B1G Talk with Todd and Noah

December 12: Conference championship weekend ended on Saturday night with Oregon outlasting Penn State to win the Big Ten in its first year in the conference. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) take a look at where Oregon is ahead of the College Football Playoff before examining three first-round games featuring Big Ten teams. They then discuss non-playoff bowl games for several Big T...

December 4: Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) are joined by Colt McCoy (@ColtMcCoy) for a bonus episode of B1G Talk this week as they give their takes on the season that was in the Big Ten. The trio first go over the Big Ten championship game between Oregon and Penn State and the pressures that both sides face before detailing their thoughts on the most unique season in college footb...

December 3: After watching Oregon clinch a perfect regular season in their win over Washington, Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) look at who they'll face in Saturday's Big Ten championship game: the Penn State Nittany Lions. They react to Penn State taking Ohio State's spot after the Buckeyes' stunning loss to Michigan. They also look at results from other rivalry games in the Big T...

November 26: After spending the weekend at Yankee Stadium for Notre Dame's win over Army, Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) discuss all that went down in the Big Ten on Saturday, which included Ohio State's victory over Indiana and Penn State hanging on to defeat Minnesota. The guys also give flowers to Nebraska, Michigan, and USC for becoming bowl eligible. They then take a look at...

November 20: Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) were on hand for a tightly-contested battle in Madison, where the top-ranked Oregon Ducks rallied to beat Wisconsin. They break down their thoughts on Oregon's close win, as well as scores from the rest of the Big Ten games. The duo then look ahead to Week 13, which features a top-5 showdown between Indiana and Ohio State in Columbus, pl...

November 13 : Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) are back together on this week's episode and reflect on their trip to South Bend. They dive into the week that was in the Big Ten, which saw all four ranked teams come away with wins. The guys then take a look at what's at stake in Week 12, including Oregon, Ohio State and Penn State all playing away from home, and several teams with bo...

November 6: Colt McCoy (@ColtMcCoy) joins Noah (@NoahEagle15) in this week's episode of B1G Talk to discuss Ohio State's victory over Penn State, plus detail Oregon and Indiana's undefeated seasons so far. The guys also look at takeaways from Week 10 across the Big Ten before diving into Week 11 matchups that include several ranked teams in potential upset situations, including Penn State hosting...

October 30: B1G Talk returns this week with a bonus episode, as Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) chat with Colt McCoy (@ColtMcCoy) ahead of Ohio State's showdown with Penn State on Saturday. The guys discuss if high-ranked matchups mean more and their experiences on preparing for marquee games. They also answer questions on the best transfer quarterback in the Big Ten, their ideal B...

October 30 : Ohio State and Penn State struggled in their Week 9 matchups, but both came away with wins to set up a top-5 showdown in Happy Valley on Saturday. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) discuss their victories as well as other performances across the Big Ten before transitioning to their contest on Saturday. They also preview #1 Oregon's test at Michigan, plus Indiana's visit...

October 23 : There's a new top team in college football, and they hail from Eugene, OR. The Oregon Ducks continue their undefeated start to the season, as do the Indiana Hoosiers and Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) analyze their wins from Week 8, as well as several teams who suffered crucial losses to their 2024 campaigns. The guys then dive into Week 9 game previews, where Penn St...

October 16 : The showdown in Eugene did not disappoint, as Oregon held on to defeat Ohio State in a matchup featuring two top-3 teams. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@noaheagle15) break down the game they called on Saturday, as well as several impactful victories across the Big Ten. The pair then look ahead to Week 8, as well as give out midseason awards to standout teams and players in the con...

We’ve got a bonus episode of B1G Talk this week, as Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@noaheagle15) are joined by Colt McCoy (@ColtMcCoy) ahead of Saturday’s showdown between #2 Ohio State and #3 Oregon. The guys discuss the mindset of playing in big games and how each team will handle the matchups, and Todd and Colt reflect on their playing days to give insight as to how they’d approach high-pres...

October 8 : B1G Talk meets the game of the year to this point in the Big Ten, as Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@noaheagle15) prepare to head back out to the West Coast. They look back on upset victories across the conference and college football at-large, which resulted in three Big Ten teams entering the Top-4 of the AP Top 25. The duo then anticipates the matchup between #2 Ohio State and #3...

October 2 : After a weekend full of "White Out Energy," Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) are back from Happy Valley and discuss Penn State's win over Illinois. They give flowers to the five remaining unbeaten teams in the conference, including 5-0 Indiana. The duo also previews a Week 6 slate that includes a rematch of last year's national championship matchup in Michigan and Washin...

September 25 : The outlook of the Big Ten gains some clarity as most teams begin conference play, and Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) break down what we learned from ranked contests last week in Illinois-Nebraska and USC-Michigan, as well as how the offenses of Ohio State, Penn State and Iowa exploded over the weekend. The guys then dive into Week 5 that features a packed slate of...

September 18 : Rivalries were renewed and visiting teams dominated the opposition in several instances across the Big Ten in Week 3. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) break down the keys to success for the away teams that came away victorious, as well as what matchups they are intrigued about in this weekend's slate. They also preview a trophy matchup where Iowa visits Minnesota, and...

September 11: B1G Talk is back to recap the first two weeks of Big Ten football and preview what's ahead for Week 3. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15), fresh off of the Eagles-Packers game in Brazil, assess their levels of concern for the top teams in the Big Ten that haven't been as powerful as they had hoped. The duo also take note of what's impressed them in the opening two weeks...

August 28: Week 1 has arrived on the 2024 College Football calendar, and all 18 Big Ten teams are in action to open their seasons. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) break down key matchups involving top-25 teams including Michigan, Penn State, and USC. The guys then answer burning questions for teams with new head coaches and coordinators, while also eyeing teams and players across t...

August 21: Season two of B1G Talk kicks off with Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) switching gears from Paris to the Big Ten conference, where they offer an outlook on the FBS' largest conference. From national championship contenders to teams looking to make an impact, Todd and Noah dive into who they are keeping an eye on in a revamped Big Ten. (1:52) - Can Michigan repeat as natio...

December 6 : The College Football Playoff and bowl games are set and Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) react to the hectic championship weekend that led to the committee having to make difficult decisions on the top-4 teams. They discuss Michigan's outlook in the Rose Bowl as well and Ohio State and Penn State's opportunities in New Year's Six bowl games. The pair then look at the ot...

November 29 : After Penn State shut out Michigan State at Ford Field on Friday, Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) had time to watch Michigan defeat Ohio State on Saturday and break down what's next for both teams as Michigan heads to the Big Ten Championship to face Iowa. They also look across the nation, recapping key rivalry games including epic finishes in the Iron Bowl and the Ap...

November 22 : All eyes are set on the biggest games of the year in college football as Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) look at teams who have clinched spots in their conference championship games, as well as who is in position to fight for a conference title. After going around the country, the guys focus on the Big Ten that saw Iowa claim the Big Ten West, plus Wisconsin and North...

November 15 : B1G Talk is back as Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) break down everything from around the nation, starting with Georgia and Alabama’s wins to set up their date for the SEC title in December. The guys break down the Big Ten which included a hectic weekend for Michigan that culminated with a win at Penn State, as well as strong play from Ohio State and Northwestern. The...

November 8 : Week Ten of college football saw the top-five teams remain undefeated, including Ohio State and Michigan. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) offer the latest on the state of the conference and the wider college football picture. The guys then look at pairings for Week Eleven, where Michigan and Penn State face off in a heavyweight bout, Iowa looks to hold the lead in the...

November 1 : The college football landscape continues to evolve each week, especially in the Big Ten. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) look at what happened last week in the Big Ten, with the top teams separating themselves in the East while the West looks at a tie at the top of the standings. The duo also previews what’s in store for Week Ten, including a rematch of last year’s Big...