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Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast

Clinton Boring and Ryan Satkowiak discuss the latest happenings in the midwestern college football world, with topics centering around the Big Ten Conference and its 18 teams, with some MAC and Notre Dame mixed in.

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55:51

CFP Quarterfinals Reaction: 'Canes Clip Buckeyes; IU,...

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2026/01/05

The CFP quarterfinals have come and gone and with a lone exception the first-round bye was once again unkind to teams, with the purported top-4 seeds falling to a combined 1-7 in the two-year history of the 12-team playoff. However, a midwest school was able to buck that trend, set up an anticipated semifinal rematch, and ensures the Big Ten will be playing for a national title for the third consecutive season.In the first game, Ohio State was befuddled by a violent Miami front seven. The

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50:10

Playoff Quarterfinals Preview: Who Makes the Semifinals?

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/12/30

The quarterfinals are here and a trio of Big Ten teams will took to extend their seasons and keep national title hopes alive.In the Cotton Bowl -- for just the fifth time in history, and the first time since 2011, Ohio State faces off against Miami. The 'Canes boast strong offensive and defensive line play -- which gave the Buckeyes trouble in the Big Ten title game. However, Miami's offense struggled in the wind against Texas A&M in the first round. Can Ohio State keep its national title

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37:55

Round One Playoff Reactions: Blowouts and Bad Football

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/12/21

Round one of the playoff is finished and the semifinal field is set. Many things were learned this weekend, mostly not for the better.In the lone midwest action of the weekend, Oregon predicably thrashed James Madison in a game that was 34-6 at halftime. Dakorien Moore returned for the Ducks but he was unneeded, with Dante Moore hitting explosive pass plays to Trey Benson, Jamari Johnson and Dierre Hill. Did we actually learn anything from this game? And how will the Ducks match up with Texas

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50:53

Playoff Pick 'Em: Chalk or Chaos?

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/12/19

Ryan and Clinton return for a first-round playoff pick 'em. With a light midwest flavor, the guys briefly talk all four first-round games.The big question of the weekend: will chalk prevail or will we get chaos? In the later games Friday, we get Tulane (+17.5 vs Ole Miss) and James Madison (+21 vs Oregon) as three-score underdogs in games both appear to be heavily outmatched, but stranger things have occurred. Will either team cover, let alone win outright?Friday night, we get a rematch of 9-seed

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39:35

Oregon Ducks Playoff Preview ft. Dale Bliss

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Dale Bliss from Autzen Zoo returns to the show to help the guys break down Oregon's encore season in the Big Ten and look ahead to its first-round playoff matchup vs James Madison.After winning the league with a perfect 13-0 season in year one of their Big Ten journey, the Ducks had a masterful follow-up campaign at 11-1. However, that loss to Indiana ended the Ducks' chances at defending their Big Ten title. Did the regular season meet expectations? And how far do the Ducks need to go in the

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68:16

Sherrone Moore Fallout, (Bad) Season Predictions and...

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Just when we thought the couching carousel was done spinning, Wednesday afternoon brought another bombshell with news dropping of Michigan's dismissal of head coach Sherrone Moore (and his subsequent arrest). Ryan divulges on some of the rumblings around Ann Arbor, and the guys talk where Michigan goes from here.Later in the show, the guys revisit their preseason playoff brackets and laugh at how incorrect their fields were, and Ryan talks through his preseason Big Ten record predictions vs actual

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54:12

Championship Week Reactions: The Hoosiers are No. 1...

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/12/08

In what would have seemed fictitious two years ago when Indiana hired Curt Cignetti away from James Madison, the Indiana Hoosiers are champions of the Big Ten, 13-0, and the No. 1 team in college football. The guys talked about the Hoosiers stymying previously-unbeaten Ohio State en route to their first outright Big Ten title since World War II.The playoff field is set. The guys talk about the bracket, the paths for Oregon, Indiana and Ohio State, and the spineless Committee protection of Alabama

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65:37

Championship Week Preview and Picks: A Battle for No. 1

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Championship week is here and we have been blessed with a matchup between Nos. 1 and 2 in the country for the Big Ten Title Game. Ohio State and Indiana face off for conference supremacy. The guys discussed the matchup and keys to look out for. Who has the advantage, and do both teams have a first-round bye locked up anyway?The guys also discuss the penultimate CFP rankings and their implications, and pick the other conference title games. Join us on our Youtube channel live Saturday/Monday/Thursday

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56:39

ITP Special: Coaching Carousel Update and...

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/12/02

The guys take a break from breaking down the games to talk some off the field stuff. With the regular season finished, the coaching carousel is spinning and it has already affected the midwest.The headliner was Michigan State parting ways with Jonathan Smith and quickly tapping former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald as it's next head coach. How will Fitzgerald fit with the Spartans?Elsewhere, UCLA is looking to tap into past JMU magic by hiring Dukes' head coach Bob Chesney. While not in the

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69:13

Week 14 Recap and Reactions: The Monkey off their Backs

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Rivalry week has come and gone, and with it another college football regular season. Conference title matchups are set, the playoff field is taking shape, and we know who gets a bowl and who is in offseason mode.For the first time since 2019, Ohio State was victorious against Michigan with a suffocating 27-9 victory, reminiscent of how Michigan has won this game in the past. Is it the Buckeyes vs the field for the national title?Indiana took care of business against Purdue to set up a 12-0 Big Ten

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69:42

Week 14 Picks and Preview: Rivalry Week

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Rivalry week is here and the stakes could not be higher. Several games feature implications for either bowl games, or potential playoff berths. In Ann Arbor, Ohio State looks to end a four-game skid against Michigan that extends to pre-COVID times, and clinic a berth in the Big Ten title game for the first time since 2020. With both teams banged up on offense, what will keys to this game be?Out west in Seattle, Jedd Fisch and Washington have already surpassed last season's win total, but could throw

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38:18

The (not) Cascade Clash

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/11/25

Rivalry week is upon us and we are kicking off the week previewing the Cascade Clash between Washington and Oregon. To help us break down the game, Roman Tomashoff from Locked on Huskies, and Dale Bliss, from Autzen Zoo join the show.Oregon scored its marquee win of the season a week ago, dispatching USC. The Ducks dominated the lines of scrimmage in that game. But this week they get a much stiffer test against a Washington defense that 18th nationally in yards per game allowed on the ground, and

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60:48

Week 13 Recap and Reactions: Monster Matchups Set

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/11/24

In a week 13 that was devoid of marquee matchups, outside of Eugene, chalk took hold with most of the top teams which sets up a massive rivalry week to close the season.In the game of the weekend, Oregon kept USC at arms length most of the game and gave itself an emphatic resume boost with a 42-27 victory. Lincoln Riley once again failed to lead his team on the road against a ranked team. Meanwhile, Dan Lanning's squad is a win away from returning to the CFP.Both Michigan and Ohio State won against

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61:58

Week 13 Preview and Picks: Playoff Eliminator in Eugene?

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/11/21

There are two weeks left in the regular season and seemingly everyone has something to play for, to varying degrees. The playoff race is tightening up, with seemingly more 1- and 2-loss teams coming down the pipe than playoff chairs to seat them. That heightens the stakes in our game of the week.USC (8-2) travels to Eugene to take on Oregon (9-1) and would could effectively serve as a playoff elimination game for the loser. Can the Ducks' top-rated pass defense stifle Jayden Maiava and the USC pass

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67:40

Week 12 Recap and Reactions: The Contender Tier is Set

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Another wild week in the Big Ten has set forth a clear contender class with now two weeks to go in the regular season. While Indiana and Ohio State both control their own destiny for a Big Ten Title Game (and CFP) berth, three other teams scored victories to ensure they to have a shot to qualify for the CFP as an at-large berth.The Hoosiers and Buckeyes cruised to wins against Wisconsin and UCLA, respectively. USC stayed alive with a come-from-behind 26-21 win against Iowa after falling behind 14

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60:59

Week 12 Preview and Picks: Road Trip!

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Week 12 of the CFB season is upon us and we have a special Monday preview episode for you, as the guys are hitting the road this weekend to check out Autzen Stadium for the Oregon vs. Minnesota contest. The Ducks -- fresh off a thrilling win against No. 20 Iowa -- return home to take on a 6-3 Gophers squad coming off a bye. Can Dante Moore and Oregon stay on track and set up a likely top-15 showdown in week 13 against USC? Or will Drake Lindsey and the Gophers play spoiler?Elsewhere, College Gameday

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50:27

Week 11 Recap and Reactions: Indiana, Oregon Survive...

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/11/09

Week 11 featured games with high stakes, and the matchups sure did not disappoint, highlighted by two top-1o teams getting taken down to the wire.In Happy Valley, Fernando Mendoza led a last-minute game-winning drive to power No. 2 Indiana past Penn State, 27-24. The win moved the Hoosiers to 10-0 and, barring a massive letdown against either Wisconsin or Purdue, ensures they will be heading to the Big Ten Title game in their home state. However, does this game raise questions about their ceiling.In

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52:18

Week 11 Preview and Picks: Playoff Favorites or...

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Week 11 is upon us and we are firmly into the nitty gritty of the CFB season. The first CFP poll is out and playoff contenders and dark horses are now fully into focus.This will be played out in Iowa City on Saturday, with No. 20 Iowa playing host to No.9 Oregon. Can the Hawkeyes put a dent in Oregon's playoff resume while bolstering their own?Elsewhere, contenders Ohio State (-29.5 @ Purdue), Indiana (-14.5 @ Penn State), USC (-14.5 vs Northwestern), Washington (-11.5 @ Wisconsin) and Notre Dame

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45:03

Playoff Rankings Debut and the Best Player CFB

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/11/05

The first CFP committee rankings are out and the Midwest reigns, with Ohio State and Indiana the top two in the country. What did the guys think of the first set of rankings.The guys also debate who the best player in the country is. Join us on our Youtube channel live Saturday/Monday/Thursday for shows, with the episode dropping in your podcast feed the following morning. Live time for Monday/Thursday shows will remain 9 pm, while we will go live for instant reactions Saturday night following the

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55:39

Week 10 Recap and Reactions: Spooky Sleepwalking

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Halloween weekend featured some truly terrifying performances, ranging from teams annihilating the competition, to awful clock management, to just truly slept-walking performances.In Lincoln, USC's offense came alive in the second half, in a 21-17 win and Nebraska sputtered with Dylan Raiola injured in the second half.In what looked in the preseason to be the marquee matchup of the weekend, Ohio State played around with Penn State for a half before pulling away in a 38-14 win. The Buckeyes passing

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