Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

Big Ten and SEC power brokers lock horns, leaving the future of the College Football Playoff in limbo. Is college football’s regular season being destroyed by relentless playoff expansion talks and conference standoffs? Craig Shemon tackles how Tony Petitti’s 24-team proposal and Greg Sankey’s counterpush have left fans and teams in perpetual uncertainty, risking the sport’s integrity for increasi...

First place in the Big Ten is on the line as Michigan battles Michigan State in a top-10 basketball showdown at the Breslin Center. Can Jeremy Fears Jr. keep his hot streak alive against a high-scoring Michigan squad hungry for redemption after a nail-biter versus Nebraska? Craig Shemon breaks down the key matchups, Michigan State’s perimeter attack, and how Michigan’s dominance in the paint could...

Ohio State faces a brutal Big Ten gauntlet—at Texas, USC, Oregon, and Michigan. Is Ryan Day's squad ready for the most challenging schedule in college football? Spencer McLaughlin, Jay Stevens, and guests dissect the Buckeyes’ road to contention, questioning if a 10-2 finish is the best a championship-caliber team can manage. The discussion spotlights Arthur Smith’s OC hire, Indiana’s rising threa...

Rutgers faces a staggering $517 million deficit since joining the Big Ten—could financial turmoil force the Scarlet Knights out of the conference? Craig Shemon explores Rutgers’ mounting athletic department debt, the escalating expense of football, and the challenge of keeping pace with powerhouse programs like Indiana, Oregon, Ohio State and Michigan. With mandated revenue sharing and record spen...

Big Ten football’s 2026 schedule has fans buzzing—can Indiana defend their national championship with back-to-back showdowns against Ohio State and Michigan? The race for a fourth straight Big Ten national champion heats up as playoff hopes collide with powerhouse clashes and fierce revenge games. Will Oregon shake up the conference with November gauntlets, and how will first-year Michigan head co...

Big Ten dominance shakes the college football landscape as Indiana, Ohio State, and Michigan capture consecutive national championships. Has the power truly shifted north for good? Craig Shemon highlights Nick Saban’s surprising comments on pay-for-play, Curt Cignetti’s rapid turnaround at Indiana, and the continued woes for SEC programs like Alabama and Vanderbilt. The imminent release of the 202...

Nick Saban sounds the alarm for Indiana Hoosiers football: can Curt Cignetti’s culture survive newfound success? With the Hoosiers riding high after a national championship and undefeated season, the arrival of top transfer portal talent like TCU’s Josh Hoover and Michigan State’s Nick Marsh raises the stakes—yet Saban warns about complacency and shifting player motivations. Craig Shemon unpacks I...

Paul Finebaum faces the heat as his SEC bias and Big Ten criticism backfire—could his credibility finally be at stake? Craig Shemon calls out Finebaum’s long history of doubting Indiana football, dismissing Curt Cignetti’s success, and underestimating the Big Ten’s dominance. From Indiana's national championship run—highlighted by ranked wins over Ohio State, Miami, Oregon, and Alabama—to Finebaum...

Big Ten powers shake up college football’s landscape as Indiana clinches a third straight national championship, leaving SEC fans and legends like Nick Saban searching for answers. Can the Big Ten’s dominance continue, and what does the rise of NIL spending mean for upcoming playoff scenarios? Hosts Spencer McLaughlin, Mark Culkin, and Roman Tomashoff tackle the drama—debating Ohio State’s loaded...

Michigan Wolverines rocked by explosive allegations: was Sherrone Moore blackmailed by players for playing time after his reported inappropriate relationship with a staff member? Wide receiver Anthony Simpson claims teammates leveraged incriminating knowledge to secure their spots on the field, while Semaj Morgan fires back on social media. Discover the behind-the-scenes drama impacting Wolverines...

The Indiana Hoosiers rocketed to a national title after a thrilling victory over Miami, sparking debates: Can Curt Cignetti’s squad pull off a repeat in 2026? Vegas odds now put Indiana alongside powerhouse programs Ohio State, Texas, and Notre Dame as early favorites, spotlighting the Big Ten’s growing supremacy and the shifting college football landscape. Craig Shemon spotlights Heisman winner F...

The Indiana Hoosiers cap off a perfect 16-0 season, toppling Miami 27-21 for their first-ever College Football National Championship. Can Coach Curt Cignetti's squad become a new dynasty in the Big Ten? Fernando Mendoza shines as the Heisman-winning quarterback, Miami’s Mark Fletcher threatens with explosive runs, and key defensive plays—including Mikail Kamara’s blocked punt for a touchdown—set t...

The Indiana football team braces for its toughest test yet as they face Miami in the CFP National Championship—can head coach Curt Cignetti keep his squad focused and resistant to media “rat poison”? Indiana rides a wave of momentum but must tune out hype, betting odds, and emotional distractions, including multiple Hoosiers returning to their Miami hometown, with a championship legacy at stake. C...

Indiana Football surges toward dynasty status as Curt Cignetti ignites comparisons to Alabama and Nick Saban’s legendary run. With an undefeated record, a Big Ten championship, and dominant playoff victories over Alabama and Oregon, the Hoosiers print new banners and make room for a Heisman Trophy, all under Cignetti’s masterful recruiting and coaching. Is this powerhouse built for a long-term rei...

Will Indiana secure a historic third straight Big Ten national championship, or can Miami pull off an upset at home? The panel breaks down the surprising Indiana vs. Miami title matchup, spotlighting Fernando Mendoza’s efficiency, Miami’s home-field advantage, and the impact of dynamic stars like Elijah Surratt. The crew debates why traditional powerhouses like Oregon, USC, and UCLA are chasing th...

The Miami Hurricanes should shock the college football landscape by jumping to the Big Ten after the CFP National Championship—should they make the move before the ACC crumbles? Craig Shemon weighs Miami’s current momentum, their AAU accreditation, and the allure of a massive Florida TV market against Florida State and Clemson’s fading relevance. With the Big Ten and SEC growing richer while the A...

The Indiana Hoosiers are hungry to win their first national title ever - but Miami stands in their way. Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:  https://lockedonpod...

The Indiana Hoosiers gain a massive edge over Miami Hurricanes in the CFP National Championship with Curt Cignetti’s masterclass coaching. Can Indiana pull off the ultimate upset and rewrite college football history? Craig Shemon spotlights how Cignetti and his loyal staff’s unique approach, efficient practices, and mistake-free football set the Hoosiers apart from Mario Cristobal's star-studded M...

The Oregon Ducks shake up the college football transfer portal world as Dylan Raiola commits to come to Oregon.  Is he poised to redshirt or back up Dante Moore—while Moore’s NFL decision looms large. Is this the deepest quarterback room in the nation or are the Ducks facing a new controversy? With Dan Lanning steering Oregon’s high-powered offense, will the Raiola-Moore dynamic set the stage for...

Following the Indiana Hoosiers 56-22 dismantling of the Oregon Ducks, where Fernando Mendoza delivered a Heisman-worthy performance, Indiana sets the stage for a CFP National Championship clash with the Miami Hurricanes. Can Curt Cignetti’s disciplined squad complete their Cinderella run against the Hurricanes—with Mendoza facing his hometown team and adding drama to the title game narrative? Crai...

The Indiana Hoosiers dismantle the Oregon Ducks 56-22 as Fernando Mendoza delivers a Heisman-worthy showcase, setting the stage for a CFP National Championship clash with Miami. Can Curt Cignetti’s disciplined squad complete their Cinderella run against the Hurricanes—with Mendoza facing his hometown team and adding drama to the title game narrative? Craig Shemon spotlights Indiana’s explosive off...

Indiana and Oregon clash in the Peach Bowl semifinal, with Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore set to ignite a slugfest that could decide the true College Football Playoff champion. Will defensive dominance or quarterback star power tip the scales and pave the way to a national title? Craig Shemon spotlights the Big Ten’s rising giants, analyzing recent transfer portal shakeups, injury...

The Washington Huskies ignite a college football firestorm as star quarterback Demond Williams Jr. signs a landmark $4 million revenue share deal—then stuns fans by entering the transfer portal. Is LSU’s Lane Kiffin orchestrating a high-stakes tampering saga that could reshape NCAA power dynamics? Craig Shemon breaks down Washington’s threat of legal action, the Big Ten’s contract enforcement, and...

Indiana, Oregon, Ole Miss and Miami battle in the CFP for a shot at a national championship. Who will advance?  Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:  https://lo...

Ohio State faces quarterback controversy as fans question whether Ryan Day should stick with Heisman finalist Julian Sayin or turn to rising five-star recruit Tavien St. Clair. Despite Sayin’s impressive stats—77% completion rate and a playoff run—critics argue he struggled against top defenses and lacks mobility compared to the dynamic St. Clair. Is a benching possible after such a successful fre...