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"I will never apologize for winning an SEC title." Those were Kirby Smart's words recently. In an era where conference championship success pales in comparison to College Football Playoff success, is this thinking the way of the past? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss if Georgia is underachieving and should be concerned with its future. Is it possible Georgia's new ceiling is an SEC title? The guys don't think so.

Then, Ross Dellenger gives the latest update on the rule that would eliminate redshirts. Last week, Ross reported this news for the first time. Since then, there has already been movement. While an actual decision has not yet been reached, the latest development is whether or not seniors, who recently thought they had finished their collegiate careers, could get one more season if they had never redshirted. This creates a complicated scenario with the NFL Draft right around the corner and college basketball's transfer portal in full swing. The crew discusses what may happen as a result and if the transfer portal could reopen?

Later, Louisiana Tech has finally straightened out its 20-game schedule. Tech had planned to leave Conference USA for the Sun Belt, but Conference USA had already included them in next year's conference football schedule. At the same time, the Sun Belt had done the same since they were expecting them to join this fall. A resolution has finally been reached which will see Louisiana Tech pay a hefty exit fee to Conference USA. The guys discuss everything that happened in the situation. Plus, there's a new special teams rule that has the coaches up in arms. Andy breaks down what is going on.

All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Is Georgia underperforming in the NIL era?

21:32 - The latest update on eliminating redshirts.

37:16 - Louisiana Tech's 20-game schedule

45:29 - The latest special teams rule change

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Spring ball is in full swing, and it's getting fan bases everywhere excited for fall. Today, Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey look at the top six storylines coming out of spring ball from all around the country. The guys start in SEC country where there are some big quarterback battles going on. In Tuscaloosa, redshirt freshman Keelon Russell is battling redshirt junior Austin Mack. Mack came to Alabama from Washington with Kalen DeBoer, but Russell has been turning heads this spring and seemed to take a big step over the weekend. In Gainesville, new Florida head coach Jon Sumrall has a QB battle of his own going on. The guys discuss this and the first impression Sumrall has left on the Gator faithful. They also talk about his recruiting success and the support he is initially receiving amongst the fan base.

Then, the crew shifts the conversation to Michigan. The Wolverines are another team with a new head coach this year. Kyle Whittingham is running the show after stepping down at Utah. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss Whittingham's immediate impact and how good they think Michigan could be this year. Plus, they take a look at Houston and head coach Willie Fritz. Not only do they look at what Houston's third season under Fritz may look like, but they also discuss the impact of the Big 12's Friday games.

Later, the guys dive into two other notable stories in college football. One is a huge change in Cal athletics. Cal announced they will be firing over 20 staffers from marketing, athletic communications and creative services. In their place, Cal is creating Strawberry Creek Studios. The crew discusses the potential impact of this on the greater college landscape and why this is also a unique situation. Plus, Memphis has announced a jersey patch sponsor. FedEx will be sponsoring Memphis and Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss this new deal.

All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer. 

0:00:00 - Alabama QB battle

13:15 - Florida QB battle

16:34 - Jon Sumrall expectations

26:26 - Michigan's new look under Whittingham

40:14 - Houston's third year with Willie Fritz

45:13 - Big 12's Friday night games

51:43 - Cal Athletics shakeup

59:29 - Memphis and FedEx agree to jersey patch deal

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No more redshirts? Goodbye medical waivers? That is what the NCAA is proposing. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey dive in and discuss the proposed five year eligibility rule. This would eliminate both redshirts and medical waivers, allowing athletes to compete for up to five years starting at their high school graduation or 19th birthday. The guys discuss whether this proposal is a good solution for college athletics or if it will create more issues moving forward? 

Then, Andy, Ross and Godfrey look at what else from the President's executive order could actually go into effect in the NCAA. The eligibility rules may have a chance, but could something like a one-time transfer rule or shifting of the transfer portal be put into place in the future? The guys discuss.

Later, the crew narrows the focus from the broad NCAA to one school. Miami recently received a verbal commitment from Rivals' third ranked quarterback of the 2027 class. The Hurricanes have been a school, of late, who has focused on bringing in transfer quarterbacks each year. Could this recent commitment show a change in Miami's future QB model? May teams start to shift away from transfer portal quarterbacks? The guys discuss this and debate whether a team can win a national championship today with a homegrown quarterback.

All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - NCAA proposing new eligibility rules

13:08 - What fallout could these rules create?

30:05 - What else can be implemented from the executive order?

46:08 - Is Miami shifting its future QB model?

50:42 - Can you win a title with a homegrown QB?

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As the evolution of college football continues to move forward, another voice has been heard from. This one is from the South. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne has called for the end of the SEC championship game. "I think the ship has sailed," were some of the Alabama AD's words. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey discuss Byrne's comments and how he is saying what many others have either said or thought. If the end of the conference championship games is in fact near, how would this impact the College Football Playoff? The guys discuss the potential impact and what could be substituted in for conference championship games that the fans would enjoy even more!

Then, we keep it in the South as Andy and Godfrey discuss if there should be concern about the Southeastern Conference. March Madness has officially concluded. Two Big Ten teams won the men's and women's tournaments: Michigan and UCLA respectively. That means it was a clean sweep by the Big Ten with national titles for football, men's basketball and women's basketball. It is the first time in nine years the SEC hasn't won at least one of those titles and the first time in 25 years that they have gone three straight years without a football national championship. Although that may not seem like a huge deal, the weight of this drought feels heavier for a conference that was seen by some as the pinnacle for many years. The guys chat about if the SEC is actually collapsing and how this era should be viewed.

There's no way we make it through an episode without some legislative talk, even with Ross out for the day. On Friday, President Trump issued an executive order addressing various issues in college athletics. Andy and Godfrey discuss how important this order is and if it will lead to any real impact or change in college athletics. Hint: if you have been listening to this show then you probably already know the answer. 

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0:00:00 - Alabama AD calls for end of SEC title game

18:18 - Replacing conference champ games w/ CFP play-ins

26:17 - SEC collapse?

33:00 - NIL impact on the SEC

52:44 - Impact of Trump's executive order

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It is six months until October, but the NCAA already has us talking about ghosts. They have introduced the latest rule change in college athletics and it is regarding 'ghost transfers.' The new rule impacts transfers who go to another school outside of the transfer portal window. If they then play for the new school, that school will be subject to a six-game suspension of their head coach and a fine of 20% of their budget. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the NCAA's latest rule and what type of impact it will have on the college football landscape. How long will it be until this rule is challenged in court?

Then, we move from the field to the court as Ross reports on the potential expansion of the NCAA tournament. The guys discuss not only how this would affect one of the best, if not the best, tournaments in all of sports, but how this could carry-over to impact the College Football Playoff as well. Will we start to see non-Power 4 teams eliminated from these postseason tournaments? Could a combination of rights deals between these tournaments be the future? The guys discuss all of this and more.

Later, one of the biggest players in both the men's and women's NCAA tournaments is struggling off of the court. Although UConn is having immense success in basketball, the continuance of remaining an independent in football is creating issues financially. They do not have the same pull as their independent counterpart, Notre Dame, and therefore only receive a very tiny piece of the revenue pie. The guys discuss the decision that UConn faces and the simplest solution of just joining a conference. 

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0:00:00 - Explaining the new 'ghost transfer' rule

8:30 - What is the fallout from this new rule?

26:18 - Potential expansion of the NCAA tournament

32:07 - How does expansion impact college football?

42:02 - Does UConn football need to join a conference?

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