Explaining the Big 12's new private equity deal + is 2026 Dabo Swinney's last year at Clemson?
The Big 12 becomes the first conference in college football to agree to a private equity deal. Is this Dabo Swinney's final year at Clemson? Taking a look at the CFB head coaches photo.
Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 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 choose to 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 conferences 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.