The Big Ten Huddle Podcast

JR and Zack break down Big Ten vs SEC for the national championship in Big Ten football. They explain why Indiana football is more likely to repeat as national champions than most realize — returning talent, elite coaching, and roster depth. Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, Georgia, and Notre Dame also discussed for 2026 title contention. Big Ten football takes center stage as they compare top contender...

Indiana basketball news, Myles Rice Indiana, Myles Rice return, Big Ten football news, Big Ten defenses, Big Ten sleepers, Ohio State football recruiting news, Trae Taylor Ohio State, Big Ten football recruiting news, Ohio State vs Alabama, out of conference bowl games, big ten out of conference games JR breaks down the Miles Rice Indiana return rumors, 5 underrated Big Ten defenses you’re sleepin...

JR breaks down Michigan basketball news on Dusty May NBA rumors, Dusty May Magic interest from Orlando & Golden State, the handshake deal drama, and the one decision that could collapse Michigan basketball and reshape the entire Big Ten. Plus the one stat that just proved the media is lying about the 24 team playoff, AFCA vote, college football regular season importance, 24 team playoff suppor...

Big Ten football news, Big Ten football power rankings, post spring football — JR and Zach drop their official 2026 Big Ten Post-Spring Power Rankings! Indiana at #1? Oregon? Ohio State? USC? We break down every team, the biggest debates, risers, fallers, and why coaching continuity and returning talent matter most. JR has the Hoosiers #1 until they prove him wrong. Zach has Oregon slightly ahead....

Big Ten football news, big ten dominance, Will Kacmarek, Riley Nowakowski, SEC, TE, Big Ten vs SEC, UCLA football, ucla recruiting news: JR and Zach break down the underrated position powering Big Ten supremacy heading into 2026 — Tight Ends. They also discuss how the Big Ten’s 2024 West Coast addition delivered a $340 Million knockout to the SEC, and why Bob Chesney’s hire at UCLA is already payi...

Big Ten football news just got juicy. Kirby Smart outright confessed why the Big Ten has surpassed the SEC in college football. Greg Sankey blamed bad bounces while Nick Saban begged for a salary cap. The SEC’s biggest voices just backed up what Big Ten fans have been saying. Kirby Smart talent gap, Greg Sankey, Nick Saban, SEC football vs Big Ten football. Big Ten football news just got juicy. Ki...

Big Ten football news, ESPN College Football, TV ratings exposed. JR breaks down how ESPN is mashing linear TV, streaming, Hulu, Disney+, and TikTok views to inflate SEC football numbers while Big Ten games on Fox, CBS, and NBC report cleaner linear ratings. Is this smart business or straight-up manipulation? Plus: Miami athletic director retirement news – Dan Radakovich out, Michael Yormark (Bret...

JR and Zach break down Big Ten football news, Big Ten vs SEC Schedules, strength of schedule, Big Ten schedules, SEC schedules, and why Ohio State’s 2026 schedule is actually tougher than Texas’s — proving SP+ got it wrong on Ohio State, Michigan, Northwestern vs Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma. They compare full schedules side-by-side, factor in bye weeks, travel, coaching/development, and NFL Draft pr...

JR and Zach break down the latest Big Ten football news after the NFL Draft. Big Ten Draft Picks dominated the first round while SEC had more total NFL Draft selections (87 vs Big Ten 68). But one brutal fact kills the Big Ten vs SEC NFL Draft narrative: the SEC led the nation in non-conference losses (including bowls) to teams with far fewer or zero draft picks. From Alabama losing to Indiana and...

Big Ten basketball & football news: Is Morez Johnson returning to Michigan after Jalen Reed commit? 5-in-5 Chaos: Why the Big Ten Transfer Portal Is About to Go DEAD Next Month with Charlie Baker, Trilly Donovan, Jeff Goodman, Kylan Boswell, Carson Cooper. Fernando Mendoza Goes #1 overall, how does Indiana look without him with Josh Hoover, Turbo Richard & Curt Cignetti? REPORT: UCLA a Tea...

Big Ten football news explodes as Caleb Downs eyes top 5 to Giants, shattering SEC safety bias after Ohio State transfer dominance. Nick Saban gone, Matt Patricia raves, family pedigree with Josh Downs & Dré Bly. Big Ten coaches secretly push 24-team playoff—Kirby Smart, Josh Heupel & SEC stars joining Tony Petitti? Kyle Whittingham on super league future. MSU lands 7-foot-2 Charlotte tran...

JR and Zach debate the 5 preseason debates defining 2026 Big Ten football news: Which QBs are truly established vs portal hype with Rocco Becht, Josh Hoover at Indiana football, Nico Iamaleava at UCLA? Big Ten football news, Indiana football, Josh Hoover, Ohio State Football, USC football, Michigan football, UCLA football, Nico Iamaleava, Rocco Becht, Lincoln Riley. Do offensive line career snaps...

Big Ten basketball news: Maryland portal resurgence with Mike McNair Boston University shooter, Tomislav Buljan New Mexico double-double machine, DJ Wagner, Bishop Boswell Tennessee, Maban Jabriel, Baba Oladotun 5-star, Kaden House, Pharrel Payne. John Blackwell Wisconsin trending to Duke away from UCLA Illinois. Michigan closing in on 7’2 Moustapha Thiam Cincinnati center with J.P. Estrella. Penn...

Big Ten football news: JR and Zach break down 10 breakout players for the 2026 season! From Luke Wafle (USC freshman edge) and Savion Hiter (Michigan RB) to Antwan Raymond (Rutgers), Brandon Inniss (Ohio State), Malachi Goodman (Penn State OL), Pat Farrell (Illinois DL), Landon Ellis (UCLA WR), Tyler Brown (Iowa S), Jamari Johnson, and Jamari Sharpe. Who will become national stars? Chapters: 00:00...

Big Ten basketball news: No more Juke Harris for Michigan basketball as Duke Harris flips to Tennessee over Dusty May and $3M NIL. Big Ten transfer portal winners dominate with Indiana basketball, UCLA basketball, USC basketball, Rutgers Basketball, Illinois basketball. Indiana football good news from Curt Cignetti on Isaiah Jones replacing Aiden Fisher, Anthony Chung stepping up, Rylan Gandy posi...

Big Ten basketball news: David Mikovic returns to Illinois basketball with new targets emerging and Illinois returners locked in. John Blackwell update has UCLA got great news about him crashing the party. Indiana basketball insane transfer portal haul with Aiden Sherrell, Bryce Lindsey, Samet Yigitoglu building scary frontcourt. ESPN way too early Big Ten football rankings expose ongoing SEC bias...

Big Ten football news just dropped: Iowa tampering case, NCAA penalty on Kirk Ferentz and Cade McNamara, plus private equity shaking up college football with Learfield news. JR and Zack break down the ridiculous NCAA ruling — Iowa forced to vacate four 2023 wins (including vs Michigan State and Iowa State) over just 13 phone calls and two texts to Cade McNamara before he entered the portal. They r...

Big Ten basketball news: JR breaks down optimism on Darius Adams returning to Maryland basketball under Buzz Williams after a tough freshman year. Plus 5 massive Big Ten transfer portal battles heating up with KJ Lewis (USC/Oregon/Illinois), Andrew McKeever (Iowa), Aiden Sherrell (Indiana/Michigan State), Drew Fielder (Nebraska/Washington), and Nolan Groves (Minnesota/Wisconsin). Indiana basketbal...

Big Ten football news, spring practice update, big ten spring football — JR and Zach Guggenheim deliver the latest 2026 Big Ten spring football updates for all 18 teams. From quarterback competitions and standout performers to defensive line improvements, transfer impacts, coaching changes, and spring game notes, they cover Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ne...

Big Ten basketball news explodes as Michigan State star Jeremy Fears Jr. declares for the 2026 NBA Draft while keeping eligibility. Plus, 10 transfer portal players visiting or close to Big Ten schools, Alvaro Folgueiras leaves Iowa Basketball after his Sweet 16 heroics, and a new report says Illinois leads for Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell. Full intel and analysis here! Big Ten basketball new...

Big Ten Football News explodes as Ohio State dodges major drama by saying no to top transfer Chaz Coleman and his massive price tag. Tennessee football loses starting big man JP Estrella in the transfer portal as he commits to Michigan basketball and Dusty May after the Elite Eight matchup. Wisconsin football and Wisconsin basketball get a huge NIL and revenue sharing boost with $14.6 million annu...

Big Ten Basketball News: Illinois could have a TOP 5 starting lineup with John Blackwell from Wisconsin + retention. Plus 5 players in the transfer portal trending toward Big Ten teams (Rob Wright to Ohio State?, Andrew McKeever to Iowa/Purdue, Tyrone Riley, Riley Allenspach, Marcus Burton to Indiana). Michigan football & basketball get a TRIPLE DOSE of good news (Kamden Lopati flip?, LJ Cason...

JR and Zach break down 10 potential Big Ten football upsets for the 2026 season on The Big Ten Huddle. From UCLA over Cal and Ohio State upsetting Texas to Oregon beating Ohio State, Minnesota over Michigan, Maryland at Nebraska, Iowa shocking Washington, Wisconsin over Penn State, Northwestern over Minnesota, Rutgers over Maryland, and Illinois upsetting Iowa—this is your Big Ten 2026 upset watch...

Big Ten basketball news explodes on transfer portal opening day! Nebraska basketball intel: Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager trending to STAY for next season after their best year in program history. Plus, 10 players drawing Big Ten interest including Ben Gott Dok, Jalen Harrelson, JT Rock, Rowan Brumbaugh, and more. Ben McCollum SHUTS DOWN North Carolina job rumors and stays loyal at Iowa. Michig...

Big Ten basketball news from the Final Four! Michigan dominates Arizona 91-73 to advance to the national title game, while Illinois falls to UConn 62-71 in a tough battle. JR breaks down both games: Ademara's dominance, Dusty May's vision, UConn's perimeter defense and shot-making vs Brad Underwood's Illini, Dan Hurley owning the matchup again, and what it means for the Big Ten in the NCAA Tournam...