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Clutch or Collapse: Iowa Edges Rutgers in Heartbreaker Thriller + Is Oregon a lock to beat Penn St? 43:29

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9h ago43:29

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JR and Zach open by recapping Iowa's comeback win over Rutgers, 38-28, in a heartbreaker for the Scarlet Knights. They praise Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis for a strong game despite a late interception, highlighting receivers like KJ Duff, Sheffield, and Ian Strong. Rutgers' offense showed explosiveness, but their defensive line struggled against Io…

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Big Ten vs SEC Out of Conference Score Card | These 5 Big Ten Games Could CHANGE EVERYTHING We Know About the Big Ten | Big Jeff's Insights 1:14:49

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Join us on The Big Ten Huddle for Jeff's expert breakdown of the Big Ten's non-conference struggles versus the SEC after three weeks, including a head-to-head scorecard showing the Big Ten at 1-4 against AP Top 25 teams while the SEC boasts 4-2. We dive into strength of schedule using PFF data, highlighting key wins like Ohio State's edge over Texa…

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Big Ten Week 4 Preview Part 2: Sneaky Showdowns Set to Reveal Teams True Colors 49:24

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Join hosts JR and Zach in Part 2 of the Big Ten Week 4 preview on The Big Ten Huddle, where they dissect four can't-miss matchups with sharp analysis, score predictions, and hot takes. Kicking off with Purdue at Notre Dame (7:30), they hail Purdue's gritty turnaround under Barry Odom—hanging tough vs. USC despite three picks from QB Ryan Brown—whil…

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Big Ten Football Week 4 Preview: Which Big Ten Teams are on Upset Alert in Week 4? 56:08

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Join JR and Zach on The Big Ten Huddle for an explosive Week 4 preview! They kick off debating UCLA's "insane" job status—calling out wild takes that it's worse than Northwestern—before diving into picks. Washington rolls WSU 38-21 in the Apple Cup (JR) or 52-13 (Zach), eyeing Ohio State next. Oregon crushes Oregon State 45-10, with Dillon Gabriel …

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AP Poll Outrage: USC FINALLY RANKED! Vanderbilt Snubbed, Tennessee Untouchable? 49:42

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On this edition of The Big Ten Huddle, JR dives into a sports debate regarding the latest college football rankings. He shares his top 5 teams and offers college football predictions for the upcoming playoff picture, which you can find on espn. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the ncaa landscape. #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootball More from JR: On3 Il…

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From Worst to BEST: Brutal PFF Grades for EVERY Big Ten Signal-Caller in Week 3 42:54

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In this casual, screen-share deep dive, host JR walks through PFF's Week 3 offensive grades for all Big Ten QBs, starting from rock-bottom (Northwestern's Preston Stone: 11/21, 135 yds, 2 INTs, 3 TWPs, D- from JR) to elite (Indiana's Fernando Mendoza: 19/20, 270 yds, 5 TDs, 94.3 grade, A+). He explains metrics like big-time throws (e.g., Stone's 2 …

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UCLA's Coaching Catastrophe: Inside the Deshaun Foster Firing Debacle 21:49

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This somber yet insightful episode dives deep into UCLA football's unprecedented crisis: firing beloved alum and running backs coach Deshaun Foster just three games into his head coaching tenure. Joined by Bruin Source's Kevin (find them @Bruinsource on Twitter and major podcast platforms), hosts JR and Zach unpack the "impossible situation" Foster…

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10 Brutal Takeaways from the Big Ten's Week 3 Nightmare 1:05:42

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In this lively reaction episode, hosts JR and Zach deliver 10 essential takeaways from an underwhelming Week 3 slate in Big Ten football. They kick off with sympathy for fired UCLA coach Deshaun Foster, calling it a "no-win situation" due to roster issues inherited from Chip Kelly. Zach argues Penn State isn't a national title contender yet, citing…

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Elite or Awful? Big Ten Performance Tiers Expose Week 3's Winners and Losers 26:11

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JR kicks off The Big Ten Huddle with his Week 3 performance tiers, grading every Big Ten team's output against mostly non-conference foes. Elite tier shines with Michigan's 63-0 rout of Central Michigan, where QB Bryce Underwood added 114 rushing yards and 2 TDs despite passing woes; Oregon's 49-14 win over Northwestern, cruising despite a late gar…

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Big Ten Power Rankings Post Week 3: Ohio State Clings to #1, How Faer Does Wisconsin Drop? 30:21

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In this late-night edition of The Big Ten Huddle, JR delivers his Week 4 power rankings following Week 3's action, noting minimal shake-ups overall but significant dings for underperformers. Ohio State stays #1 after a dominant second-half rally vs. Ohio (despite early red-zone woes), edging Oregon (#2) for their road demolition of Northwestern (34…

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EMERGENCY: New Mexico Upsets UCLA; DeShaun Foster is not the only issue... 40:51

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In this fiery late-night edition of The Big Ten Huddle, host JR dives into the conference's wild duality after Week 3: UCLA's humiliating 35-10 defeat to New Mexico, a G5 team winless against Power 4 foes since 2008. JR calls the Bruins "embarrassing" for the Big Ten, ripping new HC Deshaun Foster—a first-time coach who "never should have had this …

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Big Jeff's Insights: Picking the Top 5 Games in the Big Ten in Week 3 and Evaluating AP Poll Bias 1:06:02

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Join JR on The Big Ten Huddle for Big Jeff's Insights, where Jeff shares his trip to an Indiana game and critiques non-conference scheduling. They dive into AP Poll bias, comparing it to a FanDuel odds-based top 25 ranking—highlighting discrepancies like Illinois being overrated (AP #9 vs. FanDuel ~#20) and USC underrated (unranked AP vs. FanDuel #…

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Big Ten Week 3 Preview Part 2: Conference Games Begin! 35:52

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JR and Zach kick off with fun mascot banter before diving into previews. For Ohio (1-1) at Ohio State (2-0), they predict a Buckeyes blowout (49-10 JR, 52-17 Zach) but note QB Parker Navarro could frustrate OSU fans; OSU covers -31.5, over 52.5. Oregon (2-0) at Northwestern (1-1): Ducks favored -27.5, over 49.5; predictions 38-10 (JR) and 45-10 (Za…

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Big Ten Week 3 Preview Part 1 + SEC Upset Picks 48:04

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Hosts JR and Zack start with lively banter and viewer shoutouts before previewing Big Ten Week 3's lower-tier games. They predict a massive Indiana win over Indiana State (infinity-0 per Zack), focusing on defensive line growth. For New Mexico at UCLA, they debate a close contest (JR: 38-21 UCLA; Zack: 31-30 UCLA) amid mental hangovers. Central Mic…

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Why the AP Poll is a Joke: Our Top 25 Redo and College Football Playoff Predictions 37:10

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JR and Zach kick off by welcoming viewers and outlining the episode: critiquing the AP Poll, sharing their top 25, and predicting the CFP. They dive into the AP Poll, with Zach arguing Penn State is overrated at No. 2 due to lackluster performances compared to teams like LSU, Oregon, and Miami with stronger resumes. They highlight SEC bias, questio…

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What Week 2 Taught Us About Every Big Ten Team 1:23:14

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JR and Zack kick off with fun banter about Minnesota running out of fireworks after scoring big, then roast the AP poll for biases like underranking teams such as USC, Nebraska, and Minnesota while overhyping SEC squads. They critique voters like Pete Yannity and Reese Davis for odd rankings, including Notre Dame too high and Illinois inconsistentl…

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Big Ten Power Rankings Post Week 2: How High Should Michigan State Rise? 41:37

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JR gives his Big Ten football power rankings following week 2, discussing each game and providing an overview of the entire Big Ten conference. He encourages viewers to share their thoughts on michigan football, Ohio State football, USC football, and more, while reminding them to like and subscribe for more college football and Big 10 football cont…

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Big Jeff Picks the Big Ten's 5 Closest Spreads in Week 2 1:04:07

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JR kicks off the episode welcoming Big Jeff, chatting about his road trip to Indiana for the Western Illinois game and fan interactions. They review Week 1 takeaways: avoid overreactions but watch trends in Week 2; Ohio State's defense under Matt Patricia impresses; Big Ten rankings are solid with room to grow; defenses dominated nationally with un…

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Lanning Fires Back – Big Ten Previews Week 2 Games of the week 55:21

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Hosts JR and Zack dive into Big Ten Week 2 previews, focusing on five teams facing Power Four foes. They start with Oregon vs. Oklahoma State, roasting Mike Gundy's press conference rants about Oregon's NIL spending (claiming $40M vs. OSU's $7M over three years) and his suggestions for budget-based scheduling. Gundy's quips, like duct-taping Nike l…

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Who Will Won By the Most Points in Week 2? | Big Ten Week 2 Preview part 1 43:18

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Hosts JR and Zack kick off with an intro to Week 2 previews, focusing on Big Ten teams vs. G5/FCS foes. They rank games by largest victory margins: Ohio State over Grambling State (49-0), Minnesota over Northwestern State (45-0), Penn State over FIU (45-10), Washington over UC Davis (35-3), and Indiana over Kennesaw State (38-6). Discussions includ…

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JR and Zack's Top 25s and CFP Predictions: How many Big Ten teams should be ranked? 54:10

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JR and Zach kick off with a national perspective on college football, sharing their top 25 rankings ahead of the first in-season AP poll. Zach defends Ohio State at #1, praising their defense and win over Texas, while ranking LSU #2 for their road victory over Clemson but cautioning against overhyping it. He places Penn State #3, Texas #4, Miami #5…

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Big Ten Insider Spy: Did Velazquez Rat Out Stallions to Ohio State? 16:25

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JR kicks off by noting this episode dives into rivalry drama rather than pure football analysis, warning it's not for everyone but perfect for those who love juicy stories. He recaps the Michigan sign-stealing scandal involving Connor Stallions, who got an eight-year show cause from the NCAA. Recent penalties hit Michigan coaches, but new CBS News …

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HYPE or PANIC?! 10 takeaways from Week 1 Big Ten Football REACTIONS 1:04:37

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JR and Zach kick off The Big Ten Huddle reacting to Week 1 Big Ten football madness, from Northwestern's shocking loss to a Group of Five team to Ohio State's dominant performance that crushes Paul Finebaum's dreams. They share 10 key takeaways, labeling them as hype or panic: JR declares Ohio State the new king of college football after beating to…

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Big Ten Power Rankings Post Week 1: Early Results Bring BIG CHANGES 31:51

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JR rgives his Big Ten football power rankings following week 1, discussing each game and providing an overview of the entire Big Ten conference. He encourages viewers to share their thoughts on michigan football, Ohio State football, USC football, and more, while reminding them to like and subscribe for more college football and big 10 football con…

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Recapping the Big Ten's Shaky Start: Close Calls in Week 1 Openers Shake Up Expectations 45:15

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JR kicks off with biggest takeaways: Big Ten's perfect 4-0 record, but MAC teams pushed hard with too-close games, and a reminder not to overreact to Week 1. For Nebraska vs Cincinnati, he covers the game-sealing INT by Hartzog redeeming a 4th-down slip, Matt Rhule's weight loss, and turning it into a home-like atmosphere for the Huskers. Pros incl…

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Big Jeff s Insights: Pick the Big Ten's 5 Closest Spreads 54:13

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JR kicks off The Big Ten Huddle by introducing Big Jeff for a Week 1 preview, covering five key Big Ten games with betting lines, spreads, and winner picks. Jeff shares a personal story from a College Football Hall of Fame event in Atlanta tied to autism and Down syndrome support, featuring Tony Barnhart. He outlines his four rules: don't overreact…

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Week 1 Big Ten Preview: Who Scores the Most Points? 1:04:19

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JR and Zack kick off with lively banter, including a Paul Finebaum "leaving the country" tracker for teams out of playoff contention and chat shoutouts. They discuss Dave Portnoy's ban from Ohio Stadium, debating if it's Ohio State's call or Fox's, criticizing Fox's hiring as bringing a "clown show" amid Michigan rivalry tensions. They compare it t…

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Cornhusker Chaos? Previewing Nebraska and Ohio State's Opener and SEC Upset Picks 1:06:35

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Hosts JR and Zach kick off The Big Ten Huddle with excitement for the 2025 college football season, vowing not to overreact to Week 1 results. They preview Thursday/Friday Big Ten games: Rutgers favored by 14.5 over Ohio (predicting a close first half but Rutgers pull-away, 37-17 or 34-20); Minnesota by 18.5 vs Buffalo (expecting a tight game early…

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Big Ten's Expansion to 20 Teams confirmed: Maryland's AD gives a 2030 Bombshell and Week 0 Chaos 43:01

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00:31:19 - Main Topic Conference realignment talk @InsideMarylandSports⁩ : https://www.youtube.com/live/21sSt5FfBn4?si=aRefPKKyXjqCWr02&t=2438 JR and Zack open with Week 0 reactions: Farmageddon's fumbles, Iowa State's comeback vs Kansas State, Dan Mullen's Florida defense flop vs Miami, and Georgia Tech's upset over Florida State. They highlight…

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Will Notre Dame be able to stay independent with conference schedules expanding? 13:35

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JR analyzes the impact of conference realignment and scheduling changes on Notre Dame football, emphasizing that the team will not be iced out. College football realignment might even create more opportunities for big-time matchups, ensuring that the Fighting Irish remain competitive. The Big Ten schedule and other conference adjustments play a key…

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Big Ten Coach of the Year Myths Busted: What Indiana MUST DO in 2026 & Bold 2025 Predictions 47:35

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JR and Big Jeff kick off The Big Ten Huddle by recapping Jeff's earlier rant on the Coach of the Year award, where he initially called it the "dumbest" for rewarding media hype over excellence. Jeff admits he was wrong after researching 55 years of winners, sharing a table showing 31% went to blue-blood programs like Michigan and Ohio State with st…

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Why the SEC's 9 game conference Schedule Shift Forces Big Ten to Level Up 23:49

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Join JR and Jeff on The Big Ten Huddle as they analyze the SEC's major shift to a 9-game conference schedule announced on August 21, 2025, effective 2026. Without divisions, teams will play 3 annual rivals to preserve traditions like Georgia-Auburn, with the other 6 games rotating—ensuring every opponent is faced at least once every 2 years and hom…

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PLAYOFF CHAOS: How Penn State could win It all and their biggest challenge 48:56

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JR and Zach kick off with intros, promoting the channel and upcoming content like power rankings. They banter about music and dancing before diving into reevaluating their Top 25 rankings post-spring. Zach shares his list, emphasizing teams like Penn State, Ohio State, Texas, and Clemson as top-tier due to depth and talent, while expressing uncerta…

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Decoding the Playoff Tweaks: Why the SEC Might Not Be Smiling 14:03

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JR dives deep into the College Football Playoff's (CFP) recent adjustments to their selection process, sparking buzz across the sport. He outlines the basics: a revamped strength of schedule metric that prioritizes games against top opponents, and a new "record strength" factor that rewards quality wins but softens penalties for tough losses—while …

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Big Ten fall camp injuries, QB decisions, and heartbreak | Which Defenses in the Big Ten will be better or worse? 44:59

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JR and Zack kick off The Big Ten Huddle with the latest fall camp buzz shaking up Big Ten Football ahead of the 2025 season. They start with the bombshell at Ohio State: freshman phenom Julian Sayin has clinched the starting QB job, edging out veterans in a move that could redefine the Buckeyes' offense. The discussion heats up around eligibility w…

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Predicting Big Ten Football Sleepers, Busts, and Breakouts That Could Flip the Script 51:32

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In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR, Big Jeff, and Zack Gugenheim dive into their predictions for the 2025 Big Ten superlatives, covering sleeper teams, breakout players, underrated games, and more while challenging SEC bias with insightful analysis and plenty of laughs. They share picks like Rutgers as a sleeper, Jeremiah Smith for off…

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RIGHT OR WRONG? Michigan's sign stealing punishments & 24 team playoff format from the Big Ten 47:11

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JR and Zack kick off the episode with a deep dive into the Michigan sign-stealing scandal involving Connor Stalions. They recap the NCAA's investigation, which revealed unauthorized advance scouting and signal decoding during games, leading to penalties including a three-game suspension for former coach Jim Harbaugh (already served), probation for …

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Big Jeff's Insights | Which Big Ten Teams Are Doomed to Disappointment? 58:00

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In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, host JR and guest Big Jeff analyze predictions for the bottom half of the Big Ten football conference, breaking down team records, schedules, and reasons for optimism and pessimism. They discuss bowl eligibility, potential upsets, and key players for teams like Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and more. JR we…

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From Kickoff to Chaos: Experts Call Every Big Ten Matchup 54:16

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The episode kicks off with JR welcoming co-hosts Zach Guggenheim and Big Jeff, setting the stage for in-depth Big Ten football predictions while poking fun at SEC bias. They dive straight into week-by-week breakdowns, starting with non-conference games like Rutgers vs. Ohio (Rutgers win) and Ohio State vs. Texas (Buckeyes edge it out despite Jeff's…

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Big Ten's Football Camp Buzz, AP Poll Takeaways, Offense Better or Worse in 2025 50:26

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In this jam-packed episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zack dive into the electrifying preseason developments shaking up Big Ten football ahead of the 2025 season. They start with the hottest camp buzz, highlighting key storylines from across the conference. Kicking off the discussion, JR and Zack analyze Ohio State's quarterback competitio…

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Iowa QB Struggles, Finebaum's Exit Promise, and First-Team All-Big Ten Picks 46:22

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Join JR and Zack on The Big Ten Huddle as they dive into the latest Big Ten football buzz with honest, entertaining analysis. This episode kicks off with a hilarious takedown of SEC pundit Paul Finebaum, who accused Big Ten fans of thinking they invented college football (spoiler: Rutgers literally did) and vowed to flee the U.S. if a non-SEC team …

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The Impact of Key Big Ten Fall Camp Injuries | Closed Practices? | Freshmen to Watch 50:15

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In this action-packed episode of The Big Ten Huddle, JR and Zack tackle the latest developments from Big Ten fall camps, focusing on critical injuries, the implications of restricted media access, and the freshmen who could steal the spotlight in 2025. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the episode: Topics Discussed Injury Updates Across the Big Ten: J…

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DATA DRIVEN: Top Half of the Big Ten Record Predictions | Big Jeff's Insights 58:35

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In this exciting episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zack dive into Part 1 of Big Jeff’s 2025 Big Ten record predictions, focusing on the top half of the conference: Ohio State, Penn State, Oregon, Michigan, USC, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, and Iowa. Jeff breaks down his predictions with a streamlined approach, presenting a main table feat…

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Tony Petitti’s Bold Playoff Push: Fair or Foul for College Football? 39:54

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In this engaging episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zach Guggenheim tackle the hotly debated 4+4+2+2+1 playoff format proposed by Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, which grants four automatic bids each to the Big Ten and SEC, two each to the ACC and Big 12, and one to the top Group of Five champion, with three at-large bids. They discuss …

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PROVE IT: Big Ten Fall Camp QB Battles | Top 25 Player with the Most to Prove in the Big Ten 44:17

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In this exciting episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zach Guggenheim tackle the latest developments in Big Ten football, focusing on the ongoing quarterback battles and the players under the most pressure to perform in the 2025 season. The episode kicks off with a lively discussion about the competitive landscape of Big Ten football, blendi…

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We Ranked EVERY Big Ten Team’s Top 5 Players for 2025! 55:20

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In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Jeff tackle an in-depth analysis of the top 5 players for each Big Ten team in the 2025 college football season. JR has curated a list of the top 5 players for every team, focusing on their expected impact for the upcoming season rather than their NFL draft potential. Jeff then takes these lists a…

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TOUGH TESTS: Fall Camp Drama and The Most Dangerous G5 Matchups for Big Ten teams 43:10

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In this action-packed episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Jeff deliver the latest insights from Big Ten fall camp, spotlight key position battles, name the top 5 players for every Big Ten team, and break down the 10 most dangerous Group of 5 (G5) matchups that could trip up conference teams in the 2025 season. From surprising positional shi…

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PRESSURE MOUNTING: Top 10 Storylines for 2025 Big Ten Football | Big Jeff's Insights 56:01

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JR and Jeff dive into Jeff’s article, “Big Jeff’s Top 10 Storylines for 2025 Big Ten Football,” exploring whether the Big Ten can secure a third straight national title and dominate the SEC. They discuss Penn State’s pressure, Ohio State’s Michigan curse, and emerging stars like Michigan’s Bryce Underwood. Jeff's Article: https://bigjeffsfootball.c…

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D-LINE CRISIS: Ohio State Star Hurt On Day One! What Happens Now? 16:29

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In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Jeff McMichael unpack the significant injury to Ohio State’s promising defensive lineman, Eddrick Houston, which occurred on the first day of fall camp. The discussion centers on how this injury could affect the Buckeyes’ defensive line, a position group already lacking depth, and what it means fo…

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1 BURNING QUESTION for Every Big Ten Team in Fall Camp 50:09

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In this exciting episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zach Guggenheim preview the 2025 Big Ten football season by discussing one pivotal question for each team as fall camps begin. Recorded on July 30, 2025, the episode captures the anticipation of the season, now less than 30 days away, and celebrates the show’s milestone of reaching 3,000 …