B1G Banter is the most entertaining Big Ten Football content you could ask for. We're three dudes who created a show where you're going to be just as entertained by our stupid jokes as you are by our *always hot* football takes. We'll talk about every team, every game, and every meme out there about Big Ten Football. So follow, listen, and enjoy. Sincerely, your hosts: Alex Day, Ethan Davidson, and Corey Svrcina.
Alex is riding solo this week, and no Corey and Ethan are not dead (we have demanding jobs outside of the Pod people!) So, the main man is going through some hot takes... on helmets? See 247Sports rankings and how our resident fashionista matches up. Oh boy, is it September yet?
Sorry for the delay. The editor got March Madness Sickness. The fellas are indeed back with their bold takes on some of the NCAA's rule changes for Football as well as the permanent rivals for each of the B1G teams for the foreseeable future. Who gets the shaft? Who gets it easy? Who shouldn't be participating? (The answer is Northwestern)
The Boys are Back with another offseason episode, this time to figure out why in the world Iowa still has Brian Ferentz as their OC. Discussions on the parameters of that contract, and what Iowa should do to keep up with the College Football landscape are attacked from every angle. If you missed the picks, we got something to scratch that itch! Win Lines are posted by Vegas and your Hosts are ready for some knee jerk reactions. We answer the question everyone is thinking about as well...how many...
This episode is all about the Recruits. The boys break down NSD and the outlook for each teams recruits. Whether they are High School or Transfer, they judge how well each fills team needs, holes, and whether or not they will help Iowa score offensive touchdowns. Later on, the fellas give you their top three schools as 5 Stars coming out of High School, and the results may vary. Stay until the end as we answer fan questions.
The Boys begin their Offseason Campaign on the landscape of College Football, more specifically some thoughts how how next season will be. Who's in the CFP? Is Iowa actually good or will another West Team take over the division? Could the three best teams in College Football be playing in the B1G East next year? All of those questions, including the conference to watch this season will be answered in week one of the B1G Offseason
The 2023 College Football National Championship was...something. Georgian obliterates the 'Frawgs in a forgettable night for some. Ethan and Alex breakdown and summarize what was just seen and also cooling the jets of individuals who think Alabama should have been in the final. Come for the dialogue, stay for the hot takes and pet peeves.
After two shots at a B1G team in the National Championship, both Michigan and OSU fall short, leaving our hosts with the aftermath and what it means for next season. Alex, Ethan, and Corey share in their misery together and give you the biggest reason why each team lost, as well as discuss a massive win for Penn State in the Grandaddy of them All. To honor the New Year, the boys also give you their resolutions for all big ten teams, some of them should really take our advice.
The College Football Playoff is finally here, and the Fellas are ready. Ethan and Corey tag team this episode breaking down our two B1G matchups for the playoff as well as discussing the oddity of Luke Fickell coaching the Badgers to their Las Vegas Bowl win over Oklahoma State. Ethan and Corey share their thoughts on the recruiting rankings across the conference, as well as maybe the final pick 'em of the season. Is it Saturday yet?
Just in time for the Christmas Season, the College Football Transfer Portal is alive and well, and specifically two B1G teams are at the top of the Nice List! Michigan and Iowa lead the way with some big names filling some pretty big holes. Ethan and Alex break these moves down, as well as offer their views on if they couldn't root for Michigan anymore, who would it be. Our first B1G Bowl Matchup is just around the Corner as well! On Graham Mertz-less Wisconsin?
We are just around the corner from BowlSZN and everyone is back together again! The fellas give their Final Grades for our beloved teams and there may or may not be some "heated" disagreements. We also dive into the new Purdue coaching hire, whether or not James Franklin is overrated, and pay tribute to legend of the game, Mike Leach. Swing your Sword!
As the dust settles on Michigan's back to back B1G Championships, we now live in a world where two teams from the B1G are going to the playoff. Corey and Alex discuss the championship performance of Purdue and the Wolverines, some lack of clarity in how CFP teams are judged, and the state of the Penn State Football Program. We round up our episode with questions from you guys! Our listeners! You just as excited for the Duke's Mayo Bowl as we are?
No Corum, No Right Hand, No Problem! Michigan takes down Ohio State in the showdown everyone had been waiting all season for in convincing fashion. The fellas discuss what this means moving forward for the state of the conference as now all teams are chasing Michigan. The CFP, and other conference champions are dissected and put to the test. Oh, in case you didn't know, the Road to Pasadena OFFICIALLY runs through West Lafayette.
The moment everyone in the Country was anticipating. Michigan and Ohio State will finally face off against each other as 11-0 Juggernauts. The fellas go back and forth with the latest CFP rankings and break down what exactly needs to happen to get two B1G teams in the playoff. Also, the B1G West Division could be clinched even before the majority of the games happen this weekend. The Fellas make their final picks of the year, and the battle for last place is on!
Those pesky Purdue Boilermakers are at it again, they play dead, but just will not die in the B1G West race. All three of our hosts are back breaking down the Haves (Michigan & Ohio State) and Have Nots (Everyone Else) as the Game of the Year and the Merciless End to the West Division Crown are coming just around the corner. The latest CFP rankings are discussed and why they don't make sense, as well as a fight for the bottom between Alex and The Coin (Corey) in our spread picks.
The B1G was bombarded by some exceptional weather this weekend, which caused some teams to play all out of sorts. Alex and Corey breakdown OSU's struggles, Iowa's Comeback Tour, and Purdue's inexplainable season. 3rd Quarter Grades are out and some students really aren't getting those C's that require degrees. The Coin is back as our duo knocks out this weekend's spreads.
A Huge Weekend for the B1G for more reasons than one. The first CFP rankings were released and has Ethan and Alex asking some questions. Penn State and Ohio State play one of the most exciting games of the weekend, and in case you haven't heard, there was a brawl in the Michigan-MSU Game. The fellas discuss the aftermath of suspensions, takeaways and make picks for a 7 game slate. Oh, and all hail the magic coin.
What a week it was for the B1G! A Sickos Committee 7-Way Tiebreaker keeps just about EVERYONE in the West Division Race, Brian Ferentz doesn't know what to do with a Football, and Purdue lets Corey down... again. Alex and Corey kick off the start of the show followed by a late appearance from Ethan (which disrupts our audio quality again, sorry!) where the trio really dive into all aspects of the Iowa-OSU game. Picks have a pleasant surprise at the end that you don't want to miss!
If you weren't on board for the College Football Playoff Expansion, a weekend like this will make you change your mind. The fellas (minus Corey this week) talk about the crazy weekend of College Football that could reveal that teams are much closer than you think. For the BIG side of things, James Franklin is as soft as Charmin, and Illinois and Purdue offer very different styles of football as your favorites for the West division crown.
Midterm grades are here! Who's the best? Who's the worst? Who's doing drugs and who doesn't know how to read? The fellas rank our B1G Schools to see how the conference matches up with each other halfway through the season. Also, some news of coordinator changes (no not Brian Ferentz) shake the up the secondary coaching landscape. Recaps of this week's games set up for a huge weekend for the conference as well as a huge opportunity for Corey to jump Alex in our ATS Picks. (Disclaimer: Technically...
Ethan is back on the pod this week and isn't messing around. He's just saying what we're all thinking; what on earth is wrong with the B1G West? Maybe the biggest shocker of the year is Wisconsin firing Paul Cryst, is it the right move for the program?Impressive wins from Ohio State and Michigan further separate them from the rest of the field, but someones got to win the West, right? The fellas end with their picks for the week ahead, but will Corey ever get out of the basement?
Could there be no UCLA in the B1G after all? With Ethan sick, Alex and Corey discuss the concerns of the Pac-12 Commissioner as it regards the departure of UCLA. The fellas also break down the week that was for the conference where Michigan struggled, OSU shined, and Iowa wins the Punt-Off. Corey has some ground to make up in this week's picks after Alex's stellar week against the spread.
This week for the B1G showed the guys what many of these teams are really about. A statement win from Penn State, a flawless non-conference schedule from Minnesota, and an eye-opening loss from Michigan State reveals the true contenders for Ohio State and Michigan as B1G play is just around the corner. The fellas play teacher and hand out first quarter grades, as well as dissect an abysmal week of picks for two of our hosts (we'll let you guess who they are).
It was a wild week in the B1G West as several upsets, surprising wins, and a few teams righting the ship will make for a mediocre (yet entertaining) race for for the West Division Crown. The Fellas discuss the impact of the Scott Frost Firing as well as a few points to take away from the East heavyweights in OSU, Michigan, PSU, and MSU. We pick this week's matchups and hopefully Alex can avoid embarrassing himself this week.
The week was wild for more reasons than one for the fellas. With rumblings of another PAC-12 team in the mix, and the news of new NIL rules and CFP expansion, the fellas discuss the impact on the B1G landscape. Game recaps include how to not score a touchdown ft. Iowa, how to not win a football game ft. Purdue, and how to not handle a QB battle ft. Cade McNamara. Oh, and the guys are picking against the spread now.
The Fellas breakdown an exciting Week 0 for the B1G and what on Earth Nebraska Football should do with Scott Frost. Listen in for the guys Week 1 predictions for the rest of the B1G, their thoughts on Michigan's in-season QB Tryout, and if the Road to Pasadena runs through West Lafayette.
Welcome to the B1G's! Our Hosts Alex Day, Ethan Davidson, and Corey Svrcina tackle all things Big Ten Conference. The Football Season is just around the corner, so listen in to our pre-season predictions, division champion hot takes, and biggest games of the year. There's news, there's nonsense, and there's B1G content for the entirety of the show. Take your first listen, and come back for more.
