The Big Ten Huddle Podcast

Wisconsin Badgers just pulled off a massive transfer portal heist, landing Tulsa guard and former Minnesota Golden Gopher Braeden Carrington! In this episode of Big Ten Huddle, we break down what the 6-foot-4 defensive stud brings to Coach Greg Gard’s squad alongside transfers Andrew Rohde, Nick Boyd, and Austin Rapp. How will Carrington fit with John Blackwell and Nolan Winter in the 2025-26 rost...

Indiana basketball is making waves in the transfer portal, and the Big Ten Huddle is here to break it all down! New head coach Darian DeVries has landed two massive commitments: sharpshooting guard Nick Dorn from Elon and national champion forward Sam Alexis from Florida. Dorn’s lethal three-point shooting and Alexis’ elite rebounding and rim protection are set to transform the Hoosiers. How will...

USC and UCLA are locked in a heated battle for Utah’s star wide receiver Zacharyus Williams, and Big Ten Huddle is breaking it all down! This 6-foot-2 freshman phenom, praised by Utah coach Kyle Whittingham as the Utes’ WR1, shocked fans by entering the transfer portal after a breakout spring. With ties to Nico Iamaleava’s Team Toa and a childhood love for USC, will Williams join Lincoln Riley’s T...

Buckle up for a wild Big Ten Huddle episode diving into the transfer portal’s latest chaos! Nico Iamaleava and brother Madden Iamaleava stun college football by committing to DeShaun Foster’s UCLA Bruins, while Joey Aguilar flips to Josh Heupel’s Tennessee Volunteers in a jaw-dropping quarterback swap. Syracuse’s Trebor Pena, fresh off a Penn State visit, is set to check out USC, UCLA, and Miami,...

Get ready for a WILD Big Ten Huddle episode diving into the hottest transfer portal rumors! We’re breaking down three game-changing players—Nitro Tuggle, Ta’Mere Robinson, and Brendan Sullivan—shaking up the Big Ten, with Purdue, Indiana, USC, and Michigan in the mix! Ohio State’s hunting for defensive tackle depth, targeting D’Marion Thomas, Troy Pikes, and Maraad Watson to bolster their D-line u...

Join JR and Big Jeff on the Big Ten Huddle as they dive into a thrilling NFL Draft primer, crowning the Big Ten’s Position U for quarterbacks, offensive line, defensive line, and more! From Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud and Justin Fields dominating QB picks to Iowa’s T.J. Hawkinson and Noah Fant ruling tight ends, we reveal which schools lead the pack based on the last 10 NFL Drafts. Is Michigan the Li...

Join The Big Ten Huddle for an exclusive deep dive into Penn State’s football program with superfan Chris! We uncover Penn State’s unique NIL strategy, focusing on retention with seven-figure deals for stars like Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, and Abdul Carter, keeping them loyal despite massive transfer offers. Explore season expectations as the Nittany Lions, led by coach James Franklin and new def...

Dive into the latest Big Ten basketball chaos on The Big Ten Huddle! We’re breaking down the sizzling transfer portal with names like Tanner Toolson eyeing Iowa, RJ Luis teasing Ohio State, and Dame Sarr’s shocking lean toward Oregon over Illinois. Purdue’s roster gets a massive boost with Liam Murphy and Omer Mayer joining Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn—could this be their national championsh...

Get ready for a WILD Big Ten Huddle episode as we dive into Minnesota’s Koi Perich shocking everyone by playing both sides of the ball—can he be the Big Ten's version of Travis Hunter? We’re breaking down the heated QB battles at Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, Purdue, USC, and Wisconsin—will stars like Dante Moore, Bryce Underwood, or Jayden Maiava hit the transfer portal? Wisc...

In this episode of the Big Ten Huddle, host JR and co-host Zach dive into a range of topics affecting Big Ten football. They discuss Purdue's underwhelming spring showcase, highlighting progress in the offensive line and linebacker Manny Powell's potential impact, while expressing concerns about the quarterback situation. The Ohio State spring game is analyzed, noting improvements in tackling, sta...

JR brings you The Big Ten Huddle Basketball episode about the most recent commits to the Big Ten like Aday Mara, Jaden Brownell, Wesley Yates, eorge Turkson, Elijah Saunders, Kaleb Glenn, Miles Goodman Gabe Dynes, and Max Green. I also recap the Brooks Barnhizer saga, setting the record straight and talking about what this Northwestern team looks like with or without Barnhizer. What is the Big Ten...

JR and Zack deliver spring football intel on James Thompson Jr. from Illinois, who could be a difference-maker on defense. Shamari Earls at Michigan is showing that Bryce Underwood is not the only freshman to pay attention to in Ann Arbor. We also update everyone Dylan Raiola's progress at Nebraska and quickly debate the USC QB Competition between Jayden Maiava, Husan Longstreet, & Sam Huard. Fina...

Welcome to the Big Ten Huddle with JR! Today’s episode is PACKED: Where will 5-star transfer Ian Jackson land—Oregon with Dana Altman, Illinois with Brad Underwood, or Maryland with Buzz Williams? St. John’s and Rick Pitino are in the mix, but we’ve got 3 BOLD Big Ten options! Plus, transfer portal predictions: John Camden to Ohio State under Jake Diebler, Lamar Wilkerson to Indiana with Darian De...

Get ready for a jam-packed Big Ten Huddle! We’re breaking down 4 spring camp standouts—can Oregon’s Dakorien Moore live up to his Heisman hype? Plus, we spotlight 2025’s top assistant coaches and coordinators, from Ohio State’s Jim Knowles to Michigan’s Chip Lindsey, driving their teams to glory. Then, JR and Zack go head-to-head drafting the Top 10 Big Ten upsets—Michigan State over Michigan? Was...

Welcome to the Big Ten Huddle with JR! In this jam-packed episode, we’re diving into the 5 MOST IMPACTFUL TRANSFER PORTAL ADDITIONS shaking up the Big Ten: Oscar Cluff (Purdue), Tucker DeVries (Indiana), Donovan Dent (UCLA), Bennett Stirtz (Iowa), and Christoph Tilly (Ohio State)—these game-changers are about to dominate! Plus, we’re breaking down 3 NBA Draft decisions that could flip the script:...

Transfer Portal Drama Heats Up! JR dives into the latest buzz—Ohio State’s Devin Royal, Purdue’s Braden Smith, and Northwestern’s Brooks Barnhizer are getting calls from Michigan State, Kentucky, and more! Will they stay or go? Plus, JR’s way-too-early Top 5 Big Ten contenders for next season—Purdue Boilermakers, Michigan State Spartans, Michigan Wolverines, Illinois Fighting Illini, and Wisconsin...

Join JR and Jeff on Big Ten Huddle as they dive into Big Jeff McMichael’s explosive Big Ten NFL Draft Primer! Discover which Big Ten teams like Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State are pumping out NFL stars like CJ Stroud, Justin Fields, and JJ McCarthy, while others like Nebraska, Indiana, and Rutgers are shockingly falling behind. Is the SEC untouchable, or can the Big Ten—with powerhouses like...

We debate who has the most to prove in the Big Ten, focusing on names like James Franklin, David Braun, Luke Altmyer, Luke Fickell, Julian Sayin, Sherrone Moore, and Dylan Raiola. Vote in our Big Ten head coaches' wrestling rankings: https://forms.gle/nGQos2gHPAJ7WebSAAdditional The Big Ten Huddle Channels:@TheBigTenHuddleBasketball@TheOhioStateHuddle More from JR:Personal Twitter: https://x.com/j...

Welcome to the Big Ten Huddle with JR! In this LOADED episode, we dive into the Big Ten’s 25-year national title drought—why can’t Michigan State, Purdue, or Wisconsin break through? From Bruce Pearl’s SEC chants to close losses against UConn, Villanova, and Duke, JR reveals 4 SHOCKING reasons behind the skid: tough matchups, NIL gaps, style of play, and yes, referee controversies (Illinois 2005,...

Is Maryland head coach Mike Locksley on the HOT SEAT after a brutal 2024 season? In this explosive episode of The Big Ten Huddle, Zack sits down with Lawrence France to break it all down! We dive into where the Maryland Terrapins fan base stands on Locksley’s tenure—love him or leave him? What went wrong in 2024, from the loss of star QB Taulia Tagovailoa to hidden roster hits like Billy Edwards J...

In this exciting episode of The Big Ten Huddle with host JR for a deep dive into the latest news and matchups shaking up the conference. First up, JR tackles the swirling rumors around Maryland basketball and head coach Kevin Willard, whose future is uncertain amid heavy speculation tying him to Villanova. With Willard’s potential departure looming, Texas A&M’s Buzz Williams is making a bold case...

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Think you know Big Ten football? Think again! In this video, we dive into 10 years of recruiting data to uncover the REAL kings of Big Ten recruiting – and the teams that just can’t keep up. From Ohio State’s dominance to shocking underperformers like Nebraska, we’ve got the stats, surprises, and stories you won’t believe! Which team reigns supreme, and who’s wasting their talent? Watch now to fin...

Get ready for the Sweet 16 with the Big Ten Huddle! JR breaks down Purdue vs Houston, Michigan State vs Ole Miss, Michigan vs Auburn, and Maryland vs Florida in this ultimate preview show. Can Purdue take down the #1 seed Houston Cougars? Will Trey Donaldson haunt Auburn? Discover key stats, upset potential, and must-watch players like Braden Smith and Derrick Queen. Like, subscribe, and comment y...

Get the latest Big Ten spring football intel in this episode of The Big Ten Huddle! We dive into Maryland’s big move, hiring Ted Monachino as their new Maryland defensive coordinator, and what it means for the Terrapins’ defense in 2025. Plus, we break down the top 5 Big Ten defenses to watch, featuring stars like Rayshaun Benny, Tre Williams, and Damon Payne. From Michigan football to Ohio State...