The Big Ten Huddle Podcast

Get ready for UCLA’s 2025 football season with Big Ten Huddle! We dive into the blockbuster transfer of star quarterback Nico Iamaleava from Tennessee to UCLA, a move shaking up the Big Ten. Young head coach DeShaun Foster is building a new era for the Bruins, leveraging Iamaleava’s 2,616-yard, 19-touchdown talent to spark a turnaround after a 5-7 2024 season. Reflecting on last year’s struggles,...

Get ready for an explosive 2025 Purdue Boilermakers season with new head coach Barry Odom leading a massive roster overhaul after a tough 1-11 2024 campaign. On this episode of Big Ten Huddle, we dive into Odom’s vision, spotlighting key returners like Devin Mockobee, Hudson Miller, and Mo Omonode, while analyzing the impact of losing stars like Max Klare to Ohio State and Yanni Karlaftis to North...

Join Big Jeff on Big Ten Huddle as we dive into the post-spring media consensus rankings for top Big Ten teams like Ohio State, Penn State, and Illinois, and compare them to Vegas odds! Are Ryan Day’s Buckeyes overhyped? Is Bret Bielema’s Illinois squad getting too much love? We break down the shocking discrepancies between media polls and FanDuel’s title odds, spotlighting players like Carson Bec...

Join Big Ten Huddle as we dive into the most critical offseason in college football history! Ross Dellenger and Pat Forde break down the seismic changes rocking the sport, from financial stress to Greg Sankey’s push to reshape the NCAA. Will the SEC and Big Ten split from the NCAA? Steve Sarkisian weighs in on College Football Playoff changes, while Sankey argues wins should define playoff bids. J...

Get ready for an explosive Big Ten Huddle episode as we dive into the 2025 Big Ten quarterback landscape! We’re projecting key stats—pass completions, attempts, total yards, touchdowns, and interceptions—for every projected starting QB, from Illinois’ Luke Altmyer to Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola and Ohio State’s Julian Sayin. Using these stats, we’ll calculate NFL QB ratings to rank every Big Ten start...

Join The Big Ten Huddle as we rank the best offensive and defensive coordinators for EVERY Big Ten football team in 2025, from Andy Kotelnicki’s creative Penn State plays to Phil Parker’s lockdown Iowa defense! We dive into stars like Will Stein (Oregon), Mike Shanahan (Indiana), and Jim Knowles (Penn State), breaking down who’s shaping the conference’s future. Is Brian Hartline’s Ohio State offen...

Get ready for a JAM-PACKED Big Ten Huddle! We dive into ESPN’s 2025 FBS quarterback rankings, breaking down where stars like Drew Allar, Dylan Raiola, and Julian Sayin land and why—plus, which QB spots shock us most! Could Tennessee, with its Volunteer firepower, join the Big Ten as power conferences tighten contracts? We’ll explore if the Vols fit with Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State and wha...

Get ready for a jam-packed Big Ten Huddle diving into 2025 Big Ten football win totals with three rock-solid betting locks for teams like Ohio State, Oregon, and Penn State! We break down the latest drama surrounding Michigan’s Sherrone Moore and a potential show-cause penalty that could shake up the Wolverines. Illinois coach Bret Bielema drops a bombshell on NIL budgets, revealing what it takes...

Can Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles rise from a rocky 2024 to become a Big Ten superstar in 2025? Join host JR on The Big Ten Huddle as we dive into the high-stakes season for this dynamic dual-threat QB, coached by Jonathan Smith and Jon Boyer. With playmakers like Nick Marsh and Jack Velling, Chiles has the tools to shine against teams like Western Michigan and Iowa. But will his decision-making a...

What if the last 10 years of college football had a 16-team playoff with today’s Big Ten and SEC alignments? On this explosive episode of Big Ten Huddle, we dive into how powerhouses like Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon would stack up against SEC giants like Alabama, Georgia, and LSU. Using data from 2014-2024, we reveal how many Wolverines, Buckeyes, and Nittany Lions would’ve punche...

Is USC head coach Lincoln Riley to blame for rumors that the iconic USC-Notre Dame rivalry might end after 2026? Fans are furious, calling Riley soft and accusing USC of dodging tough games, but the truth is more complicated. On this explosive episode of The Big Ten Huddle, host JR uncovers why Notre Dame’s sneaky scheduling and the SEC’s greedy eight-game conference slate are just as guilty. From...

Is Immanuel Iheanacho slipping away from Maryland to join Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks? The five-star offensive tackle, ranked No. 2 nationally by On3, was a silent commit to the Terrapins, but Oregon’s surging with momentum, NFL pedigree, and big-money offers. Coaches A’lique Terry and Will Stein have Iheanacho raving, but LSU, Penn State, and Auburn are fighting hard with visits planned before his...

Is Ohio State vs Texas destined for a noon kickoff in 2025, or will the Buckeyes and Longhorns battle under the primetime lights? In this explosive episode of Big Ten Huddle, we dive into the scheduling buzz surrounding Ryan Day’s Ohio State and Steve Sarkisian’s Texas, dissecting what a noon slot means for fans and players like Quinn Ewers and Will Howard. We also break down the post-spring Big T...

We will discuss the biggest transfer portal additions to Big Ten teams in the spring window. Additional The Big Ten Huddle Channels:@TheBigTenHuddleBasketball@TheOhioStateHuddle More from JR:Personal Twitter: https://x.com/jrs_rankingsBig Ten Twitter: https://x.com/TheBigTenHuddleRead JR's Ohio State coverage: https://scarletandgame.com/author/jrhoades1Read JR's Illinois coverage: https://writingi...

JR and Zack are joined by Casual Big Ten, DK, and Eric Boggs to fill out a bracket of Big Ten Football coaches seeded by Big Ten fans. Additional The Big Ten Huddle Channels:@TheBigTenHuddleBasketball@TheOhioStateHuddle More from JR:Personal Twitter: https://x.com/jrs_rankingsBig Ten Twitter: https://x.com/TheBigTenHuddleRead JR's Ohio State coverage: https://scarletandgame.com/author/jrhoades1Rea...

Dive into the Big Ten Huddle as we unpack Bill Connelly’s explosive 2024 stats to reveal the luckiest and unluckiest teams in the Big Ten! Using win expectancy and turnover margin, we’ll show how Illinois and Indiana, led by coaches Bret Bielema and Curt Cignetti, defied the odds, while Ohio State’s Ryan Day and Purdue’s Ryan Walters faced brutal bad breaks. Our exclusive table, weighted 2/3 on wi...

Join JR, Zack, and Juck on this explosive episode of Big Ten Huddle as they unveil their Top 25 rankings, packed with surprises! Ohio State, led by Ryan Day and stars like Jeremiah Smith, dominates their lists, while James Franklin’s Penn State and Lincoln Riley’s USC climb high with standout players like Drew Allar and Jayden Maiava. Bret Bielema’s Illinois also earns major love for their gritty...

Buckle up for a jam-packed Big Ten Huddle with JR and Zack! Michigan State’s star CB Dillon Tatum shocks the conference by committing to Northwestern, reuniting with coach Harlon Barnett—will he transform the Wildcats’ defense? UCF’s Chasen Johnson joins USC, fueling Lincoln Riley’s recruiting surge; is this the sign USC is finally back? In our SEC Sucks Segment, Paul Finebaum claims a Big Ten tea...

Get ready for a jaw-dropping Illinois basketball season in 2025-26! Brad Underwood’s Illini are stacked with stars like Kylan Boswell, Tomislav Ivisic, and transfer Andrej Stojakovic, ready to challenge Purdue for Big Ten supremacy. International sensations Mihailo Petrovic and David Mirkovic, plus Zvonimir Ivisic, add depth and skill to a roster that’s a nightmare to guard. But the real game-chan...

Join Big Ten Huddle as we dive into the 2025 NFL Draft, where the Big Ten, led by Ohio State’s 14 picks like Emeka Egbuka and Quinshon Judkins, narrows the gap with the SEC’s dominance. Oregon’s record 10 draftees, including Derrick Harmon and Josh Conerly Jr., and Michigan’s steady seven, like Mason Graham and Colston Loveland, bolster the conference’s rise. We unpack how the Big Ten is pulling a...

Get ready for a jam-packed Big Ten Huddle! We’re diving into our bold predictions for Fox’s 2025 Big Noon Kickoff games, spotlighting must-watch matchups like Ohio State vs. Michigan and Penn State’s big clashes. Indiana football is making waves in the transfer portal, adding Maryland’s Kellan Wyatt and Kent State’s Stephen Daley to bolster their defensive line under Curt Cignetti. Rutgers linebac...

Buckle up for a jam-packed Big Ten Huddle breaking down the 2025 NFL Draft’s biggest Big Ten winners like Penn State’s Abdul Carter and Michigan’s Colston Loveland, while exposing the SEC’s surprising draft flops, including Alabama’s Jalen Milroe struggles! We dive into Penn State’s massive transfer portal win with Syracuse star Trebor Pena joining Drew Allar’s squad. Plus, get the latest on Michi...

Get ready for an EXPLOSIVE episode of Big Ten Huddle as we dive into Purdue men’s basketball’s JAW-DROPPING 2025-26 schedule! Coach Matt Painter’s Boilermakers are headed to the Baha Mar Hoops Championship to face elite competition, plus they’re taking on Alabama, Auburn, Iowa State, and Marquette. Stars like Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, and Fletcher Loyer are ready to shine in hostile arenas...

Get ready for a sizzling episode of Big Ten Huddle as we dive into the red-hot recruitment of 2025 five-star guard Darius Adams! The former UConn commit is visiting Maryland this weekend, with Buzz Williams pulling out all the stops to land the McDonald’s All-American for the Terrapins. Meanwhile, Tom Izzo and Michigan State are making a fierce push, leveraging their Jase Richardson pitch and comp...

🚨 Ohio State is making waves in the transfer portal, targeting Texas Tech’s All-Big 12 star Darrion Williams to be their next big thing! 🏀 Coach Jake Diebler is pulling out all the stops to land the versatile forward, but can the Buckeyes beat out Kansas’ Bill Self and NC State’s deep pockets? With Bruce Thornton, Devin Royal, and John Mobley Jr. returning, Williams could make Ohio State a Big T...