The very first 12 Team CFP ranking makes its way to the scene, and B1G Banter wants to know how the votes went down. Ethan and Alex discuss what the initial rankings mean for each conference, and how the B1G can maximize their teams in it. Also, OSU pulls out a massive road top 5 win against Penn State, Oregon rolls Michigan, and Indiana continues to bulldoze its opponents with a convincing win over the Spartans. Stay for the picks, and long live democracy!
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 12
After a quick technical difficulty week, the boys are back and the B1G never left! Michigan keeps Paul Bunyan in Ann Arbor, both Penn State and OSU struggle, and Oregon keeps on rolling. The fellas break down the best games of this past weekend, and prepare you for the most impactful game of the B1G season in the Buckeyes vs. Nittany Lions. The biggest question? Which big time coach finally gets the monkey off their back this weekend? We got the picks and much more for this weekend! (Also, someo...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 11
There's a new dawg (duck) in town, and he lives in Eugene. Oregon outlasts Ohio State in the premier matchup of the week in the College Football world and solidifies themselves as a National Title contender. Corey rides a solo episode today with insight from the final seconds, as well as breaking down Penn State's secret weapon, and our beloved Rutgers fall from grace.
Oct 17, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Alex goes solo this week to breakdown what ended up being a CHAOTIC week in college football. Michigan and USC go down, plus, which big ten teams still have a shot at the playoff?!
Oct 11, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 83
In a world where all these B1G Teams are ranked, undefeated Rutgers ISN'T? Corey and Alex discuss how the Scarlet Knights got to a 4-0 start, and how far this team can go. PSU outlasts Illinois, OSU dominates MSU, and Michigan struggles against Minnesota in a packed B1G slate. We've got your picks, and a few fan questions as well as the CFP picture begins to take shape after the second week of conference play.
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 9
The Horrors of a Fall Wedding got you missing out on Good Ball? Don't worry, the guys got you covered. Michigan pulls off the upset on USC, OSU and PSU take care of business, and is RUTGAS making a case for a dark horse CFP selection??? Alex and Ethan breakdown the Best of the Best Conference in America this week, as well as offer you our Grade A, Certified Fresh, Spread Picks! Everyone is over .500 AGAIN!
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Technical Difficulties have delayed your favorite B1G content guys, but just like the rest of the conference, when the going gets tough, we get going! Hear from Ethan and Alex as they review the week that was, and hear who's in the lead of the picks!
Sep 20, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The Big Noon Kickoff was more of a kick in the face to the reigning National Champion Wolverines. What went wrong, and and how did things get so bad so fast? Also, plenty of action around the rest of the conference including Iowa's Collapse, Penn State's Escape, and MSU's Feast or Famine. Alex takes a soapbox on Spartan Fans, and Corey is disgusted at this week's lines for our B1G Banter Picks.
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Is this the earliest in a season where there have been season altering games for the B1G. Your Big Noon Kickoff has all eyes on Texas vs. Michigan, but don't let that distract you from the fact that Kirk Ferentz returns to the sidelines to take on Iowa State. Plenty of other games worth discussing as Ethan and Alex give you your B1G Banter picks.
Sep 06, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 5
With only one loss in the entire conference, it seems like Week 1 was good to the B1g. However, scores and stats may be deceiving, and our hosts break down the week that was for the conference. Should Michigan and Oregon fans hit the panic button? Is OSU WRU? Is Penn State legit? Alex, Corey, and Ethan give you their thoughts. Also, where is 321Nole and why hasn't he eaten the dog poop?
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 4
The Gang is all back for a jam packed episode. Naturally, in an era where the CFP expansion is officially here, our hosts have to share their 12 Team Bracket. What's different? What's the same? Will Penn State not James Franklin it away? Get ready for the breakdown! If you or a loved one needs to get rich quick, listen to Ethan, Alex, and Corey give their picks for Week 1 of the B1G slate, as each of our pickers were above .500 and in the green last year!
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week's episode is all about taking a deeper dive in the schedules of some CFP hopefuls. Who has the advantage to secure the Group of 5 Spot between Liberty and Boise State? Will Corey ever stop hating on Illinois? Will Ethan ever believe in James Franklin? And who has a chance to shake-up everything if they can get their meatball subs in order? Ethan and Corey tackle your toughest questions heading into Week 0
Aug 19, 2024•53 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Season 3 is officially ON for the boys at B1G Banter! Our Ethan Alex and Corey discuss their plans for College Football Domination with their Dynasties in the new CFP Video Game. With a new landscape for the conference, the only thing our hosts can do now is give their honest reactions to the Over/Under win totals for the entire conference. Good to be back, and ready for another season of College Football!
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The College Football Playoff is expanding to more teams (we think) without a single game being played in the 12 team format. Alex and Corey discuss the ever-changing landscape of the sport, and how things like NIL and the success of the Men's and Women's basketball tournament will play a part in it. Also in this episode, the fellas come to a consensus on the official B1G power rankings for head coaches. Did we get it right?
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 40
After a short break, the fellas are back to talk new playoff rules, coaching hires, and their thoughts on the new NCAA Football video game release in the summer. With the playoff landscape as it is right now, many teams and conferences are on the outside looking in. Will the B1G and SEC suffocate the other power two? Does Notre Dame get screwed? (Yes). UCLA makes a savvy hire and Ethan and Corey share what they want to see in this year's game. (Apologies for the technical difficulties, we're fir...
Mar 08, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 39
The two powerhouses of College Football have just teamed up. The Avenger-esque partnership between the B1G and the SEC has people, including our hosts, asking questions. What does this mean for the other Power 5 Conferences? Is a New Governing Body on the horizon? Is the NCAA in trouble. Join the boys in their heated debate about an imminent power struggle that may leave some teams and conferences with an "adapt or die" mentality. Also, Michigan and OSU hire new coordinators, and UCLA scrambles ...
Feb 16, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 38
For the first time ever, B1G Banter has a guest host! Grace married Alex for some odd reason, but her knowledge of B1G Football demanded an appearance on the show. This week, our couple breaks down what the SEC-B1G alliance means for the college football world, as well as the recruiting classes for other B1g schools. Listen in for all your B1G news for the week, but stay for the Super Bowl predictions and where we'd go if we were 5 Star QB's.
Feb 09, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 37
We've got some replacements in Ann Arbor. Michigan has their man in Sherrone Moore, is it the right hire, safe hire, or both? The boys discuss and also share their way too early B1G power rankings, including our newest friends from the now defunct PAC-12. Listen through and shun Ethan for dogging on the beloved B1G Commercial.
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 36
Just days after Michigan's National Championship win, Nick Saban's departure from Alabama sent shockwaves into the College Football world that directly impacts the B1G conference. Just a week after that, Jim Harbaugh says goodbye to Michigan for the NFL, bringing a little bittersweetness to the party. What these moves mean for new conference member Washington and Michigan and how their replacements will fare in the 12-team playoff is discussed by our hosts. Not to be overlooked, Ohio State is MA...
Jan 27, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 35
As the clock ticks to 0:00 on the 2023 College Football Season, your undefeated, B1G's Own, MICHIGAN WOLVERINES are your National Champion! Our hosts share memories of their favorite sports moments, and where this title ranks for them as fans. The Game itself is also dissected, how did Michigan's defense stand tall against the best offense in College Football, and how Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards once again lead the charge in the Wolverine's ground attack. Is this episode a Victory Lap for th...
Jan 11, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 34
The last game of the College Football season is upon us, and we have a B1G matchup waiting in the wings. Michigan outlasts Alabama in a thriller in Pasadena and Washington survives Texas in the Sugar Bowl, leading up to a matchup between the nation's top offense and defense. The boys are riding high, and will share their thoughts on how the Rose Bowl was won for the Wolverines, and what they need to do to slow down Micheal Penix Jr. and the Huskies. Ethan, Alex, and Corey (with no victory lap in...
Jan 04, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 33
It's been a long break for the Wolverines, but their tournament of Roses is finally here! The boys talk CFP and keys to the game for potentially the best matchups we have ever had in the College Football Semifinals. While there are other B1G Schools playing in some NY6 Bowls, they seem to have lost their luster. Ethan, Alex and Corey also share their thoughts on the state of other bowl games, and what they'd do to fix them. Hopefully next week, there will still be one more game to play...
Dec 28, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Players and Coaches galore are looking at brand new homes for the 2024 CFP season and the boys are here to break it all down. Hear Ethan, Alex, and Corey discuss whether or not Tom Allen fits the hole left by Manny Diaz at Penn State, as well as the best possible OC candidate at Iowa (hint: if you have a pulse, you're on that list). Also, Dominic Raiola flips his commitment to Nebraska, and also does some poetry in the process; will he see instant success? To top it all off, the boys tell you wh...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 31
With the Early Portal Period WIDE open, and a new Carousel of Coaches beginning to make its rounds, it's safe to say this week's episode of B1G Banter covers a lot. Our hosts pass out grades for MSU andIndiana's new captains at the helm, as well as discuss potential landing spots for some big names in the portal. You're going to get just about everything this week; Disney Adults and Sacrilege included.
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Championship Weekend concludes the way most thought it would, but not the final CFP rankings. Michigan ends up as the #1 Seed, but plays a red hot Alabama instead of Undefeated ACC Champ Florida State. The guys break it all down. Is this Fair? Are the best 4 teams in? What's the reasoning? Where's Paul Finebaum? In the midst of the heated debate, we preview the Rose Bowl, our favorite B1G Bowl Games, and become the most unhinged we've ever been in this week's episode.
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 29
The Game, at its highest stakes, did not disappoint. Michigan comes out victorious in the clash with Ohio State and represents the East for the B1G Championship. Ethan and Corey analyze what happened on the Last Saturday in November, what went right for the Wolverines and wrong for the Buckeyes. The fellas break down the scenarios for the CFP, and what OSU needs to get a backdoor invitation once again. One episode this week for the Championship preview with Iowa and the rest of the Conference Ch...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 28
We loaded up this episode for you like a plate at Thanksgiving Dinner. CFP reactions to the FSU and Washington swap, Iowa clinches the final B1G West crown, OSU rolls, and Michigan struggles in Week 12. But really, everyone is here for the breakdowns and analysis of the literal Biggest Game of the Year. Michigan and Ohio State play for it all this weekend, and we give you the picks and predications for everything B1G in one episode. Happy Thanksgiving, and Let's watch some football.
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 27
The only looming punishment we care about on B1G Banter is Alex's as he has to make up a game because he doesn't know how to read (or listen to a podcast for that matter). Division Races have the potential to close with Iowa and build excitement with Michigan and OSU. Also, the bowl fate of many B1G schools will be decided with a many interesting matchups.
Nov 17, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In the game of the week, Michigan runs the ball literally every play, and James Franklin has no answers. The Latest CFP rankings are discussed in nauseam, and things get weird with some hypotheticals. Is Tony Petitti a coward? Is your B1G worth covering in the end of the year? You can bet that these questions are answered this week!
Nov 16, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Outside of how close can Michigan-Penn State get, how bad will OSU beat MSU, and will somebody else take control of the B1G West there is only ONE thing that matters this weekend, how low will the point total for Iowa-Rutgers go?
Nov 09, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 24
