Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

Former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer faces a loyalty test as his close friend Kyle Whittingham takes the helm of Michigan football, leaving fans to wonder: Will the former Buckeyes coach secretly root for the Wolverines this season? Major college football recruiting news shakes up the Big Ten, with Michigan landing Charles Woodson Jr. and Quentin Burrow, while Ohio State suffers a setback...

A fierce call for a nationwide boycott: Should college football powerhouses stop scheduling games with Notre Dame until the Fighting Irish finally join a Power 4 conference? Craig Shemon takes aim at Notre Dame’s independent status, questioning their special treatment in playoff access, TV deals, and revenue sharing. Is it time for the Irish to play by the same rules as Michigan, Ohio State, USC,...

Big Ten playoff chaos heats up as conference experts debate an ever-expanding College Football Playoff. Could a 24-team—or even 128-team—bracket reshape the landscape for programs like Ohio State, Michigan, and Northwestern? The squad tackles whether playoff expansion erodes season value, impacts head coach job security, and opens the door for perennial underdogs to finally make a run. Who benefit...

Notre Dame Football faces a crossroads as ACC frustrations reach a boiling point and Independence grows more tenuous—will the Fighting Irish be forced to beg the Big Ten for a lifeline to survive the shifting landscape of college football realignment? Craig Shemon breaks down why Notre Dame's one-sided relationship with the ACC may be coming to an end, as conference officials tire of special treat...

USC risks College Football Playoff heartbreak by reviving their legendary rivalry with Notre Dame. Is this storied matchup now a liability for the Trojans’ championship dreams? Craig Shemon breaks down why rekindling the annual Notre Dame-USC football series could threaten USC’s Big Ten ambitions and playoff hopes, citing Notre Dame’s soft 2026 schedule, favorable playoff entry rules, and persiste...

Kyle Whittingham claims it’ll take $50 million to build a national championship roster—but is that really the new normal for college football? But Indiana's Curt Cignetti says, "Google me."  The Hoosiers didn’t come close to spending that much for their college football playoff championship roster.  Craig Shemon breaks down why schools like Indiana, under Curt Cignetti, are defying big-budget expe...

Big Ten football fans are paying the steepest beer prices in the nation—$19 at UCLA’s Rose Bowl and $12 at Michigan and Penn State. Is your stadium ripping you off, or are some arenas still offering a deal? Craig Shemon exposes the wild variance in 16-ounce domestic beer costs conference-wide and reveals which schools deliver the best bang for your buck. Plus, catch a rapid-fire preview of project...

Big Ten football faces seismic changes as coaches push for a 24-team College Football Playoff and the elimination of conference championship games. Is the legendary exclusivity of college football evaporating? The Big 10 Squad debates whether expanding the playoff waters down the sport, how job security and coaching standards might shift, and if a January 25th national championship is simply too m...

Big Ten’s financial power threatens to reshape college football as the Big 12 signs a desperate equity deal to stay afloat to compete with the Big Ten and SEC.  Is the Big Ten–SEC Super Conference closer than ever? Craig Shemon breaks down the Big 12’s $12.5 million Redbird Capital Partners partnership, why it signals trouble for the conference, and what it means for the future of NCAA power dynam...

Indiana Hoosiers football shocks the college landscape as Curt Cignetti’s “less practice, more winning” strategy leaves Urban Meyer stunned. Can efficient, shorter practices really drive a national championship run—and keep top assistant coaches loyal year after year? Recruiting successes, standout staff retention, and Cignetti’s innovative culture are putting Indiana in the national spotlight. Cr...

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart sends shockwaves through college football by declaring the Big Ten stronger than the SEC. Are we witnessing a new power shift after Indiana Hoosiers’ championship dismantling of Alabama and Ohio State, Oregon and Michigan’s dominance? Craig Shemon spotlights Smart’s candid remarks, SEC recruiting woes, and the rise of Big Ten coaching stars like Curt Cignett...

Dylan Raiola’s surprising potential transfer from the Oregon Ducks to Texas Tech shakes up college football’s quarterback landscape. Could Texas Tech’s deep-pocketed boosters—and their urgent need following Brendan Sorsby’s high-profile gambling scandal—entice Raiola away from the Ducks, especially with Oregon’s quarterback room suddenly crowded after landing five-star recruit Will Mencl? Craig Sh...

USC Trojans face a pivotal season as Lincoln Riley’s high-powered squad enters a must-win window—will anything short of a Big Ten Championship end his tenure? With quarterback Jayden Maiava leading an offense supported by a returning line and standout recruit Mark Bowman at tight end, expectations are sky-high. Yet questions swirl around replacing NFL-bound receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Koby Lane,...

College football playoff chaos looms as postseason expansion rumors ignite fierce debate. Could the Big Ten secure eight playoff spots in a future super-sized format? The Big 10 Squad tackles the growing influence of money on NCAA tournament and College Football Playoff changes, questioning whether tradition or TV contracts will shape the future of Big Ten powerhouses like Michigan State, Penn Sta...

The NCAA’s controversial new tampering rule could upend college football: programs may soon have prove they didn’t recruit players illegally before portal entries! Will this unprecedented “guilty until proven innocent” approach to college football tampering trap innocent schools, or finally curb rampant transfer chaos? Craig Shemon unpacks wild cases involving Iowa, Clemson, and Wisconsin, spotlig...

Penn State may have cost quarterback Drew Allar millions—did James Franklin’s program derail a top NFL prospect’s career? Craig Shemon unpacks how coaching decisions, offensive schemes, and a lack of dynamic receivers hampered Allar's development, ultimately dropping his draft stock from potential top-five pick to a third-round selection. Was the Nittany Lions’ system fundamentally flawed for a ta...

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey stands as the only barrier to Tony Petitti’s push for a 24-team College Football Playoff. Could the postseason be on the brink of chaos? Craig Shemon breaks down why fans—and the SEC—are pushing back against a format that could water down regular season drama and threaten iconic rivalries like Michigan vs. Ohio State.  All the while realizing the that college football...

WWE President Nick Khan shakes up the college football world with claims it could out-earn the NFL—if given unified leadership. Could a "WWE-style" approach make the Big Ten and other conferences bigger cash cows than pro sports? What if WWE President Nick Khan ruled college football?  And how would that effect Big Ten football?  Craig Shemon uncovers Khan’s sharp criticisms, the fractured state o...

The defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers may be gearing up for an even stronger 2026 campaign as coach Curt Cignetti raves about his squad’s upgraded defense. Despite key NFL departures like D’Angelo Ponds and Aiden Fisher, the Hoosiers reload with returning standouts Tyrique Tucker, Mario Landino, and added edge rushers Toby Osunsanmi and Chiddi Obiazor from Kansas State. Can any Big Ten...

Michigan Wolverines rocked by new allegations: Paige Shiver breaks her silence, claiming the athletic department prioritized the football season over her well-being during the Sherrone Moore scandal. Did Michigan leadership ignore warning signs for the sake of the college football season? Craig Shemon dissects Shiver’s explosive statements, Moore’s rapid fall from offensive coordinator to fired he...

Oregon Ducks’ high-powered quarterback room and Penn State’s roster overhaul headline a spring football weekend packed with intrigue. Can Dan Lanning’s Ducks, now stacked with five-star commit Will Mencl coming and quarterbacks Dante Moore and Dylan Raiola, finally topple the Indiana Hoosiers and claim a Big Ten title—or even a national championship? Meanwhile, Matt Campbell ushers in a new era at...

Big Ten faces backlash as 24-team College Football Playoff proposal stirs controversy—will expanding the playoff ruin the regular season’s intensity? The Big 10 Squad tackles the heated debate, weighing tradition against big-money incentives. Are classic rivalries and crucial games losing meaning in the quest for more playoff spots, or can college football thrive with a larger field? The squad shi...

Big Ten powers gear up to dominate the NFL Draft, spotlighting Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza as the anticipated No. 1 pick and a historic surge of four Ohio State Buckeyes projected in the top ten. Can Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Carnell Tate, and Caleb Downs cement Ohio State’s NFL legacy and rewrite the record books? Craig Shemon sets the stage for a draft night with seismic conference implications...

Oregon Ducks face a quarterback dilemma as Dylan Raiola eyes Dante Moore’s starting spot. Could Raiola outshine Moore in the upcoming spring game and shake up Oregon’s well-laid succession plan? Craig Shemon spotlights Oregon’s powerhouse QB room, dissecting Moore’s NFL-caliber talent, Raiola’s gritty transfer from Nebraska, and the ripple effects of adding another five-star recruit, Will Mencl. K...

Ohio State Football was IMPRESSIVE as Tavian St. Clair and Chris Henry Jr. shined in the Buckeyes' spring game. Is Ryan Day on the verge of a quarterback shakeup after witnessing St. Clair's undeniable upside and electric chemistry with Henry Jr.? Craig Shemon breaks down why Ohio State looks light years ahead of Michigan, with standout performances from Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and a stacked...