On this edition of College Football Enquirer, Steven Godfrey is joined by Ryan Nanni to break down the latest coming from the Conference Commissioners Meeting. Headlines include no change to the current CFP format, and what do the broadcast rights have to do with it?

From there we dive into the markup of the 'Protect College Sports' act and what former Auburn head coach Tommy Tubberville has had to say on the matter.

To round out the show, 'The Swamp' is getting a very expensive facelift but not adding a single seat. We ask the burning question... Why?

00:00 Show Rundown
00:34 Steve Takeover
08:51 Broadcast rights and CFP Expansion
23:20 'Protect College Sports' act heads to markup
45:17 'The Swamp' Undergoes renovations

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College commissioners are "Jubilant" that Brendan Sorsby has declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft. But has a precedent already been set? The crew raises the point that we are sure to face another college football gambling scandal, sooner rather than later.

From there, the crew dives into the impending markup on the "Save College Sports" act currently in committee on Capitol Hill. How was this bill affected by the Sorsby scandal, and will this lead to the creation of a super league?

To round out the show, the CFE team breaks down Tom Izzo's latest statements and what they mean for the future of Spartan football in East Lansing.

All this and more on College Football Enquirer.

(00:30) Brendan Sorsbey declares for the NFL Supplemental Draft
(09:00) What happens with the next gambling issue?
(15:37) "Save College Sports" act heads for markup
(24:00) Will this lead to a super league?
(36:50) Tom Izzo sounds off.

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The fallout from the Brendan Sorsby eligibility ruling continues to spiral. Will the Big 12 punish Texas Tech as a result? Might they go easy on Texas Tech because they are the strongest team in the conference? Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey dive deep into all of the potential options. Godfrey also looks at how punishments can be adjusted for the Sorsby case and used for future gambling violations.

Then, the guys continue to look at how the landscape of sports betting has changed and how it may be forcing the athletics world to change how they police the issue. Plus, Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss the most recent Protect College Sports Act meeting in the Senate. Ross shares what news came out of the meeting and why there is confidence this bill may be the one to pass.

Later, Ross takes a look at some other lawsuits going on. All of them involve the College Sports Commission and how they are handling NIL and the cap. What could these cases mean for the future of college athletics?

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

0:00:00 - Will the Big 12 punish Texas Tech?

12:30 - What types of punishments might they issue?

23:23 - What if Sorsby sits out half of the season?

25:13 - Evolving with the new world of sports gambling

31:05 - Protect College Sports Act's latest meeting

45:46 - College Sports Commission lawsuits

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One of the most shocking rulings in college sports history came down Monday when a Texas judge granted an injunction for Brendan Sorsby's gambling case. This now makes him eligible for the 2026 season. Andy Staples and Ross Dellenger discuss the national outrage over this ruling and its potential lasting impact. Schools have already started discussing if they will refuse to schedule Texas Tech in the future. The Big 12 is looking at what options it may have to prevent Sorsby from playing for Texas Tech. The NCAA is going to appeal, but that hearing will most likely come too late. The guys look at the various options for a response and the factors that play into each of those. Could this be the beginning of conferences governing themselves?

Plus, they also look at the impact on Brendan Sorsby. The Red Raiders' QB now has a target painted squarely on his back. How will that impact him and how will all of this affect his draft stock for the 2027 NFL Draft? Is there a way it could help him, or is the impact only detrimental?

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

0:00:00 - Brendan Sorsby ruled eligible

6:50 - Schools & conferences discuss not scheduling Texas Tech

9:11 - What steps might Big 12 take?

17:38 - What is the appeal process for the NCAA?

20:01 - What other options might the Big 12 have?

34:49 - Looking at the impact on Sorsby

38:27 - How will this affect Sorsby's draft stock?

42:42 - Stories from the national outrage

48:37 - Other stories to watch

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Are the Big Ten and SEC under attack? That is what it looked like on Wednesday at the Senate hearing for the Protect College Sports Act. One thing that was made very clear was that the parts of the bill that are aimed directly at the SEC and the Big Ten are not going to be changed. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the hearing and what the fallout may be. Could this be another nudge for the Big Ten and SEC to separate from the NCAA?

Then, the guys discuss another prominent figure who was at Wednesday's hearing. Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua. Bevacqua openly spoke about the idea of a super league and what that would actually look like. He discussed how the pooling of rights would really only involve the top brand-name programs getting together and the schedules would be stacked with huge matchups. Andy and Ross discuss the enticing aspect of this and what would happen in the world of this specific type of super league.

Later, the guys shift to the feud between Texas and Texas Tech. Recently, Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian called out Texas Tech's weak schedule. Tech responded by offering to buy out both teams' Week 1 opponents so they could play each other. Texas did not accept this offer. As a response, Texas Tech Head Coach Joey McGuire called Texas scared and said in 2027 and 2028 they will be scheduling a big non-conference opponent. Andy and Ross discuss all of the drama going on in the state of Texas.

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

0:00:00 - Big Ten & SEC under attack in the Senate

11:14 - Big Ten commissioner shuts down the idea of a super league

15:54 - Notre Dame athletic director discusses the potential of a super league

27:38 - How would a super league change the sport?

39:13 - Texas and Texas Tech taking shots at each other

46:53 - Latest update on Brendan Sorsby

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Last episode the guys filled you in on the bombshell development of the Protect College Sports Act that was created in the Senate. Well, just a week later there is a hearing to discuss this latest bill. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss what the purpose of this hearing is, who is on what side and what could come out of Wednesday's hearing. Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua and Nick Saban are among those set to testify. Is this bill good or bad for college athletics?

Then, they discuss one of the many hot button issues in college football. Andy, Ross and Godfrey look at tampering, but specifically in the case of Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding. No decision has been made about the allegations made against Golding for tampering with a Clemson player, but he and his camp have made it very clear that if he is punished, he has no issue releasing all of the information about who has tampered with his team. The crew discusses this situation and what the likely resolution is.

Later, the guys remember an all-time great who is now on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Mike Leach has finally been added to the Hall of Fame ballot and will be eligible for the 2027 class. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss the rule change that made Leach eligible and reflect on memories of a coach who changed the game.

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

0:00:00 - What is the point of the Protect College Sports Act hearing?

4:20 - What will the Notre Dame AD say?

7:49 - Why are people in support of the bill?

18:01 - Explaining the misleading Save College Sports Letter

27:57 - Pete Golding's threats to expose tampering

42:08 - Mike Leach added to College Football Hall of Fame ballot

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College athletics could soon be changing in a big way. A final decision is yet to be determined, but a huge step was taken on Wednesday when Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell released the Protect College Sports Act. This bipartisan bill has many layers including preventing a super league, creating a 5-year limit on eligibility and more. Two of the most noticeable parts are the ability for conferences to pool their media rights and creating a hard cap for NIL. Andy Staples and Ross Dellenger discuss the most impactful parts of this bill and the next steps for passing it. Is it possible this could pass in the coming months?

Then, Andy and Ross discuss news coming out of the SEC spring meetings. Among the many topics discussed at the meetings, one that stood out the most was the concept of the SEC collectively bargaining with its athletes. The other notable idea discussed was the SEC breaking away from the NCAA and governing itself. The guys discuss both of these topics. Is collective bargaining possible? Would breaking away from the NCAA actually be in the SEC's best interest?

Later, the guys chat about news for the upcoming season. More kickoff times have been released for the first few weeks of the season and Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek was not thrilled with the difficulties it will cause his team. Plus, Big Noon Kickoff's Week 1 game has been released and Greg Sankey feels that the SEC's deal with Disney is undervalued.

Andy and Ross discuss all of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Explaining the impact of the Protect College Sports Act

3:26 - Creating a hard cap for NIL

5:30 - The potential of pooling broadcasting rights

12:38 - What happens next?

22:13 - SEC talks collective bargaining

24:48 - SEC talks leaving the NCAA

28:25 - Could a CBA work in the SEC?

37:10 - Big Noon Week 1 game announced

38:31 - Arkansas and the SEC upset with scheduling

43:04 - How the CFP is impacting the regular season

44:00 - Greg Sankey says media deal is undervalued

45:36 - New bill calls for regionalization of conferences

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An Enquirer first opens the show today as Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey talk college softball drama from the weekend. Texas Tech's Mia Williams faced her former team, Florida, in a Super Regional matchup and was hit by five pitches throughout the three-game series. Drama ensued. This got the guys thinking if this could happen in college football. Andy and Godfrey discuss what the transfer vs. former team matchups are that will be the most dramatic this season. Texas Tech against Cincinnati will depend on if Brendan Sorsby is eligible to play or not, but two other big games that the guys discuss are Miami and Darian Mensah visiting Duke and Lane Kiffin and LSU visiting Ole Miss.

Later, the guys look at another piece of drama going on in college football. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has been taking aim at various schools in the media lately, and the most recent instance came at the expense of Texas Tech. Andy and Godfrey discuss Sark's WWE-like antics and why this is actually a good thing for Texas Tech. Plus they discuss if Sark will comment on anyone else during the SEC spring meetings this week.

Speaking of SEC spring meetings, the guys preview those as well. Andy and Ross will be at the meetings this week, but Andy and Godfrey discuss what to expect. What key topics will most likely be discussed and will any decisions come out of these meetings? Could we see a decision regarding CFP expansion? All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 - Texas Tech vs. Florida softball drama

5:30 - Will we see this type of drama for CFB in '26

8:47 - Transfers who will face their former teams

16:03 - Darian Mensah and Miami vs. Duke

19:36 - Lane Kiffin and LSU vs. Ole Miss

22:04 - Sark causing drama with other teams

26:43 - Comparing Sark's antics to WWF

31:46 - Why Sark's comments are a good sign for Texas Tech

37:46 - Explaining Sark vs. Ole Miss

38:20 - Will Sark take stir up more drama at the SEC spring meetings

43:18 - Previewing SEC spring meetings

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