The Big Ten season kicks off with major storylines across the conference. Hosts Zach Seyko (Locked On Nittany Lions) and Jacob Goins (Locked On Hoosiers) preview Week 1 matchups and dive into predictions for the 2025 season.

Penn State and Indiana both open with tune-up games, but the real headline is Ohio State vs Texas in Columbus — a game with national championship implications. We also cover Nebraska vs Cincinnati at Arrowhead, Michigan starting true freshman Bryce Underwood, and Washington’s debut behind QB Demond Williams.

Then we zoom out: Who are the top five teams in the Big Ten? Which programs land in the bottom five? And who’s our pick to win the Big Ten Championship and National Title? Can Penn State finally break through, or will the SEC and Clemson stand in the way?

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00:00 – Intro: Penn State & Indiana Week 1 Outlook

02:20 – Penn State vs Nevada & Indiana vs Old Dominion

05:57 – Ohio State vs Texas: Week 1 National Title-Level Clash

09:25 – Why Texas Defense Could Be the Difference

11:50 – Score Predictions for OSU vs Texas

15:53 – Big Ten Underdogs: Northwestern vs Tulane & UCLA vs Utah

17:56 – Bryce Underwood Era Begins at Michigan

20:54 – Nebraska vs Cincinnati: Dylan Raiola’s Debut

23:23 – Other Big Ten Games to Watch (Wisconsin, Washington, Purdue)

27:38 – Big Ten Power Rankings: Top 5 Teams

32:36 – Bottom 5 Teams in the Big Ten

34:24 – Big Ten Championship & National Title Picks

37:00 – Wrap-Up & Season Outlook