Big Ten Football Talk

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.

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.

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 Schiano (Rutgers) 10. Jonathan Smith (MSU) 11. David B...

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.

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.

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

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 grow, click podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigten...

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 Football" here:https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRogersVO...

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.

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 Buckeye discussion. Catch the OHIO Podcast at https...

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.

Michigan defeats Washington to win their first National Championship in 26 years. We break down the game and how it all happened.

Breaking down Michigan vs Washington for all the marbles!

We talk about Michigan’s win, the Big Ten perception after bowl season, and break down all the other bowl games from the big ten.

We recap the big ten bowl games so far, including Rutgers capping off a GREAT season, Minnesota looking a bit unimpressive, a 5-0 overall start for the conference (including UCLA and USC), as well as why you can’t use bowl season to justify certain narratives.

New years six and CFP predictions, plus a few more thoughts on USC after some comments we had on the Big Ten Huddle Podcast.

A lot in the description, but I get into a lot of odds and ends surrounding the Big Ten, and then get into the weeds with bowl games, particularly discussing Iowa vs Tennessee, Wisconsin vs LSU, and Maryland vs Auburn. Plus, I do give a quick reason why you should ignore my podcast on Christmas Day (I do mention Jesus as a heads up).

Rutgers has had a GREAT season, so I was able to have Larry Krayn from his show Knight Watch come on to give us some more in-depth context to what this season has meant to the Rutgers faithful. We also discuss the future of the Rutgers Program, including breaking down the Pinstripe Bowl between Rutgers and the Miami Hurricanes! Check out Larry on Knight Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@knightw...

We breakdown Northwestern vs Utah and Minnesota vs Bowling Green, plus a thought on the Florida Attorney General going after the CFP Committee.

Lots to talk about before we get to Bowl Picks later in the week, including Manny Diaz leaving for Duke, Joe Rossi leaves to go to Michigan State, some Big Ten Stars win major awards, and we circle back to the playoff decision, and the lack of awareness the media is showing as they are sorry for FSU.

Indiana hires Curt Cignetti, Penn State hires Andy Kotelnicki, and Kyle McCord is transferring. We process that and more!

The CFP selection committee proved that the television product is more important than integrity. And while we should have seen it coming, it doesn’t make it any less reprehensible.

As the title says, we pick championship weekend, consider what the playoff might be after all is said and done, and I give commentary on the transfer portal and Big Ten Awards

We recap all seven big ten games, dive into power rankings and my national top 10. We also dive into the firing of Tom Allen, and the hiring of Jonathan Smith. Note: Tech issues is keeping this from being posted on youtube.

JR from the Big Ten Huddle Podcast joins us to talk all things rivalry week, making picks for every Big Ten game, and we discuss the impact of "sign-gate" on Ohio State/Michigan.