The Big Ten Huddle Podcast

Buckle up for the ultimate Week 7 Big Ten recap on The Big Ten Huddle, presented by FanDuel and part of the Bleav network! JR and Zack break down the absolute chaos: James Franklin's stunning midseason firing at Penn State after a heartbreaking loss to Northwestern, Luke Fickle clinging on amid Wisconsin's total collapse, and non-stop drama across the conference. They assign panic meters (1-5) to...

The Big Ten Huddle emergency pod is here: James Franklin has been FIRED after 12 seasons at Penn State, capping a brutal mid-October crash from No. 2 contender to playoff bust. Host Zack Gugenheim dives deep into the Nittany Lions' leadership void, Drew Allar's stalled growth, and why coordinators Andy Kotelnicki and Jim Knowles must go too. From the White Out heartbreak to the Northwestern stunne...

Dive into the ultimate Week 7 Big Ten Football recap on The Big Ten Huddle, presented by FanDuel and part of the Bleav Network! Host JR delivers his no-holds-barred performance tiers, ranking every team from elite standouts like USC (who exploded for 31 points against a depleted Michigan) and Iowa (a 37-0 demolition of rival Wisconsin) to shocking upsets like Indiana's gritty road win over Oregon...

In this explosive episode of The Big Ten Huddle presented by FanDuel, JR and Zach unpack the Week 8 Big Ten Football Power Rankings following a chaotic Week 7 slate. Indiana's stunning 30-27 victory at Autzen Stadium—complete with six sacks on Oregon's Dante Moore and ice-cold quarterback play from Fernando Mendoza—has the Hoosiers surging to #1 in Zach's eyes, while JR holds firm with Ohio State...

Join JR on The Big Ten Huddle, presented by FanDuel and part of the Bleav and College Huddle network, for a deep dive into Washington's 38-19 dismantling of Rutgers on October 10, 2025. The Huskies pulled away late behind Demond Williams' historic night—21/27 for 402 passing yards and 2 TDs, plus 136 rushing yards and 2 more scores on the ground—for a ridiculous 538 total yards that has everyone a...

🚨 Nick Saban just torched the Big Ten on Pat McAfee, calling it "not that deep" and questioning teams like Penn State, USC, and Illinois. But JR isn't having it! In this explosive episode of The Big Ten Huddle presented by FanDuel – part of the Bleav Network and College Huddle family – JR delivers a no-holds-barred refutation, exposing SEC hypocrisy with brutal stats (like their 5-16 ro...

🚨 Big Ten fans, don't miss Big Jeff's solo Insights on The Big Ten Huddle—your ultimate FanDuel-sponsored guide to Week 7 chaos! After a gritty 2-3 Week 6 (but nailing that Lock City Nebraska cover), Jeff dives deep into game recaps: Michigan's defensive edge shines with Rod Moore's return, Illinois exposes Purdue's turnover woes, Washington's epic comeback crushes Maryland's run game dreams, Ohi...

🚨 Big Ten Drama Alert: Is Penn State Crashing Out? 🚨 Join host JR on The Big Ten Huddle, presented by FanDuel and part of the Bleav Podcasting Network and College Huddle, for an explosive "Around the Big Ten" episode! We're breaking down Penn State's shocking losses to Oregon and UCLA—did they just kill their playoff hopes? Guests Kurt (Sky U Pod, Minnesota), Jerry (Rabid Wolverine Foo...

Dive into Week 7 of Big Ten football with The Big Ten Huddle! Host JR is joined by special guest Mike Broadbent from The Knight Report (Rutgers On3) for our signature format: two burning questions for EVERY Big Ten game. We kick off with Penn State's must-win bounce-back vs. Northwestern after the UCLA shocker, debate Nebraska's road test at Maryland, and go deep on can't-miss clashes like Indiana...

Join JR and Zack on The Big Ten Huddle as they unpack the latest AP Poll bombshells: Ohio State stays locked in at #1, Miami surges to #2 ahead of Oregon after a resume-boosting win over Florida State, and Penn State tumbles out of the top 10 following their double-OT heartbreaker against the Ducks. The duo clashes in a heated debate – is Miami's dominant start enough to challenge Ohio State for t...

Join JR on The Big Ten Huddle as he breaks down EVERY Big Ten quarterback's performance from Week 6! From Illinois' Luke Altmyer earning an A- with 390 yards and a 92 passing grade, to Ohio State's Julian Sayin dominating with an A+ (326 yards, 3 TDs, 0 turnovers), we grade 'em all – including Purdue's Ryan Brown (B), Wisconsin's Hunter Simmons (D+), and more. Plus, quick hits on Heisman odds: Say...

Did a winless UCLA just deliver the BIGGEST Big Ten upset of 2025 by crushing Penn State 42-37? Join JR and Zach on The Big Ten Huddle for Week 6 takeaways on EVERY team—from Nico Iamaleava's five-TD masterpiece and Penn State's coaching meltdown to Michigan's steady grind over Wisconsin and Illinois' explosive rout of Purdue. We break down the shocks, hot takes, and playoff implications you won't...

Big Ten Week 6 delivered pure chaos—UCLA looks elite in a stunning 42-37 upset over awful Penn State, Ohio State dominates Minnesota 42-3, and Illinois explodes offensively against Purdue. JR ranks every Big Ten team from elite performers to total disasters, diving deep into stats like Nico Iamaleava's 128 rushing yards and 3 TDs, Luke Altmyer's 390 passing yards, and why Penn State's defense crum...

What a wild Week 6 in the Big Ten! Penn State suffers a shocking upset loss to a battered UCLA squad, dropping them out of contention, while Illinois erupts for a dominant win over Purdue, and Washington pulls off an epic comeback against Maryland. Ohio State holds firm at #1 after a gritty victory over Minnesota, but Oregon and Indiana lurk close behind in the top 3. In this power rankings episod...

🚨 Big Ten Private Equity Disaster: $2 Billion Sellout That Could Ruin College Football! 🚨 Dive into the shocking latest news on the Big Ten's proposed $2B private equity deal that's got fans and schools up in arms. In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, host JR breaks down how investors are eyeing a slice of TV rights and sponsorships through a new "Big Ten Enterprises," locking schools in until...

Dive into the ultimate Big Ten mid-season predictions on this special episode of The Big Ten Huddle! JR teams up with the insightful College Football with Sam to break down every team's projected record, from shocking undefeated runs to potential upsets that could shake the playoff race. We're talking two teams at 12-0 (Ohio State and Oregon look unstoppable, but can they stay perfect?), Indiana's...

Dive into the chaos of Big Ten football with JR and Jeff on The Big Ten Huddle! In this can't-miss episode of Big Jeff's Insights, we break down Week 5's shocking upsets—Illinois stunning USC 34-32, Oregon edging Penn State 30-24 in overtime, and Ohio State's dominant 24-6 road win over Washington that snapped the Huskies' 22-game home streak. Jeff delivers deep dives on key takeaways: Why Drew Al...

Dive into the wild world of Big Ten football with JR and three passionate fans: Rajiv (Wisconsin/Bucky Report), The Darker Knight (Washington/Sound the Siren), and Kevin Belagi (UCLA/Bruinsource)! In this 30-minute "Around the Big Ten" edition, we tackle three burning questions ahead of Week 6: Who's the biggest surprise so far (Indiana's Kurt Cignetti stealing the show? Maryland's fresh...

Join JR and Zach on The Big Ten Huddle for our ultimate Week 6 preview! We break down every Big Ten matchup, including Minnesota at Ohio State (can the Gophers pull off a miracle?), Michigan State at Nebraska, Wisconsin at Michigan, Illinois at Purdue, Washington at Maryland, ULM at Northwestern, and Penn State at UCLA. Expect heated debates on score predictions (like our 52-10 Buckeyes call), key...

Nebraska Football Update: Dive into the Cornhuskers' post-bye week status with TJ from Common Fan Podcast! We're talking 3-1 record, Michigan loss takeaways, season outlook for 8-9 wins, and defending Dylan Raiola against those tired Patrick Mahomes comparisons. Is Nebraska playoff-bound? Let's discuss. Join JR on The Big Ten Huddle as he chats with TJ about Nebraska's current momentum, including...

Join JR and Zach on The Big Ten Huddle as they react to the Week 6 AP Top 25 Poll! We break down the biggest surprises, like Indiana's rise to #8, Alabama's ranking over Florida State despite a head-to-head loss, and the ongoing SEC bias debate. Plus, we share our own Top 25 rankings and predict the College Football Playoff bracket—who makes it in, and who gets snubbed? If you're a college footbal...

Dive into Week 5 of Big Ten football with JR on The Big Ten Huddle! In this episode, we grade every starting quarterback based on their game performances, PFF stats, and key metrics like completion percentage, touchdowns, interceptions, and more. From Drake Lindsey's stellar A-grade outing for Minnesota to Athan Kaliakmanis' C in Rutgers' loss, get the full breakdown, power rankings, and insights...

Dive into the heart-pounding chaos of Big Ten Week 5 with JR and Zack on The Big Ten Huddle! We break down 6 massive takeaways from the weekend's biggest games, including Oregon's double-overtime victory over Penn State, Illinois' comeback against Nebraska, and Ohio State's dominant performance. From Dante Moore's rising star power to Penn State's offensive struggles and Indiana's surprising grit,...

Dive into Week 5 of Big Ten football with JR on The Big Ten Huddle! In this episode, we recap the biggest games, including Oregon's overtime thriller against Penn State (30-24), Ohio State's defensive masterclass over Washington (24-6), Illinois' upset win over USC (24-21), Indiana's gritty victory against Iowa (20-15), Minnesota's comeback against Rutgers (31-28), and Northwestern's narrow edge o...

Join JR and Zack on The Big Ten Huddle as they reveal their Week 6 Big Ten Football power rankings after analyzing the thrilling performances from Week 5. From Oregon's dramatic overtime victory against Penn State to debates on Indiana's rise and Ohio State's dominance, they break down key matchups, team insights, and why there might be a new number one in town. What do you think of our rankings?...