In this fiery episode of Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Jeff dive into the latest college football (CFB) controversies, focusing on big mouths making waves in the Big Ten and beyond. Recorded live on YouTube, this episode covers Scott Frost’s bold comments about Nebraska, Josh Pate’s analysis of Ryan Day’s ongoing pressure at Ohio State, and Brett Yormark’s shots at the Big Ten’s playoff model. Below are the key segments with timestamps for easy navigation: 00:00 - 02:15 | Introduction JR welcomes...
Jul 09, 2025•45 min
In this exciting episode of the Big Ten Huddle, JR and Zack dive deep into the Big Ten Conference’s top secondaries for the 2025 college football season. They discuss their individual rankings, highlight standout players, and identify hidden gems who could make a significant impact. The episode covers key teams like Ohio State, Illinois, Penn State, Michigan, and more, analyzing their defensive backfields’ strengths, continuity, and potential. The hosts also spotlight players like Caleb Downs, C...
Jul 08, 2025•31 min
In this episode of the Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zach Guggenheim provide an in-depth analysis of the 2025 Big Ten football season, focusing on the best and worst-case scenarios for all 18 teams. They explore each team's potential "floor" (worst-case record) and "ceiling" (best-case record), while also discussing which teams have a shot at the College Football Playoff and which might face significant challenges. The episode is pre-recorded, so live chat interaction is not available, but listen...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of the Big Ten Huddle podcast, hosts JR and Zack team up with Big Jeff for part two of the Big Jeff Insights series. They dive into a detailed comparison of nine Big Ten teams: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers, and Wisconsin. For each team, they analyze three key aspects: The program they’re most like now: A current counterpart reflecting their present state. The program they should strive to be like: A realistic goal for impro...
Jul 07, 2025•51 min
In this episode of the Big Ten Huddle , hosts JR and Zach dive into a comprehensive preview of the 2025 Big Ten linebacker rankings, spotlighting the top 20 players, their impact, and the best linebacker duos and trios in the conference. The discussion begins with a clarification on including hybrid edge players like Mikail Kamara (Indiana), Matayo Uiagalelei (Oregon), and Dani Dennis-Sutton (Penn State), who some view as defensive linemen, but are ranked due to their significant linebacker snap...
Jul 04, 2025•53 min
In this episode of Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zack dive into a comprehensive recap of the Big Ten's June recruiting cycle, framed as a "Winners and Losers" showdown. They analyze the most notable commitments, highlight underrated prospects who deserve more attention, and evaluate which teams made the biggest splash in the recruiting landscape. Whether you're a die-hard college football fan or just love the recruiting game, this episode unpacks the key moves shaping the future of Big Ten footba...
Jul 02, 2025•43 min
In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zack dive into a comprehensive preview of the tight end position in the Big Ten for the 2025 college football season. The episode focuses on ranking the top 20 tight ends, analyzing their 2024 performances, highlighting breakout candidates, and identifying the strongest tight end duos across Big Ten teams. The hosts also discuss challenges in evaluating tight ends, particularly due to injuries and the balance between receiving and blocking role...
Jul 01, 2025•34 min
In this episode of Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zack break down the latest controversies and developments in Big Ten football. They tackle three major topics shaking up the college football landscape: Bret Bielema’s Tampering Allegations Against Georgia (3:15 - 15:30) JR and Zack discuss Illinois coach Bret Bielema’s claims that Georgia tampered with former Illini running back Josh McCray during the spring transfer portal cycle. Bielema hinted at foul play on The Triple Option podcast, noting Mc...
Jun 30, 2025•50 min
Welcome to the Big Ten Huddle with hosts Jeff and JR for "Big Jeff's Insights" - Part 1 of our deep dive into what makes Big Ten teams thrive. In this episode, we explore the historical and recent performance of nine Big Ten programs—Ohio State, Michigan, USC, Nebraska, Penn State, Washington, Oregon, UCLA, and Iowa—focusing on key metrics that define their success: conference win percentages since the 1970s, recent 5-year (2020-2024) conference win percentages, 5-year average national recruitin...
Jun 27, 2025•54 min
In this episode of the Big Ten Huddle, host JR, joined by Mike from We Live for Saturday podcast, delivers an in-depth preview of the Big Ten offensive lines for the 2025 college football season. The discussion covers JR’s offensive line rankings, potential surprise teams, the impact of size, and whether the Big Ten boasts the best offensive lines in college football. Here’s a detailed breakdown: Topics Discussed Big Ten Offensive Line Rankings for 2025: JR shares his rankings, starting with Pen...
Jun 26, 2025•38 min
In this action-packed episode of the Big Ten Huddle, host JR breaks down the hottest topics in Big Ten football. The episode kicks off with the brewing controversy over whether Michigan and Michigan State could face expulsion from the Big Ten if they leverage legal loopholes to bypass the House settlement’s NIL rules. JR then examines how schools like USC and SEC programs are flouting these regulations, putting rule-following teams like Ohio State and Penn State at a disadvantage. Topics Discuss...
Jun 25, 2025•45 min
In this lively episode of Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Dylan (DK) from Boiler Express unleash ten bold predictions for the 2025 Big Ten football season. These aren’t safe bets but spicy possibilities that could redefine the conference, from Wisconsin’s surprising wins to Purdue’s potential to shock Ohio State. Recorded on June 20, 2025, this episode is a must-listen for fans craving bold takes and spirited banter. Topics Discussed Indiana’s Downfall (00:01:31 - 00:10:36): DK predicts Indiana, le...
Jun 25, 2025•44 min
Welcome to the Big Ten Huddle! Hosts JR and Dylan (DK) from Boiler Express bring you the latest in Big Ten football with humor and engaging insights. Topics Discussed: NCAA Football Video Game Top 100 Players JR and DK celebrate the 30 Big Ten athletes who made the NCAA Football game's Top 100 list, spotlighting stars like Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs. DK, a Purdue fan, humorously laments the absence of Boilermakers while sharing his excitement for playing with these talents in-game. Coaching ...
Jun 23, 2025•43 min
In this episode of the Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zach deliver an engaging discussion on two major topics: Bret Bielema's recent comments on the college football playoff structure and a detailed preview of the Big Ten's defensive lines for the 2025 season. The episode kicks off with a lively introduction, setting the stage for a deep dive into college football's hottest topics (00:00:00 - 00:01:47). Topics Discussed Bret Bielema's Playoff Comments (00:01:47 - 00:15:18) The hosts analyze Bielem...
Jun 19, 2025•52 min
JR and Zack select five key Big Ten rematches expected to flip from their 2024 results. They discuss why teams like Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Oregon, and Indiana could see different outcomes due to roster changes, coaching adjustments, and strategic shifts. Each game is broken down with insights into what went wrong last year and what could go right in 2025. Expect heated debates on whether Indiana’s momentum carries forward and if Michigan can rebound under new leadership. DL PREVIEWS M...
Jun 18, 2025•41 min
In this exciting episode of The Big Ten Huddle , hosts JR and Zack dive into a comprehensive preview of the Big Ten’s wide receiver talent for the 2025 season. They kick off with their definitive top 25 wide receiver rankings, spotlighting standout players like Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, who they rank as the top two (00:08:00). The hosts discuss game-changers expected to dominate, such as Indiana’s Elijah Surratt and USC’s Makai Lemon, while also identifying sleepers like Rutg...
Jun 17, 2025•41 min
In this episode of Big Ten Huddle , hosts JR and Zack dive into three major college football topics, delivering engaging analysis for Big Ten fans. Drawing from best podcast practices outlined by platforms like Spotify for Podcasters and Apple Podcasts, we ensure a clear structure, listener interaction, and actionable calls-to-action to boost engagement. Below is a detailed breakdown of the episode, including timestamps, topics, and additional resources. Topics Discussed Wisconsin’s NCAA Punishm...
Jun 16, 2025•47 min
In this episode of the Big Ten Huddle, JR is joined by Jeff from Big Jeff's Insights to dive deep into the historical performance of Big Ten football teams, focusing on in-conference winning percentages since the 1970s. Jeff presents detailed data tables, available at BigJeffsFootball.com, that break down team records by decade, color-coded to show elite (70-100%), good (55-69%), mediocre (46-54%), poor (31-45%), and bad (0-30%) performances. Key Topics Discussed Historical Overview: Jeff explai...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, host JR delivers a comprehensive preview of the Big Ten’s special teams for the 2025 season. From ranking all 18 special teams coordinators to spotlighting returning star players and projecting future standouts, this episode is packed with insights for Big Ten fans. JR also highlights Iowa’s consistent dominance in special teams and invites viewers to join live discussions. More from JR: Personal Twitter: https://x.com/jrs_rankings Big Ten Twitter: https://...
Jun 12, 2025•33 min
JR is with Larry from @InsideMarylandSports in this episode, where he explores five key takeaways from how Big Ten schools are responding to the House vs NCAA Settlement. From Penn State and UCLA’s private equity deals to Ohio State and USC’s partnerships with Learfield, we cover the latest moves. We’ll address concerns about Penn State and UCLA’s stability and why the settlement’s foundation appears solid. We also discuss the challenges of cross-country travel in the Big Ten and potential confe...
Jun 11, 2025•50 min
In this engaging episode of Big Ten Huddle , hosts JR and Zach deliver a comprehensive preview of the running back position in the Big Ten Conference for the 2025 college football season. The episode kicks off with an introduction emphasizing their goal to highlight the Big Ten’s talent and counter national biases, such as those favoring the SEC, by showcasing the depth of running backs in the conference. The hosts explain their distinct ranking methodologies. JR bases his rankings primarily on ...
Jun 10, 2025•42 min
In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle , JR and Zach tackle three pivotal topics shaping the 2025 college football season, with a focus on the Big Ten conference. They also announce a significant update: the podcast is joining the Believe Network, resulting in two weekly episodes (news on Mondays, team previews on Tuesdays) while maintaining the YouTube live stream format. The hosts reaffirm their mission to challenge the perceived SEC bias in national media and provide in-depth Big Ten analysis,...
Jun 09, 2025•56 min
Get ready for UCLA’s 2025 football season with Big Ten Huddle! We dive into the blockbuster transfer of star quarterback Nico Iamaleava from Tennessee to UCLA, a move shaking up the Big Ten. Young head coach DeShaun Foster is building a new era for the Bruins, leveraging Iamaleava’s 2,616-yard, 19-touchdown talent to spark a turnaround after a 5-7 2024 season. Reflecting on last year’s struggles, we explore how Foster’s staff overhaul, including new offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri, aims to bo...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Get ready for an explosive 2025 Purdue Boilermakers season with new head coach Barry Odom leading a massive roster overhaul after a tough 1-11 2024 campaign. On this episode of Big Ten Huddle, we dive into Odom’s vision, spotlighting key returners like Devin Mockobee, Hudson Miller, and Mo Omonode, while analyzing the impact of losing stars like Max Klare to Ohio State and Yanni Karlaftis to Northwestern. With over 70 new players added via recruiting and the transfer portal, including standouts ...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 374
Join Big Jeff on Big Ten Huddle as we dive into the post-spring media consensus rankings for top Big Ten teams like Ohio State, Penn State, and Illinois, and compare them to Vegas odds! Are Ryan Day’s Buckeyes overhyped? Is Bret Bielema’s Illinois squad getting too much love? We break down the shocking discrepancies between media polls and FanDuel’s title odds, spotlighting players like Carson Beck and Luke Altmyer. Don’t miss our take on why the SEC’s depth might be overrated and how teams like...
May 30, 2025•45 min•Ep. 373
Join Big Ten Huddle as we dive into the most critical offseason in college football history! Ross Dellenger and Pat Forde break down the seismic changes rocking the sport, from financial stress to Greg Sankey’s push to reshape the NCAA. Will the SEC and Big Ten split from the NCAA? Steve Sarkisian weighs in on College Football Playoff changes, while Sankey argues wins should define playoff bids. JR and Jeff rank Big Ten and SEC teams into tiers—elite contenders like Ohio State and Georgia, to te...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 372
Get ready for an explosive Big Ten Huddle episode as we dive into the 2025 Big Ten quarterback landscape! We’re projecting key stats—pass completions, attempts, total yards, touchdowns, and interceptions—for every projected starting QB, from Illinois’ Luke Altmyer to Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola and Ohio State’s Julian Sayin. Using these stats, we’ll calculate NFL QB ratings to rank every Big Ten starter, revealing who’s got the edge for the NFL Draft! We’ll kick things off by revisiting last year’s ...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 371
Join The Big Ten Huddle as we rank the best offensive and defensive coordinators for EVERY Big Ten football team in 2025, from Andy Kotelnicki’s creative Penn State plays to Phil Parker’s lockdown Iowa defense! We dive into stars like Will Stein (Oregon), Mike Shanahan (Indiana), and Jim Knowles (Penn State), breaking down who’s shaping the conference’s future. Is Brian Hartline’s Ohio State offense unbeatable, or will Dana Holgorsen’s Nebraska schemes steal the show? From D’Anton Lynn at USC to...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 370
Get ready for a JAM-PACKED Big Ten Huddle! We dive into ESPN’s 2025 FBS quarterback rankings, breaking down where stars like Drew Allar, Dylan Raiola, and Julian Sayin land and why—plus, which QB spots shock us most! Could Tennessee, with its Volunteer firepower, join the Big Ten as power conferences tighten contracts? We’ll explore if the Vols fit with Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State and what it means for college football’s future. Our MAIN topic: the BIGGEST weaknesses of EVERY Big Ten te...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 369
Get ready for a jam-packed Big Ten Huddle diving into 2025 Big Ten football win totals with three rock-solid betting locks for teams like Ohio State, Oregon, and Penn State! We break down the latest drama surrounding Michigan’s Sherrone Moore and a potential show-cause penalty that could shake up the Wolverines. Illinois coach Bret Bielema drops a bombshell on NIL budgets, revealing what it takes to compete in today’s game. Plus, we uncover a surprising twist in the 16-team playoff talks—could a...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 368
