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Indiana finds a way against Nebraska
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Gunner Stockton proves himself again in win against Alabama
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Where could UCLA end up based on their remaining schedule?
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Most chaotic week yet? Oklahoma SHOCKS No. 1 Texas, Georgia Beats Bama + UCLA Stuns Oregon Original
On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down an incredible Week 6 of college football, starting with Georgia securing its first win in Tuscaloosa under Kirby Smart and Oklahoma shocking No. 1 Texas in the Red River Rivalry. Plus, Kentucky walks it off in OT again.
Most chaotic week yet? Oklahoma SHOCKS No. 1 Texas, Georgia Beats Bama + UCLA Stuns Oregon
Most chaotic week yet? Oklahoma SHOCKS No. 1 Texas, Georgia Beats Bama + UCLA Stuns Oregon
College Football Playoff prediction: Georgia rises to the No. 1 seed, UCLA enters the bracket
I already suspected the winner of Saturday’s most anticipated matchup would move into the No. 1 seed. Then last week’s No. 1 lost before that game even kicked off.
Shane Beamer's hot seat cooled Saturday as South Carolina buried Florida
Oct 10, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer and family smile while walking in the team tunnel after a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Beamer’s bosses were happy, too. They don’t want to make a change. They like their coach. The feeling is mutual.
Can Kirby Smart finally win in Tuscaloosa? + 24-team CFP expansion + I got a feeling
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger preview the epic showdown between Georgia and Alabama, asking if Kirby Smart can finally get a win in Tuscaloosa. Plus, with Hurricane Isaias expected to make landfall Saturday, the guys break down how the weather could impact the game, along with the newest details on a proposed 24-team Playoff expansion.
Can Kirby Smart FINALLY Win in Tuscaloosa? + 24-team CFP Expansion + I Got A Feeling Original
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger preview the epic showdown between Georgia and Alabama, asking if Kirby Smart can finally get a win in Tuscaloosa. Plus, with Hurricane Isaias expected to make landfall Saturday, the guys break down how the weather could impact the game, along with the newest details on a proposed 24-team Playoff expansion.
Can Kirby Smart FINALLY Win in Tuscaloosa? + 24-team CFP Expansion + I Got A Feeling
Can Kirby Smart FINALLY Win in Tuscaloosa? + 24-team CFP Expansion + I Got A Feeling
Are we inching closer to a 24-team College Football Playoff?
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Georgia-Alabama game on track to kick off as scheduled after latest Hurricane Isaias projection
The Georgia–Alabama game appears on the track to kick off as scheduled on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, SEC and team sources told On3 on Thursday. The timing of the game was in doubt as Hurricane Isaias developed in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to make landfall somewhere near the Alabama/Florida border on the Gulf Coast on Friday night and move north through Alabama and Mississippi throughout the night and into Saturday morning.
Georgia's offensive line blends fifth-year wisdom and raw talent, but can it push around Alabama?
Georgia offensive lineman Drew Bobo (74) and the rest of offensive lineman get ready to run a drill during warm ups before the start of the Georgia G-Day spring football game in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 12, 2025. (Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) “We’ve always been an older offensive line unit,” Smart said. “In the last two years, we’ve been younger than we’ve ever been.” That, Smart said, is a result of the era. “Kids are less apt to wait and develop,” he said.
The latest on Georgia-Alabama as Tropical Storm Isaias threatens game
When Nick Saban coached at Alabama, he kept his office TV tuned to The Weather Channel much of the time. It provided the most practical information that would affect Saban’s day. Everything else was just noise. We get most of that information from apps now, but everyone associated with the Georgia and Alabama football programs is watching the weather right now as Tropical Storm — and soon to be hurricane — Isaias moves through the Gulf of Mexico.
Can Mike Norvell save his job at Florida State and does a road win at Louisville even matter?
But there was something about that win Saturday. It felt dominant. What if it wasn’t a fluke? What if Florida State can add a few more wins — starting with a visit to Louisville on Friday.
“Cignetti Derangement Syndrome” Rankings Without Preseason Bias + Tyson vs. Campbell's NIL Money War Original
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down how Curt Cignetti's immediate turnaround at Indiana is shattering normal expectations for first-year head coaches at programs like Penn State, Auburn, and Michigan. From there, the guys take a deep dive into Bill Connelly's SP+ rankings after Week 5, stripping away the preseason projections to reveal a shocking new Top 10.
Oil vs. Chickens - Should Arkansas be investing more money into their football program?
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College football Polymarket predictions: Staples’ best trades of Week 6
It gets real this weekend in the Big Ten, the Big 12 and the SEC. Let’s look at some matchups and make predictions based on the odds provided by Polymarket. Last week: 4-6* Season: 29-23 *If you read last week’s column, you’d have me at 5-5 for the week. But we have a segment each week on the show that allows for one mulligan based on market moves. The Auburn-Tennessee spread jumped one point on Thursday to Tennessee -7.5, so I flipped my pick to Auburn. I should have stood pat with the Volunteers.
CFB Week 5: Hot Seat Meltdowns + Heisman Race Breakdown Original
On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down all the Week 5 fallout, analyzing which head coaches (or players) cooled off their seats, or found themselves firmly on the hot seat. From there, the guys pivot to the Heisman trophy race to dissect breakout performances from Alabama's Keelon Russell and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, while giving a mini-preview of the upcoming Georgia vs. Alabama matchup.
Keelon Russell continues to shine in a dominant win over Mississippi State
College Football Enquirer co-hosts Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss if Keelon Russell should be getting more attention for the Heisman Trophy after he put on a stellar performance vs. Mississippi State. Check out the full conversation on the "College Football Enquirer" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
College Football Playoff prediction: Alabama rises after road win, Northwestern enters the bracket
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The Big Ten's weak early scheduling is main reason college football ratings are down
The real reason for the ratings drop is far more harmful to the future of the sport if allowed to continue unchecked. Here, in the most scientific, technical terms possible, are the reasons the ratings sagged. 1) The matchups mostly sucked. 2) The Big Ten needs to learn to schedule smarter.
Week 5 Preview: Firing Season Starts Now + CFB Viewership + I Got A Feeling Original
On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down the Week 5 slate as coaching hot seats heat up across the country, while also reacting to a new Front Office Sports report detailing why CFB viewership is down year-over-year. From there, Ross Dellenger gives the latest on where the likelihood of a 24-team playoff stands and the status of the PCSA now that it's passed the Senate and moved to the House.
What does Minnesota have to do to cover against Michigan? Original
College Football Enquirer co-hosts Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss if Minnesota will be able to cover or even win outright against Michigan. Check out the full conversation on the "College Football Enquirer" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
Is South Carolina in a must-win game against Kentucky?
College Football Enquirer co-hosts Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss why South Carolina's matchup against Kentucky is a must-win for the Gamecocks. Check out the full conversation on the "College Football Enquirer" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
Can Iowa upset Ohio State and stay undefeated?
College Football Enquirer co-hosts Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss if Iowa can upset Ohio State at home and improve to 5-0 on the season. Check out the full conversation on the "College Football Enquirer" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
Going viral is in P.J. Fleck's blood, but can the Minnesota coach do it for beating a blue blood?
Sep 3, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck looks on prior to the game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images So when linebacker Maverick Baranowski tackled Washington receiver Dezmen Roebuck as time expired to seal a 27-24 win and returned to the sideline dripping blood, Fleck reacted like a man wearing a coonskin cap instead of a tie.
How the Protect College Sports Act Could Change College Football Forever Original
On this episode of CFE, Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger break down the Protect College Sports Act passing the Senate and what hurdles remain as the bill moves to the House. Plus, Ross brings the latest from the College Football Playoff committee meetings on a proposed 24-team playoff format and media rights structure. From there, we take a look at which coaches are on the hot seat… Are on the verge of 3 to 4 massive coaching buyouts this season?
How the Protect College Sports Act Could Change College Football Forever
How the Protect College Sports Act Could Change College Football Forever
Will there be a bunch of 'mega buyouts' this winter? Original
College Football Enquirer co-hosts Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss which head coaches are on the hot seat and if there will be a lot of buyouts of contracts this winter. Check out the full conversation on the "College Football Enquirer" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
College football Polymarket predictions: Staples’ best trades of Week 5
A surprisingly packed Friday night will lead us to a Saturday afternoon where the biggest games will be in Minneapolis, Starkville and Iowa City. Just how we all drew it up before the season started. Let’s look at some matchups and make predictions based on the odds provided by Polymarket. Last week: 5-5 This season: 25-17 Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech (-3.5) Total: 53.5 Both teams have gutted out horrific weather wins that skew their offensive stats. For Pitt, it was a 12-0 week-two win against UCF.
The truth comes out in Week 4 + Oregon’s Big10 statement + Florida’s SEC surge Original
On this episode of CFE Andy Staples, Steven Godfrey, and Ross Dellenger react to Iowa's walk-off touchdown over Michigan, Oregon's statement win over USC following Dante Moore's injury, and Wisconsin upsetting Penn State in State College. From there, the guys break down the separation in the SEC after two blowout wins by Florida and LSU, plus, could Mississippi State be a real contender? To round out the show, the crew checks in on all the rest, including who's the best G6 team right now.
The truth comes out in Week 4 + Oregon’s Big10 statement + Florida’s SEC surge
The truth comes out in Week 4 + Oregon’s Big10 statement + Florida’s SEC surge
Dylan Raiola and Oregon take care of business against USC after losing Dante Moore Original
College Football Enquirer co-hosts Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey react to Oregon defeating USC 41-27. Does Dylan Raiola give the Ducks a real shot at being competitive down the stretch? Check out the full conversation on the "College Football Enquirer" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
College Football Playoff prediction: Florida and Alabama surge into the bracket
Dominant wins from Florida and Alabama earned them places in this week’s projected bracket. Meanwhile, Iowa’s shocking win at Michigan suggests the Hawkeyes have a real chance of ending up in the bracket come December…
The Florida Gators' new ball coach is winning like the Head Ball Coach
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall reacts to fans after Florida beat Ole Miss 52-28 after the second half an NCAA football game against Mississippi at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, September 26, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun] Florida clobbered Ole Miss 52-28. It was a score that looked like the ones that dotted the Florida schedules of the mid-90s.
Does Tennessee have a shot at upsetting No. 1 Texas?
College Football Enquirer co-hosts Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss if Tennessee has a chance at upsetting Texas when they face one another on Saturday in Knoxville. Check out the full conversation on the "College Football Enquirer" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. You think football is still fun? I feel great, man. I have a bad feeling about this. Texas is a four-and-a-half p- point favorite at Tennessee.
App State vs. NC State and other college football storylines to watch in Week 4
College Football Enquirer co-hosts Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss Godfrey's 'hipster minute' and his favorite storylines and games he is watching in Week 4. Check out the full conversation on the "College Football Enquirer" podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. Ready. I would, I would like to offer everybody a little bit of narrative. I'm gonna start this, college football hipster moment with a little bit of narrative.
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