INDIANA HOOSIERS survive Penn State scare, but are they fraudulent contenders? Can ELI DRINKWITZ transform the NITTANY LIONS into national champions?

JACOB GOINS and ZACH SEYKO break down Indiana's narrow escape against Penn State, examining whether FERNANDO MENDOZA's clutch performance and OMAR COOPER's miracle catch mask deeper concerns about the Hoosiers' championship credentials. The discussion shifts to Penn State's surprising competitiveness under interim coach TERRY SMITH and quarterback ETHAN GRUNKEMEYER's rapid development. Zach reveals insider details on Penn State's coaching search, with Missouri's ELI DRINKWITZ emerging as the leading candidate despite fan base divisions over whether he's the right hire to compete for titles. The hosts debate if Drinkwitz offers enough upside compared to alternatives like JEFF BROHM or BRIAN HARTLINE, then deliver Week 12 Big Ten predictions covering Oregon-Minnesota, Wisconsin at Indiana, Michigan-Northwestern at Wrigley Field, and Ohio State's massive spread against UCLA.

Tune in for exclusive insights on Big Ten coaching searches and playoff implications.

0:00 Intro

1:27 Is Indiana fraudulent after Penn State scare?

7:24 Penn State's talent level often underestimated

9:12 Eli Drinkwitz emerges as Penn State coaching candidate

12:28 Comparing Drinkwitz to James Franklin's trajectory

18:47 Penn State fan base split on Drinkwitz

20:52 Week 12 Big Ten picks begin

24:26 Indiana vs Wisconsin and getting healthy

27:44 Iowa vs USC playoff implications

28:55 Penn State vs Michigan State analysis

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