recruiting more players from Louisiana, showcasing their resurgence in the highly competitive SEC.
A congressional hearing on college athletics reveals the growing divide between elite football programs and other college sports. The podcast explores the implications of recruiting players who view themselves as employees in top-tier football programs, shedding light on the broader challenges within the NCAA.
In women’s basketball news, the hosts discuss an incident involving Ohio State’s victory over Iowa, where star player Caitlin Clark faced accidental contact from a fan storming the court. The podcast examines whether the contact affected Clark’s footing and discusses the aftermath of the incident.
To conclude the episode, The People’s Court segment delves into an unusual case involving a sandwich thrown at a Florida Subway.
Key Timestamps:
- 1:00: Ohio State’s strategic resurgence
- 20:35: Julian Sayin’s transfer to Ohio State from Alabama
- 40:14: LSU’s recruiting success under Brian Kelly
- 44:54: Insights from the congressional NCAA hearing
- 56:19: Caitlin Clark’s court encounter and potential flop
- 1:04:40: The People’s Court featuring a sandwich-throwing incident
Follow the hosts on Twitter:
- Dan Wetzel: @DanWetzel
- Pat Forde: @ByPatForde
- Ross Dellenger: @RossDellenger
Watch the full episode on YouTube and explore more episodes of The College Football Enquirer and other Yahoo Sports podcasts at https://apple.co/3zEuTQj or on Yahoo Sports Podcasts.
