NBC Sports' Big Ten Country

On this Big Ten Country podcast, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis break down Week 3 of the college football season. Drew Allar struggles, but Penn State's defense thrives vs. Illinois, while Drake Maye puts up a strong showing against Minnesota's defense. Michael Penix Jr. burnishes his Heisman candidacy with a big day against Michigan State, while Iowa's offense suffers a big setback as they prepar...

On this edition of the Big Ten Country podcast, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis are joined by Graham Couch of the Lansing State Journal to discuss Mel Tucker's future at Michigan State, and whether he's coached his last game. They're also joined by Greg Pickel of On3 Sports to discuss Penn State's first road test against Illinois, and whether the Nittany Lions are on the right trajectory for a titl...

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker has been suspended without pay by the university amid an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. James Neveau has the details and questions about what comes next after the announcement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's Big Ten Country, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis recap a wild week in the Big Ten, with Nebraska falling to Colorado, Iowa edging Iowa State, Wisconsin dropping a tough game in the Northwest and much more. The guys also discuss alarming accusations against Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

In this week's Big Ten Country, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis preview Iowa-Iowa State with John Steppe. Can Iowa's offense win the Cy-Hawk trophy, or will the Cyclones take it back? The guys also chat with Jake Kocorowski about Wisconsin's road showdown with Washington State. Finally, James and Kenneth break down Illinois-Kansas, Nebraska-Colorado and a few other Big Ten nuggets prior to Week 2....

James Neveau and Kenneth Davis break down a wild opening week in the Big Ten. They discuss Illinois' nail-biter over Toledo, Ohio State's challenging day against Indiana, and Drew Allar's dominance in a Penn State win in prime time. They also hit on Purdue's frustrating loss, Michigan's Jim Harbaugh tributes and much more. 1:15 - Toledo vs. Illinois 12:31 - Ohio State vs. Indiana 19:45 - West Virg...

The Big Ten season gets underway in earnest this weekend, and to celebrate, Big Ten Country has added a new cohost, as Kenneth Davis joins James Neveau for the first time. The duo talks about the year ahead, and also chats with Jeremy Werner about Illinois' showdown with Toledo. NBC "Big Ten Saturday's" Todd Blackledge also breaks down Penn State's opener with West Virginia. 7:39 - Jeremy Werner o...

The 2023 college football season is finally here, and the very first game in the Big Ten slate will take place in the Twin Cities as Matt Rhule makes his Nebraska debut against PJ Fleck’s Minnesota Golden Gophers. James Neveau chats with The Athletic’s Mitch Sherman and 24/7 Sports’ Ryan Burns to preview a key Big Ten West showdown. 3:40 - Nebraska Beat writer Mitch Sherman from The Athletic 21:56...

On this episode of the Big Ten Country podcast, James Neveau is joined by Dave Revsine, the Big Ten Network host who has seen the conference explode in size and popularity during his remarkable TV run. In the episode, James and Dave discuss the conference's expansion, what we can expect from Michigan and Ohio State this season, and how they see the conference's wide-open West playing out. Hosted b...

On this episode of Big Ten Country, Scott Richey from the Champaign News-Gazette joins James Neveau to discuss all things Illinois football. Will Luke Altmyer be the team's starting quarterback? Can Isaiah Williams and Pat Bryant transform the Illini offense? Will the secondary rebound from the losses of Devon Witherspoon and other stars? We delve into those topics, as well as some Heisman Trophy...

In today’s episode of Big Ten Country, host James Neveau welcomes Isaiah Hole from Wolverines Wire to discuss all things Michigan football. The duo chats about coach Jim Harbaugh, and the potential suspension talks that have reportedly fizzled out. Competitions at offensive tackle and cornerback are also tackled, as is the biggest question of all: can Michigan win a national championship? Hosted b...

On this episode of the Big Ten Country podcast, James Neveau is joined by InsideNU's Bradley Locker to discuss the latest on and off-field issues facing Northwestern. From the infamous 'Cats Against the World' shirts to the Ryan Field renovation proposals, and the team's quarterback derby, the duo discusses all things Wildcats. Later, James breaks down the latest injury news from Iowa and Penn Sta...

On this episode of the Big Ten Country podcast, James Neveau is talking all things realignment with College Football News’ Pete Fiutak. In the episode, James and Pete discuss the dissolution of the Pac 12, how the Big Ten became the undisputed top conference in the college sports world, and what could come next as the dust settles on a monumental shifting of the football landscape. 3:40 - What hap...

On this episode of Big Ten Country Podcast, James Neveau is taking a look at the futures of Purdue and Illinois, programs linked by a shared mission of winning the West and by coaches Bret Bielema and Ryan Walters. First, Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams describes the team's approach to last season's successes and failures and the goals the offense has set for this season. Later, Purdue tran...

On this special episode of the Big Ten Country Podcast, James Neveau breaks down all the latest happenings in the college football world. With Utah, Arizona and Arizona State pondering an exit from the Pac-12, could Oregon and Washington expand the Big Ten’s reach even further? James breaks that down, along with all the potential stumbling blocks that remain to such a union. Hosted by Simplecast,...

On this episode of Big Ten Country Podcast, James Neveau is joined by three players from the conference. First, Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai joins the podcast to discuss why he transferred to Wisconsin from Southern Methodist University, and he talked about the relationship he is developing with his new teammates. Later, Wisconsin linebacker Maema Njongmeta talks about growing up in the s...

In the latest episode of Big Ten Country, James Neveau talks to Michigan running back Blake Corum about his recovery from knee surgery, expectations around the Wolverines in 2023, and what motivates him on and off the field. Indiana running back Jaylin Lucas also joins the show to discuss the Hoosiers' offense, his spectacular kick-returning ability, and who he models his game after. 1:46 - Blake...

Reporting live from Indianapolis, Indiana, Nick Schultz from On3 Sports joins James Neveau to recap Day 2 of Big Ten Media Day. They discuss Jim Harbaugh's pending suspension and how he addressed these allegations to the media on Thursday. Will this investigation and his suspension be a distraction to the team? Later, James sits down for a 1-on-1 interview with Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck, where...

Reporting live from Indianapolis, Indiana, James Neveau takes the show on the road for Big Ten Media Days. James breaks down all the sights and sounds from Day 1 of media, including the story of the day, Northwestern's new interim head coach David Braun's introduction to the media. Braun answered questions about the hazing allegations against former coach Pat Fitzgerald and the football program. L...

In the latest episode of Big Ten Country, James Neveau is tackling the Maryland Terrapins and their strides forward. He chats with head coach Mike Locksley and Jeff Ermann of InsideMD Sports to get the low down on Taulia Tagovailoa, transfers like Gottlieb Ayedze and Jordan Phillips, and whether the Terps have what it takes to hang with Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

In the latest episode of Big Ten Country, James Neveau examines the upcoming season for the Minnesota Golden Gophers with Andy Greder of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. The duo discusses PJ Fleck’s impact on the program, whether Athan Kaliakmanis is the answer at quarterback, and what the biggest obstacle could be to a division title. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

In the latest episode of Big Ten Country, James Neveau is talking Michigan State football with Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press. They discuss the team’s quarterback competition, how their run game could potentially help their offense thrive, and how a veteran defense with key transfers like Tunmise Adeleye and Dre Butler could propel the Spartans forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

In the latest episode of Big Ten Country, James Neveau previews Penn State's upcoming season with On3's Greg Pickel. They discuss Drew Allar's chances at success, how the Nittany Lions' offensive line gives them an edge in the conference, and whether the team has what it takes to finally dethrone the Wolverines and Buckeyes. 4:11 - What are the expectations for Penn State QB Drew Allar? 8:00 - Wil...

In the latest episode of Big Ten Country, James Neveau is previewing Ohio State’s season, and their pursuit of another College Football Playoff appearance. With Joey Kaufman of the Columbus Dispatch, we preview the quarterback battle between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown, examine what makes Marvin Harrison Jr. so special, and why Ryan Day is still considering giving up play-calling duties. Hosted by...

The Indiana Hoosiers struggled in Big Ten play last year, but can an improved defense and talented offense, including running backs Josh Henderson and Jaylin Lucas, bring them back to prominence? James Neveau speaks to head coach Tom Allen and Zach Osterman of the Indy Star to address the latest happenings in Bloomington, including an ongoing quarterback battle in summer camp. 3:27 - Head Coach To...