The Big Ten Huddle Podcast

Big Ten basketball news: David Mikovic returns to Illinois basketball with new targets emerging and Illinois returners locked in. John Blackwell update has UCLA got great news about him crashing the party. Indiana basketball insane transfer portal haul with Aiden Sherrell, Bryce Lindsey, Samet Yigitoglu building scary frontcourt. ESPN way too early Big Ten football rankings expose ongoing SEC bias. JR breaks down everything on The Big Ten Huddle: David Mirkovic’s massive sophomore return as a Big Ten Player of the Year candidate and the face of the Illinois program, emerging Mingo brothers targets, the latest John Blackwell recruitment with UCLA’s strong visit shifting momentum, Indiana’s insane portal additions that could create one of the best frontcourts in the country, and why ESPN’s rankings still drip with SEC favoritism even as 8 Big Ten teams crack the top 20. Which move has you most fired up — Mirkovic staying, Blackwell to Westwood, or Indiana’s portal monsters? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Welcome to The Big Ten Huddle — your home for honest, no-fluff Big Ten basketball news, transfer portal updates, recruiting, and college football analysis. Hosted by JR and presented by FanDuel. New episodes drop daily. Subscribe, smash the like button, and turn on notifications so you never miss the truth the national media ignores. Let’s talk Big Ten! CHAPTERS 00:00 - Mirk Returns 07:40 - Blackwell Update 14:32 - Indiana Portal Haul 24:48 - ESPN Still Bias #BigTen #IllinoisBasketball #IndianaBasketball #DavidMirkovic #JohnBlackwell #UCLABasketball #TransferPortal #AidenSherrell #BryceLindsey #SametYigitoglu #BigTenFootball #ESPN #SECBias Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten football news just dropped: Iowa tampering case, NCAA penalty on Kirk Ferentz and Cade McNamara, plus private equity shaking up college football with Learfield news. JR and Zack break down the ridiculous NCAA ruling — Iowa forced to vacate four 2023 wins (including vs Michigan State and Iowa State) over just 13 phone calls and two texts to Cade McNamara before he entered the portal. They rip the NCAA for taking four years to punish a program that self-reported and owned it, while ignoring far worse tampering elsewhere. Kirk Ferentz’s Big Ten win record drops from 213 to 209. Is this enforcement or total incompetence? Then the guys shift to the growing private equity invasion in college sports, including the latest on Learfield finalizing a major sale and what it could mean for Big Ten programs and revenue. If you love honest Big Ten football talk with zero fluff, this episode is for you: Iowa Hawkeyes NCAA infractions Tampering violations Big Ten Football Subscribe to The Big Ten Huddle for weekly breakdowns on Iowa, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, and the entire conference. New episodes every week — hit the bell so you never miss the real talk. Let us know in the comments: Was the NCAA way too harsh on Iowa, or is this just the tip of the iceberg? What do you think about private equity coming into college football? #BigTenFootball #IowaHawkeyes #NCAA #KirkFerentz #PrivateEquity #Learfield ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten basketball news: JR breaks down optimism on Darius Adams returning to Maryland basketball under Buzz Williams after a tough freshman year. Plus 5 massive Big Ten transfer portal battles heating up with KJ Lewis (USC/Oregon/Illinois), Andrew McKeever (Iowa), Aiden Sherrell (Indiana/Michigan State), Drew Fielder (Nebraska/Washington), and Nolan Groves (Minnesota/Wisconsin). Indiana basketball news explodes with Marcus Burton, Jaeden Mustaf, Darren Harris, and potential Aiden Sherrell addition. Plus the Zavier Zens Big Ten recruiting battle between Illinois and Wisconsin. Transfer portal updates, predictions & more! JR dives deep into why he's bullish on Darius Adams becoming a difference-maker for the Terps with better spacing and role. We predict winners in the hottest Big Ten portal showdowns and analyze Indiana's rapid roster rebuild under Darian DeVries—could this portal class flip the program's trajectory? Chapters: 00:00 - Darius Adams Return to Maryland: Optimism or Kool-Aid? 03:36 - Big Ten Portal Battles 17:24 - Indiana Portal Explosion: Burton, Mustaf, Harris + Sherrell 29:50 - Zavier Zens: Illinois vs Wisconsin Recruiting Battle Big Ten basketball fans—this is your hub for real conference-focused transfer portal news, roster breakdowns, and recruiting battles that national media often sleeps on. We cover Maryland Terps, Indiana Hoosiers, Illinois Fighting Illini, Wisconsin Badgers, and the entire Big Ten every week. Smash like if you're locked into Big Ten hoops! Drop your predictions in the comments: Will Darius Adams stick and star? Who wins the portal battles? Which Indiana addition excites you most? Subscribe to The Big Ten Huddle and turn on notifications for daily/weekly updates on Big Ten football & basketball, portal moves, recruiting, and live shows. We're your go-to for honest analysis without the national hype. Follow on X, Instagram, TikTok @TheBigTenHuddle for clips and graphics. #BigTenBasketball #TransferPortal #IndianaBasketball #MarylandBasketball #IllinoisBasketball #WisconsinBasketball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten football news, spring practice update, big ten spring football — JR and Zach Guggenheim deliver the latest 2026 Big Ten spring football updates for all 18 teams. From quarterback competitions and standout performers to defensive line improvements, transfer impacts, coaching changes, and spring game notes, they cover Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, Washington, and Wisconsin in detail. Key topics include Caden Houser at Illinois, Josh Hoover at Indiana, Hank Brown vs. Jeremy Hecklinski at Iowa, Malik Washington and Zion Ely at Maryland, Bryce Underwood and Tommy Carr at Michigan, Cam Edwards at Michigan State, Alessio Milovovich, Bob Chesney's structured practices at UCLA, Gary Patterson's old-school swag at USC, freshman buzz at Washington, Colton Joseph at Wisconsin, and much more. JR and Zach also touch on coaching hot seats, depth developments, physicality improvements, and what these spring reports mean for the 2026 season. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Intro (Kent State hat, coach hot seats, Lincoln Riley talk) 07:56 – Illinois Spring Updates 11:38 – Indiana Hoosiers Spring Updates 17:30 – Iowa Hawkeyes Spring Updates 21:46 – Maryland Terrapins Spring Updates 25:45 – Michigan Wolverines Spring Updates 29:07 – Michigan State Spartans Spring Updates 33:45 – Minnesota Golden Gophers Spring Updates 36:20 – Nebraska Cornhuskers Spring Updates 39:10 – Northwestern Wildcats Spring Updates 41:50 – Ohio State Buckeyes Spring Updates 44:30 – Oregon Ducks Spring Updates 47:41 – Penn State Nittany Lions Spring Updates 50:43 – Purdue Boilermakers Spring Updates 54:50 – Rutgers Scarlet Knights Spring Updates 59:13 – UCLA Bruins Spring Updates 01:02:15 – USC Trojans Spring Updates 01:09:02 – Washington Huskies Spring Updates 01:13:34 – Wisconsin Badgers Spring Updates 01:18:15 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up The Big Ten Huddle brings you honest, no-BS breakdowns of Big Ten football news, spring practice updates, roster moves, recruiting, and season previews. Hosted by JR with frequent guest Zach Guggenheim. New episodes live on YouTube Sundays & Tuesdays at 9 PM ET, plus daily drops. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for all Big Ten coverage! Follow us: @TheBigTenHuddle on X, TikTok, Instagram & Facebook. Thanks for watching – drop your team’s biggest spring takeaway in the comments! ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten basketball news explodes as Michigan State star Jeremy Fears Jr. declares for the 2026 NBA Draft while keeping eligibility. Plus, 10 transfer portal players visiting or close to Big Ten schools, Alvaro Folgueiras leaves Iowa Basketball after his Sweet 16 heroics, and a new report says Illinois leads for Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell. Full intel and analysis here! Big Ten basketball news explodes as Michigan State star Jeremy Fears Jr. declares for the 2026 NBA Draft while keeping eligibility. Plus, 10 transfer portal players visiting or close to Big Ten schools, Alvaro Folgueiras leaves Iowa Basketball after his Sweet 16 heroics, and a new report says Illinois leads for Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell. Full intel and analysis here! JR breaks down what Fears’ move means for Tom Izzo and MSU’s national title odds, the most important weekend visits (including Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon, Wisconsin, Maryland, and Iowa targets), why Folgueiras’ departure is a mutual parting that opens doors for Ben McCollum, and how landing Blackwell could make Illinois a preseason Final Four favorite. Video Chapters: 0:00 – Jeremy Fears Jr. Declares for 2026 NBA Draft (MSU Impact) 5:50 – 10 Transfer Portal Players Visiting Big Ten Schools This Weekend 18:43 – Alvaro Folgueiras Enters Transfer Portal from Iowa 29:15 – Report: Illinois Leads for John Blackwell Big Ten Transfer Portal News, Big Ten basketball, Michigan State basketball, Iowa Basketball, Illinois basketball, Jeremy Fears Jr, Alvaro Folgueiras, John Blackwell, transfer portal visits, NBA Draft 2026. If you love honest Big Ten football & men’s basketball coverage—breaking down the biggest stories, transfer intel, and the occasional shot at SEC propaganda—hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! We drop new shows multiple times a week during the offseason and daily during the season. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Will Fears return to MSU? Who should Iowa target next? Can Illinois land Blackwell? Thanks for watching The Big Ten Huddle—presented by FanDuel. Let’s keep growing the best Big Ten community out there. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten Football News explodes as Ohio State dodges major drama by saying no to top transfer Chaz Coleman and his massive price tag. Tennessee football loses starting big man JP Estrella in the transfer portal as he commits to Michigan basketball and Dusty May after the Elite Eight matchup. Wisconsin football and Wisconsin basketball get a huge NIL and revenue sharing boost with $14.6 million annually from the state for athletic budget relief. Plus, Indiana football news delivers great spring practice updates under Kirk Cignetti: strong QB depth with Tyler Cherry, Jamari Sharpe and AJ Harris stepping up at corner, and Khobie Martin showing unselfish team culture in the running back room. JR breaks down why Ohio State stayed disciplined on production over potential, how Michigan's portal move fits Dusty May's system, the game-changing impact of Wisconsin's funding, and all the positive signals coming out of Indiana's spring camp. Timestamps: 0:00 - Ohio State is proven right! 07:31 - JP Estrella commits to Michigan basketball 16:40 - Wisconsin NIL & revenue sharing $14.6M boost 25:59 - Indiana football QB depth, Jamari Sharpe, AJ Harris, and Khobie Martin Big Ten football, Ohio State football, Tennessee football, Michigan basketball, transfer portal commit, Wisconsin athletics budget, Indiana Hoosiers football, 2026 college football offseason. Subscribe for daily Big Ten football & men's basketball analysis, transfer portal breakdowns, NIL updates, and spring practice recaps. New videos daily — hit the bell! Follow on X, Instagram, TikTok & Facebook for more. What do you think of these moves? Drop your thoughts in the comments. ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten Basketball News: Illinois could have a TOP 5 starting lineup with John Blackwell from Wisconsin + retention. Plus 5 players in the transfer portal trending toward Big Ten teams (Rob Wright to Ohio State?, Andrew McKeever to Iowa/Purdue, Tyrone Riley, Riley Allenspach, Marcus Burton to Indiana). Michigan football & basketball get a TRIPLE DOSE of good news (Kamden Lopati flip?, LJ Cason redshirt, Juke Harris & Flory Bidunga interest). More developments inch the Big Ten and SEC toward breaking away from the NCAA. JR breaks down why Illinois basketball could be a preseason top 3 (or even #1) team with the right portal moves, the latest Big Ten transfer portal buzz, huge Michigan updates on the football recruiting trail and basketball roster, and why the proposed 5-and-5 eligibility model could push the Big Ten/SEC alliance even closer to leaving the NCAA behind. Timestamps: 00:00 - Illinois' Portal Save 07:50 - 5 Players Trending Big Ten 22:16 - Michigan's Good Recruiting and Portal News 34:00 - Breakaway Incoming Big Ten basketball news, Big Ten football, John Blackwell, Illinois roster, Illinois Fighting Illini, transfer portal, Rob Wright, Andrew McKeever, Tyrone Riley, Riley Allenspach, Marcus Burton, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan football, Michigan basketball, LJ Cason, Kamden Lopati, Juke Harris (Duke Harris), Flory Bidunga, Big Ten SEC Alliance, Big Ten vs NCAA, SEC vs NCAA, NCAA Stinks, Brad Underwood, Dusty May, Ohio State basketball, Iowa basketball, Purdue basketball, Indiana basketball, college basketball 2026-27. Thanks for watching The Big Ten Huddle! If you love Big Ten football and basketball content, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a comment with your thoughts on Illinois' potential, Michigan's momentum, or the future of the NCAA. New episodes drop regularly—turn on notifications so you never miss the latest Big Ten news, transfer portal updates, recruiting breakdowns, and conference realignment talk. Presented by FanDuel. We appreciate every view, like, and 5-star review on your favorite podcast app—they help us bring more deep-dive Big Ten coverage your way. For more: Follow on X @TheBigTenHuddle for real-time updates. What team are you most excited about for 2026-27? Let us know below! ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JR and Zach break down 10 potential Big Ten football upsets for the 2026 season on The Big Ten Huddle. From UCLA over Cal and Ohio State upsetting Texas to Oregon beating Ohio State, Minnesota over Michigan, Maryland at Nebraska, Iowa shocking Washington, Wisconsin over Penn State, Northwestern over Minnesota, Rutgers over Maryland, and Illinois upsetting Iowa—this is your Big Ten 2026 upset watch with the most likely upsets. Big Ten football news and bold predictions. JR and Zach Guggenheim dive into predicting 10 Big Ten upsets for the 2026 football season. They discuss coaching edges (Bob Chesney vs. new Cal coach), returning talent, home/road factors, and why some "favorites" could fall. Key games covered: UCLA at Cal Ohio State at Texas Oregon at Ohio State Michigan at Minnesota Maryland at Nebraska Iowa at Washington Wisconsin at Penn State Northwestern at Minnesota Rutgers at Maryland Iowa at Illinois They also touch on Easter vibes, Michigan basketball success, and Big Ten dominance across sports. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:00:48 Most Obvious Upset? (Kent State over Ohio State joke) + Easter Talk 00:07:00 Upset #1: UCLA over Cal 00:11:35 Upset #2: Ohio State over Texas 00:13:35 Upset #3: Oregon over Ohio State 00:18:42 Upset #4: Minnesota over Michigan 00:22:15 Upset #5: Maryland over Nebraska (at Nebraska) 00:28:06 Upset #6: Iowa over Washington 00:31:53 Upset #7: Wisconsin over Penn State 00:38:47 Upset #8: Northwestern over Minnesota 00:43:08 Upset #9: Rutgers over Maryland 00:45:33 Upset #10: Illinois over Iowa 00:49:05 Recap + Final Thoughts Subscribe to The Big Ten Huddle for more Big Ten football news, schedule breakdowns, transfer portal updates, and weekly predictions. New episodes drop regularly—hit the bell! Follow for Illinois-focused content on Talk a Lion Eye too. What’s your boldest 2026 Big Ten upset prediction? Drop it in the comments! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten basketball news explodes on transfer portal opening day! Nebraska basketball intel: Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager trending to STAY for next season after their best year in program history. Plus, 10 players drawing Big Ten interest including Ben Gott Dok, Jalen Harrelson, JT Rock, Rowan Brumbaugh, and more. Ben McCollum SHUTS DOWN North Carolina job rumors and stays loyal at Iowa. Michigan basketball CRUSHES UConn 69-63 to win the 2026 national championship, capping a historic Big Ten sweep of national titles across football, women’s basketball, and now men’s hoops! Big Ten dominance on full display. Big Ten basketball news explodes on transfer portal opening day! Nebraska basketball intel: Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager trending heavily to return to Lincoln after Nebraska’s best season in program history. JR breaks down why NIL and role make staying the smart move for both stars. Portal Day 1 buzz: 10 players getting serious Big Ten interest, including Colorado’s Ben Gott Dok (Nebraska hometown pull), Notre Dame’s Jalen Harrelson, New Mexico’s JT Rock (Purdue target), Tulane’s Rowan Brumbaugh (Iowa & Indiana), Texas Tech’s LaJuan Watts, Wisconsin’s John Blackwell (Illinois & Michigan links), and more. Who fits where and why? Iowa basketball stays strong as Ben McCollum firmly turns down a North Carolina interview, telling the Tar Heels “no thanks” and committing to the Hawkeyes. Plus, Michigan Wolverines win the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball national championship with a gritty 69-63 victory over UConn—ending a long Big Ten title drought and completing a historic sweep (Indiana football, UCLA women’s hoops, now Michigan men’s). 0:00 – Nebraska stars Pryce Sandfort & Braden Frager staying 3:45 – Transfer portal Day 1: 10 Big Ten targets breakdown 15:20 – Ben McCollum shuts down UNC job offer 22:10 – Michigan vs UConn national championship reaction & Big Ten dominance What do you think about Nebraska keeping their core? Which portal target excites you most for your team? Drop your thoughts below! If you love Big Ten basketball, football recruiting, transfer portal intel, and championship reactions, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of The Big Ten Huddle. Presented by FanDuel. New episodes daily during the offseason—recruiting, portal, and more coming soon with Zach too! For business inquiries: jrsrankings at gmail.com Follow on X: @TheBigTenHuddle #BigTenBasketball #NebraskaBasketball #TransferPortal #BenMcCollum #MichiganBasketball #NationalChampionship ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten basketball news from the Final Four! Michigan dominates Arizona 91-73 to advance to the national title game, while Illinois falls to UConn 62-71 in a tough battle. JR breaks down both games: Ademara's dominance, Dusty May's vision, UConn's perimeter defense and shot-making vs Brad Underwood's Illini, Dan Hurley owning the matchup again, and what it means for the Big Ten in the NCAA Tournament. Michigan vs Arizona, Illinois vs UConn reaction and analysis. JR reacts instantly to the highs and lows for the Big Ten in the 2026 Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Michigan looks invincible even with limited minutes from Yaxel Lendeborg, while Illinois shows fight but can't overcome UConn's experience and efficiency. Key topics: Michigan's blowout win and why they feel unstoppable Ademara feasting, Elliott Cadeau's playmaking, and bench contributions Illinois' defensive stands and offensive struggles (especially from three) Dan Hurley vs Brad Underwood history National championship preview vibes for Michigan If you're a fan of Big Ten basketball, NCAA Tournament coverage, Michigan Wolverines, Illinois Fighting Illini, or just March Madness breakdowns, hit LIKE if you're hyped for Monday's title game and SUBSCRIBE for more Big Ten football & basketball instant reactions, previews, and deep dives all year long. Presented by FanDuel. Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Big Ten Final Four Overview 01:15 Michigan 91-73 Arizona – Game Recap & Dominance 02:07 Why Michigan Feels Invincible (Even Without Full Lendeborg Minutes) 03:58 Ademara’s Masterclass & Matchup Advantages 07:45 Key Contributors: Elliott Cadeau, Trey McKinney, Roddy Gale & Bench 10:55 Dusty May’s Coaching Vision & Player Development 14:55 Illinois 62-71 UConn – Game Recap & Initial Thoughts 18:15 Misconceptions About the Game (Paint, Rebounding, Refs) 22:05 UConn’s Perimeter Defense, Shot-Making & Ball Security 25:40 Illinois’ Offensive Struggles & 3-Point Woes (6/26) 28:45 Dan Hurley’s Edge Over Brad Underwood – The Matchup History 31:20 Illinois Defense Was Good Enough – Offense Was the Issue 34:10 Keaton Wagler & Tomislav Visic Performance Breakdown 36:45 Coaching Discussion: Dusty May vs Dan Hurley 39:20 Chat Q&A, Viewer Reactions & Final Thoughts 42:50 Outro & What’s Next for the Big Ten Huddle Thanks for joining The Big Ten Huddle — covering Big Ten football and men's basketball with honest takes. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Can Michigan win it all on Monday? What does this mean for Brad Underwood and Illinois moving forward? #BigTenBasketball #FinalFour #MichiganBasketball #IllinoisBasketball #NCAA Tournament ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten football news: Kevontay Hugan is back on the Indiana football roster under Curt Cignetti. Plus 4 surprise Big Ten players making buzz in spring practice — DeSean Watts (Washington football), Amari Jackson (Maryland football), Malachi Davis (Rutgers football), Sahir West (UCLA football). JR breaks down Big 12 vs SEC chaos with Cody Campbell, Brett Yormark, Greg Byrne & Paul Finebaum, Ryan Day's NFL-style draft idea, and Washington basketball mass exodus with Zoom Diallo entering the transfer portal under Danny Sprinkle. Big Ten remains united and strong. JR dives into the latest from Indiana spring football, including the surprising return of freshman defensive lineman Kevontay Hugan to the roster and what it means for Curt Cignetti's program. He also highlights four players generating serious buzz across Big Ten spring practices: interior DL DeSean Watts at Washington, DB Amari Jackson at Maryland, edge Malachi Davis at Rutgers, and DL Sahir West at UCLA. Then it's conference realignment and power structure talk — while the Big Ten stays cohesive, the Big 12 deals with public friction between Brett Yormark and booster Cody Campbell over Friday night games, Alabama's Greg Byrne pushes for rule enforcement (and potential consequences), and Paul Finebaum eyes a possible SEC breakaway from the NCAA around Memorial Day. Ryan Day shares thoughts on an NFL-style draft system and why Big Ten unity could reshape college football. Finally, Washington basketball faces a transfer portal exodus, with Zoom Diallo (and freshmen) announcing intentions to enter — JR discusses what this means for Danny Sprinkle and roster building in the new NIL era. What are your thoughts on Hugan returning? Which spring buzz player excites you most? Drop comments below! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Indiana Football - Kevontay Hugan Back on Roster 04:55 4 Surprise Big Ten Players Buzzing in Spring Practice 17:20 Big 12 & SEC Chaos vs Big Ten Strength (Cody Campbell, Brett Yormark, Greg Byrne, Paul Finebaum, Ryan Day) 35:50 Washington Basketball Transfer Exodus - Zoom Diallo & More Presented by FanDuel. Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Big Ten football news, basketball updates, and conference breakdowns! ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten basketball news: Tre Singleton enters the transfer portal, delivering heartbreak for Northwestern basketball fans. Iowa basketball flips Iowa Mr. Basketball Jaidyn Coon (Jaden Kuhn in transcript) from Creighton, Ben McCollum's latest big gain. Plus, concerns over holding onto Alvaro Folgueiras and Curt Cignetti responds to Sonny Dykes criticizing Indiana QB Josh Hoover. Big Ten basketball news: Tre Singleton enters the transfer portal, delivering heartbreak for Northwestern basketball fans. Iowa basketball flips Iowa Mr. Basketball Jaidyn Coon from Creighton, Ben McCollum's latest big gain. Plus, concerns over holding onto Alvaro Folgueiras and Curt Cignetti responds to Sonny Dykes criticizing Indiana QB Josh Hoover. JR breaks down the devastating news for Wildcat Nation as former five-star freshman Trey Singleton heads to the portal amid other departures and NIL questions for Chris Collins' program. On the bright side, Iowa lands back-to-back Mr. Basketball talents with the Jaidyn Coon flip, while eyeing a return for standout Alvaro Folgueiras and targeting key portal additions like a true five and high-IQ guard. Then, Curt Cignetti delivers a perfect clapback when TCU's Sonny Dykes takes shots at new Indiana QB Josh Hoover's turnovers — "he met his two best friends: great defense and a really good run game." What does this mean for Northwestern's future? Can Iowa keep building under Ben McCollum? And who won the war of words between Cignetti and Dykes? Drop your thoughts in the comments: Are you out on Chris Collins at Northwestern? How excited are you for Iowa's recruiting momentum? Should Cignetti's quote be tattooed on every Indiana fan? Timestamps / Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Northwestern Heartbreak – Trey Singleton to the Portal 1:02 Details on Singleton's departure, defense impact, and NIL/money factors 2:55 Other Northwestern departures & questions for Chris Collins 6:55 Iowa Basketball Gains: Flipping Iowa Mr. Basketball Jaidyn Coon 11:15 Ben McCollum's master plan, returning pieces, and Alvaro Folgueiras decision 17:55 Portal priorities for Iowa + Finley Bizjack mention 21:50 Curt Cignetti fires back at Sonny Dykes over Josh Hoover 24:20 Breaking down the quotes and why it's not all on Hoover 34:55 Final thoughts & Big Ten outlook Thanks for watching The Big Ten Huddle! Presented by FanDuel. If you enjoyed the show, please like, subscribe, and drop a 5-star rating/review on your favorite podcast platform — it helps tremendously. New episodes drop regularly, covering the latest in Big Ten basketball and football news, transfer portal updates, recruiting, and more. Let me know in the comments what you want covered next! ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten basketball news and transfer portal intel with less than a week until it opens: retention battles and key targets for Illinois, Wisconsin, UCLA, and Indiana. Plus, Indiana football spring practice news, including a player leaving the team, pro day buzz, and injuries. Penn State football 2027 recruiting update with Matt Campbell building momentum after recent commitments. Big Ten basketball news, Transfer portal, Indiana football news, spring football, Penn State football news, recruiting JR breaks down early transfer portal intel for four Big Ten programs scrambling on retention and targets as the window approaches. We dive into roster construction details for Illinois (Andrei Stachowicz trending toward return? Links to Jalen Cox and Luka Bogovac), Wisconsin (Nolan Winter, John Blackwell, Alexis Beliascus, Austin Rapp updates + targets like Joel Foxwell, Gabe Warren, Sonny Wilson), UCLA (Sky Clark eligibility, Xavier Booker role change, Trent Perry ball-handling desires + potential adds like Miles Byrd, Sampto Cyril, Andrew McKeever, Anthony Robinson II, Isaiah Johnson), and Indiana (pursuing Sananda Frew from Louisville and Stefan Vox from Providence). Then: Indiana football spring practice updates – Kevontae Hoogan (Kevontay Hugan) no longer on the roster, full NFL team representation at pro day with standouts like Fernando Mendoza and D'Angelo Pons turning heads, plus injury notes on Lee Beebe Jr. and more. Finally, Chris joins for a Penn State football 2027 recruiting update: building momentum under Matt Campbell, key targets and leads at QB (Peter Bork), WR (Khalil Taylor, Landon Blum, Deshaun Hall, Isaiah Alvarez), DE, OL, RB, TE (Cooper Twiliger, Colt Lumpris), and safety, plus staff philosophy on evaluations and "slow and right" approach. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Portal Overview 01:52 Portal Intel 21:04 Indiana Football News 32:21 Penn State Recruiting Update Presented by FanDuel. Like, subscribe, and drop a 5-star review if you're enjoying the Big Ten Huddle! Let us know in the comments: Which team's portal strategy intrigues you most? Want deeper dives on a specific school or position? Thanks for watching – stay tuned for more Big Ten basketball news, transfer portal updates, Indiana football news, spring football coverage, and Penn State football news/recruiting intel. #BigTen #TransferPortal #IndianaFootball #PennStateFootball #BigTenBasketball ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten football News just got real JR and Zach break down Matt Hayes admitting the Big Ten has stolen SEC mojo with better teams, players, and future. Plus, an Ohio State radio host with Florida State connections says FSU is prepping hard for a potential Big Ten move in 2029. Big Ten vs SEC, Big Ten dominance, Florida State Big Ten, Big Ten expansion, conference realignment talk you need to hear. In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, we react to the USA Today piece where even an SEC-leaning writer concedes the paradigm has shifted. We also dive into Bo Bishop's comments on Florida State's facility upgrades, academics, and serious positioning that looks like they're building toward the Big Ten. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Welcome 0:53 – Zach Guggenheim Joins + Easter Schedule 2:05 – Matt Hayes Article: Big Ten Stealing SEC Mojo 4:48 – Has the Perception Shifted? Big Ten vs SEC 9:13 – Is Big Ten Dominance Only About Money? 9:39 – Big Ten Coaching Edge Over the SEC 14:00 – SEC Coaching Breakdown & Comparisons 20:58 – Narrative Changes, Bowl Games & Indiana Example 23:00 – SP+ Projections & Middle of the Conference Talk 29:31 – Transition to Conference Realignment 30:48 – Ohio Radio Host: Florida State Prepping for Big Ten in 2029 33:12 – Zach’s Take on FSU Facilities & Future Moves 36:00 – Super Leagues, ACC Collapse & Long-Term Strategy 40:00 – Viewer Comments: Virginia Tech, Clemson, Miami, Duke & More 52:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap Up 56:02 – Outro & Next Week’s Schedule JR and Zach discuss everything from basketball success to football roster building, NIL leveling the field, and why the Big Ten's smarter investments and coaching are creating real separation. New episodes drop multiple times per week during the offseason and daily in season. The Big Ten Huddle is your home for honest Big Ten football news, conference realignment updates, transfer portal reactions, and no-nonsense analysis. Never miss an episode — hit subscribe and turn on notifications! #BigTenFootball #BigTenVsSEC #FloridaStateBigTen #ConferenceRealignment #MattHayes ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JR delivers bold takes on the 2026 NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis: 5 reasons why Michigan beats Arizona (elite defense, perimeter spacing, dominant playmaking, KenPom edge, and lead-sustaining ability) plus 5 reasons why Illinois beats UConn (historic offense, dominant rebounding, tournament-tested defense, star versatility, and superior metrics/evolution). He also breaks down the new Big Ten-SEC volleyball challenge week in September and why it signals growing collaboration between the conferences—but a full football or basketball challenge remains years away due to scheduling, TV revenue, and logistics. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro & Welcome to Big Ten Huddle 0:36 Big Ten Has Two Teams in the Final Four 1:12 Teasing 5 Reasons for Michigan & Illinois 2:11 FanDuel Odds – Big Ten National Championship Favorite 3:11 5 Reasons Why Michigan Beats Arizona in the Final Four 15:56 Transition to Illinois vs UConn 16:08 Illinois vs UConn Preview & Betting Odds 18:04 5 Reasons Why Illinois Beats UConn in the Final Four 29:50 Big Ten & SEC Announce Volleyball Challenge Week 32:30 Why a Big Ten vs SEC Football Challenge Is Still Years Away 41:06 Final Thoughts, Predictions & Viewer Comments Big Ten basketball is thriving with two teams in the Final Four—will we see an all-Big Ten national championship? Drop your score predictions in the comments! The Big Ten Huddle covers all things Big Ten basketball News, Big Ten football News, conference realignment, and more. Hosted by JR (Ohio State fan giving credit where due). Subscribe for daily Big Ten coverage, hit the notification bell, and leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify if you're enjoying the show! Email: jrsrankings@gmail.com for feedback or topic suggestions. #BigTenBasketball #MarchMadness #MichiganBasketball #IllinoisBasketball #FinalFour2026 ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten football News: JR and Zach break down the Nebraska spring game takeaways, including Anthony Calandria emerging as QB1, explosive freshman RB Jamal Rule, and a stronger defensive line. Plus Indiana spring practice updates with Curt Cignetti’s wake-up call to Nick Marsh, comments on Josh Hoover from Sonny Dykes, and Ohio State football buzz featuring James Smith comparing Ryan Day’s program to Nick Saban’s Alabama plus Jeremiah Smith on last year’s yards after catch issues. Nebraska spring game, Indiana football, Ohio State spring practice all covered. In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, we dive deep into the latest spring football developments across the conference. Zach Neubauer joins JR to analyze Nebraska’s spring game, discuss early Indiana news under Kirk Cignetti, and react to standout comments from Ohio State players. Timestamps / Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & Big Ten Basketball Talk 2:30 - Nebraska Spring Game Takeaways 17:35 - Indiana Spring Practice News & Curt Cignetti Quotes 38:33 - Ohio State Spring Buzz & Player Comments 55:00 - Final Thoughts Big Ten football News continues all spring and into the fall. Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of The Big Ten Huddle! We appreciate everyone watching and interacting in the live chat. Drop your thoughts below — who stood out most from the Nebraska spring game? Are you buying the Big Ten speed hype after James Smith’s comments? Thanks for watching The Big Ten Huddle — presented by FanDuel. #BigTenFootball #NebraskaFootball #OhioStateFootball #IndianaFootball #SpringFootball ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten Basketball News: Michigan defeats Alabama 90-77 and Michigan State falls to UConn 63-67 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. JR breaks down the Wolverines’ dominant second half comeback, Yaxa Lindemore’s near triple-double, Roddy Gale’s impact, and why Michigan looks like a national title contender. Plus, Michigan State’s gritty comeback falls short against a hot UConn squad. JR delivers an instant reaction to both Big Ten teams in action — Michigan vs Alabama and Michigan State vs UConn. From Michigan’s impressive resilience and versatility under Dusty May to the tough ending for Tom Izzo’s Spartans, this episode covers all the key moments, stats, and what it means for the Big Ten’s Elite Eight hopes. Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:53 Michigan State vs UConn Reaction 13:17 Michigan vs Alabama Reaction 26:31 FanDuel Odds for Elite Eight Big Ten Huddle brings you the latest Big Ten basketball news, instant reactions, and breakdowns all season long. Hosted by JR, powered by FanDuel. Subscribe for more Big Ten coverage, hit the notification bell, and drop your thoughts in the comments — who’s advancing further, Michigan or the other Big Ten teams? Thanks for watching! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten Basketball News: JR and Ethan deliver instant reactions to Illinois vs Houston, Houston vs Illinois, Iowa vs Nebraska, Nebraska vs Iowa, Purdue vs Texas and Texas vs Purdue in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Illinois shuts down Houston, Iowa continues its Cinderella run by beating rival Nebraska, and Purdue survives a thriller against Texas with a buzzer-beater tip-in. Three Big Ten teams advance to the Elite Eight! Big Ten Basketball News: JR and Ethan break down all the action from a massive night for the conference in the Sweet 16. Illinois controls Houston the entire way with elite defense and timely offense. Iowa pulls off another comeback win over Nebraska in a rivalry thriller highlighted by Tate Sage and Bennett Sturtz. Purdue edges Texas 79-77 on a dramatic last-second tip-in from Trey Kaufman-Renn. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro & Illinois vs Houston Instant Reaction 15:20 – Iowa vs Nebraska Recap & Cinderella Story 30:55 – Purdue vs Texas Thriller Breakdown JR and Ethan discuss the impressive defensive effort from Illinois, Keaton Wagner’s all-around impact, David Mirkovich’s double-double, Iowa’s efficient offense under Ben McCollum, and Purdue’s ability to survive and advance despite a cold shooting night from three. The Big Ten Huddle is your home for Big Ten basketball analysis, instant reactions, and March Madness coverage. Hosted by JR with special guest Ethan. Subscribe for more Big Ten Basketball News, player breakdowns, coaching takes, and tournament updates all season long. Drop your thoughts in the comments – who’s going furthest in the Elite Eight: Illinois, Iowa, or Purdue? #bigtenbasketball #MarchMadness #IllinoisBasketball #IowaBasketball #PurdueBasketball #NCAA Tournament ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten Basketball News, Jeremy Fears Jr., John Blackwell, Arrinten Page, North Carolina, Dusty May, Ben McCollum, Brad Underwood, Michigan Football News, Kyle Whittingham, Bryce Underwood, JJ Buchanan, Jason Beck, Jay Hill JR breaks down the latest Big Ten basketball news with rumored tampering involving three standout players: Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State), John Blackwell (Wisconsin), and Arrinten Page (Northwestern). He also explains why North Carolina won’t find their next head coach in the Big Ten, covering Dusty May (Michigan), Ben McCollum (Iowa), and Brad Underwood (Illinois). Plus, three pieces of strong Michigan football news from spring practice with insights from Jason Beck, Jay Hill, and updates on Bryce Underwood, JJ Buchanan, John Henry Daly, and more. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & FanDuel 02:56 3 Big Ten Players Facing Tampering Rumors 15:39 North Carolina Head Coaching Search & Big Ten Coaches 29:31 3 Positive Michigan Spring Practice Updates Big Ten Basketball News continues as the transfer portal heats up with alleged tampering talks. Michigan Football News looks promising with new coordinators Jason Beck and Jay Hill installing schemes built around player strengths, strong defensive line buzz, and versatile weapon JJ Buchanan. If you enjoy Big Ten basketball news, Michigan football news, transfer portal updates, and honest offseason analysis, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of The Big Ten Huddle! Presented by FanDuel. Follow us for more Big Ten content all offseason long. What do you think — will any of these three players actually enter the portal? Drop your thoughts below! ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten Football News, College football returning production, ESPN, Bill Connelly JR and Zach dive deep into Bill Connelly’s latest returning production numbers for the 2026 Big Ten football season. See which teams are the biggest winners and losers in returning production, from Maryland and Nebraska at the top all the way to Iowa sitting dead last. We break down surprises with USC, Oregon, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Illinois, Rutgers, Michigan State and more. Does high returning production actually matter? We discuss the weights for QB play, offensive line snaps, receiving yards, and why some teams with tons of production returning might still struggle. Plus, conference-wide comparison — why the Big Ten leads the entire country in returning production. Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Kyle Whittingham Talk 8:12 Winners in Big Ten Returning Production 24:15 Losers & Bottom Half Breakdown 43:35 Big Ten vs SEC & Conference Comparison 52:00 Final Thoughts If you love Big Ten Football News and want honest analysis on College football returning production numbers from ESPN’s Bill Connelly, make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of The Big Ten Huddle! New episodes drop multiple times per week during the offseason and throughout the college football season. Let us know in the comments: Which team’s returning production number surprised you the most? #BigTenFootball #ReturningProduction #CollegeFootball2026 #BillConnelly #BigTenHuddle ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.