CFP Unveils 2026-27 Schedule Amidst High-Stakes SEC Quarterback Showdown – Who Will Reign Supreme?

College football isn’t just about the gridiron drama anymore—now the courtroom is stealing some of the spotlight. It’s wild to think that when a player’s eligibility runs dry, their next move might just be legal action to squeeze out another season. Take a look at Trinidad Chambliss and Joey Aguilar, two quarterbacks hanging tight, hoping for that green light to suit up again in 2026. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger, and Steven Godfrey break down these courtroom sagas and give us the latest on how these battles are shaping up. What’s even juicier? Both athletes aim to return to programs already housing 5-star quarterbacks, sparking a heated debate: In this era of the transfer portal, would these prized QBs be smarter to kick off their careers at smaller schools for immediate playtime before transferring? And that’s just the kickoff. We dive into the College Football Playoff’s 2026 schedule—spanning a staggering 39 days—questioning if the NFL’s ESPN partnership could be the game-changer college football needs. Plus, Andy’s got a plan to shake up Week 1 by throwing Oklahoma and Michigan into the spotlight to spark some much-needed excitement. Oh, and we can’t skip the chatter about The Washington Post pulling the plug on its sports division. Buckle up—this episode’s packed. LEARN MORE

In the new world of college football there may be just as much action in the courtroom as there is on the field. The latest trend is if you want another season in college, after your eligibility is up, take it to the courtroom! The two most recent cases of that are Trinidad Chambliss and Joey Aguilar. Both of whom are waiting to see if they get an injunction that will allow them to play in the 2026 season. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey explain both of these cases and update everyone with where the cases are in the process. They also take a look at the schools these quarterbacks are looking to go back to. Both schools have 5-star QBs waiting in the wings, which leads to the question: in the transfer portal era, are 5-star QBs better off going to a smaller school where to play right away and transferring later?

Then, the guys get into some more College Football Playoff conversation. The CFP released the 2026 & 2027 schedule for the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship game. In 2026, the playoff spans over 39 days. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss the ludicrous schedule. They also talk about a potential savior being the NFL. With the NFL now owning a stake in ESPN, will they help out college football’s scheduling to make it a better product?

Later, Andy shares the results of his homework assignment. Last episode, the guys discussed how weak Week 1 is to start the 2026 season. Andy shares his plan of how to move Oklahoma and Michigan to Week 1 to inject some energy into the opening weekend slate of games. The guys also close the show by discussing the Washington Post shutting down their sports division.

All of this and more on College Football Enquirer.

0:00:00 – SEC QB’s suing for eligibility

6:18 – Trinidad Chambliss’ case update

8:32 – Joey Aguilar case update

16:08 – What does the future of 5-star QB’s in college look like?

28:24 – CFP releases 2026 schedule

40:22 – Andy tries to improve Week 1’s schedule

51:55 – Reflecting on The Washington Post news

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