Four Big Ten teams make the CFP top 25, but even though others could have been ranked, the conference should be happy with how their four teams fared in the first CFP rankings, where they should have no less than three teams, and probably four, in the inaugural tournament come December. Thanks for listening, make sure to like, follow, and subscribe…

Happy Halloween! Since it is our favorite October Holiday, I thought we'd run through some of the Big Ten Roster to see which teams are scared of what, and how scared they are from 1-10. And... we all should be terribly frightened by the abomination that is Big Ten Officiating! Like, Follow, and Subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste…

In this edition of the Big Ten Football Talk Podcast, we discuss the smoke surrounding Ryan Walters and why he might be gone sooner rather than later, why it seems like Ryan Day has the defense trending in the right direction for Ohio State, and why Indiana needs to extend Cignetti's contract ASAP! Plus, Wisconsin's sneaky path to the playoff, and …

I go through each team and mention whether the team is exceeding expectations or below expectations from where I expected them, give my offensive and defensive players of the year, freshman of the year, and coach of the year so far. Plus, some quick thoughts on three games from last week, and I share some quick thoughts on score predictions for Wee…

So... the title is a little misleading. Do I think the Big Ten is that much better than the SEC? No. Do I think that the SEC deserves to get dragged after their hilariously awful weekend? YES! And since ESPN and so many others want to praise Vanderbilt for being the 14th best SEC team that can take out the other "SEC Elites," I feel the need to do …

Hello everyone! For those expecting picks, go over to the Big Ten Huddle and see my predictions over there. In this episode I discuss why the 12 month playoff truly is a great thing for the playoff, and how there is proof one month into the season. Also, a quick five minute note on the new direction of this show, and where you can find me elsewhere…

What a week of games as we saw competitive games amongst almost all of the teams that played in the Big Ten. I recap each game, and then give my current power rankings and Playoff Bracket Prediction! Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support…

My good friend Chris Ebersole and I pick all eight Big Ten games, including the big game in Happy Valley, as well as Washington @ Rutgers, Wisconsin @ USC, Ohio State @ Michigan State, and more! Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support…

In this episode, I recap the week 4 games including Michigan's stunning win over USC, Illinois' OT Thrilling win over Nebraska, Rutgers big win on the road (and the questions that came with it), and so much more in the Big Ten. Plus, power rankings, playoff projections, and few shout-outs in honor of the show's 200th episode! For my Penn State shor…

What a week for Big Ten football! It all starts Friday Night, as Illinois takes on Nebraska in a top 25 match-up, followed by USC and Michigan, Rutgers taking on former Big East rival Virginia Tech, Michigan State traveling to an improved Boston College squad, and Iowa and Minnesota renewing their rivalry as they battle for the Floyd of Rosedale tr…

Oregon finally looked like one of the top teams in the country, Indiana has a QB that impresses, Michigan needs a QB (and defensive depth!), and BOY WERE WE WRONG ABOUT PURDUE! (and right about Wisconsin) Week 3 Recap. Please like and follow, and especially subscribe to our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bigtenfootballtalk6144 --- Suppor…

Eric Boggs from the OHIO Podcast and Dylan Kuhn from Boiler Express Pod join me in what may be the most chaotically fun episode yet. We pick all week 3 games, including Alabama traveling to Wisconsin, Washington and oregon renewing their old Pac-12 rivalries, UCLA's Big Ten debut against Indiana, and of course, the showdown of Indiana between a ree…

We go through every team in the Big Ten and their week 2 results, including Power Rankings, Playoff Picks, and some thoughts about the conference as a whole. Make sure to like and subscribe, leave a review or comment, and make sure to drop a line at bigtenfootballtalk@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigte…

A very underrated slate of games for week 2, with a couple of classic rivalry games in Iowa/Iowa State and Nebraska/Colorado, a fun battle of the brains with Duke/Northwestern, and of course two of last years playoff teams in Texas/Michigan. TJ from the Common Fan Podcast joins me and we pick all 15 games on the week 2 Big Ten Slate, listen in and …

I recap the first week of Big Ten Play, where USC had the win of the week against LSU, Penn State dominated West Virginia on the road, Northwestern has an underrated performance against a good G5 team, and PJ Fleck got outcoached to give the Big Ten (Minnesota) their only loss of the season. Make sure to like and subscribe/follow, leave a review, a…

Larry Krayn from "Knight Watch" joins us for week 1 picks, and while there are certainly some games that will be blowouts, there are some great match ups as well. We discuss in-depth: North Carolina visiting Minnesota, Penn State traveling to West Virginia, USC faces LSU in Las Vegas, and a sneaky match up for Northwestern in the Miami (OH) Redhawk…

Interviewing Branden, aka BlackieChan, from Light the Torch Podcast, one thing became very clear: There is a lot of optimism surrounding the Trojans, especially with the dismissal of Alex Grinch and hire of D'Anton Lynn at Defensive Coordinator. This move alone sets a very different tone in the program, which hopes to surprise the rest of the Big T…

This podcast is all about who I think makes the CFP, and how the bracket will play out. Which means I've put myself out there for all of you to make fun of me when all is said and done. I talk about my CFP predictions, Heisman finalists, Outstanding Offensive and Defensive Players of the year, Freshman and coach of the year. Make sure to like and s…

Jon and Scuzz from the West Lot Pirates Podcast join the pod to talk all things Northwestern, including how David Braun gave the Wildcat program an unprecedented turnaround, what the current expectations in Evanston are in year 2, as well as what the roster and QB situation is like. We also talk about the new stadium and why it fits Northwestern an…

First off, I take the first nine minutes to address some of the comments that were made about my NOA video. Which is probably 8 minutes too long. Then, we get to what we all have been waiting for... The annual Big Ten Football Talk Record Prediction Show! I give my rationale for ALL 18 Big Ten teams records, and I share who I think will end up in t…

New Head Coach Curt Cignetti shocked Big Ten Country when he was introduced by stating "Purdue Sucks, and so does Michigan and Ohio State." But as Sammy from the Hoosier Huddle joins us, he explains why the new head man has breathed a ton of new life into an often overlooked and oft-maligned program. If you want to follow the Hoosier Huddle, you ca…

Andrew Burd and Vince Fadale join me from the Nittany Blues Podcast, which is part of the College Huddle Community. They do a great job of breaking down the James Franklin Tenure, give us a roster breakdown and share their optimism for Drew Allar and overall offensive production under new coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, and we discuss what their ceili…

Faith Buck, RDN, is the director of Sports Nutrition at James Madison University, and gets to work with athletes in every sport, including Football. She gives us an inside look on how the world has changed for student-athletes with NIL and the Transfer Portal, but also just the common pressures they must deal with, as they are still dealing with pr…

Dan Murphy and Pete Thamel of ESPN obtained a draft of the NCAA's notice of allegations and dropped a report on Sunday, which you can find here: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/40724577/michigan-football-coach-sherrone-moore-violated-ncaa-rules-noa-draft-says In the article, they state that in the draft that Sherrone Moore deleted …

Nick Homberg of the Spartan Savants Podcast joins me to talk all things Michigan State, including how Jonathan Smith is all ready changing the culture from the disastrous end of the Mel Tucker era, why the new faces are an exhilarating group to watch, and why some of the returning faces, including Senior Linebacker Cal Haladay, give this group a ch…

Ryan Evan Schroat joins me from the "Keeping it Orange and Blue" Podcast to speak on the State of the Illinois Fighting Illini. We discuss what the mood is in Champaign, what has kept the Illini from getting back to being a dark-horse Big Ten contender, and what the outlook is for this season (including key newcomers, and how they will handle a dif…

Adam Chimeo from the Quack 12 Podcast joins us as we talk all things Ducks. We talk about how Dan Lanning has laid the foundation for the program to ascend to new heights, how they are utilizing NIL to upgrade their roster, and we talk about their potential pathway to a national championship. Plus, we find out that we have all been wrong for decade…

We talk with Larry Krayn from Knight Watch about the State of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. We cover the QB change from Gavin Wimsatt to Minnesota Transfer Athan Kaliakmanis, the latest recruiting surge, and the possibility of Rutgers taking the next step by getting a 10 win season! Knight Watch is a show that is part of the College Huddle network. …

Andrew and Jared from the "Out of the Blue" Podcast (Hosted by Maize n Brew) join me to discuss all things Michigan, including why the Wolverines are actually being slept on this upcoming season. We discuss why they are high on Sherrone Moore and his incoming staff, success in the transfer portal, why Michigan shouldn't be concerned about recruitin…

Hooligan from the "Sound the Siren" Podcast joins us to talk all things Washington Huskies. We talk expectations for Washington as they come to the Big Ten, why Jedd Fisch may actually improve upon what Kalen DeBoer started, and why there is optimism for the 2024 season despite the heavy personnel losses. Check out Sound the Siren here: https://you…

Rajeev from "the Bucky Report" Podcast, and a routine guest on "Locked on Badgers," comes to drop some knowledge on the Badgers, including why it was crucial for Wisconsin to move on from Paul Chryst, how Luke Fickell is modernizing the program, and how there is a pathway for a possible 11-1 season after finishing a lackluster 7-6 a year ago. Follo…

UCLA begins their first year of Big Ten Play with arguably the most question marks of any team in the conference. Many are writing the Bruins off, but could they maybe surprise some folks? Kevin Balaji of the Bruin Source Podcast gives us insight into the culture and trajectory of the Bruins Program, and why there is hope that Deshaun Foster might …

Russ Johnson from the Boiler Express Podcast joins us to talk all things Purdue, including some potential "Spoilermaker" opportunities, how Hudson Card may have a leg up on other Big Ten QB's now he has a second year in Graham Harrell's offense, and how the defense may take a leap in Ryan Walter's second year. And of course, we talk about Indiana F…

Curt from SkiUPod joins me as we talk all things Minnesota, including the exciting addition of Max Brosmer, how Gopher fans evaluate the PJ Fleck tenure thus far, and whether the Gophers can find their way back to the high bar set by the 2019 squad. Find SkiUPod here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ski-u-pod/id1487377802?uo=4 Find them on yo…

Ohio State has lost six games in the past three years, and while most programs would be thrilled to be in the playoff hunt and be 33-6 over three seasons, the Buckeyes are tired of almost getting there. Eric Boggs of the OHIO Podcast, and one of the main organizers of the College Huddle, comes to breakdown why Buckeye fans are mad, yet hopeful, tha…

TJ Birkel joins me from the Common Fan Podcast to talk Nebraska football, including what it's been like for Nebraska coming to the Big Ten, how Matt Rhule is changing the culture, and why the pre-season hype feels more justified this year than in previous ones. Follow their podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR Social Media here: http…

Joel Kraushaar from the 12 Saturdays 2.0 Podcast joins us to talk all about Iowa Football, including the legacy of Kirk Ferentz, the fanbase's perspective on former OC Brian Ferentz, some insight into one of the BEST traditions in sports, and we end with what the ceiling of the Hawkeyes might be. Check out the 12 Saturdays Pod here: https://podcast…

As we start to veer in a new direction, JR from the College Huddle joins me and we discuss how the Big Ten not only survived one of the worst stretches in conference history, but managed to leverage it into the most stable conference in College Football. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support…

Talk about quick takeaways from the Michigan Spring Game, and we talk about how the new NCAA rules and the sanctions that came down against the Wolverines. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

Penn State, Purdue, and Ohio State all played their spring games this past weekend. Not a ton of analysis, but some quick thoughts about those teams. Plus, Northwestern announces that they are building an alternate stadium at the practice facility for home games the next two years... how does this affect the program? Also, a fun update. --- Support…

After several outlets putting out their own coaching rankings, I post my own. Let the outrage begin... My own order for coaching rankings: 1. Ryan Day (Ohio State) 2. Lincoln Riley (USC) 3. Kirk Ferentz (Iowa) 4. James Franklin (PSU) 5. Dan Lanning (Oregon) 6. Luke Fickell (Wisconsin) 7. Matt Rhule (Nebraska) 8. Bret Bielema (Illinois) 9. Greg Schi…

There's a lot in this episode, including thoughts on the 14 team playoff, Trev Alberts leaving, and Kadyn Proctor's re-entry into the transfer portal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

I grade three high profile hires in the Big Ten over the past several weeks, and I need to drop some knowledge on one Colin Cowherd for his, once again, ignorant comments comparing Justin Fields and Caleb Williams. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support…

Brief update on where I've been, and where we are going. Make sure to follow the Big Ten Huddle, and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBigTenHuddle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

Jim Harbaugh has been hired by the LA Chargers, which leaves the question, “what do we make of his tenure, and his legacy?” While controversial, I make the case that he truly was a program builder, and I’m not sure anything, even sign gate, can take that away from him. Plus, what’s next for Michigan. If you want to support this podcast and help us …

Had a great time sitting down and chatting with Justin Adams, who hosts a show with "The Voice of College Football," and also hosts "The Big Ten Show." He drops some knowledge on Nebraska, including the mood inside the program, the excitement around the incoming talent, and what year 2 under Matt Rhule might look like. Find "The Voice of College Fo…

After the Nick Saban news, we knew Alabama would go after a top coach, and they landed one in Kalen DeBoer. However, did Kalen DeBoer make the right choice? Is Alabama without Saban really much better than Washington? Also, while I think the the Jedd Fisch hire is solid, I break down the two reasons why I didn't like it for Washington. --- Support …

After Michigan won the 2023 National Championship, Ohio State has gone savage during the offseason. Key transfer pick ups, coaching changes, and over 10 key NFL Draft Eligible players return. They reload for what could be Ryan Day's Last Stand, and Eric Boggs of the OHIO Podcast joins us to break it all down in a fun and entertaining hour-plus of B…

JR joins us from the Big Ten Huddle to break down how Nick Saban's Retirement affects not only Alabama and the SEC, but the whole of college football, including the Big Ten. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

Michigan defeats Washington to win their first National Championship in 26 years. We break down the game and how it all happened.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support