CW Pod with Scott Siepker: Is College Football Losing Fans?

Chris Williams is joined by Scott Siepker for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of college football, why so many fans are feeling disconnected from the sport, and whether the business of college athletics has finally gone too far. The two debate conference realignment, NIL, the transfer portal, promotion and relegation, and whether football should become its own separate entity from university athletics. Plus, Scott previews the Iowa State Fair, shares his strategy for reviewing new fair foods, and the guys preview Iowa Everywhere LIVE, coming to Des Moines on August 21. 🏈 In this episode: • Is college football losing its identity? • Why Chris and Scott are less invested than they once were • The transfer portal, NIL, and conference realignment • Should college football adopt promotion and relegation? • Could football separate from university athletic departments? • Why the Big Ten may be gaining an edge over the SEC • Previewing Iowa Everywhere LIVE (Tickets) CW Pod presented by Steeple Ridge Bourbon. Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices