Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

Michigan Wolverines' offense sputters as Bryce Underwood shows little progress in the spring game. With high expectations, Underwood's performance—3-of-9 for 22 yards—raised tough questions about his readiness, while backup Tommy Carr impressed with poise and unexpected speed. Can Michigan rely on Underwood’s arm this season, or is Carr making a case for more playing time? Craig Shemon spotlights...

Indiana Hoosiers basketball stuns the Big Ten with a massive transfer portal haul, signaling a major program revival. Can Darien DeVries' bold roster rebuild turn Indiana into instant contenders? Transfers Aiden Sherrill (Alabama), 7'2" Samet Yigitoglu (SMU), Markus Burton (Notre Dame), Bryce Lindsay (Villanova), Jaeden Mustof (Georgia Tech), and Darren Harris (Duke) add depth and key scoring to a...

The Ohio State Buckeyes could face a surprise quarterback shake-up as Tavien St. Clair makes a push to unseat Heisman finalist Julian Sayin. With a spring game showdown looming, questions swirl: Is Sayin’s job truly secure, or will St. Clair’s athleticism and dual-threat skillset force Ryan Day’s hand? The addition of NFL-experienced offensive coordinator Arthur Smith raises the stakes, promising...

NCAA sanctions shake up Iowa Hawkeyes football as eight wins are vacated for tampering with quarterback Cade McNamara—was it worth the fallout? The Locked On Big Ten Squad debates whether the NCAA's focus is misplaced, questioning the penalty’s impact, and suggesting the NCAA targets smaller programs while avoiding powerhouses. Lively banter covers Kirk Ferentz’s legacy, Iowa’s ongoing quarterback...

Michigan Wolverines football fans face disappointment as new head coach Kyle Whittingham opts to sit up to 18 starters, including sophomore quarterback Bryce Underwood, for the annual spring game. Is Whittingham risking development by prioritizing depth chart evaluation over getting valuable game reps for his key players? Craig Shemon questions the strategy’s impact on team chemistry and fan excit...

In a massive blow to the Illinois football program and a great flip for Michigan football, coach Kyle Whittingham and the Wolverines received a verbal commit from four-star quarterback Kamden Lupoti from Salt Lake City, Utah.   Craig Shemon connects the dots from Lupati's relationships with Whittingham and his staff from when they were at Utah.  He also dives into the future of Michigan football i...

The NCAA declared Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes football team must vacate 4 wins from the 2023 season because they tampered with Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara before he entered the transfer portal and moved to Iowa. Craig Shemon asks why Iowa got nailed and why now?  Every school tampers and nobody gets penalized until now!  Plus, by vacating 4 wins Kirk Ferentz falls back into a tie wit...

Wisconsin Badgers football faces a pivotal crossroads as Luke Fickell’s mishandling of the quarterback position puts his tenure on the line. With Athletic Director Chris McIntosh stepping down, Fickell’s hot seat gets even hotter—can a new QB finally steady the Badgers? Key transfers like Colton Joseph and returning quarterback Carter Smith now battle for the starting spot after years of struggles...

Wisconsin Badgers football faces a pivotal crossroads after Athletic Director Chris McIntosh leaves for a Big Ten leadership role—will Coach Luke Fickell survive without his biggest supporter?  Host Craig Shemon connects the dots on McIntosh's move, Fickell’s uncertain future, and Wisconsin’s ongoing QB struggles, asking if new transfer Colton Joseph or promising freshman Carter Smith can finally...

Michigan Wolverines lock down Dusty May with a lucrative contract extension after clinching the NCAA basketball national championship—are we witnessing the birth of a Michigan dynasty? Potential poaching from North Carolina and a new wave of NIL money challenge the traditional hierarchy of college hoops, as May proves Ann Arbor rivals any blue blood program. Craig Sheman breaks down Dusty May’s me...

Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers flip college football on its head—can they REPEAT as national champions? After transforming the nation’s most losing program into title winners and producing Heisman Trophy quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Indiana isn’t just aiming to defend its crown; they're embracing a culture built on relentless standards and expectation. New faces like TCU transfer quarterb...

Jeremiah Smith turns down a jaw-dropping $10 million transfer portal offer to remain with Ohio State Football. Is loyalty more valuable than NIL money in today’s college football landscape?  Craig Shemon breaks down Smith’s unwavering commitment to the Buckeyes, the impact of blockbuster offers from schools like Miami, and what this means for Ohio State’s national championship ambitions. Key topic...

Big Ten powers surge to national championship glory while the SEC scrambles for answers. Michigan basketball’s triumphant run, spearheaded by coach Dusty May and hobbled star Yaxel Lendeborg, delivers a long-awaited NCAA title and ignites new expectations across the conference. Indiana football and UCLA women’s basketball add to the Big Ten’s historic sweep, each dominating their postseason with r...

The Big Ten and SEC may be scrapping conference championship games as college football playoff expansion looms. Is the era of marquee conference matchups nearing its end? Craig Shemon examines why top programs like Georgia support a 24-team playoff format and how this seismic shift could impact tradition, rivalries, and the road to the national championship. Citing comments from Alabama AD Greg By...

The Big Ten claims unprecedented dominance, sweeping national championships in football and both men's and women's basketball. Michigan’s men snap a 26-year conference title drought under Dusty May, while Cori Close and the UCLA women make history with their first NCAA title, led by Lauren Betts’ stellar performance. The conference’s supremacy spreads to wrestling, gymnastics, women’s hockey, and...

The Michigan Wolverines pummeled the UConn Huskies to capture their first NCAA men’s basketball title since 1989 and the Big Ten's first basketball Natty since 2000!   Can this powerhouse Wolverines squad maintain Big Ten dominance for years to come? Craig Shemon breaks down Michigan’s gritty 69-63 victory, spotlighting Elliot Cadeau’s standout performance and Yaxel Lendeborg’s resilience playing...

The Michigan Wolverines set their sights on a Big Ten sweep as they battle UConn for the NCAA men’s basketball championship, just one night after the UCLA women’s basketball team dominated South Carolina to claim their first national title. Will stars like Yaxel Lendeborg overcome injury to lead Michigan to glory, or will Dan Hurley’s Huskies shut them down on the biggest stage? Craig Shemon break...

Michigan and Illinois chase history with a potential all-Big Ten NCAA National Championship Game showdown. Can Yaxel Lendenborg and Michigan’s dominant frontcourt outmuscle Arizona, while Keaton Wagler’s Illinois squad tries to capitalize on their offensive efficiency against UConn? The stakes are set for Monday night, and the possibility of Big Ten supremacy in both basketball and football raises...

Big Ten dominance is rewriting the college sports landscape as the conference makes a statement in both football and basketball. With powerhouse programs like Michigan, Ohio State, and Illinois consistently reaching Final Fours and securing national titles, has SEC supremacy finally faded? The squad unpacks how NIL and transfer portal shifts have tilted the scales, and what it means for the future...

Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day compares college football coaching to the age of dinosaurs: you either adapt or die. Can Big Ten powerhouses like the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines, Penn State Nittany Lions, Oregon Ducks, and USC Trojans evolve fast enough while chasing the Indiana Hoosiers and Curt Cignetti’s stunning rise? Is Cignetti’s transfer-heavy, culture-driven approach the ne...

Michigan Wolverines’ head coach Dusty May emerges as a top finalist for the North Carolina Tar Heels’ basketball vacancy, igniting speculation across college hoops. With both May and Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd leading their teams into the Final Four, fans wonder—will the outcome determine who heads to Chapel Hill, and should Michigan brace for a potential coaching shakeup? Host Craig Shemon analyzes in...

Big Ten powers Michigan and Illinois dominate March Madness, proving the conference’s supremacy over the SEC in football and basketball. Michigan crushes Tennessee and Alabama, while Illinois surges towards a potential all-Big Ten NCAA title showdown. With UCLA Baseball ranked No. 1, the conversation shifts—does the SEC really “just mean more” anymore, or has the Big Ten ascended to the top in col...

Michigan and Illinois silence critics by powering into the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, with hopes of ending the Big Ten’s 26-year championship drought. Can Yaxel Lendeborg's dominance and Dusty May’s elite coaching propel Michigan past Arizona in a blockbuster semifinal collision, or will Illinois’ trio of Keaton Wagler, David Mirkovich, and Andrej Stojakovic deliver a title run with their s...

Indiana Hoosiers football sets an intense tone as Coach Curt Cignetti calls out star transfer Nick Marsh for sporting flashy gold cleats on day one of spring practice. Has Bloomington’s drive for a repeat national championship begun with tough love and stricter discipline? Craig Shemon breaks down Cignetti’s bold approach, Marsh’s adaptation, and quarterback Josh Hoover’s arrival from TCU—can Hoov...

Big Ten quarterbacks spark fierce debate—is Dante Moore the true #1, or does Julian Sayin hold the crown? With the conference boasting record representation in the Sweet 16, the pressure mounts for Michigan, Illinois, and Purdue to finally claim a National Championship and silence SEC dominance in men's basketball. The Big 10 Squad breaks down quarterback rankings, analyze the impact of standout s...