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Big Ten Contenders, Sleepers & Questions Heading Into the Season

Big Ten Contenders, Sleepers & Questions Heading Into the Season

Update: 2025-07-30
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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



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Big Ten Contenders, Sleepers & Questions Heading Into the Season

Big Ten Contenders, Sleepers & Questions Heading Into the Season

ESPN, Rece Davis, Pete Thamel