JR and Zach kick off The Big Ten Huddle reacting to Week 1 Big Ten football madness, from Northwestern's shocking loss to a Group of Five team to Ohio State's dominant performance that crushes Paul Finebaum's dreams. They share 10 key takeaways, labeling them as hype or panic: JR declares Ohio State the new king of college football after beating top teams and outcoaching rivals, but Zach questions their dynasty potential amid recruiting concerns. Discussions cover Alabama's cultural issues and potential coaching changes under Kalen DeBoer, LSU's strong showing, and Minnesota's misleading win over Drake. They debate Wisconsin's chances against Alabama, Purdue's improvement shutting out Ball State, and UCLA's woes predicting QB Nico Iamaleava might not finish the season. Other highlights include Rutgers' defensive struggles, Indiana's quarterback play, and fun side chats on MAC teams like Kent State. The hosts update a playoff tracker, shout out fans, and end with optimism for Purdue avoiding last place. Packed with analysis, predictions, and banter, this episode is essential for Big Ten fans.

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Catch The Big Ten Huddle Football Episodes 3 times a week. Here is when to catch our live or premiere episodes that are about an hour long (eastern time):

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The Big Ten Huddle is a podcast dedicated to providing honest, humorous, and insightful analysis of Big Ten football and basketball. With a focus on challenging the national bias, especially against the SEC, hosts JR and Zack offer unfiltered discussions that engage fans of all Big Ten teams. Though critical at times, they always aim to defend the conference and give credit where it’s due, bringing humor and deep analysis together for a unique listening experience.

Rooted in values of integrity, passion, and community, The Big Ten Huddle strives to become the go-to voice for Big Ten sports fans.

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