Big Ten Football Talk

A sneaky good slate of games in week 4, including Wisconsin and Ohio State, Maryland and Michigan, and Minnesota vs. Michigan State.  Plus my power rankings and national top ten, including a surprise team at #5.  Tune in to get all my Big Ten picks for the week, as well as my thoughts on the state of each team in the conference in our power rankings!

Once again, thanks to JDontheBeat for the new music on the podcast!  We recap week 3, including a big win by Penn State, a big loss for Michigan State, and an uneven performance overall for the Big Ten Conference.  

Big week for the Big Ten as they try to shake off a bad week 2.  Plus, Check out the new intro music by JDontheBeat!  Make sure to look him up on Spotify, instagram, and several other platforms!  

We react to the news of Scott Frost’s firing, why it makes sense to do it now, and a couple of tips on the next head coach (please not Urban Meyer).

On what seemed like an awful slate of games, we got a great week 2 with big surprises and stunning upsets. So of course, I need to talk about it.

This week's slate of games is, to be honest, a bit sleepy.  However, there are still a few very key non-conference games for Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Northwestern, and a blue blood showdown in Alabama vs. Texas.  Plus, my national top 10 teams, my Big Ten Power Rankings, and I rant a bit about a Colin Cowherd Tweet.

We finally talk about the big news of the CFP expanding. Also, I address the smoke of Oregon joining the big ten. Spoiler alert: I’m not a fan of it.

A great week 1 to recap, including a big top 5 match up, and we talk about the big ten teams (including a little more about PSU), and we spend some time talking about Rutgers upset of Boston College.

An exciting back and forth game between PSU and Purdue, but also one that leaves a lot of questions for both programs. Also, Minnesota rowed the boat through New Mexico State as expected.

Big time match-ups are mixed with some of the usual warm-up games that litter week 1, but Ohio State/Notre Dame is the highlight game of the week as the week's only top 5 match-up.  Michigan has some interesting QB news, Penn State goes on the road to face Purdue, and are the #3 ranked Georgia Bulldogs on upset alert this week?  Find out on the Big Ten Football Talk Podcast!

Another year, another close, heartbreaking loss to start the season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Also, Pat Fitzgerald coaches his 200th game (and wins!), and Illinois has a stud in their backfield.

You guys know the drill! Week Zero picks! Only two games, but football is BACK!

Hey all, we've got our playoff picks as we head into the 2022 College Football Season, so we'll break down our projected playoff field as well the first four out.  We also welcome Central Pennsylvania's own Pierce Cughan, who is an aspiring podcaster, athlete, and all around sports enthusiast!  Make sure to give a listen as we break down our final four!  

How will the Big Ten shake out this season?  Listen in to hear our predictions for each team, from worst to first in each division.  

Who are my picks to be pre-season All Big Ten?  Some may be obvious picks, but the tricky thing about these lists is there are often politics, a desire to please people, and the reality that some up and coming stars overshadow everyone else.  So we break down my picks for what I think the 1st team All Big-Ten team will look like in December, and I think you may be surprised at some of th...

Pat Narduzzi is taking shots at the Big Ten.  Joe Tessitore, an ESPN play-by-play man, is taking shots at Ohio State's "joke" schedule.  ESPN has traditionally trashed the Big Ten.  The newest TV Deal is about to make it a whole lot worse, because the Big Ten is about to make 1.2 Billion dollars to NOT show their product on ESPN.  

The final installment of our Best Case/Worst Case Series, where we preview each Big Ten team's reasonable best case and worst case scenarios through their  schedules. In this episode, we preview the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers.  Also, if you'd like to reach out to the pod and give your  thoughts, reach us at bigtenfootballtalk@gmail.com

Part 6 of our Best Case/Worst Case Series, where we preview each Big Ten  team's reasonable best case and worst case scenarios through their schedules. In this episode, we preview the Iowa Hawkeyes and Michigan Wolverines.  Also, if you'd like to reach out to the pod and give your thoughts, reach us at bigtenfootballtalk@gmail.com

Part 5 of our Best Case/Worst Case Series, where we preview each Big Ten team's reasonable best case and worst case scenarios through their  schedules.  In this episode, we preview the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Penn State Nittany Lions.  Also, if you'd like to reach out to the  pod and give your thoughts, reach us at bigtenfootballtalk@gmail.com

Part 4 of our Best Case/Worst Case Series, where we preview each Big Ten  team's reasonable best case and worst case scenarios through their  schedules.  In this episode, we preview the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Michigan State Spartans.  Also, if you'd like to reach out to the pod and give your thoughts, reach us at bigtenfootballtalk@gmail.com

Part 3 of our Best Case/Worst Case Series.  This week, we look at the reasonable best and worst case scenarios for both the Maryland Terrapins and the Purdue Boilermakers.  The good news, the floor for both of these teams actually doesn't seem so bad.  The Great news?  They both could have special seasons if things fall just the right way!  Thanks for listening, and rememb...

Part 2 of our Best Case/Worst Case Series, where we preview each Big Ten team's reasonable best case and worst case scenarios through their schedules.  In this episode, we preview the Indiana Hoosiers and the Northwestern Wildcats.  Also, if you'd like to reach out to the pod and give your thoughts, reach us at bigtenfootballtalk@gmail.com

What is the absolute best case for each Big Ten Team?  Worst Case?  Could Rutgers surprise?  How many wins could Illinois get?  What's their floor?  This is part 1 of a 7 part series called Best Case/Worst Case, where we look at each team's roster, schedule, strengths and weaknesses, and determine reasonable floors and ceilings for each team in the conference.  This w...

The second of a 2-part series covering my all big-ten team of the decade.  This time we cover the Offense, which includes some of the most prestigious and dynamic players in Big Ten History.  I also compare my selections to the 247 sports all big 10s list, which you can find here:https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/Big-Ten-All-Decade-first-team-JT-Barrett-Saquon-Barkley-JJ-Watt-Jabrill...

We look over the best players of each position on the defensive side of the ball.  A lot of Ohio State guys make this list, but several other programs get multiple selections including Michigan, Michigan State, and Iowa.  Also Maryland makes an appearance!