How Will The New College Football CEO Impact The Michigan Cheating Investigation?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss how the introduction of a new college sports CEO could impact Michigan’s cheating investigation and subsequent punishment. The conversation delves into the details of Pete Thamel’s ESPN report on the proposed CEO for college sports, the potential changes in enforcement, the role of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) guidelines, and how the new structure may affect the Big Ten and Michigan specifically.

Join Tony and Tom as they break down the implications of these developments and what it could mean for the future of college football.

The Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Spontaneous Live Show
00:47 Proposed CEO for College Sports
01:35 House Settlement and Enforcement Changes
05:38 Subpoena Power and Arbitration
07:53 Impact on Michigan and Future Enforcement
14:13 NIL Rules and State Laws
25:38 Political Influence and Legislative Actions
29:18 Debating the Noon Kickoff Time
29:44 Fox’s Scheduling Dilemma
30:54 Potential Week One Matchups
32:00 Big 10 and Fox Partnership
34:08 Impact on Ohio State and Penn State
37:20 The Bigger Picture: Conference Dynamics
48:41 Concluding Thoughts and Recap