Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

$40 million in NIL deals: Is college football's Big Ten conference reshaping the sport's financial landscape? As the debate over potential salary caps heats up, Michigan State's upcoming season predictions add another layer of intrigue. Explore the dynamics of NIL deals and their impact on competitive balance, with insights from key figures like Ryan Herrings and Zach Seka. The discussion covers t...

Urban Meyer Calls Out NCAA Liars: Hypocrisy or Truth? Urban Meyer, former Ohio State coach, has stirred the pot with his bold claim that any college football coach caught lying to the NCAA should be banned for life. But is Meyer, with his own controversial past, the right person to make this call? We dive into the drama surrounding Meyer's comments, especially as they seem to target Michigan's Jim...

Is Michigan Football's Future in Jeopardy? Sherrone Moore's Suspension and Urban Meyer's Bold Claims Stir the Big Ten Pot We're diving into the heart of Big Ten football drama, where the Michigan Wolverines face a storm of controversy. With Sherrone Moore's suspension looming, we question how this could shake up Bryce Underwood's future with the team. Urban Meyer isn't holding back either, calling...

What really happened when Jim Knowles left Ohio State for Penn State?    With Jim Knowles, once hailed by Ryan Day as the best defensive coordinator, jumping ship to Penn State just hours after Ohio State's national championship win, we're left wondering about the behind-the-scenes drama.  A recent article by ESPN's Heather Dinich shed some light on his shocking departure. We break down the timeli...

On the heels of the Michigan football program self-imposing a two game ban on coach Sherrone Moore for alleged ties to the infamous Connor Stalions Spygate sign stealing scandal, we have some questions!  Will the two game suspension be enough to satisfy the blood thirsty NCAA which has been gunning for the Michigan football program since the days of Jim Harbaugh?  The biggest potential problem for...

Michigan Football's Bold Move:  Wolverines Self-Impose Suspension of Coach Sherrone Moore for SpyGate!  Is it Enough? Michigan Wolverines football is self-imposing a two-game suspension on head coach Sherrone Moore amid the Connor Stallions "Spygate" scandal. This bold decision seems to be an attempt to get ahead of an NCAA suspension in the near future.  Because Michigan's penalty is self-imposed...

Is the future of college football in the hands of Donald Trump and Nick Saban?   With the potential shake-up in name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules, the landscape of college football is on the brink of transformation.  President Donald Trump, after talking with former Alabama football coach Nick Saban is ready to jump into college football with an Executive Order to level the playing field of th...

Is Demond Williams Jr. the Next Big Ten Breakout Star?  The Washington Huskies are gearing up for their spring game, and all eyes are on quarterback Demond Williams Jr. Could he be the game-changer that takes the Big Ten by storm? With the Huskies' impressive lineup and a fresh strategy under coach Jedd Fisch, this season promises excitement. We're diving into Michigan State's shake-up as they par...

Big Ten football is buzzing with transfer portal activity, reshaping team dynamics and strategies. Which teams are emerging as winners in this high-stakes game? Dive into the latest insights on the Big Ten conference, where Indiana, USC, and UCLA are making waves with strategic player acquisitions. Northwestern's win total prediction is under the spotlight, with a challenging schedule ahead agains...

Is Bill Belichick's Relationship HARMING North Carolina Football? College football coach Bill Belichick's relationship with his 24-year-old girlfriend is stirring up the North Carolina Tar Heels football scene. Could this unprofessional twist impact the team's future in the Big Ten or SEC once conference expansion heats up? We're diving into the potential fallout and what it means for conference r...

Are the Michigan Wolverines facing a turning point with NCAA penalties? NCAA sanctions against former Michigan football coaches have stirred things up in Ann Arbor, and we're here to break it all down. With the NCAA's attention on the Wolverines, we cannot help but wonder if coach Sherrone Moore is out of the woods with the NCAA  Spygate investigation.  Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel hope...

Nebraska Cornhuskers fans, brace yourselves! Did the Huskers' football spring games carnival miss the mark? With a mere 7,000 fans showing up compared to last year's spring game which drew 60,000 fans, we question Nebraska's decision to cancel one of the more successful spring games in the country. We dive into the heart of Big Ten football, spotlighting Nebraska's controversial event and Penn Sta...

The buzz around the Iamaleava brother's move from Tennessee and Arkansas to UCLA is electrifying the college football scene. Both Nico Iamaleava and Madden Iamaleava are expected to face Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) breach of contract lawsuits filed by their former school's NIL collectives. Wow!  Every day the world of college football faces new challenges that continue to redefine the landscape...

Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks have a lot to be excited about coming off an undefeated Big Ten football championship season as they head into their annual spring game.  Lanning has it rolling in Eugene!  He's winning on the field and off the field with recruiting, transfer portal, a strong NIL program, facilities, and dedicated fan base. Why would Dan Lanning ever leave?  He is in the perfect sp...

Nico Iamaleava's move to UCLA Bruins football is shaking up the Big Ten landscape. Will this transfer be the game-changer UCLA needs, or just another chapter in their ongoing saga? Dive into the latest college football buzz as we explore Maryland Terrapins' season predictions and the dynamic shifts in the transfer portal. Key figures like Zach Anderson and Trent Condon weigh in on the potential im...

Did Urban Meyer just hint that the Ohio State Buckeyes might face another defeat against Michigan? He just made a bold prediction that the Buckeyes will go 10-2 in 2025.  With powerhouse schools on the schedule like Texas, Penn State and dare we say, Michigan, where will the losses come?   Tune in to find out!   We also look into the quarterback market in the transfer portal and it appears  UCLA a...

EDIT:  Colin Cowherd is with FOX, not ESPN – silly brain cramp, my bad. I knew that. It's official!  Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has transferred to UCLA.  But along the way it seemed the Iamaleava family used a bunch of people to create fake leverage during this move.  And they used FOX radio and TV host Colin Cowherd more than anybody. Here's a hot theory:  One day after rejecting...

Nico Iamaleava's transfer saga is shaking up college football. Could his move redefine player compensation and transfer dynamics? Dive into the latest buzz surrounding the UCLA Bruins and their Big Ten journey, as Spencer McLaughlin, Roman Tomashoff, Mark Culkin, and Zach Anderson y UCLA dissect the implications of Iamaleava's potential transfer to UCLA or USC. Explore UCLA's prospects under Desha...

Is Michigan's Quarterback Situation a Ticking Time Bomb? The Michigan Wolverines are facing a potential quarterback crisis despite securing top recruit Bryce Underwood. Sure, they have transfer veteran Mikey Keene but he hasn't practiced all spring due to an undisclosed injury.  Although, Keene just started throwing this week according to Sherrone Moore.   But with no sure-fire seasoned backup, co...

Is the Big Ten ready for Expansion and Realignment with Utah? Rumors are swirling about the Utah Utes potentially joining the Big Ten, and we're here to separate the rumors from the facts!  With conference realignment on the horizon,  college football could be reshaped in ways we never imagined.  We also tell you why Utah would be a good fit for the Big Ten once the Big XII and ACC fold.  Get read...

The Big Ten is in the middle of the Tennessee Volunteers' quarterback Nico Iamaleava controversy.  Iamaleava was an official contract hold out as he skipped spring practice while seeking more Name, Image and Likeness money.  He didn’t get any more and now he is gone.  Today we learned he used the Volunteer's December playoff game vs The Ohio State Buckeyes as leverage and threatened to hold out ba...

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava's contract holdout has rocked the college football world. Demanding a $4 million NIL deal, Iamaleava's departure from Tennessee raises questions about the future of player negotiations. Should other college football coaches turn their backs on him and send a message that they will not be held hostage to these tactics?   Or will a Big Ten team despera...

Ohio State's wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is making waves with his impressive stats, but can he step up as a leader? With 76 catches, 1300 yards, and 15 touchdowns in his freshman year, Smith's talent is undeniable. Yet, his quiet demeanor raises questions about his leadership potential. He acknowledges it is something he wants to improve upon. We dive into Ohio State's upcoming spring game, specu...

Can the Wisconsin Badgers defy the odds and secure a bowl game this season? With the Big Ten conference heating up, the spotlight is on Wisconsin's football team as they aim to surpass their 5.5 win total. Spencer McLaughlin, alongside guests Roman Tomashaw, Mark Culkin, and Ryan Herring, dissects the Badgers' prospects, analyzing their schedule and quarterback dynamics. The conversation also tack...

Can Michigan Football Claim the 2025 National Championship? Are the Michigan Wolverines poised to dominate college football in 2025? With Michigan and Bryce Underwood leading the charge together, Sports Illustrated thinks so. We dive into Michigan's potential rise, exploring how key players like Jordan Marshall and Justice Haynes, along with a new offensive coordinator in Chip Lindsay and Wink Mar...