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The Big Ten Huddle Podcast

Welcome to The Big Ten Huddle, the ultimate destination for college football fans seeking in-depth coverage of Big Ten football and basketball. As a premier Big Ten football podcast, we dive deep into the heart of college football, delivering expert analysis, game previews, and recaps for every Big Ten team. From the storied traditions of Michigan Wolverines football to the rising prominence of Oregon Ducks football in the expanded Big Ten Conference, our podcast ensures comprehensive coverage of

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01:06:58

Week 4's Big Ten Reality Check | Takeaways That...

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2025/09/22

Join JR and Zack Guggenheim on The Big Ten Huddle as they recap Week 4 of Big Ten football, delivering one essential takeaway for every team—from Indiana's dominant rout of Illinois to Washington's underrated streak and Ohio State's looming challenges. Dive into the chaos of blowouts, potential upsets like Penn State vs. Oregon, and heated debates on AP poll rankings, plus our own top 25 and College Football Playoff predictions.Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Week 4 Overview 02:00 - Indiana's

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00:22:06

Who Crushed and Who Crumbled? | Big Ten Performance...

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2025/09/21

In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, JR welcomes listeners, thanks sponsors FanDuel and Believe Podcasting Network, and dives into performance tiers for Big Ten teams after week 4. He analyzes matchups starting with Indiana vs. Illinois: Indiana's 63-10 win earns them elite status for dominance, with QB Fernando Mendoza excelling (21/23, 267 yds, 5 TDs); Illinois is awful for poor offense and defense. Oregon beats Oregon State 41-7, satisfied for strong finish despite slow start, led by Dante

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00:37:56

Big Ten Power Rankings Post Week 4: New Contender...

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2025/09/21

Join JR and Kent (Casual Big Ten) on The Big Ten Huddle for an in-depth breakdown of Week 5 Power Rankings after Week 4's action-packed games. They kick off with prayers for Michigan State's Wayne Matthews after his scary injury in the USC game, then dive into rankings debates: Indiana surges to the top after dismantling Illinois 52-14, with Kent boldly placing them at #1 for their impressive defense and offense. Illinois drops sharply due to injuries and poor line play, while Michigan climbs with a

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00:43:29

Clutch or Collapse: Iowa Edges Rutgers in...

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2025/09/20

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 Iowa's run game, with safeties making many tackles. Iowa's Phil Parker adjusted well in the second half, and their run blocking excelled with three carriers

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01:14:49

Big Ten vs SEC Out of Conference Score Card | These 5...

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2025/09/19

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 Texas and losses such as Michigan's slip to Oklahoma, plus FCS dominance (Big Ten 16-0) and Power 4 records (Big Ten 5-6 vs. SEC 10-3).Big Jeff's Article:

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00:49:24

Big Ten Week 4 Preview Part 2: Sneaky Showdowns Set...

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2025/09/18

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—while questioning Notre Dame's defensive woes post-Al Golden (now with the Bengals). Both foresee a ND win but far from last year's 66-0 rout: JR picks 34-17,

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00:56:08

Big Ten Football Week 4 Preview: Which Big Ten Teams...

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2025/09/17

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 feasting. MSU at USC? Trojans win 35-20 in a sneaky trap. The marquee: Illinois-Indiana prove-it game—Zach backs Hoosiers 31-23 on superior O-line, while

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00:49:42

AP Poll Outrage: USC FINALLY RANKED! Vanderbilt...

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2025/09/16

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 #CollegeFootballMore from JR: On3 Illinois Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TalkIllini?sub_confirmation=1 Personal Twitter: https://x.com/jrs_rankings Big Ten Twitter:

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00:42:54

From Worst to BEST: Brutal PFF Grades for EVERY Big...

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2025/09/15

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 negated by 3 turnover-worthy plays), ADOT, sacks, and pressures, while noting drops and scrambles. Standouts: Purdue's Malik Washington (16/22, 261 yds, 1

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00:21:49

UCLA's Coaching Catastrophe: Inside the Deshaun...

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2025/09/15

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 inherited from Chip Kelly's roster gutting—unbalanced depth charts loaded with seniors and walk-ons, ticking like a time bomb. Kevin shares fan

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01:05:42

10 Brutal Takeaways from the Big Ten's Week 3 Nightmare

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2025/09/15

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 Drew Allar's inefficient passing against lesser foes (e.g., 200 yards on 33 attempts vs. FIU). JR warns Illinois' slow starts could doom their

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00:26:11

Elite or Awful? Big Ten Performance Tiers Expose Week...

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2025/09/14

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 garbage-time rally; Nebraska's efficient 38-17 blanking of Houston Christian behind Dylan Raiola's 222 yards and 2 TDs; Indiana's explosive 73-0 demolition

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00:30:21

Big Ten Power Rankings Post Week 3: Ohio State Clings...

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2025/09/14

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 (34-0 lead before backups faltered). Penn State (#3) cruised past Villanova 52-6 but started slow; Illinois held steady with a gritty Duke win (despite

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00:40:51

EMERGENCY: New Mexico Upsets UCLA; DeShaun Foster is...

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2025/09/13

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 job"—for undisciplined play, a porous D allowing 300 rush yards with just six in the box, 13 penalties for 116 yards, and boneheaded

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01:06:02

Big Jeff's Insights: Picking the Top 5 Games in the...

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2025/09/12

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 #15). Key takeaways: Big Ten has more elite teams per AP, but SEC edges in Vegas views; other conferences like ACC and Big 12 show variances.Jeff recaps

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00:35:52

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

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2025/09/11

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 (Zach), highlighting Oregon's explosive offense vs NW's struggles, especially without RB Cam Porter. USC (2-0) at Purdue (2-0): Trojans -21.5, over 57.5; JR

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00:48:04

Big Ten Week 3 Preview Part 1 + SEC Upset Picks

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2025/09/10

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 Michigan at Michigan gets a rebound nod (JR: lower-scoring; Zack: 45-7 Michigan). Nebraska vs Houston Christian is seen as dominant (both predict blowouts)

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00:37:10

Why the AP Poll is a Joke: Our Top 25 Redo and...

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2025/09/09

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, questioning high rankings for teams like South Carolina (above unranked Vanderbilt despite a head-to-head loss), Ole Miss (up after a close win over weak

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01:23:14

What Week 2 Taught Us About Every Big Ten Team

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2025/09/08

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 inconsistently placed. Transitioning to the main topic, they share one lesson per Big Ten team: Illinois' Luke Altmyer emerges as a top QB needing to carry a middling

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00:41:37

Big Ten Power Rankings Post Week 2: How High Should...

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2025/09/07

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 content. Be sure to tune in for more sports analysis throughout the week.More from JR: Personal Twitter: https://x.com/jrs_rankings Big Ten Twitter:

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