The Midwest College Football Cavalcade with John Dooley

Jason and I review Indiana's trouncing of Oregon. We preview IU's matchup with Miami. AND, we review every team's action in the portal so far! Lots of movement all around. We hope you enjoy it!

Jason and I discuss the upcoming semifinal game between Indiana and Oregon. Plus bowl game reviews for Illinois, USC, Iowa, Michigan, and Nebraska!

Jason and I talk about a crazy week coming up in college football! We review ANOTHER Minnesota bowl victory, Northwestern's Game Above, and Penn State's great response to a 3-6 start. We do quick talk on the new Michigan hire; previewing their bowl game against Texas. Also, Vandy/Iowa, Nebraska/Utah, and the CFP Madness continues! Indiana against Bama, Oregon/Texas Tech, and Miami/Ohio Sta...

Jason and John talk about the canceled series between USC and Notre Dame, Oregon's rout of JMU, and some of their great Christmas traditions. We also preview bowl games from Northwestern, Minnesota, Penn State, Illinois, and USC!

Something happened in Ann Arbor! Also, Jason talks about his bowl history with Wisconsin. We talk about how much we love food during the holidays, too. Much love.

James Neveau of NBC Chicago joins Jason Jowers and Johnson Dooley to talk about the drama surrounding the college football playoff. We talk about the future of the playoff, the future of the bowls, and the future of Matt Campbell at Penn State! Also, what are our favorite bowls?! And what inside info on MACtion can we get from James Neveau? He travels through the midwest to give us answers! Also,...

Jason and I will talk about the dominating performance by Ohio State over Michigan, and some other fun games during Rivalry Week in the Big Ten. Illinois beats Northwestern in the snow, Iowa outlasts Nebraska, and a fun one between Penn State Rutgers. Oregon provides a final statement for the committee, as well. We talk playoff rankings! New coach hires! What's going on at Penn State?

Jason and I prep for Thanksgiving and review last week’s Big Ten contests while previewing next week’s big games!

This week Jason and I talk about Oregon getting back on their feet. A big comeback win for Old Troy. Plus, we go through some late-season Big Ten stats! As always, a fun review of this week in 1975 and 2000, too. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to College Football Excitement 02:59 Thanksgiving Weekend Sports Extravaganza 05:46 Coaching Changes and Their Impact 08:47 The Evolving Landscape of College F...

Jason and I focus on thrilling wins for Indiana, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Plus, Ohio State and Notre Dame continue to cruise. We also look back at this week in Big Ten/ND football in 1975 and 2000. We touch on comments by Texas Tech about Notre Dame and who are OUR top 3 teams…

Summary In this episode, John Dooley and Jason Jowers discuss the recent Big Ten and Notre Dame matchups, reflecting on personal experiences and this week's emotional investment in sports. They analyze the current state of the Big Ten, including coaching changes and potential team additions, while also reviewing key games such as USC vs. Nebraska and Ohio State vs. Penn State. The conversation...

Indiana with another ravishing victory! Washington looks better as the season goes on, and can Nebraska take that next step? Plus we review what happened this week in 1975 and 2000...along with memories of 2000 Halloween! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of College Football 02:53 Big Ten Game Reviews and Highlights 05:45 Illinois and Washington: A Tale of Two Teams 09:06 Nebraska's Res...

What a week! Notre Dame gets a big win over USC with their ground game, UCLA stays hot, Michigan gives Washington a dose of reality...plus, can Indiana keep this up? Also, where did the Floyd of Rosedale come from? Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 05:00 Reviewing Last Week's Games 11:49 Offensive Strategies and Quarterback Development 17:48 Northwestern's Surprising Perform...

This week we review the big firing at Penn State; James Franklin is gone. Indiana continues to roll. Did Northwestern wake up? Can UCLA keep the tide going? Is Wisconsin the next team to fire a coach? What about the big Notre Dame/USC matchup? It's all comin up!

UCLA stuns Penn State, Bucks dominate again, and a comeback for Washington! Chiles struggles in Lincoln, Michigan wears down Wisconsin, and Altmyer is near perfect in West Lafayette. This week we preview Indiana visiting Oregon, and Illinois welcoming Ohio State and MORE! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Big Ten Football Review 03:09 Modern Football Frustrations 06:07 Overtime Formats and Their Impa...

Jason and I talk about 'Life After Football', and the challenges that come with it. We go over some solid games between USC and Illinois; along with the big showdown between Penn State and Oregon. We'll also take a look at next week's games in the Big Ten and with Notre Dame! TIME SLOTS BELOW! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Cavalcade Podcast 06:17 Life After Football: The Trans...

Summary In this episode, John Dooley and Jason Jowers discuss the latest matchups in the Big Ten, including Wisconsin's struggles, Maryland's surprising performance, and the competitive clash between Michigan and Nebraska. They also analyze Notre Dame's game against Purdue and preview the upcoming matchup between USC and Illinois, highlighting key performances and areas for improvement...

Big Ten play begins with some fun matchups in Week 3, and we look forward to a fuller slate in Week 4! DeShaun Foster gone at UCLA, Wisconsin’s trek to Alabama, and an Illinois/Indiana ! Also, what’s up with Notre Dame at 0-2? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to College Football Week 3 and 4 02:39 Jason's Experience at Alabama vs Wisconsin 05:49 Comparing College Football Atmospheres: SEC vs Big Te...

Summary In this episode of the Midwest Football Cavalcade, hosts John Dooley and Jason Jowers dive into the latest happenings in college football, focusing on the Big Ten. They discuss the implications of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) on college athletes, the challenges posed by late game start times, and preview upcoming matchups. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of player transfer...

Summary In this episode of the Cavalcade, John Dooley and Jason Jowers review the first week of college football, focusing on key matchups, hot topics, and standout performances. They discuss the implications of Notre Dame's loss to Miami, the legacy of Lee Corso, and the challenges faced by coaches transitioning from the NFL to college football. The hosts also preview upcoming games in the Bi...

In this episode, John Dooley and Jason Jowers discuss the upcoming Big Ten football season, focusing on key matchups, coaching accountability, and the importance of media relations. They share personal anecdotes about their morning routines and delve into the cultural aspects of college football, including the significance of player availability to the media. The hosts preview several games, inclu...

In this episode, John Dooley and Jason Jowers discuss the upcoming 2025 Big Ten football season, analyzing each team's strengths, weaknesses, and potential for success. They delve into the impact of the transfer portal, the significance of preseason rankings, and the challenges faced by various programs. The conversation covers key teams like Penn State, Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan, Illinois,...

We review last week’s madness (including the big game), and briefly talk about changes with Michigan State and Indiana.

We talk about a hard-fought Iowa-Illinois game along with a scare from Michigan! Also FCS playoff preview with the MAC Title coming soon. Also, The Big Game this week as Ohio State takes on Michigan!

Look at yourself! You watched Illinois throw for 500 yards! You watched Michigan definitely not suspiciously run the ball 32 times! And you saw Luke Fickell blame himself…but not! Big Ten football next!