The Big Ten Huddle Podcast

College football playoffs News alert: Dive into The Big Ten Huddle's latest episode where JR and Zach recap Oregon vs James Madison, highlighting the Ducks' dominant first half and second-half slip in a 51-34 win. Get first thoughts on Oregon vs Texas Tech and Texas Tech vs Oregon, plus Ohio State vs Miami and Miami vs Ohio State matchups. From defensive breakdowns to key player insights, this is...

Big Ten Football News: Playoff picks, recruiting rankings vs talent for all 12 CFP teams, Oregon vs James Madison prediction, and full Big Ten bowl games priority ranking! Jeff breaks down the expanded college football playoff, why Indiana's run is historic despite low recruiting, Oregon's huge home playoff opener, and which Big Ten bowl games matter most for conference perception vs SEC. In this...

Penn State football News: Dive into the latest Penn State football updates as Matt Campbell rebuilds the Nittany Lions staff! We break down the defensive coordinator search, including rumors around USC's D'Anton Lynn, Jon Heacock's potential role amid retirement talk, Anthony Poindexter, Deion Barnes, Dan Connor, and rising names like Tyler Santucci. What's next for the Penn State defensive coordi...

Dylan Raiola officially entering the transfer portal – where will the former 5-star Nebraska QB land in 2026? JR and Zach break down the biggest Big Ten quarterback transfer news, including Aiden Chiles (Michigan State), potential moves, and which Big Ten teams desperately need a new starter heading into next season. Plus, full first-round College Football Playoff predictions: Oregon vs James Madi...

Big Ten Football news: Way-too-early 2026 Heisman Trophy contenders are here! JR and Zack break down 10 Big Ten players with real shots at the Heisman Trophy 2026, including Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Jayden Maiava, Drew Mestemaker, Demond Williams Jr., Dante Moore, and more transfer portal wildcards. Who could follow Fernando Mendoza as the next Big Ten Heisman winner? Michigan Football and Oh...

Big Ten Football news is heating up with Malik Washington returning to Maryland, huge implications for the Terrapins, Penn State staff hires under Matt Campbell, Michigan head coach job update, and the latest Michigan head coach rumors. JR and Zach break it all down! In this segment from a recent Big Ten Huddle episode, we dive deep into: Malik Washington's decision to return to Maryland and what...

Big Ten Football news: Washington football dominates Boise State in the LA Bowl blowout, Jedd Fisch Michigan rumors intensify amid coaching chaos, Jeremiah Smith vs Makai Lemon Biletnikoff controversy, Fernando Mendoza Heisman Trophy win reaction – JR and Zach break it all down on The Big Ten Huddle! JR and Zach recap Washington's commanding win over Boise State, highlighting Demond Williams' brea...

Big Ten Football news is on fire! Big Jeff breaks down Indiana’s stunning upset over Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship, why both the Hoosiers and Buckeyes are legit national title threats, the Sherrone Moore arrest fallout, Michigan’s program in crisis, and a full 16-team college football playoff model that would have changed EVERYTHING this year (SEC gets 6, Notre Dame in, Michigan out). Plu...

Big Ten Football news! JR & Zach break down Washington vs Boise State in the LA Bowl (Gronk Bowl), full College Football Playoff paths for Oregon, Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana, Matt Rhule’s massive Nebraska coaching overhaul, Dylan Raiola future, and who got the easiest/hardest CFP draw! Washington favored by 9.5, over/under 52.5 – is Boise State being disrespected? DeMond Williams revenge...

Per multiple reports, Michigan has fired Sherrone Moore. Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. BREAKING: Michigan fires Sherrone Moore WITH CAUSE! Michigan football news just exploded – Sherrone Moore fired as head coach after scandal. We go live with an emergency pod reacting to the stunning Michigan head coach firing, what led to it, and who Michigan football could...

Big Ten football news, Indiana football, Notre Dame football, transfer portal intel, transfer portal rumors, bowl games, Stephen Daley injury – JR and Zach break down the absolute latest chaos in the Big Ten! Stephen Daley’s season-ending injury is heartbreaking, Darius Taylor portal rumors, Rocco Bech to Penn State speculation, Sidney Stewart staying at Maryland, Kenny Minchey to Wisconsin watch...

Big Ten football news is on fire! Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua just said the ACC caused “permanent damage” to their relationship after the playoff snub — is Notre Dame to the Big Ten finally happening? Plus, Matt Campbell’s first press conference as Penn State head coach was incredible. We break down everything you need to know about Notre Dame ACC drama, conference realignment, Pete Bevacqua’s exp...

Big Ten football news, College football playoff news, college football playoff bracket, CFP prediction, bracket challenge, college football bracket winner picks – JR and Zach react instantly to the 2024-25 CFP bracket reveal, break down the drama (including Notre Dame snub & SEC bias), predict the national champion, and explain exactly what Oregon, Indiana, and Ohio State must do to win it all...

Indiana football news: Hoosiers pull off the impossible, beating #1 Ohio State 13-10 in an epic Big Ten football championship thriller! Instant reactions to Indiana vs Ohio State, Ohio State vs Indiana upset, Mendoza's heroics, and Indiana making history with their first outright Big Ten title since 1945. We break down CFP predictions, college football playoff bracket implications, and why this ch...

Brandon Brown and Grant Perry are joined by NBC’s Joshua Perry to talk a little bit about “The Game”. From there, Perry breaks down the matchup between Ohio State and Indiana in the Big Ten title game. Throw in some CFP discussion and whatever the heck is going on at Penn State and you have one heck of an episode Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

College football preview – Big Ten Championship Weekend! Big Jeff’s Football Insights is BACK with a DEEP DIVE into Ohio State vs Indiana in the B1G title game + SEC Championship best bet. Can the Hoosiers cover +10.5? Is Ryan Day finally free of the Michigan curse? Full breakdown with exclusive stats you won’t hear anywhere else! Timestamps / Chapters 00:00 Intro & Week 14 Recap 03:15 Ohio St...

Big Ten football news is on fire: Bob Chesney to UCLA Bruins is official, Nick Marsh enters transfer portal, Ohio State vs Indiana Big Ten Championship preview & bold predictions, plus early Big Ten bowl predictions! JR and Zach break down the hottest topics in Big Ten football right now: Bob Chesney hired as UCLA’s new head coach – is he the next Curt Cignetti? Nick Marsh hits the transfer po...

College football playoff News! JR and Zach go off on the latest college football rankings instant reactions — Alabama jumps Notre Dame, Miami gets screwed again, SEC bias fully exposed, and the committee protects five SEC teams. Is this the ESPN Invitational or actual rankings? The new CFP top 12 is pure chaos: Ohio State #1, Indiana #2, but Alabama over Notre Dame? Miami head-to-head win ignored?...

Big Ten football news, college football rankings, AP poll reaction, top 25, Iowa football, USC football, Lane Kiffin LSU drama, Ole Miss ranking – JR & Zach go nuclear on the latest AP Top 25! Missouri at #25 with ZERO wins over .500 teams? Miami 12th behind Notre Dame? Iowa, Illinois, & USC completely disrespected while James Madison sits at #19? We break down the biggest snubs, SEC bias,...

Big Ten football news week 14 recap: Jonathan Smith fired by Michigan State hours after beating Maryland – Pat Fitzgerald expected to be named head coach! Full breakdown of Penn State vs Rutgers, Oregon vs Washington rivalry, The Game, Illinois snow game, USC-UCLA, coaching carousel chaos & more! JR and Zach react LIVE to the wildest day in the Big Ten this season: Jonathan Smith shockingly fi...

Big Ten football power rankings Week 15 are here! JR and Zach drop their final regular-season Big Ten power rankings after an insane Week 14. Ohio State leaps Indiana, Oregon holds #1, Penn State collapses, Minnesota surges, and we debate who’s truly the best team heading into the Big Ten Championship. Full Big Ten Week 14 recap included! Timestamps (Video Chapters): 00:00 – Intro & Week 14 Th...

Join JR (@jrs_rankings) and Zack as they speculate on game-changing moments—like Nebraska's late surge potentially ending Iowa's defensive dynasty or Purdue's ground attack exposing Hoosier weaknesses. This episode uncovers the mystery: Did these results flip the Big Ten standings upside down? Perfect for fans searching Indiana football news or Iowa vs Nebraska highlights right after kickoff. Subs...

Rivalry Week is here! Full breakdown of Ohio State vs Michigan (why I’m taking Michigan +10.5 in the snow), Penn State -13.5 LOCK CITY vs Rutgers, Indiana vs Purdue, Oregon vs Washington, Iowa vs Nebraska & every Big Ten game. Deep dive on Kaetron Allen exploding, why Michigan’s defensive line matches up perfectly vs OSU’s weak right side, weather impact, playoff implications, and my official...

JR and Zach preview every massive Big Ten rivalry game in Week 14: Ohio State vs Michigan – Who actually wins The Game? Wisconsin vs Minnesota – Paul Bunyan’s Axe on the line Iowa vs Nebraska – Heroes Trophy (or Rural Rumble?) Penn State vs Rutgers, USC vs UCLA, Maryland vs Michigan State Upset alerts, final scores, and way too much banter. Happy Thanksgiving from the Big Ten Huddle! Timestamps /...

College Football Playoff news is here! The Week 14 College Football Playoff rankings just dropped and The Big Ten Huddle is bringing you instant reactions to all the chaos. Oregon jumps Ole Miss to #6, Michigan rockets past Texas and USC to #15, Washington falls off a cliff because of Wisconsin, and Tulane grabs the G5 auto-bid at #12. We break down the entire Top 25, debate the biggest controvers...