Can Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles rise from a rocky 2024 to become a Big Ten superstar in 2025? Join host JR on The Big Ten Huddle as we dive into the high-stakes season for this dynamic dual-threat QB, coached by Jonathan Smith and Jon Boyer. With playmakers like Nick Marsh and Jack Velling, Chiles has the tools to shine against teams like Western Michigan and Iowa. But will his decision-making and consistency hold him back, or will he lead the Spartans to a bowl game? Tune in to explore whethe...
May 16, 2025•9 min•Ep. 367
What if the last 10 years of college football had a 16-team playoff with today’s Big Ten and SEC alignments? On this explosive episode of Big Ten Huddle, we dive into how powerhouses like Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon would stack up against SEC giants like Alabama, Georgia, and LSU. Using data from 2014-2024, we reveal how many Wolverines, Buckeyes, and Nittany Lions would’ve punched tickets to the expanded field each year—and who might’ve been left out. We also tally the total Bi...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 366
Is USC head coach Lincoln Riley to blame for rumors that the iconic USC-Notre Dame rivalry might end after 2026? Fans are furious, calling Riley soft and accusing USC of dodging tough games, but the truth is more complicated. On this explosive episode of The Big Ten Huddle, host JR uncovers why Notre Dame’s sneaky scheduling and the SEC’s greedy eight-game conference slate are just as guilty. From the Pac-12’s collapse to Notre Dame’s cushy ACC deal, we expose the real villains threatening colle...
May 15, 2025•12 min•Ep. 365
Is Immanuel Iheanacho slipping away from Maryland to join Dan Lanning’s Oregon Ducks? The five-star offensive tackle, ranked No. 2 nationally by On3, was a silent commit to the Terrapins, but Oregon’s surging with momentum, NFL pedigree, and big-money offers. Coaches A’lique Terry and Will Stein have Iheanacho raving, but LSU, Penn State, and Auburn are fighting hard with visits planned before his August 5 commitment. Will Maryland hold on, or is Oregon’s NFL pipeline too strong? JR breaks down ...
May 15, 2025•9 min•Ep. 364
Is Ohio State vs Texas destined for a noon kickoff in 2025, or will the Buckeyes and Longhorns battle under the primetime lights? In this explosive episode of Big Ten Huddle, we dive into the scheduling buzz surrounding Ryan Day’s Ohio State and Steve Sarkisian’s Texas, dissecting what a noon slot means for fans and players like Quinn Ewers and Will Howard. We also break down the post-spring Big Ten QB battles—buy or sell on players like Julian Sayin at Ohio State, Dante Moore at Oregon, or Mali...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 363
We will discuss the biggest transfer portal additions to Big Ten teams in the spring window.Additional The Big Ten Huddle Channels:@TheBigTenHuddleBasketball@TheOhioStateHuddle More from JR:Personal Twitter: https://x.com/jrs_rankingsBig Ten Twitter: https://x.com/TheBigTenHuddleRead JR's Ohio State coverage: https://scarletandgame.com/author/jrhoades1Read JR's Illinois coverage: https://writingillini.com/author/jrhoades1Big Ten Basketball Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBigTenHuddleBasketb...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 362
JR and Zack are joined by Casual Big Ten, DK, and Eric Boggs to fill out a bracket of Big Ten Football coaches seeded by Big Ten fans.Additional The Big Ten Huddle Channels:@TheBigTenHuddleBasketball@TheOhioStateHuddle More from JR:Personal Twitter: https://x.com/jrs_rankingsBig Ten Twitter: https://x.com/TheBigTenHuddleRead JR's Ohio State coverage: https://scarletandgame.com/author/jrhoades1Read JR's Illinois coverage: https://writingillini.com/author/jrhoades1Big Ten Basketball Channel: https...
May 10, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 361
Dive into the Big Ten Huddle as we unpack Bill Connelly’s explosive 2024 stats to reveal the luckiest and unluckiest teams in the Big Ten! Using win expectancy and turnover margin, we’ll show how Illinois and Indiana, led by coaches Bret Bielema and Curt Cignetti, defied the odds, while Ohio State’s Ryan Day and Purdue’s Ryan Walters faced brutal bad breaks. Our exclusive table, weighted 2/3 on win expectancy and 1/3 on turnovers, exposes the hidden truths behind 2024’s records. What does this m...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 360
Join JR, Zack, and Juck on this explosive episode of Big Ten Huddle as they unveil their Top 25 rankings, packed with surprises! Ohio State, led by Ryan Day and stars like Jeremiah Smith, dominates their lists, while James Franklin’s Penn State and Lincoln Riley’s USC climb high with standout players like Drew Allar and Jayden Maiava. Bret Bielema’s Illinois also earns major love for their gritty performance. But the shocker? Iowa, despite Kirk Ferentz’s legacy, gets completely left out! Tune in...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 359
Buckle up for a jam-packed Big Ten Huddle with JR and Zack! Michigan State’s star CB Dillon Tatum shocks the conference by committing to Northwestern, reuniting with coach Harlon Barnett—will he transform the Wildcats’ defense? UCF’s Chasen Johnson joins USC, fueling Lincoln Riley’s recruiting surge; is this the sign USC is finally back? In our SEC Sucks Segment, Paul Finebaum claims a Big Ten team could make the 2025 College Football Playoff with just 9 wins, sparking debate: Is he setting the ...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 358
Get ready for a jaw-dropping Illinois basketball season in 2025-26! Brad Underwood’s Illini are stacked with stars like Kylan Boswell, Tomislav Ivisic, and transfer Andrej Stojakovic, ready to challenge Purdue for Big Ten supremacy. International sensations Mihailo Petrovic and David Mirkovic, plus Zvonimir Ivisic, add depth and skill to a roster that’s a nightmare to guard. But the real game-changer? Will Riley’s potential return could make Illinois the best team in the conference! Tune into Bi...
May 02, 2025•10 min•Ep. 357
Join Big Ten Huddle as we dive into the 2025 NFL Draft, where the Big Ten, led by Ohio State’s 14 picks like Emeka Egbuka and Quinshon Judkins, narrows the gap with the SEC’s dominance. Oregon’s record 10 draftees, including Derrick Harmon and Josh Conerly Jr., and Michigan’s steady seven, like Mason Graham and Colston Loveland, bolster the conference’s rise. We unpack how the Big Ten is pulling away from other conferences but still trails the SEC’s 15 picks from nine schools. Which mid-tier Big...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 356
Get ready for a jam-packed Big Ten Huddle! We’re diving into our bold predictions for Fox’s 2025 Big Noon Kickoff games, spotlighting must-watch matchups like Ohio State vs. Michigan and Penn State’s big clashes. Indiana football is making waves in the transfer portal, adding Maryland’s Kellan Wyatt and Kent State’s Stephen Daley to bolster their defensive line under Curt Cignetti. Rutgers linebacker Mohamed Toure is turning heads with visits to Penn State today and Indiana later this week, whil...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 355
Buckle up for a jam-packed Big Ten Huddle breaking down the 2025 NFL Draft’s biggest Big Ten winners like Penn State’s Abdul Carter and Michigan’s Colston Loveland, while exposing the SEC’s surprising draft flops, including Alabama’s Jalen Milroe struggles! We dive into Penn State’s massive transfer portal win with Syracuse star Trebor Pena joining Drew Allar’s squad. Plus, get the latest on Michigan’s electrifying spring game, showcasing Sherrone Moore’s Wolverines. Who rose, who fell, and what...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 354
Get ready for an EXPLOSIVE episode of Big Ten Huddle as we dive into Purdue men’s basketball’s JAW-DROPPING 2025-26 schedule! Coach Matt Painter’s Boilermakers are headed to the Baha Mar Hoops Championship to face elite competition, plus they’re taking on Alabama, Auburn, Iowa State, and Marquette. Stars like Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, and Fletcher Loyer are ready to shine in hostile arenas and at Mackey Arena. Discover why Purdue’s fearless scheduling makes them a March Madness powerhouse...
Apr 26, 2025•10 min•Ep. 353
Get ready for a sizzling episode of Big Ten Huddle as we dive into the red-hot recruitment of 2025 five-star guard Darius Adams! The former UConn commit is visiting Maryland this weekend, with Buzz Williams pulling out all the stops to land the McDonald’s All-American for the Terrapins. Meanwhile, Tom Izzo and Michigan State are making a fierce push, leveraging their Jase Richardson pitch and competitive NIL offers. Tennessee, Alabama, and NC State are also in the mix, but the Big Ten duo of Mar...
Apr 26, 2025•10 min•Ep. 352
🚨 Ohio State is making waves in the transfer portal, targeting Texas Tech’s All-Big 12 star Darrion Williams to be their next big thing! 🏀 Coach Jake Diebler is pulling out all the stops to land the versatile forward, but can the Buckeyes beat out Kansas’ Bill Self and NC State’s deep pockets? With Bruce Thornton, Devin Royal, and John Mobley Jr. returning, Williams could make Ohio State a Big Ten powerhouse. Will he skip the NBA Draft’s second-round uncertainty for a guaranteed NIL deal? Watc...
Apr 26, 2025•11 min•Ep. 351
Wisconsin Badgers just pulled off a massive transfer portal heist, landing Tulsa guard and former Minnesota Golden Gopher Braeden Carrington! In this episode of Big Ten Huddle, we break down what the 6-foot-4 defensive stud brings to Coach Greg Gard’s squad alongside transfers Andrew Rohde, Nick Boyd, and Austin Rapp. How will Carrington fit with John Blackwell and Nolan Winter in the 2025-26 roster? We also dive into the sizzling Wisconsin-Minnesota rivalry—how does a Minnesota Mr. Basketball w...
Apr 26, 2025•10 min•Ep. 350
Indiana basketball is making waves in the transfer portal, and the Big Ten Huddle is here to break it all down! New head coach Darian DeVries has landed two massive commitments: sharpshooting guard Nick Dorn from Elon and national champion forward Sam Alexis from Florida. Dorn’s lethal three-point shooting and Alexis’ elite rebounding and rim protection are set to transform the Hoosiers. How will they fit with Tucker DeVries, Conor Enright, and IU’s stacked roster? Can Indiana compete in the bru...
Apr 26, 2025•9 min•Ep. 349
USC and UCLA are locked in a heated battle for Utah’s star wide receiver Zacharyus Williams, and Big Ten Huddle is breaking it all down! This 6-foot-2 freshman phenom, praised by Utah coach Kyle Whittingham as the Utes’ WR1, shocked fans by entering the transfer portal after a breakout spring. With ties to Nico Iamaleava’s Team Toa and a childhood love for USC, will Williams join Lincoln Riley’s Trojans or UCLA’s Bruins for a starting role? We dive into his 943-yard high school season, USC’s NIL...
Apr 26, 2025•10 min•Ep. 348
Buckle up for a wild Big Ten Huddle episode diving into the transfer portal’s latest chaos! Nico Iamaleava and brother Madden Iamaleava stun college football by committing to DeShaun Foster’s UCLA Bruins, while Joey Aguilar flips to Josh Heupel’s Tennessee Volunteers in a jaw-dropping quarterback swap. Syracuse’s Trebor Pena, fresh off a Penn State visit, is set to check out USC, UCLA, and Miami, keeping fans on edge. North Carolina’s Beau Atkinson toured Ohio State, with South Carolina and Notr...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 347
Get ready for a WILD Big Ten Huddle episode diving into the hottest transfer portal rumors! We’re breaking down three game-changing players—Nitro Tuggle, Ta’Mere Robinson, and Brendan Sullivan—shaking up the Big Ten, with Purdue, Indiana, USC, and Michigan in the mix! Ohio State’s hunting for defensive tackle depth, targeting D’Marion Thomas, Troy Pikes, and Maraad Watson to bolster their D-line under Ryan Day and Larry Johnson. Plus, is Nico Iamaleava’s UCLA move with DeShaun Foster falling apa...
Apr 19, 2025•30 min•Ep. 346
Join JR and Big Jeff on the Big Ten Huddle as they dive into a thrilling NFL Draft primer, crowning the Big Ten’s Position U for quarterbacks, offensive line, defensive line, and more! From Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud and Justin Fields dominating QB picks to Iowa’s T.J. Hawkinson and Noah Fant ruling tight ends, we reveal which schools lead the pack based on the last 10 NFL Drafts. Is Michigan the Linebacker U with stars like Devin Bush? Can Wisconsin or Penn State claim Offensive Line U? Don’t mis...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 345
Join The Big Ten Huddle for an exclusive deep dive into Penn State’s football program with superfan Chris! We uncover Penn State’s unique NIL strategy, focusing on retention with seven-figure deals for stars like Drew Allar, Nick Singleton, and Abdul Carter, keeping them loyal despite massive transfer offers. Explore season expectations as the Nittany Lions, led by coach James Franklin and new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, aim for a College Football Playoff run. Get the latest on spring pra...
Apr 17, 2025•38 min•Ep. 344
Dive into the latest Big Ten basketball chaos on The Big Ten Huddle! We’re breaking down the sizzling transfer portal with names like Tanner Toolson eyeing Iowa, RJ Luis teasing Ohio State, and Dame Sarr’s shocking lean toward Oregon over Illinois. Purdue’s roster gets a massive boost with Liam Murphy and Omer Mayer joining Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn—could this be their national championship year? Illinois pivots with targets like Ian Jackson, Jamir Watkins, and Adam Miller, while USC an...
Apr 17, 2025•38 min•Ep. 343
Get ready for a WILD Big Ten Huddle episode as we dive into Minnesota’s Koi Perich shocking everyone by playing both sides of the ball—can he be the Big Ten's version of Travis Hunter? We’re breaking down the heated QB battles at Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, Purdue, USC, and Wisconsin—will stars like Dante Moore, Bryce Underwood, or Jayden Maiava hit the transfer portal? Wisconsin’s top transfer, Tanner Koziol, is making waves with plans to reenter the portal, and we’ve got...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 342
In this episode of the Big Ten Huddle, host JR and co-host Zach dive into a range of topics affecting Big Ten football. They discuss Purdue's underwhelming spring showcase, highlighting progress in the offensive line and linebacker Manny Powell's potential impact, while expressing concerns about the quarterback situation. The Ohio State spring game is analyzed, noting improvements in tackling, standout performances from freshman Bo Jackson and receiver Mylon Graham, but raising concerns about th...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 341
JR brings you The Big Ten Huddle Basketball episode about the most recent commits to the Big Ten like Aday Mara, Jaden Brownell, Wesley Yates, eorge Turkson, Elijah Saunders, Kaleb Glenn, Miles Goodman Gabe Dynes, and Max Green. I also recap the Brooks Barnhizer saga, setting the record straight and talking about what this Northwestern team looks like with or without Barnhizer.What is the Big Ten Huddle? https://the-big-ten-huddle-shop.fourthwall.com/More from JR:Personal Twitter: https://x.com/...
Apr 13, 2025•29 min•Ep. 340
JR and Zack deliver spring football intel on James Thompson Jr. from Illinois, who could be a difference-maker on defense. Shamari Earls at Michigan is showing that Bryce Underwood is not the only freshman to pay attention to in Ann Arbor. We also update everyone Dylan Raiola's progress at Nebraska and quickly debate the USC QB Competition between Jayden Maiava, Husan Longstreet, & Sam Huard. Finally, we discuss One Breakout Player for Every Big Ten Team.Vote in our Big Ten head coaches' wre...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 339
Welcome to the Big Ten Huddle with JR! Today’s episode is PACKED: Where will 5-star transfer Ian Jackson land—Oregon with Dana Altman, Illinois with Brad Underwood, or Maryland with Buzz Williams? St. John’s and Rick Pitino are in the mix, but we’ve got 3 BOLD Big Ten options! Plus, transfer portal predictions: John Camden to Ohio State under Jake Diebler, Lamar Wilkerson to Indiana with Darian DeVries, and Bryce Lindsay to Maryland—shocking moves incoming! And don’t miss our breakdown of the Ho...
Apr 08, 2025•33 min•Ep. 338
