Big Ten Football Talk

Ohio State has lost six games in the past three years, and while most programs would be thrilled to be in the playoff hunt and be 33-6 over three seasons, the Buckeyes are tired of almost getting there. Eric Boggs of the OHIO Podcast, and one of the main organizers of the College Huddle, comes to breakdown why Buckeye fans are mad, yet hopeful, that 2024 could be the year that Ohio State gets back to where they once were: Perennial Big Ten Champion, Winning over their rival, and maybe even a National Championship. Plus... we talk some Ohio Foods! Check out https://theohiopodcast.com/ to follow their podcast, and follow on X (https://x.com/TheOHIOPod) and youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@theohiopodcast). Follow me and all other college huddle podcasts here: https://thecollegehuddle.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

TJ Birkel joins me from the Common Fan Podcast to talk Nebraska football, including what it's been like for Nebraska coming to the Big Ten, how Matt Rhule is changing the culture, and why the pre-season hype feels more justified this year than in previous ones. Follow their podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR Social Media here: https://twitter.com/CommonFanGBR --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

Joel Kraushaar from the 12 Saturdays 2.0 Podcast joins us to talk all about Iowa Football, including the legacy of Kirk Ferentz, the fanbase's perspective on former OC Brian Ferentz, some insight into one of the BEST traditions in sports, and we end with what the ceiling of the Hawkeyes might be. Check out the 12 Saturdays Pod here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12Saturdays2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

As we start to veer in a new direction, JR from the College Huddle joins me and we discuss how the Big Ten not only survived one of the worst stretches in conference history, but managed to leverage it into the most stable conference in College Football. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

Talk about quick takeaways from the Michigan Spring Game, and we talk about how the new NCAA rules and the sanctions that came down against the Wolverines. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

Penn State, Purdue, and Ohio State all played their spring games this past weekend. Not a ton of analysis, but some quick thoughts about those teams. Plus, Northwestern announces that they are building an alternate stadium at the practice facility for home games the next two years... how does this affect the program? Also, a fun update. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

After several outlets putting out their own coaching rankings, I post my own. Let the outrage begin... My own order for coaching rankings: 1. Ryan Day (Ohio State) 2. Lincoln Riley (USC) 3. Kirk Ferentz (Iowa) 4. James Franklin (PSU) 5. Dan Lanning (Oregon) 6. Luke Fickell (Wisconsin) 7. Matt Rhule (Nebraska) 8. Bret Bielema (Illinois) 9. Greg Schiano (Rutgers) 10. Jonathan Smith (MSU) 11. David Braun (Northwestern) 12. Sherrone Moore (Michigan) 13. Jedd Fisch (Washington) 14. PJ Fleck (Minnesota) 15. Mike Locksley (Maryland) 16. Curt Cignetti (Indiana) 17. Ryan Walters (Purdue) 18. Deshaun Foster (UCLA) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

There's a lot in this episode, including thoughts on the 14 team playoff, Trev Alberts leaving, and Kadyn Proctor's re-entry into the transfer portal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

I grade three high profile hires in the Big Ten over the past several weeks, and I need to drop some knowledge on one Colin Cowherd for his, once again, ignorant comments comparing Justin Fields and Caleb Williams. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

Brief update on where I've been, and where we are going. Make sure to follow the Big Ten Huddle, and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBigTenHuddle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

Jim Harbaugh has been hired by the LA Chargers, which leaves the question, “what do we make of his tenure, and his legacy?” While controversial, I make the case that he truly was a program builder, and I’m not sure anything, even sign gate, can take that away from him. Plus, what’s next for Michigan. If you want to support this podcast and help us grow, click podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support and start your monthly support today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

Had a great time sitting down and chatting with Justin Adams, who hosts a show with "The Voice of College Football," and also hosts "The Big Ten Show." He drops some knowledge on Nebraska, including the mood inside the program, the excitement around the incoming talent, and what year 2 under Matt Rhule might look like. Find "The Voice of College Football" here:https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRogersVOCFB Find the Big Ten Show here: https://www.youtube.com/@Bigtenshow --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

After the Nick Saban news, we knew Alabama would go after a top coach, and they landed one in Kalen DeBoer. However, did Kalen DeBoer make the right choice? Is Alabama without Saban really much better than Washington? Also, while I think the the Jedd Fisch hire is solid, I break down the two reasons why I didn't like it for Washington. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

After Michigan won the 2023 National Championship, Ohio State has gone savage during the offseason. Key transfer pick ups, coaching changes, and over 10 key NFL Draft Eligible players return. They reload for what could be Ryan Day's Last Stand, and Eric Boggs of the OHIO Podcast joins us to break it all down in a fun and entertaining hour-plus of Buckeye discussion. Catch the OHIO Podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@theohiopodcast, and several other podcast platforms. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

JR joins us from the Big Ten Huddle to break down how Nick Saban's Retirement affects not only Alabama and the SEC, but the whole of college football, including the Big Ten. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

Michigan defeats Washington to win their first National Championship in 26 years. We break down the game and how it all happened. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

Breaking down Michigan vs Washington for all the marbles! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

We talk about Michigan’s win, the Big Ten perception after bowl season, and break down all the other bowl games from the big ten. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

We recap the big ten bowl games so far, including Rutgers capping off a GREAT season, Minnesota looking a bit unimpressive, a 5-0 overall start for the conference (including UCLA and USC), as well as why you can’t use bowl season to justify certain narratives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

New years six and CFP predictions, plus a few more thoughts on USC after some comments we had on the Big Ten Huddle Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support