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Covering everything Big Ten, because somebody has to provide equal time with all the SEC SIDs masquerading as college sports media.
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We preview the historic #1 Ohio State vs #2 Indiana Big Ten Championship – the biggest in league history with Heisman, #1 seed, and natty implications on the line. Plus: Nebraska's existential crisis deepens, Penn State's recruiting dumpster fire reaches new lows, National Signing Day winners & losers, and Pat Fitzgerald lands at Michigan State. We play Would You Rather, announce the 2025 Confidence Picks champion, and read our X poll.    
Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire deliver a jam-packed Thanksgiving episode of Bigger Ten! We break down the massive stakes in The Game and the Apple Cup, debate whether Michigan's youth can shock the world, and explain why Vegas is practically begging you to bet Oregon. Plus: final Confidence Picks of the regular season, Fair or Foul on Tony Petitti & Nebraska's (maybe) extension blunder, and a heartfelt tribute to Iowa sports journalist legend Mike Hlas.
Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire are back on Bigger Ten with a massive episode! The Big Ten's private equity deal is on ice as Michigan and USC threaten independence, accusing commissioner Tony Petitti of strong-arm tactics. James Franklin lands at Virginia Tech in a move that puts him in direct recruiting war with Penn State. USC proves it can win Big Ten-style football, while the playoff logjam grows with the SEC potentially flooding the field with two-loss teams.
Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down a wild week on Bigger Ten! Indiana's Fernando Mendoza delivers a Heisman moment with a 91-yard TD drive to upset Penn State. Oregon survives a classic Big Ten slugfest in Iowa City. Nebraska's true freshman QB TJ Lateef shines, while Wisconsin shocks Washington with their punter as leading passer.
Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 11 of Big Ten football action.
Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire are back on Bigger Ten to unpack the first CFP rankings! Ohio State claims #1 over Indiana despite the Hoosiers' historic win at Oregon. We dive into tiebreaker chaos, Nebraska's crushing loss to USC and Dylan Raiola's season-ending injury, and Wisconsin's collapse.
Steve and Aaron make their picks for this week's Big Ten football action.
Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire dive into a chaotic week in the Big Ten on Bigger Ten! Michigan and USC block a controversial $2B private equity deal with California's pension system, exposing internal strife. Wisconsin's football program hits rock bottom with back-to-back shutouts, sparking fan outrage and Barry Alvarez's stunning comments. Indiana climbs to #2 in the AP poll, while Nebraska falters again.
Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 8 of Big Ten football action.
Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire are back on Bigger Ten to unpack a seismic week in college football! Penn State's shocking firing of James Franklin and his $48M buyout sends ripples across the Big Ten, with Matt Rhule as the top candidate to replace him. Indiana's massive road win over Oregon proves they're a national title contender, while Wisconsin's program hits rock bottom with a historic shutout loss to Iowa. We also preview the Big Ten basketball season, with Purdue at #1 and a deep league ready to shine.
Aaron McIntire, joined by Mark Rogers and Noah Deace, dives into Week 5 of the Big Ten season on Bigger Ten! Oregon's thrilling double-overtime win over Penn State in the Whiteout cements Dante Moore's breakout, but is James Franklin's 1-15 record vs. top-5 teams a dealbreaker? Indiana grinds out a win at Iowa, while Illinois pulls off a stunner against USC. Plus, we debate Penn State's playoff chances and power rankings.
Steve and Aaron make their picks for this week's Big Ten football action.
Steve and Aaron are back on Bigger Ten to break down Week 4's biggest stories! Indiana's 53-point rout of top-10 Illinois sets a Big Ten record, but can they avoid a trap game at Iowa? Penn State faces Oregon in a Whiteout rematch of the Big Ten Championship, and Ohio State takes on Washington's raucous crowd. Plus, we debate UCLA vs. Wisconsin coaching jobs and Heisman odds for Mendoza vs. Moore.
Aaron McIntire, joined by Mark Rogers and Noah Deace, dives into the latest Big Ten action on Bigger Ten; we react to UCLA's somewhat shocking firing of Deshaun Foster after an 0-3 start, debate Kirk Ferentz breaking Woody Hayes' Big Ten wins record, and analyze what we learned from Oregon and USC's early conference wins. Plus, we preview huge Week 3 matchups: Michigan at Nebraska and Illinois at Indiana.
Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 2 of Big Ten football action.
Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down Week 1 of the 2025 Big Ten football season, from Ohio State's dominant win over #1 Texas to UCLA's shocking 33-point home loss to Utah, they react to all 18 Big Ten openers. Is Rutgers in trouble after giving up 440 yards to Ohio? Did Iowa's Mark Grunowski flop? Is Oregon underrated? Plus, they preview the Cy-Hawk showdown and Michigan vs. Oklahoma.
Steve and Aaron make their picks for Week 1 of the Big Ten football season.
It's GAME WEEK on Bigger Ten: Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down the final eight BTN Camp Tour stops, including whether Illinois can live up to lofty expectations, concerns about Wisconsin's brutal schedule, and whether Michigan's Bryce Underwood is ready for the big stage. Will Northwestern recover post-Fitzgerald? Plus, we dive into the massive season opener: #1 Texas vs. #3 Ohio State, and why Jeremiah Smith will likely be the difference.
Steve and Aaron continue their kick off the 2025 college football season with a deep dive into the BTN Camp Tour's first nine stops on Bigger Ten: from Gerry DiNardo's bold claim that Penn State has the best roster in 19 years to Ohio State's intense quarterback competition, they try to glean and read in between the lines of the BTN crew think of the teams they've reviewed in person.
This week's Bigger Ten dives into the hottest Big Ten football storylines: from Ohio State's lofty preseason ranking to James Franklin's make-or-break year at Penn State. Is Illinois' 7.5 win total a trap? Will Luke Fickell survive at Wisconsin? Plus, we play a spicy round of "Would You Rather" with bets on Indiana, Purdue, and more.
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Derek Hutton

probably too late now. but how about next year you do a "year in review" show(s) maybe one episode could be fall sports and another be spring? go over who won championships, outstanding athletes etc. just a thought.

Aug 4th
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