Michigan's WORST Nightmare | DeBoer & Dillingham, Transfer Portal Intel

Michigan's WORST Nightmare | DeBoer & Dillingham, Transfer Portal Intel

Author: Fox Sports Radio and iHeartPodcasts December 20, 2025 Duration: 58:36

College football coaching carousel, Michigan Wolverines head coach search drama and transfer portal quarterbacks dominate this episode of College Football Apostles with George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden, as they sort through the wildest storylines in the sport. Michigan football is scrambling late in the cycle, and the guys break down whether Kalen DeBoer should bolt Alabama football, how real Kenny Dillingham-to-Michigan is, why Arizona State president Michael Crow is playing chicken, and if names like P.J. Fleck or Brian Hartline make any sense at all. They also talk about Ward Manuel’s future and why this might be the moment for Michigan to completely clean house after months of scandal. SEC football, Big ten, ACC, and Big 12 are shell shocked this offseason.

From there, the focus shifts to USC football and the Danton Lynn situation. What happens if Lincoln Riley loses his defensive coordinator to Penn State football, and could USC actually fall upward into someone like Pete Kwiatkowski? George and Ralph react to USC football’s “re-signing” social media campaign and how turning roster retention into NFL-style free agency might backfire in the locker room. The show then digs into the firing of Ohio head coach Brian Smith after details of an inappropriate relationship with an undergraduate came out, and what it says about personal behavior, power dynamics and university leadership.

In the back half of the show, it’s pure transfer portal quarterback chaos: Brendan Sorsby, DJ Lagway, Sam Leavitt, Dylan Raiola, Kenny Minchey, Bo Pribula and more. The guys match big-name QBs with ideal destinations like Oregon, Nebraska, Florida, Memphis and Virginia, explaining which systems and coaches can actually unlock their potential instead of wrecking their careers. They close with a conversation on Matt Rhule’s surprise extension at Nebraska, whether the Huskers really earned that kind of reinvestment, and how much faith fans should have in athletic directors who get spooked by the rumor mill. If you want smart, unfiltered CFB talk that hits Michigan, USC, the portal and the money side of this sport, this 58-minute episode is your jam.

 

Chapters:

00:00 Michigan head coach chaos, Kalen DeBoer rumors & Alabama backlash

07:45 Kenny Dillingham vs Michael Crow standoff & Arizona State’s future

15:30 Ward Manuel investigation and why Michigan might need to clean house

20:20 Danton Lynn to Penn State? USC defensive coordinator drama & fit

27:40 USC “re-signing” players graphic and roster free agency concerns

32:10 Ohio head coach Brian Smith fired over affair with undergraduate student

39:40 Transfer portal quarterback chaos – Oregon, Texas Tech, Virginia, Miami fits

48:30 Ideal landing spots for DJ Lagway, Dylan Raiola, Sam Leavitt & more

53:30 Matt Rhule’s Nebraska extension & trusting your athletic director

 

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The conversation around college football is loud, crowded, and often misses the point. College Football Apostles-WE LOVE CFB cuts through the noise with a blend of hard-earned field knowledge and razor-sharp media analysis. Hosts George Wrighster, who brings the perspective of a former NFL player and a current national radio voice, and Ralph Amsden, a writer deeply embedded in the CFB landscape, don’t just report the scores-they unpack the culture, strategy, and sheer drama that makes this sport a year-round obsession. This isn't a dry recap; it's a passionate, informed, and often unfiltered dialogue from the heart of the sport. You'll hear breakdowns that go beyond typical punditry, interviews that get to the why, and arguments fueled by genuine expertise and a shared, unabashed love for the game. Produced as part of the Unafraid Show and presented by Fox Sports Radio and iHeartPodcasts, each episode feels like pulling up a chair at the best sports bar in town, where the hosts have done all the film study so you get the clearest picture. For fans who live for recruiting news, transfer portal chaos, historic rivalries, and the path to the playoff, this podcast delivers the depth and authenticity that true disciples of the game deserve. Tune in for the kind of content that reminds you why you fell in love with college football in the first place.
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