Hosts JR and Zack dive into Big Ten Week 2 previews, focusing on five teams facing Power Four foes. They start with Oregon vs. Oklahoma State, roasting Mike Gundy's press conference rants about Oregon's NIL spending (claiming $40M vs. OSU's $7M over three years) and his suggestions for budget-based scheduling. Gundy's quips, like duct-taping Nike logos, draw "loser mentality" criticism, while Dan Lanning's classy retort—"Some save to have excuses"—earns praise. Predictions: Oregon wins big (JR: 42-0; Zack: 38-3), citing OSU's poor Week 1 vs. UT Martin and Oregon's elite O-line protecting Dante Moore.

Next, Michigan State vs. Maryland: MSU's Aidan Chiles impresses in Week 1, but Maryland's Billy Edwards Jr. poses threats. MSU's run game and defense could edge it; scores: JR 24-21 MSU, Zack 27-24 Maryland.

Iowa vs. Iowa State: Iowa's Cade McNamara struggles passing, but run game shines. Cyclones' Rocco Becht is dual-threat; low-scoring predicted (JR: 20-17 Iowa; Zack: 17-10 Iowa State).

Illinois vs. Kansas: Illini's Luke Altmyer efficient, but Kansas' Jalon Daniels is explosive. Illini's D could contain; JR: 24-21 Illinois, Zack: 27-24 Kansas.

Michigan vs. Oklahoma: Wolverines' Bryce Underwood (freshman QB) faces SEC hype. Oklahoma's John Mateer timing off; Michigan's run duo (Marshall/Haynes) and D-line dominate. Barham's targeting suspension noted, but depth helps. Scores: JR 20-13 Michigan, Zack 16-10 Michigan, with Zavada's kicking MVP.

Episode mixes humor (Bryce Underwood fan club jokes), analysis (player stats, schemes), and calls for respectful coaching.

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