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College Football podcast on Barstool sports hosted by Brandon Walker and Kayce Smith presented by Twisted Tea In today's episode we take a look at the first coaches poll of the 2025 College Football season then take a deep dive into the Big Ten and drop our predictions for various superlatives around the conference. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Twisted Tea - Grab a refreshing Twisted Tea today https://www.twistedtea.com/locations Boll and Branch - Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://BollAndBranch.com/ROUGH. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money at https://RocketMoney.com/rough today. BlueChew - Head to https://BlueChew.com and use promo code ROUGHNESS at checkout and pay five bucks for shipping ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Follow the podcast on... Facebook: facebook.com/UnnecRoughness Instagram: instagram.com/unnecroughness/ Twitter: twitter.com/unnecroughness/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@unnecroughnessYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/unnecroughness
Partying with Armenians; The first Coaches Poll of the season; Big Ten defensive coordinators; Stock Watch; In The News; The WNBA's projectile problem; Last weekend in baseball; Portland Pickles viral moment; The best highlight you probably didn't see; The Club Hour
FOX Sports' lead College Football analyst Joel Klatt unveils his Preseason Top 25 for the upcoming season. He reveals who he has at #1 heading into the year as Texas, Ohio State and Penn State all contend for the top spot. Klatt explains why he is high on Michigan this season and who else from the Big Ten could make a push for a Playoff spot. He debates how to rank SEC teams like Georgia, LSU and Alabama against each other inside his Top 10. Klatt also makes the case for a Big 12 team to go from a losing record in 2024 to a spot in his Preseason Top 25 this season. RSVP for the Live show on Thursday, August 28th at the Browning Amphitheatre in Columbus ahead of the Texas-Ohio State matchup. The event is FREE but make sure to RSVP. The first 300 guests to RSVP receive 2 free drinks, food, and other perks: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joel-klatt-show-live-in-columbus-tickets-1554998204489?aff=oddtdtcreator Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/KLATT10Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount. 0:00–1:59 Intro 2:00–3:29 Utah 3:30–5:19 Oklahoma 5:20–6:39 Baylor 6:40–9:45 Iowa 9:46–11:29 Ole Miss 11:30–13:37 Iowa State 13:38–15:33 Texas Tech 15:34–17:34 Arizona State 17:35–19:49 Indiana 19:50–21:49 Texas A&M 21:50–23:59 Kansas State 24:00–25:59 Florida 26:00–27:29 Illinois 27:30–29:14 Miami 29:15–32:24 South Carolina 32:25–35:07 Michigan 35:08–37:26 Alabama 37:27–38:46 LSU 38:47–41:07 Georgia 41:08–43:54 Notre Dame 43:55–45:29 Oregon 45:30–47:41 Clemson 47:42–49:52 Ohio State 49:53–51:48 Texas 51:49–54:12 Penn State 54:13-56:27 Announcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stand back as Take-a-Toa, our volcano of molten college football takes, erupts for the first time in over a year! In this college football podcast episode, we're welcoming Josh Pate from Josh Pate's College Football Show for a scorching session of hot takes that will have you questioning everything you think you know about the 2025 season. Josh delivers a stunning ACC prediction that involves "hateful three-stars" and a program most people are sleeping on, while Dan forecasts a looming coaching exodus that could reshape the sport. Meanwhile, Ty makes a bold LSU comparison that will make SEC fans nervous and goes all-in on another FCS transfer quarterback. (What else is new?) We explore why one SEC powerhouse might have a "fantastic" season despite disappointing records, which Big Ten offense could see a surprise jump, and how Missouri's dream schedule could lead to CFP chaos. Plus, the Verballerhood chimes in with a Lincoln Riley take so wild it breaks our brains. This is your guide to the wildest possibilities in what could be college football's most unpredictable season yet. Timecodes:0:00 - Show Intro3:09 - Josh Pate & Take-a-Toa Intro9:24 - Georgia Tech13:53 - Coaching Chaos20:52 - LSU23:59 - Lincoln Riley30:41 - Tennessee35:06 - QB Duds38:10 - Mark Gronowski42:40 - Michigan State47:39 - Kalen DeBoer51:54 - Notre Dame, CFP & Surprise 7-5's54:48 - Arch Manning56:10 - Missouri1:00:29 - Outtro Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT breaks down why Oklahoma is NOT becoming the next Nebraska no matter how bad the haters want it. The Sooners have the recruiting power, coaching stability, and development pipeline that Nebraska never had when they jumped to the Big Ten. JT also dives into how Georgia stealing Josh McCray from Illinois might've fixed everything wrong with their offense. South Carolina keeps forcing the SEC to stop sleeping on them, and JT explains why Tennessee is cooked this year—and it ain't because of Nico. Plus, why LSU's playoff path is wide open and how the state of Florida could flip the entire college football landscape on its head. One of these takes might trigger your whole fan base… and JT's not backing down.
This week on the Fight for Iowa podcast, Gary Dolphin shares observations from a recent Iowa Men's Basketball practice under new head coach Ben McCollum. With an early emphasis on defense and team chemistry, the Hawkeyes are taking shape ahead of the 2025–26 season.Dolphin catches up with senior guard Bennett Stirtz, last seasons Missouri Valley Player of the Year who's already turning heads in Iowa City and recently earned an invite to the prestigious Chris Paul Elite Guard Camp.Also featured is Cooper Koch, one of only two returning players from last season, who talks about his health, development, and the energy Coach McCollum brings to practice.And Coach Ben McCollum himself shares insights on the team's progress and what fans can expect as the season approaches.It's an early look at a new era of Hawkeye Hoops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. The Gall family had a great time in West Virginia and a brutal time at Nashville SC fan fest. Cam Ward gets Beatles treatment while Brady Martin does not. The Big Ten is still crying about the SEC. Plus, we break down the entire Paramount merger, lawsuit, Late Show and South Park saga. Thanks, 8th & Roast Become a Nashville Banner member. Sign up to Lower Broad Hockey here.
We wrap up our Big Ten preview series with the third and final installment, breaking down the remaining nine teams that represent the conference's fascinating middle tier and intriguing sleepers. From Iowa's FCS quarterback gamble to Rutgers' weird look-ahead potential, we explore the teams that could shake up the Big Ten landscape. In this college football podcast episode, we dive into Ty's affinity for new Iowa QB Mark Gronowski and why the Hawkeyes could surprise people. We analyze Nebraska's year-three Matt Rhule expectations with Dylan Raiola's development and a better offensive line, debate USC's ability to finally finish games with Jayden Maiava, and explore Washington's white-knuckle potential with Demond Williams. We also break down Wisconsin's aggressive portal additions despite a brutal schedule, examine Minnesota as the "But Also" team of the Big Ten with rookie quarterback Drake Lindsey, and wonder how spicy Michigan State can be with the tandem of Aiden Chiles and Nick Marsh. Plus, we discuss Nico Iamaleava's supporting cast at UCLA and debate whether Rutgers can capitalize on their advantageous scheduling spots. This is your complete guide to the Big Ten's most unpredictable programs and potential spoilers. Timestamps: 03:18 - Iowa Preview16:03 - Nebraska Preview27:32 - USC Preview40:10 - Washington Preview49:40 - Wisconsin Preview58:04 - Minnesota Preview1:04:13 - Michigan State Preview1:08:29 - UCLA Preview1:12:51 - Rutgers PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Things Discussed: Condolences and love to the family of Greg Glenn. If you recall he came here as the glue guy/energy guy friend of Jett Howard who was supposed to make Jett better. When you talk about losing a 22-year-old whose primary scholarship-worthy attribute was he made other people better, that's a big loss. Craig mentions he met him at media day, thought Glenn was naively honest and open for an athlete. New rosters/new weights. Bryce Underwood is 10 pounds heavier already than JJ ever got, will need it to be a runner. Michigan going to screen and RPO more? Sure but I think you play man on them, put your biggest corner on McCulley, put a safety in the box, and dare Bryce to beat you. Michigan can make that work by having Bryce hit kill shots deep and by making the high safety responsible for stopping Bryce in the run game. Kill shots: Chip likes to turn a route combo that he's shown before into a surprise deep shot. Jake Garcia? Was ranked around JJ as a freshman after an odyssey, played early at Miami (yes THAT Miami), but threw a lot of INTs, went to Mizzou then ECU, and threw a lot of INTs at ECU too. Got experience. Think Mikey Keene is a much higher floor than we got from Davis Warren/Alex Orji last year. Oklahoma: They're us. Great defense, I'm not as sold as everyone else on Mateer. I think their system really beat up on Mountain West cornerbacks, and he has a lot of moxie, but I don't know how that "you don't know what we're RPOing!" offense is going to interact with Michigan's "you don't know what our coverage is" defense. Probably going to be a rock fight because Oklahoma's defense is legit. They play aggressive, the LBs fill in the gaps, and they've got a safety who makes everybody right. DL dropoff? Think the edges are going to be the superstars, but Benny is very good and they can rotate. Teams are going to try to lock them on the field but good luck surviving the first four snaps against Benny and Williams. Derrick Moore: He was winning his pass rushes regularly but other guys got the stats, had a dropoff while injured, played a GREAT bowl game. Sam says Aidan Hutchinson; I try to tamp that down to "just" Brandon Graham. Players say there was a meeting before Indiana where Wink had to listen to the players about how they do things and some of the players had to hear some things, and they all really got on the same page. Defense was ELITE after that. I'm mad about Cam Brandt switching to #9, which looks like TJ Guy's #4 and Derrick Moore's #8. What are we doing here Cam? Some of us have to chart in the wee hours. We had a 91, 42, and 8, and the fans knew exactly what we were looking at. Blake Frazier at 295: His timeline was always 2026 not 2025; I think we were talking about him as an X-factor and he's got to gain more weight before we put him out there at left tackle. Sam's OL right now from right to left: Sprague, Efobi, Crippen, El-Hadi, ….? LT: I think they have to live with Link (who lost 4 pounds and looks leaner in a grocery store), until Babalola is ready. Note that Sprague came in very well developed needed until the bowl game (though he was injured early in the season). Receiver weights: Kendrick Bell is a sneaky pick for breakout player, Fred Moore is as well. Very encouraged by Andrew Marsh coming in at 190 because his thing is he played vs Texas high schoolers bigger than his 175 size; if he's going to make that work against 220-pound safeties in the Big Ten he's going to need that size. Center? I think Crippen is smart, knows all the calls, hit his strength/size ceiling and it's lower than they want to move DTs, and Juan Castillo can't add much more than that. What Castillo can do is get Guarnera ready to push Crippen, but with a freshman QB you want to get the line calls right first, not shoot for the stars. Crippen is our guy, he'll give us a senior Kugler kind of year, and we'll live with it.
Chris Williams and Chris Hassel discuss CW's time in the Ozarks, football's return, and strength of schedule rankings for the Cyclones and Hawkeyes. Giving away tires, talking baseball, and more. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Monday morning. The sun isn't up yet. Coffee's barely hot. But there I am, watching tape of Minnesota and texting my broadcast partners.That became a weekly ritual last season.Why? Because Greg Harbaugh Jr's offense caught my eye. Every red zone call. Every third down plan. Every subtle shift in the run game—it all felt intentional. It felt like the Gophers were winning games before they even kicked off.So I had to get to know the guy behind it. And in this episode of Y-Option, presented by our founding sponsor 76, Greg Harbaugh Jr dives into it all.How he builds his offense, how he develops quarterbacks, how he's chasing a dream and how he's helping P.J. Fleck and Minnesota become one of the most situationally sharp teams in the Big Ten.Here's what stood out:
Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.
Sip mentioned yesterday on the airwaves---Holgorsen has been a head coach or OC for 19 seasons and has had his teams rank in the Top 25 of total offense 14 times, and in the Top 25 of scoring 12 times—including 7 times in the Top 10 As pointed out by Sean Callahan on the show yesterday, he's also never coached a full year in the B1G, which historically has better defenses than the conferences that Holgorsen has coached in. How much more difficult is it the achieve that stat in this league and is it possible with the talent on the offense? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
We had a CBS Sports article a few weeks ago make their Hot Seat rankings, and On3's Ari Wasserman put his out yesterday—listing the top 4 hottest seats on college football as SEC (Billy Napier, Brent Venables, Hugh Freeze, and Sam Pittman) Only one B1G coach made his Top 8 of hot seats---Maryland's Mike Locksley---all is well in the league? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
It's so refreshing to be talking about games, match-ups, Week Zero, Week 1, fall (or preseason) camp and all of that following an offseason of constant discussion about playoff format, NIL, transfer portal, money, the House Settlement and everything else that is important but not as cool as actual college football. -Week Zero has one big game- are those coaches underrated? -What will be hyped more after Week 1? Arch Manning or the Big Ten? Will the result of Texas-Ohio State determine that? -Auburn scheduled a road opener at Baylor... sheesh -Group of 5 John has his top quarterbacks for the preseason. -Will Utah's new offensive philosophy be positive or negative? -Revenge of the Nerds and Father of the Bride- Fiver or Dimer To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Gary dives deep into the most pressing issues in college football right now. From the ongoing College Football Playoff format debate—will we get 12, 14, or 16 teams?—to the House vs. NCAA settlement that's reshaping NIL and athlete pay, this show hits all the major storylines. Plus, why Memphis was left out of the Pac-12 despite realignment buzz, and how Charlotte 49ers sold out football season tickets for the first time ever. Get insights, analysis, and a bit of humor as we gear up for a massive 2025 season.
With David Smoak, Paul Catalina, & Craig Smoak Doug Lesmerises joins 365 Sports to break down how the addition of Oregon may have changed the Big Ten's future forever. He explains why Ohio State needed help at the top, how USC and Washington fit into the new Big Ten power structure, and why Oregon—not USC—is the Texas-level counter to the SEC's expansion. Doug also talks Nebraska's chances for a real Year 3 leap under Matt Rhule, why Indiana may not be a one-year wonder, and how Urban Meyer transformed Big Ten recruiting into an SEC-style arms race. If you're looking to understand the real mindset shift happening in the Big Ten, this interview is a must-watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Catalina breaks down the biggest B-storylines heading into the 2025 Big Ten and SEC football seasons—those under-the-radar narratives that could shake things up. From new coordinators at Ohio State to Hugh Freeze's pressure at Auburn, and whether Mark Stoops is running out of time at Kentucky, the Top 5 dives into what fans aren't talking about enough. Plus: Why Kirk Ferentz might be the most dangerous coach in the Big Ten again, how Brian Kelly could wear out his welcome at LSU, and why rule enforcement and playoff politics will dominate the national conversation all year long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Shot of Michigan Sports, the guys discuss: (0:00) Weekly Check-Ins (20:00) Happy Gilmore 2 Thoughts (24:00) UM vs WMU in Germany (29:00) Detroit Lions training camp (40:00) = Big Ten power rankings (1:20:00) = Tigers trade deadline (1:21:00) = Ice Cream snake draft We'd really appreciate it if you followed, reviewed and shared our podcast with a friend. If you would like a question answered on the show, please text or leave a voicemail at 984-444-9286. Be sure to follow us for weekly show clips and other content. TikTok: @shotofms Instagram: @shotofms Twitter: @shotofms YouTube: Shot of Michigan Sports
Jon and Brian are back with a "Seven from 77" that touches on the excitement around the start of training camp, the storylines from last week's Big Ten Media Days, and a potential trip to Germany for the Wolverines next season. Then, around the 32-minute mark, fifth-year defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny discusses his work this offseason and shares goals for himself and the team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr take on a range of listener questions from Buckeye fans. They discuss the Ohio State quarterback competition, the defensive and offensive prospects for Penn State, and the potential impact of sanctions on Michigan's roster. Additionally, they delve into predictions, ranking likelihoods of various outcomes, and analyzing player performances, including a deep dive into the potential and expectations for Lincoln Kienholz and Drew Allar. Tune in for a comprehensive Q&A session filled with insightful analysis and entertaining banter. 00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:00 Listener Questions: Caleb Downs' Role 04:07 Penn State vs. Ohio State Analysis 09:31 Predictions and Rankings 12:14 Quarterback Competition Insights 16:01 Julian vs. Lincoln: The Quarterback Race 16:41 Bryce Underwood's Future Amid Michigan's Potential Sanctions 22:37 Debating Dylan Raiola's Freshman Year 26:32 Can Penn State Win the Big Ten? 32:15 Wrapping Up and Listener Appreciation
(00:00-21:59) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison reunited in studio for the first time in a week. They discuss the quarterback battle right now between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones because it feels like Richardson is a step ahead of Jones right now. They both wonder how the mishandling of AR’s rookie year and poor second year will impact him mentally this season. (21:59-29:25) – With college football starting soon, Jake and Eddie examine the Big Ten Conference ahead of their conversation with Dave Revsine. They predict who could break out this season like Indiana did. (29:25-47:39) – Jake closes out the first hour of the show with Big Ten Network’s Dave Revsine joining the program to preview the upcoming Big Ten Football season. He shares who could be this year’s Indiana in the conference, believes Fernando Mendoza can take Indiana to another level offensively based off what he has seen from him at California, and admits that he needs to see what Purdue looks like in camp before having any idea what the Boilermakers will look like with Barry Odom in year one. (46:13-1:16:44) – Joel Erickson from the IndyStar joins Query & Company to discuss some of his takeaways from the first official week of training camp practices for the Colts with Jake Query. He comments on how well DJ Giddens has looked in his first training camp, accesses where things are at right now in the quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones, states that he is fascinated to see how the quick change of things in practice benefits the team, and discusses with Jake the lack of practice time in camp. (1:16:44-1:26:56) – Jake receives a call from a listener to help him with his math problem that has created confusion. Plus, he gives away tickets for a listener to go see the Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion at Everwise Amphitheater at the White River State Park on Tuesday! (1:26:56-1:30:39) – The second hour of the program concludes with Jake and Eddie previewing tonight’s Indiana Fever game against the Phoenix Mercury. They discuss what Head Coach Stephanie White said yesterday on the show about Caitlin Clark’s health. (1:30:39-1:58:07) – The final hour of Query & Company with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison starts with them sharing some things that have stood out during Colts Training Camp. They also touch on some position groups that have not been talked about a lot. Finally, Jake and Eddie somehow discuss how they create their fantasy football team names and the first ever night practice at Grand Park tomorrow night for the Colts. (1:58:07-2:11:48) – Indiana Fever TV analyst, Debbie Antonelli, joins Jake Query on Query & Company to access where things are at right now without Caitlin Clark, believes that her shooting struggles were connected to the soft tissue injuries, compliments Kelsey Mitchell on how continues to get better each season, and helps Jake understand what it would be like going on a road trip with Lin Dunn. (2:11:48-2:21:57) – Today’s show closes out with Jake providing a trivia question to Eddie, but JMV joins the guys in studio to answer the question. Plus, he previews his show with Jake!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rece Davis and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel dive into the Big Ten title chase, asking the question: Can Penn State finally go the distance? As Ohio State navigates a high-stakes quarterback battle and Oregon reloads under Dan Lanning, Illinois is looking to reverse its luck in one-possession games. Meanwhile, sleeper teams like Nebraska, USC, and Iowa are quietly making noise… setting the stage for a season full of surprises. 00:00 - Welcome 1:53 - The Big Ten true title contenders are… 5:57 - Is Penn St a lock to win the Natty? 9:06 - Which QB will lead the Ohio St Buckeyes? 14:17 - Has Ohio St gone too far vs Michigan? 22:10 - Oregon reloaded with the right players? 28:05 - One-possession games to break Illinois' way? 30:20 - Big Ten sleepers: Nebraska and Michigan 38:59 - Big Ten sleepers: USC and Indiana 49:05 - Big Ten sleeper: Iowa 54:10 - Who's still figuring it out in the Big Ten? 1:03:19 - What you need to know about the college sports executive order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Show Open – Michigan State has taken a lot from Ohio State over the years. Cowboys might not be that good. Buckeyes have first road game at Michigan State. Big Ten weekend slate. Georgia vs. Alabama in September is another thing to get used to. Can Travis Hunter win the Heisman? Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us. Know the Scores. OSU vs. MSU. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us for more college football talk.
It's the second season for UCLA in the Big Ten and the second season under DeShaun Foster. Coming off a 5-7 season last year, they have a lot of new faces. What will the Bruins look like when they come visit the lakefront?
We opened with our takes on Michigan State football after the first day of fall camp — including on Aidan Chiles, the backup QB situation and the good news and potential concerns about MSU's defense. Then a conversation with The Athletic's Scott Dochterman on the Big Ten's preferred College Football Playoff format, scheduling and this season's contenders and dark horses in Big Ten play (13:30). Then our friend Harry Gagnon joined us for golf and baseball bets (41:00). And finally, the NCAA finally moves in on CMU (56:00).
In this video, I'm breaking down EVERY SINGLE GAME of the 2025 Big Ten football season—from Week 0 all the way to rivalry weekend. That's 18 teams. 9 conference games per team. And countless storylines. Whether you're here to see if your squad is headed to the Big Ten Championship or you're hunting for bold upset picks, this one's for you.We're talking game-by-game predictions for every Big Ten matchup, with a no-nonsense approach. I'll be diving into returning starters, quarterback battles, new coaching hires, and schedule strength to forecast each team's final record.⚡️ Can Michigan repeat as Big Ten champs?⚡️ Will Oregon make a statement in Year 1?⚡️ Is Penn State flying under the radar?⚡️ Could USC or Washington shake up the standings?⚡️ Which teams are due for regression or breakout seasons?From The Game to Indiana vs Illinois, and those sneaky trap games in between, I'm picking winners and losers every step of the way.Here's what you'll get:
The Big Ten continues to push a playoff and scheduling narrative that is absurd and bad for the game. While a rivalry with the Big Ten is good for the SEC, their ideas are not. Plus, we look at the most interesting training camps in the SEC starting this week. Watch the show on YouTube. In Nashville? Be sure to check out M.L. Rose Craft Beer and Burgers. Music by The Wild Feathers
With David Smoak, Paul catalina & Craig Smoak ESPN's Adam Rittenberg joins 365 Sports to talk about why preseason rankings may no longer make sense in the modern college football landscape. With roster turnover, the transfer portal, and early-season perception issues, Rittenberg explains why polls might be hurting more than helping. He also shares insight from Big 12 Media Days, Kansas State vs Iowa State in Ireland, and why SEC scheduling still doesn't serve fans. The crew also dives into playoff format disagreements between the SEC and Big Ten, and how real-time evaluations may be the only fair path forward in a sport full of change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(0:45:00) Matt Brown, Extra Points (1:15:00) Coaches on “Hot Seat” (1:25:00) Ryan Mulvaney, Litigation Sports (1:48:00) Texas Schedule (2:03:00) Doug Mesmerizes, Kings of the North (2:33:00) Matt McChesney, Six Zero Academy (2:53:00) Paul Catalina's “Top 5” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Caitlin Clark ruled out indefinitely with a groin injury. Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman, Ryne Sandberg passes away at the age of 65. Reviewing the motives behind the shooter who attacked the NFL office building in New York. Nitecast Media host and founder, Nick Hamilton joins Cofield & Company to discuss his biggest takeaways from Big Ten media day, review the biggest title contenders for the 2025 College Football season, & preview the Las Vegas Aces' match up against the Los Angeles Sparks with Cameron Brink making her return from injury. BET MGM Network sports betting analyst, Sammy P joins Cofield & Company's Eye on Sports Gambling to talk about the impact of Micah Parsons remaining unsigned in training camp on the Dallas Cowboys season win total, preview the Las Vegas Raiders' 2025 season, and give his thoughts on Arch Manning being the favorite to win the 2025 Heisman Trophy, presented by Jacksons Bar & Grill.
In this episode of Talkin' Hawks with the VandeBergs, Matt and Laura sit down with new Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski, whose journey from Naperville, Illinois to the Big Ten spotlight is full of resilience, drive, and quiet confidence.Mark shares how growing up in a sports-loving family shaped his competitive mindset—especially with a sister who played college softball and a brother who's a Special Olympics gold medalist. From playing three sports year-round to being under-recruited out of high school, he opens up about the chip on his shoulder that fueled his standout career at South Dakota State and ultimately led him to transfer to Iowa.The conversation explores Mark's leadership style, the lessons learned from his father (a former college quarterback at Drake), and the gratitude he carries for the often-overlooked offensive line. He also reflects on navigating COVID-era football, developing through multi-sport experiences, and why being underestimated might have been the best thing for him.Whether you're curious about Iowa's quarterback future or inspired by stories of perseverance, this episode is a compelling look into one of the Hawkeyes' most anticipated additions.
On today's episode John, Conor, Dave, and Chad dive into the first two power conferences for this year's preview series. The guys discuss the odds to win the conferences, win totals, dark horses, and make their winner picks. Next up: The B1G and SEC.
In Episode 129 of the Athletor Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Ruschell, Head Coach at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Kyle shares his journey from a standout athlete in Kentucky to leading a D1 program in the heart of the South. He talks about the lessons he's taken from his time at Wisconsin, how he's building a strong culture at UTC, and what it takes to recruit and develop talent in a non-traditional wrestling region.We also get into the importance of authenticity in coaching, the power of consistency, and the challenges that come with growing a program outside the Big Ten spotlight. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or wrestling fan, this conversation offers real insight into what it takes to build something special from the ground up.
Ralph Russo of The Athletic stopped by 3 Man Front on Wednesday to discuss how many SEC teams he views as National Championship contenders, the strength of the Big Ten this season & much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A trio of young players went west to Las Vegas to join Ryan Day at the 2025 Big Ten Media Days. Jeremiah Smith, Caleb Downs, and Sonny Styles were on hand to take in the sights and sounds as the media and key B1G personnel gathered for their annual preseason event. Automatic bids and expanded playoffs are hot topics, but all the Buckeyes really want to discuss is turning the page on the 2024 national championship and letting the 2025 squad carve out its own niche.Preseason practice starts Thursday and the public will have some access early in camp. One former Buckeye joined the San Francisco 49ers, while another waits to see what's going to happen with some legal issues before potentially joining the Cleveland Browns.Additionally, we discuss Buckeyes on the preseason awards watch lists, an OSU Athletics Hall of Fame seat awaiting Billy Price, and other assorted odds and ends from the soon-to-be-over college football offseason. With this episode, we conclude our monthly offseason schedule. We will return to our weekly schedule in the second week of August, as camp is in full swing and we get you ready for the 2025 Ohio State football season.We would love to hear from you, so please reach out with your feedback and questions below in the comments section or send us an email at SilverBulletsPod@gmail.com. Any questions directed toward us will be answered on our next show.Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, share, and follow the show over on Twitter at @SilvrBulletsPod.As always, thanks for listening!0:21 - We open the show with some highlights from Big Ten Media Days in Vegas, baby, Vegas!21:24 - Buckeyes in the NFL or who hope to soon be (officially in the NFL), plus an assortment of other snippets of Ohio State football-related news.
We dive into the Big Ten with the second part of our three-part conference preview series, breaking down nine teams with detailed previews of the conference's contenders and most compelling storylines. From the Penn State hype train to Purdue's "Pastrami of the Big Ten," we give you enough to be dangerous around the water cooler. In this college football podcast episode, we examine Ohio State's championship odds with new coordinators Brian Hartline and Matt Patricia, debate whether Julian Sayin can handle the pressure in Week One against Texas, and wonder if the Buckeyes can overcome so many new variables. We break down James Franklin's "Phil Collins" moment with a loaded roster of veterans, a splash hire of Jim Knowles to run the defense, and a schedule working in their favor. We analyze Oregon's talent-heavy retooling under Dan Lanning, questioning whether Dante Moore and a loaded-but-unproven roster can match last year's success. Plus, we debate Michigan's ceiling with true freshman Bryce Underwood potentially starting behind a rebuilt offense, and examine the fascinating battle between Illinois' experience-heavy roster and Indiana's portal-powered reload under Curt Cignetti. We also explore Maryland's youth movement with four-star freshman Malik Washington, Northwestern's impossible schedule in their temporary lakefront stadium, and Purdue's complete roster overhaul under Barry Odom, featuring 69 new players and the "most erotic sandwich potential" in college football. Can Penn State finally beat Ohio State when they matter? Can Ryan Day get the Michigan monkey off his back? This is your comprehensive guide to the most intriguing storylines and burning questions in the Big Ten's upper crust. Timestamps:3:50 - Ohio State Preview20:40 - Penn State Preview34:09 - Oregon Preview43:21 - Michigan Preview54:40 - Illinois Preview1:03:55 - Indiana Preview1:13:26 - Maryland Preview1:20:27 - Northwestern Preview1:26:32 - Purdue PreviewSupport the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods have returned from Las Vegas and Media Days to actually record another episode less than one week later. The fellas go over the MyBookie regular season over/under win totals for each of the Big Ten football programs and make their picks of over or under the projected number of wins. Preparation was minimal we can assure you, with the guys looking at the schedules in detail for the first time while making their picks. As usual Ryan and Dave end the podcast answering listener emails and questions from the YouTube chat. For the video simulcasts of our POC please subscribe to your YouTube channel! Please subscribe, give the POC a five-star rating and post a review on Apple Podcasts! Send us a text or leave us a voicemail by texting or calling (424) 532-0678 or you can email us at bigtencast@gmail.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
President Trump has signed an executive order banning third parties from paying college athletes to attend a school. NIL is still in play beginning next year but paying just to select a school is supposedly out the window or your school risks losing federal funding. Stan's back to discuss IF this will work and where college football is headed with expanding conferences and a power play between the SEC and the Big Ten.
Penn State was picked to win the Big Ten in 2025 by the league's media, but to do that, they will very likely have to get over a hurdle they have struggled to clear for close to a decade - beating the Ohio State Buckeyes. In this special bonus episode, you'll hear Penn State head coach James Franklin's thoughts on what it will take to beat the Buckeyes this fall in Columbus, as well as the impact that former Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles is having after taking the same role with the Nittany Lions, and more.
Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! R.I.P Ryne Sandberg!! 20 Most Interesting heads to Seattle and the Washington Huskies. Emmanuel Clase did what?!?! The Big Ten playing an all conference schedule...How we would do it. Shedeur dazzled yesterday at Browns camp. Jack Sawyer speaks on Michigan scandal. Tuesday's with Tiberi, The Voice of the Huskies Tony Castricone, What's Up, The Real Truth, Thing or Not a Thing and 3 Things
It's going to get crazy fast. Practice begins on Wednesday and the hype will grow by the day. We will also be waiting for The NCAA infractions committee to render their verdict on sign gate. There is a lot going on and we're glad a new season of Meeechigan Football is just weeks away. Joining us today with the first of our preveiw shows is beat writer Tony Garcia from The Detroit Free Press
CBS Sports went through each team's schedule yesterday and put Nebraska as the 10th hardest schedule in the B1G---so right in the middle of the pack, as the article points out that Nebraska's true road games are both in back-to-backs (Maryland/Minnesota, and UCLA/Penn State) The teams with easier schedules than Nebraska? Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Washington, Minnesota, Penn State, Indiana and Maryland. Yes, the Terps have the easiest schedule in the conference apparently. Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced he's cancer free after surgery to remove his bladder. In this episode of the Heartland College Sports Podcast, I react to the news, explain what it means for the future of Colorado football, and discuss the broader implications for the Big 12 Conference.Plus: Big 12 programs are gaining momentum in Texas recruiting, and how the league is closing the gap with the SEC and Big Ten.
Greg McElroy breaks down the ‘tiers” in the BIG 10 and tells you why Penn State, Oregon and Ohio State can ALL win a National Title and make it three in a row for the conference. Michigan, USC and Nebraska are all playoff contenders but don't sleep on Washington or Indiana making it back to the CFP either. It is a deep and dangerous conference with Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa looking to play spoiler to the top teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We tackle the Big Ten with the first of our three-part conference preview and break all 18 teams into tiers, discuss the biggest storylines and use protein metaphors to capture just how overwhelming this massive conference has become. From Ohio State's run at another national championship to Penn State's lofty expectations and the intriguing battle for fourth place, we unpack what makes this conference both excellent and exhausting. In this college football podcast episode, we debate our contender tier with Penn State, Ohio State, Oregon and... Michigan (?), analyze the fascinating second tier among six quality teams, wonder which "weird little stinkers" might surprise us. Plus, we examine why this might be the most difficult conference to rank from top to bottom. We explore Ty's bold Nebraska optimism versus Dan's skepticism, debate whether USC can finally finish games in the fourth quarter, wonder if Iowa's Mark Gronowski will bring his FCS magic to Iowa City, and talk through what the transfer of Nico Iamaleava means for UCLA. Plus, is Illinois fool's gold? Can Indiana make another improbable playoff run? Should we start a support group for Minnesota football fans? Will Northwestern finally get something from a transfer quarterback? Can Rutgers make a bowl? How far can the combo of Aiden Chiles and Nick Marsh take Michigan State? And what will Purdue look like with 69 new players?! Consider this your starter pack for navigating the beautiful bulk that is Big Ten football in 2025. Timestamps:0:00 - Opening Thoughts11:31 - Sleepers15:58 - The Contenders27:30 - The Battle for Fourth49:31 - Weird Little Stinkers59:14 - Drive for Six1:08:32 - The Bottom1:13:17 - Big Ten Predictions Support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early releases, bonus content, Discord access and much more: https://www.verballers.com _____ A fan of our college football podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our podcast episodes: Apple Podcasts: https://play.solidverbal.com/apple-podcasts Spotify: https://play.solidverbal.com/spotify Amazon Music: https://play.solidverbal.com/amazon-music Overcast: https://play.solidverbal.com/overcast Pocket Casts: https://play.solidverbal.com/pocketcasts Podcast Addict: https://play.solidverbal.com/podcast-addict CastBox: https://play.solidverbal.com/castbox Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbal Learn more about the show on our website: https://www.solidverbal.com/about Want to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. You can also find our college football podcast out on TikTok and Threads. Stay up to date with our free weekly college football newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribe. College football has been our passion since we started The Solid Verbal College Football Podcast back in 2008. We don't just love college football, we live it!Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lincoln Riley shares his confidence in new USC quarterback Jayden Maiava, breaks down the depth at wide receiver, and opens up about how CEO responsibilities have pulled him away from hands-on coaching. He also discusses the Trojans' transition into the Big Ten and the challenges of their 2025 schedule. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices