Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Wetzel

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel unpack the latest twist in the Brendan Sorsby saga, including the Big 12's aggressive response and Texas Tech's role in the controversy. Plus, they identify the saga's biggest winners and losers, discuss how Texas Tech will be viewed moving forward, and how college sports can fix a system that continues to invite legal challenges.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Brendan Sorsby saga: The Big 12's big move 6:18 - Brendan Sorsby saga: How Texas Tech folded 11:06 - The growing abuse of temporary injunctions 14:58 - Could Cincinnati or Indiana have known? 23:37 - Brendan Sorsby saga: Winners and losers 29:13 - Michigan weighs in 34:35 - How will Texas Tech be viewed this season? 38:31 - Can Congress make an eligibility rule? 44:28 - Who will be Texas Tech's QB1? 47:12 - The perfect idea for a commercial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wednesday, June 10th:Big 12 AD's Respond to Brendan Sorsby Ruling:*Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt's Statement on Sorsby/Tech's Stance(KirbyHocutt)*Joey McGuire on Brendan Sorsby's Current Status/Health (Joseph Duarte)*Cody Campbell on Why Big 12 AD's Are Coming After Tech (Trey Wallace)The World Cup from Many Angles:(World Cup Starts Tomorrow-Notes in a Moment, But First)World Cup Freddy's Journey in America*Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn Hosting Warm-Up (AuburnTigers)*German World Cup Fan Freddy's View at Jordan-Hare Stadium (FreddyLA7)*German World Cup Fan Watching Auburn's Mascot “War Damn Eagle” Flying(FreddyLA7)*German World Cup Fan Freddy Discovers Buc'ee's” (FreddyLA7)*German World Cup Fan Freddy's Meal Trifecta in America (SharpFootball)*Top 10 Most Hated CFB Programs (BrooksAustinBA)*The Current Most Hated CFB Program in America (HeavensFX)0:40:00-Dan Wetzel, ESPN1:25:00-Kevin Culjat, Rocco's Pizza & Cantina2:00:00-Sam C. Ehrlich, Sports Law Writer2:25:00-Super Chats/Wheel/Quizzes/PollsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the breaking news of Joel Bitonio retiring after a standout 12-year career with the Cleveland Browns. They are joined by Dan Wetzel to analyze the legal battle surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby and its implications for gambling rules in college sports. The discussion also covers the necessary adjustments to the Browns' offensive line and Bitonio's potential Hall of Fame candidacy. 01:50 - Joel Bitonio Retirement 05:30 - Brendan Sorsby Gambling Case 10:00 - Dan Wetzel On Integrity 13:30 - Sorsby Eligibility Injunction 18:30 - Bitonio Legacy And Hall 22:00 - Browns Offensive Line Shuffle 26:30 - Cleveland Player Fan Bond 36:00 - Browns Quarterback Situation

Ken and Lima react to the sudden retirement of Cleveland Browns veteran offensive lineman Joel Bitonio after twelve seasons. Dan Wetzel joins to analyze a controversial legal ruling involving Brendan Sorsby and its implications for gambling policies in college sports. They also evaluate Bitonio's legacy in Cleveland and his potential for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Ken and Lima react to the shocking news of Joel Bitonio's retirement after 12 years with the Browns. The discussion also covers the latest on the Brendan Sorsby gambling injunction and features insights from Brian Baldinger and Dan Wetzel on the state of the roster and college athletics. 02:00 - Guardians Loss To Yankees 06:40 - Wembanyama Physicality Debate 12:45 - Knicks Fan Experience 18:26 - Sorsby Gambling Injunction 30:15 - Evaluating Gambling Morality 41:15 - Brian Baldinger Interview 53:15 - Browns Quarterback Competition 01:01:15 - Myles Garrett Trade 01:13:15 - Recapping Last Night 01:21:50 - Big Boy 4014 01:33:15 - Knicks vs Spurs 01:46:15 - Most Hated Fanbases 02:00:05 - Joel Bitonio Retirement 02:09:15 - Dan Wetzel Interview 02:20:15 - Offensive Line Changes 02:31:15 - Bitonio's Browns Legacy

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel react to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted a temporary injunction. What does this decision mean for the NCAA moving forward? Is anybody going to play Texas Tech this season? We have those answers and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:49 - Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby News 14:40 - What's next for Sorsby and Texas Tech? 20:57 - Where does the NCAA go from here? 31:12 - Thanks for Listing to the College GameDay Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel react to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby being granted a temporary injunction. What does this decision mean for the NCAA moving forward? Is anybody going to play Texas Tech this season? We have those answers and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:49 - Reactions to the Brendan Sorsby News 14:40 - What's next for Sorsby and Texas Tech? 20:57 - Where does the NCAA go from here? 31:12 - Thanks for Listing to the College GameDay Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final hour begins with Chris Russell and A-MAC reacting to the Brendan Sorsby injunction and debating what the ruling could mean for the future of college athletics, player eligibility, and NCAA enforcement. The discussion then turns to reporting from Dan Wetzel detailing allegations that Sorsby wagered against his own team on two occasions, adding another layer of controversy to an already complicated case. Chris and A-MAC examine the seriousness of those allegations and what impact they could have moving forward. The hour concludes with a broader conversation about the NCAA's weakening influence after another major ruling goes against the organization, as Chris argues that college athletics is moving further away from having a true governing body and toward an increasingly fragmented future.

The show opens with the Washington Nationals continuing their strong play by securing a weekend series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks before shifting to the NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs head to New York for a pivotal Game 3 against the New York Knicks. Chris Russell also revisits the ongoing debate surrounding Brandon Aiyuk, defending his criticism of the receiver while reacting to listener feedback and continued discussion about Aiyuk's future. Later, John Forslund, the voice of the Seattle Kraken the Stanley Cup Finals, joins the show to break down the latest developments from hockey's championship series, including key storylines, Game 3 reactions, and what lies ahead. The conversation also includes NBA Finals analysis and championship-series viewership trends before turning to college athletics, where Chris and A-MAC examine the Brendan Sorsby injunction, discuss allegations reported by Dan Wetzel that Sorsby wagered against his own team, and debate what the ruling could mean for NCAA authority, player eligibility, and the increasingly uncertain future of college sports governance.

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down whether the proposed college sports bill can save college football or if it's doomed by self-interest. They also dive into the biggest sticking point of the bill: media rights. They talk about how there was no alignment between lawmakers, the SEC and the Big Ten, and how political fear mongering is fueling the misconceptions around the idea of an SEC-Big Ten super league.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Will the college sports bill save college football? 4:39 - Do we only get one shot at this bill? 6:01 - The college sports bill targets media rights 7:44 - No synergy between the bill's writers, the SEC, or the Big Ten 16:44 - How self-interest could kill the bill 21:08 - The misconception the SEC and Big Ten want to form a super league 25:15 - The super league and political fear mongering 36:05 - Likely the bill will pass? 38:50 - The Brendan Sorsby case: Where are we now? 41:07 - Enough leniency for Sorsby? 41:48 - Why the medical argument falls short 47:36 - Why is the middle of college football season in November? 54:57 - What happened to college football games in December? 56:47 - Throwback songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down whether the proposed college sports bill can save college football or if it's doomed by self-interest. They also dive into the biggest sticking point of the bill: media rights. They talk about how there was no alignment between lawmakers, the SEC and the Big Ten, and how political fear mongering is fueling the misconceptions around the idea of an SEC-Big Ten super league.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Will the college sports bill save college football? 4:39 - Do we only get one shot at this bill? 6:01 - The college sports bill targets media rights 7:44 - No synergy between the bill's writers, the SEC, or the Big Ten 16:44 - How self-interest could kill the bill 21:08 - The misconception the SEC and Big Ten want to form a super league 25:15 - The super league and political fear mongering 36:05 - Likely the bill will pass? 38:50 - The Brendan Sorsby case: Where are we now? 41:07 - Enough leniency for Sorsby? 41:48 - Why the medical argument falls short 47:36 - Why is the middle of college football season in November? 54:57 - What happened to college football games in December? 56:47 - Throwback songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel discuss whether the SEC could eventually break away from the NCAA, and if so who would enforce the rules. The guys also dive into whether the College Sports Commission and even Congress can effectively regulate the sport. Plus, the guys get into Brendan Sorsby's gambling situation and whether medical leniency make sense or if cases like this could create exploitable loopholes in the future.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Is college football turning into the NFL? 3:24 - Does Ed Ogeron belong at LSU? 7:25 - SEC to break away form NCAA? 9:11 - Can the SEC follow its own rules? 19:47 - Can the College Sports Commission to enforce rules? 22:25 - Can Congress enforce rules? 25:59 - Should the market dictate college spending? 35:36 - Is it fair to give Brendan Sorsby medical leniency? 47:30 - Joey Chestnut hot dog drama, explained 52:10 - Steve Sarkisian's basket weaving comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel discuss whether the SEC could eventually break away from the NCAA, and if so who would enforce the rules. The guys also dive into whether the College Sports Commission and even Congress can effectively regulate the sport. Plus, the guys get into Brendan Sorsby's gambling situation and whether medical leniency make sense or if cases like this could create exploitable loopholes in the future.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Is college football turning into the NFL? 3:24 - Does Ed Ogeron belong at LSU? 7:25 - SEC to break away form NCAA? 9:11 - Can the SEC follow its own rules? 19:47 - Can the College Sports Commission to enforce rules? 22:25 - Can Congress enforce rules? 25:59 - Should the market dictate college spending? 35:36 - Is it fair to give Brendan Sorsby medical leniency? 47:30 - Joey Chestnut hot dog drama, explained 52:10 - Steve Sarkisian's basket weaving comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel react to college football's brand-new — and very confusing — punt rule. The crew also discuss whether a 24-team College Football Playoff would hurt the importance of the regular season and gives some love to Midwest. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:01 - NCAA New Punt Rule Madness 05:55 - Why was the punt rule changed? 15:38 - Is the 24-team playoff worth it? 35:49 - 24 -team playoff devaules the regular season? 40:10 - A make or break season for USC? 41:36 - College Football 27 Update 45:43 - Showing love to the Midwest 51:04 - Thanks for listing to the College GameDay Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wetzel, ESPN journalist and host of the ESPN College GameDay podcast, is an expert in sports scandals & court reporting. He has extensively covered the alledged computer crimes committed by Matt Weiss, former NFL Baltimore Ravens assistant coach and Quarterback Coach for the University of Michigan football team, which he joined host Heather Engel to discuss in this episode. Together, they dive into the vast landscape of online exploitation against teenage athletes, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Rece Davis, Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel react to college football's brand-new — and very confusing — punt rule. The crew also discuss whether a 24-team College Football Playoff would hurt the importance of the regular season and gives some love to Midwest. All that and more on this episode of the College GameDay Podcast! 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 01:01 - NCAA New Punt Rule Madness 05:55 - Why was the punt rule changed? 15:38 - Is the 24-team playoff worth it? 35:49 - 24 -team playoff devaules the regular season? 40:10 - A make or break season for USC? 41:36 - College Football 27 Update 45:43 - Showing love to the Midwest 51:04 - Thanks for listing to the College GameDay Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel react to Lane Kiffin's controversial comments about Ole Miss, Steve Sarkisian's jab at their academics, the possible return of the legendary Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry and how a 24-team College Football Playoff could completely reshape the sport. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 00:53 - Lane Kiffin on LSU recuriting vs Ole Miss 02:56 - Kiffin: Top recurits families wary of Oxford 11:16 - Were Kiffin's comments a jab at Ole Miss? 23:47 - Steve Sarkisian takes a jab at Ole Miss 38:41 - USC and Notre Dame back in negotiations 43:03 - The problem with the 24-team playoff 55:10 - Rece goes into the Alabama sports Hall of Fame 59:39 - Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel react to Lane Kiffin's controversial comments about Ole Miss, Steve Sarkisian's jab at their academics, the possible return of the legendary Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry and how a 24-team College Football Playoff could completely reshape the sport. 00:00 - Welcome to the College GameDay Podcast 00:53 - Lane Kiffin on LSU recuriting vs Ole Miss 02:56 - Kiffin: Top recurits families wary of Oxford 11:16 - Were Kiffin's comments a jab at Ole Miss? 23:47 - Steve Sarkisian takes a jab at Ole Miss 38:41 - USC and Notre Dame back in negotiations 43:03 - The problem with the 24-team playoff 55:10 - Rece goes into the Alabama sports Hall of Fame 59:39 - Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss how private capital is reshaping college football. From the Big 12's private capital move to the Duke Blue Devils partnering with Amazon to stream marquee games, the guys break down how money is changing the sport. Plus, they get into whether the sport is better or worse because of it. Then they give a very early preview on what to watch for heading into the season. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Bring back preseason magazines 6:08 - IYKYK: Preseason magazine codes 9:52 - Is the Big 12 private capital deal good or bad for the sport? 15:46 - Do you miss when going to games was simpler? 19:38 - Is the Duke-Amazon marquee games deal good or bad for the sport? 24:46 - Are big venues or home games better for the sport? 33:19 - Do schools really need luxury facilities? 37:45 - Do coaches deserve big contracts after only one big year? 41:56 - Set to be good or great?: Notre Dame 44:21 - Set to be good or great?: USC 47:44 - Set to be good or great?: Arch Manning 50:10 - Set to be good or great?: Ohio State's offense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss how private capital is reshaping college football. From the Big 12's private capital move to the Duke Blue Devils partnering with Amazon to stream marquee games, the guys break down how money is changing the sport. Plus, they get into whether the sport is better or worse because of it. Then they give a very early preview on what to watch for heading into the season. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Bring back preseason magazines 6:08 - IYKYK: Preseason magazine codes 9:52 - Is the Big 12 private capital deal good or bad for the sport? 15:46 - Do you miss when going to games was simpler? 19:38 - Is the Duke-Amazon marquee games deal good or bad for the sport? 24:46 - Are big venues or home games better for the sport? 33:19 - Do schools really need luxury facilities? 37:45 - Do coaches deserve big contracts after only one big year? 41:56 - Set to be good or great?: Notre Dame 44:21 - Set to be good or great?: USC 47:44 - Set to be good or great?: Arch Manning 50:10 - Set to be good or great?: Ohio State's offense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Dan Wetzel joins the show with more on the Brenden Sorsby, and other problems today with sports gambling in college.. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel unpack the Brendan Sorsby situation, how the story surfaced, what penalties athletes actually face for gambling, and whether it's time for a more nuanced, case-by-case approach. They also turn to Texas Tech's quarterback outlook: will an injured Will Hammond be ready to go this season? Then the guys zoom out, reacting to Arkansas' decision to disband its tennis program and what it signals for the future of college athletics.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - How'd the Brendan Sorsby story break? 7:27 - What gambling penalty do athletes face? 12:34 - Should athlete penalties vary by case? 19:10 - The rise of gambling culture 23:43 - Can gambling culture be reeled in? 29:57 - Will Texas Tech QB Will Hammond be ready to play this season? 36:29 - Arkansas to disband tennis program 40:27 - College sports vs education 49:30 - Should some sports be self-funded? 54:46 - New reality: Player compensation strains budgets 56:58 - In next year's NFL draft, who would your No. 1 pick be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel unpack the Brendan Sorsby situation, how the story surfaced, what penalties athletes actually face for gambling, and whether it's time for a more nuanced, case-by-case approach. They also turn to Texas Tech's quarterback outlook: will an injured Will Hammond be ready to go this season? Then the guys zoom out, reacting to Arkansas' decision to disband its tennis program and what it signals for the future of college athletics.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - How'd the Brendan Sorsby story break? 7:27 - What gambling penalty do athletes face? 12:34 - Should athlete penalties vary by case? 19:10 - The rise of gambling culture 23:43 - Can gambling culture be reeled in? 29:57 - Will Texas Tech QB Will Hammond be ready to play this season? 36:29 - Arkansas to disband tennis program 40:27 - College sports vs education 49:30 - Should some sports be self-funded? 54:46 - New reality: Player compensation strains budgets 56:58 - In next year's NFL draft, who would your No. 1 pick be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down the NFL draft through a college football lens. They dive into the biggest storyline of the year: Can Fernando Mendoza live up to the hype as the No. 1 pick? Plus, the guys spotlight potential stars, sleepers, and steals, predict landing spots for QBs Carson Beck and Taylen Green, and share the college players they'll miss most on Saturdays. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Unforgettable NFL draft moments 6:07 - Pittsburgh set for 2026 NFL draft 9:42 - Can Fernando Mendoza deliver as the No. 1 pick? 18:12 - Is Las Vegas the right fit for Fernando Mendoza? 23:25 - NFL draft picks: Hits & misses 32:28 - NFL draft stars & steals to watch for 40:02 - Where will QBs Carson Beck & Taylen Green land? 44:28 - College players we'll miss: Makai Lemon 45:44 - College players we'll miss: Peter Woods 46:38 - College players we'll miss: Haynes King 48:20 - College players we'll miss: Diego Pavia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down the NFL draft through a college football lens. They dive into the biggest storyline of the year: Can Fernando Mendoza live up to the hype as the No. 1 pick? Plus, the guys spotlight potential stars, sleepers, and steals, predict landing spots for QBs Carson Beck and Taylen Green, and share the college players they'll miss most on Saturdays. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Unforgettable NFL draft moments 6:07 - Pittsburgh set for 2026 NFL draft 9:42 - Can Fernando Mendoza deliver as the No. 1 pick? 18:12 - Is Las Vegas the right fit for Fernando Mendoza? 23:25 - NFL draft picks: Hits & misses 32:28 - NFL draft stars & steals to watch for 40:02 - Where will QBs Carson Beck & Taylen Green land? 44:28 - College players we'll miss: Makai Lemon 45:44 - College players we'll miss: Peter Woods 46:38 - College players we'll miss: Haynes King 48:20 - College players we'll miss: Diego Pavia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel are joined by former Miami Dolphins scout Adam Engroff to pull back the curtain on the world of NFL scouting. From how player reports are built to the challenge of uncovering a player's true character, Engroff breaks down what teams are looking for and what's hardest to find. The guys also dive into how scouts sort through conflicting intel, evaluate injury risk vs. durability, and the other factors that go into assessing a prospect.   0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Inside the life of an NFL scout 5:00 - How an NFL scout builds player reports 9:30 - The difficulty of scouting character 13:50 - Ideal player character traits 16:45 - The wildest Miami scouting story? 22:05 - How one scout shaped Miami's roster 27:00 - Who's more intimidating? Coach Parcells or Saban? 30:17 - NFL Draft backroom strategy 34:00 - Does staying in school hurt a player's draft stock? 40:15 - 2027 NFL Draft hype vs reality 41:55 - The schools that get players NFL-ready are… 46:21 - How to evaluate a player's injury risk and durability 49:56 - How to handle conflicting intel on a player 52:48 - The best hotel spots are… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel are joined by former Miami Dolphins scout Adam Engroff to pull back the curtain on the world of NFL scouting. From how player reports are built to the challenge of uncovering a player's true character, Engroff breaks down what teams are looking for and what's hardest to find. The guys also dive into how scouts sort through conflicting intel, evaluate injury risk vs. durability, and the other factors that go into assessing a prospect.   0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Inside the life of an NFL scout 5:00 - How an NFL scout builds player reports 9:30 - The difficulty of scouting character 13:50 - Ideal player character traits 16:45 - The wildest Miami scouting story? 22:05 - How one scout shaped Miami's roster 27:00 - Who's more intimidating? Coach Parcells or Saban? 30:17 - NFL Draft backroom strategy 34:00 - Does staying in school hurt a player's draft stock? 40:15 - 2027 NFL Draft hype vs reality 41:55 - The schools that get players NFL-ready are… 46:21 - How to evaluate a player's injury risk and durability 49:56 - How to handle conflicting intel on a player 52:48 - The best hotel spots are… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and ESPN college basketball insider break down Michigan holding off UConn to win the NCAA national title. They talk about what went wrong for the Huskies and how Michigan won in the paint. Then the guys dive into UNC hiring Mike Malone just hours before the transfer portal opens and his challenge of building a roster. Plus, they discuss NCAA tournament expansion and whether it actually makes the sport better.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Michigan holds off UConn, wins NCAA title 5:04 - UConn's costly mistakes: Free throws, Turnovers 9:19 - Michigan wins behind bigs in the paint 12:47 - Michigan's Dusty May could've coached at Indiana? 16:18 - Michigan's roster moves pay off 21:59 - UNC to hire ex-NBA coach Mike Malone 23:58 - UNC hires Mike Malone just before transfer portal opens 28:20 - Why is the transfer portal open now and not in May? 30:44 - UNC's Mike Malone is set to build a roster on the fly 37:59 - NCAA tournament is expanding from 68 to 76 teams 44:55 - Can there be too many portal transfers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and ESPN college basketball insider break down Michigan holding off UConn to win the NCAA national title. They talk about what went wrong for the Huskies and how Michigan won in the paint. Then the guys dive into UNC hiring Mike Malone just hours before the transfer portal opens and his challenge of building a roster. Plus, they discuss NCAA tournament expansion and whether it actually makes the sport better.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Michigan holds off UConn, wins NCAA title 5:04 - UConn's costly mistakes: Free throws, Turnovers 9:19 - Michigan wins behind bigs in the paint 12:47 - Michigan's Dusty May could've coached at Indiana? 16:18 - Michigan's roster moves pay off 21:59 - UNC to hire ex-NBA coach Mike Malone 23:58 - UNC hires Mike Malone just before transfer portal opens 28:20 - Why is the transfer portal open now and not in May? 30:44 - UNC's Mike Malone is set to build a roster on the fly 37:59 - NCAA tournament is expanding from 68 to 76 teams 44:55 - Can there be too many portal transfers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Dan Wetzel joins the show Arizona Head Coach Tommy Lloyd addresses North Carolina rumors Dabo has receipts on Pete Golding tampering with Luke Ferrelli, and Pete Golding gets asked about Dabo's accusations with the recruitment of Luke Ferrelli PLUS, our daily 4 Downs! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down UConn's dramatic win over Duke and what it means for the Huskies' legacy. And after another crushing exit, is it time for Duke to rethink its roster strategy? Plus, the guys dive into Michigan's dominant win over Tennessee, Illinois and Arizona punching their tickets to the Final Four, and the greatest shots in tournament history. 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Duke hands UConn the win 7:15 - UConn becoming the next UCLA? 13:37 - UConn's Tarris Reed steps up 17:05 - The best tourney shots of all time are… 26:34 - Did the best teams reach the Final Four? 30:16 - Michigan demolishes Tennessee 36:55 - Illinois and Arizona advance to the Final Four 42:51 - Duke's back-to-back crushing losses 45:10 - Duke needs to get older to win? 48:31 - Duke is held to an unfair standard? 50:50 - Tennessee denied Final Four again 53:51 - Tourney goal is to reach the Final Four 55:35 - Pete Thamel on UConn's game-winning shot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down UConn's dramatic win over Duke and what it means for the Huskies' legacy. And after another crushing exit, is it time for Duke to rethink its roster strategy? Plus, the guys dive into Michigan's dominant win over Tennessee, Illinois and Arizona punching their tickets to the Final Four, and the greatest shots in tournament history. 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Duke hands UConn the win 7:15 - UConn becoming the next UCLA? 13:37 - UConn's Tarris Reed steps up 17:05 - The best tourney shots of all time are… 26:34 - Did the best teams reach the Final Four? 30:16 - Michigan demolishes Tennessee 36:55 - Illinois and Arizona advance to the Final Four 42:51 - Duke's back-to-back crushing losses 45:10 - Duke needs to get older to win? 48:31 - Duke is held to an unfair standard? 50:50 - Tennessee denied Final Four again 53:51 - Tourney goal is to reach the Final Four 55:35 - Pete Thamel on UConn's game-winning shot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seth Emerson, The Athletic and Dan Wetzel, ESPN join the show. PLUS, your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and college basketball insider Jeff Borzello go through the highs and lows of the NCAA Tournament, including Florida's late-game strategy falling apart, St. John's buzzer-beater over Kansas, and the possible head coach positions opening up at Kansas and North Carolina.   0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Four days in: Tourney highs and lows 2:42 - Florida's late-game strategy falls apart 7:18 - Are the extra clock reviews giving teams extra timeouts? 8:52 - St. John's hits a buzzer beater, Kansas stays frozen 13:41 - Is Kansas Coach Bill Self retiring? 19:32 - Is UNC Coach Hubert Davis on the hot seat? 28:26 - Do Kansas & UNC still hold coaching appeal? 35:36 - Are the Big Ten and SEC squeezing out the rest of the field? 39:24 - Has the NCAA Tourney seeding code been cracked? 45:45 - Can the low majors still compete in the tourney? 48:32 - Is Syracuse legend Gerry McNamara the right coach for the team? 57:15 - Championship picks: Who's winning it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello break down everything you need to know about the Men's NCAA Tournament bracket. They reveal the must-watch First Four matchup, how much chalk to expect, and whether Florida can repeat as champs. Then they go region by region, spotlighting title contenders, star power, upset alerts, and the matchups that could define the tournament. 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Was Auburn robbed of an NCAA Tourney bid? 2:14 - The must-watch First Four game is… 5:23 - Will this be a chalk-heavy tournament? 8:47 - The mid-major competitive advantage is… 13:00 - The tournament sweet spot 16:19 - Will Florida be repeat champs? 22:07 - The East Region best teams 28:04 - The East Region best upset 31:57 - The South Region title contending teams 36:31 - The South Region best upsets 38:58 - The West Region star power players 45:32 - The West Region best upset 46:56 - The Midwest Region highly anticipated matchup 50:54 - The Midwest region best upset 52:54 - NCAA Tournament Final Four locks & title picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel break down what they thought of the White House roundtable, specifically which ideas made sense, where they found common ground, and where they disagree. They also challenged some of the narratives including the idea that players are being left behind academically and that college sports has a revenue problem, arguing instead the real issue is spending. Then, a College Football Final reunion. Former ESPN analyst Mark May joins Rece to revisit his years alongside Lou Holtz, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, spirited (but respectful) debates, and the humor and heart that define Holtz both on and off camera. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - White House roundtable: What made sense? 5:00 - Are players being left behind academically? 11:41 - Was the old college football system really better? 19:01 - Executive order coming soon: What will be in it? 23:24 - College sports' big problem is spending, not revenue 30:13 - ESPN's College Football Final reunion: Mark May joins Rece Davis to talk Lou Holtz 35:09 - Mark May on his civil debates with Lou Holtz 37:49 - Mark May on Lou Holtz's acting chops 39:00 - ESPN's Final Verdict origin story 44:29 - Would Lou Holtz thrive in the modern game? 48:27 - Lou Holtz hated drinking …water? 50:30 - Lou Holtz's go-to line was… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Wetzel of ESPN joins Paul in the third hour of Friday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Dan Wetzel joins the show The Auburn Tigers visit the Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday in the final SEC regular season game. The importance of a win for Auburn Basketball can't be overstated. The Tigers are in desperate need of resume helping wins and Alabama would be a Q1 win for the Tigers. Speaking of Auburn, former head coach Bruce Pearl did an interview with Dan Dakich yesterday, was he a little too honest? Our daily 4 Downs! PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down whether college basketball is in the middle of a resurgence, and what that momentum could mean for college football. They examine whether Florida basketball can realistically match the standard set by Florida Gators football and discuss what football should learn from both the rise and missteps of college hoops. Plus, the guys tackle whether a White House roundtable can actually fit college sports. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Is college hoops making gains on college football? 6:51 - Can Florida Gators basketball match the school's football standard? 13:03 - What college football can learn from college basketball 22:39 - Tension between Miami (Ohio) vs Auburn 27:16 - Why NCAA Tournament expansion is a bad idea 41:26 - Will the White House roundtable fix college sports? 44:59 - WH roundtable: The biggest issue about this meeting 52:18 - WH roundtable: The clearest path to a solution is… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel break down why schools are playing it safe with nonconference scheduling, how CFP panic is shaping those decisions, and whether a targeting rule change could be coming. The guys also preview a historic quarterback class to watch next season. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Pete's snowstorm side quest 4:35 - Schools fear big nonconference games? 9:52 - CFP panic and scheduling safer games 13:58 - How to become an elite team 17:55 - Give the fans what they want 23:31 - Hockey vs college football 28:22 - Targeting rule change coming 38:03 - The historic QB class to watch next year 41:59 - The top dual-threat QB is… 44:48 - The top QB with a size advantage is… 48:00 - The top QB with a high growth curve is… 50:58 - The top QB who's an anomaly is… 54:22 - Which QBs will elevate this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss the changing landscape of college sports. They break down Sacramento State's $18M move to the MAC, North Dakota State's jump to the Mountain West, and whether moving up a conference is really worth it. They also discuss whether Nebraska truly belongs in the Big Ten or Big 12. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Sacramento St to MAC for $18M 3:48 - North Dakota State going to FBS, headed to MWC 13:20 - Is moving up a conference actually worth it? 15:37 - Where does Nebraska belong? The Big Ten or Big 12? 21:12 - Why championships affect a school's identity 27:16 - Should some sports be played regionally? 31:40 - Do all conference games really matter? 39:48 - Should schools get to control their own schedules? 46:08 - Miami University coach vows to wear a Speedo if… 53:53 - Next year: What to do when football and Valentine's Day collide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are still trying to convince Nuno to join a martial arts class. Did Sam Darnold prove anyone wrong, or did he just change the entire narrative? Dan Wetzel joins the show to explain why new prediction markets like Kalshi could be considered a huge conflict of interest and gray area for the future of sports, entertainment, and society. Myron hates court storming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are still trying to convince Nuno to join a martial arts class. Did Sam Darnold prove anyone wrong, or did he just change the entire narrative? Dan Wetzel joins the show to explain why new prediction markets like Kalshi could be considered a huge conflict of interest and gray area for the future of sports, entertainment, and society. Myron hates court storming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are still trying to convince Nuno to join a martial arts class. Did Sam Darnold prove anyone wrong, or did he just change the entire narrative? Dan Wetzel joins the show to explain why new prediction markets like Kalshi could be considered a huge conflict of interest and gray area for the future of sports, entertainment, and society. Myron hates court storming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are still trying to convince Nuno to join a martial arts class. Did Sam Darnold prove anyone wrong, or did he just change the entire narrative? Dan Wetzel joins the show to explain why new prediction markets like Kalshi could be considered a huge conflict of interest and gray area for the future of sports, entertainment, and society. Myron hates court storming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are still trying to convince Nuno to join a martial arts class. Did Sam Darnold prove anyone wrong, or did he just change the entire narrative? Dan Wetzel joins the show to explain why new prediction markets like Kalshi could be considered a huge conflict of interest and gray area for the future of sports, entertainment, and society. Myron hates court storming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel, and Dan Wetzel discuss the Super Bowl through a college football lens, including how big games are covered, Sam Darnold being the first USC QB to start the Super Bowl, and more. They also zoom out to the bigger picture in college football: the postseason calendar colliding with the NFL. How late is too late for the National Championship? 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - The Super Bowl from a college football reporter's POV 3:52 - The formula for covering a big game 9:54 - USC's Sam Darnold and other weekend storylines 13:35 - College football and NFL postseason dates colliding 17:09 - Should college football challenge the NFL more? 23:09 - Ready for a late National Championship on January 25, 2027? 29:58 - Sit a QB to fix the postseason calendar? 37:08 - Expand the CFP to 24 to fix the postseason calendar? 51:54 - Duke vs UNC …and Jordan Hudson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The year ended with an absolute whirlwind for Michigan and Utah football. First, the Wolverines fired Sherrone Moore for an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Within the next 48 hours, he was arrested and arraigned at a local courthouse, marking an unexpected twist as the story took a dark turn. Just two weeks later, the longtime coach of Utah, Kyle Whittingham, was introduced as Michigan's next head coach after succession plans led to an uneasy exit from Salt Lake City. In this episode, we talk with Dan Wetzel from ESPN and Sean O'Connell from ESPN 700 to go inside the ropes and understand what happened during a wild two weeks in December, what it was like to track the Moore news, how Whittingham ended up in Ann Arbor, and more. Timecodes:0:00 - Intro6:03 - Dan Wetzel on Sherrone Moore & Michigan Football41:01 - Sean O'Connell on Kyle Whittinham & Utah FootballSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.