Explaining the Big 12’s new private equity deal + is 2026 Dabo Swinney’s last year at Clemson?

The Big 12 has officially become the first conference to agree to a private equity deal in college football. Ross Dellenger explains the new deal with RedBird Capital and what this will mean for the teams in the conference. Teams can get over $30 million, but whether they will is the question. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey join the conversation to discuss if this decision makes sense and what the greater impact is. Plus, Ross shares a report on the College Sports Commission (CSC) Participation Agreement. It still has not been signed, but multiple leagues are inching closer to signing the contract. The guys break down what this would mean for college athletics.

Then, the guys move the discussion to the performance of one specific team. In the recent 2026 NFL Draft, Clemson had nine draft picks. In the 2025-2026 season, Clemson only had seven wins. What does this massive underachievement say about the state of the program? Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss if this season could be Dabo Swinney's last as the Tigers' head coach. This discussion leads to a fascinating conversation about NIL. So many contract numbers for college athletes are tossed out in the media without actual confirmation. In contrast, everyone knows what every NFL player is making and the length of his contract. These sports handle this information tremendously differently, but would it benefit college to adopt that NFL model? The guys discuss.

Later, Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss a recent coaches photo. The NFL gets a coaches photo every year and it is the topic of conversation for at least a day. Coincidentally, college football got a similar version of that this year. The Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament was recently held and there were 26 current and former head college football coaches there. The guys break down this group photo and discuss whom they would want to golf with the most.

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

0:00:00 - Big 12's private equity deal explained

18:30 - College Sports Commission Participation Agreement update

30:06 - Will this be Dabo Swinney's last year at Clemson?

41:26 - Should college report contracts like the NFL does?

48:45 - Breaking down the college coaches photo

58:16 - What CFB coaches would you want to golf with?

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