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The Big Ten Huddle PodcastBLABBING: Frost Tries to Slam Nebraska, Pate Puts Pressure on Day, Yormark’s Big 12 JabIn this fiery episode of Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Jeff dive into the latest college football (CFB) controversies, focusing on big mouths making waves in the Big Ten and beyond. Recorded live on YouTube, this episode covers Scott Frost’s bold comments about Nebraska, Josh Pate’s analysis of Ryan Day’s ongoing pressure at Ohio State, and Brett Yormark’s shots at the Big Ten’s playoff model. Below are the key segments with timestamps for easy navigation:
00:00 - 02:15 | Introduction
JR welcomes listeners with a “double serving” of Jeff, setting the stage for a heated discu...2025-07-0945 min
The Big Ten Huddle PodcastTop 20 Big Ten TEs for 2025: Preview, Top Duos, and Who to Watch!In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zack dive into a comprehensive preview of the tight end position in the Big Ten for the 2025 college football season. The episode focuses on ranking the top 20 tight ends, analyzing their 2024 performances, highlighting breakout candidates, and identifying the strongest tight end duos across Big Ten teams. The hosts also discuss challenges in evaluating tight ends, particularly due to injuries and the balance between receiving and blocking roles.
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Top 20 Tight End Rankings: JR and Zach share their individual rankings (00:03:50–00:09:31), with differences outside th...2025-07-0134 min
The Big Ten Huddle PodcastBret Bielema's Calls Out an SEC Team, EA Sports Team Ratings, and Harbaugh Included in Weiss LawsuitIn this episode of Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zack break down the latest controversies and developments in Big Ten football. They tackle three major topics shaking up the college football landscape:
Bret Bielema’s Tampering Allegations Against Georgia (3:15 - 15:30)
JR and Zack discuss Illinois coach Bret Bielema’s claims that Georgia tampered with former Illini running back Josh McCray during the spring transfer portal cycle. Bielema hinted at foul play on The Triple Option podcast, noting McCray’s swift move to Georgia just 12 hours after entering the portal. The hosts analyze the implications of tamper...2025-06-3049 min
The Big Ten Huddle PodcastWhat Big Ten Teams Should Strive to Be? (Part 1) | Big Jeff's InsightsWelcome to the Big Ten Huddle with hosts Jeff and JR for "Big Jeff's Insights" - Part 1 of our deep dive into what makes Big Ten teams thrive. In this episode, we explore the historical and recent performance of nine Big Ten programs—Ohio State, Michigan, USC, Nebraska, Penn State, Washington, Oregon, UCLA, and Iowa—focusing on key metrics that define their success: conference win percentages since the 1970s, recent 5-year (2020-2024) conference win percentages, 5-year average national recruiting rankings, and 5-year average national rankings in NFL draft picks.
Big Jeff's Article: https://bigjeffsfootball.com/what-big-ten-teams-should-strive-to-be/
To...2025-06-2754 min
The Big Ten Huddle PodcastBig Ten OL Rankings: Top Units, Surprises & Size for 2025In this episode of the Big Ten Huddle, host JR, joined by Mike from We Live for Saturday podcast, delivers an in-depth preview of the Big Ten offensive lines for the 2025 college football season. The discussion covers JR’s offensive line rankings, potential surprise teams, the impact of size, and whether the Big Ten boasts the best offensive lines in college football. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
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Big Ten Offensive Line Rankings for 2025: JR shares his rankings, starting with Penn State at #1 due to their experienced and talented linemen like Drew Shelton and Vega Ioan...2025-06-2637 min
The Big Ten Huddle Podcast10 Big Ten Bold Predictions: Indiana's Fall, Ohio State's Revenge, Playoff Shocks!In this lively episode of Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Dylan (DK) from Boiler Express unleash ten bold predictions for the 2025 Big Ten football season. These aren’t safe bets but spicy possibilities that could redefine the conference, from Wisconsin’s surprising wins to Purdue’s potential to shock Ohio State. Recorded on June 20, 2025, this episode is a must-listen for fans craving bold takes and spirited banter.
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Indiana’s Downfall (00:01:31 - 00:10:36): DK predicts Indiana, led by coach Curt Cignetti, will struggle in 2025 due to a brutal schedule, potentially going 6-6 and missing the playoffs...2025-06-2544 min
The Big Ten Huddle Podcast30 Big Ten Stars in the NCAA Game, Coaches Hit Harbaugh, & Wisconsin Sues MiamiWelcome to the Big Ten Huddle! Hosts JR and Dylan (DK) from Boiler Express bring you the latest in Big Ten football with humor and engaging insights.
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NCAA Football Video Game Top 100 Players
JR and DK celebrate the 30 Big Ten athletes who made the NCAA Football game's Top 100 list, spotlighting stars like Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs. DK, a Purdue fan, humorously laments the absence of Boilermakers while sharing his excitement for playing with these talents in-game.
Coaching Drama: Comments on Michigan and Jim Harbaugh
The hosts dive into...2025-06-2343 min
The Big Ten Huddle PodcastBig Ten Wide Receiver Preview: Top 25 Rankings & Sleepers for 2025In this exciting episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zack dive into a comprehensive preview of the Big Ten’s wide receiver talent for the 2025 season. They kick off with their definitive top 25 wide receiver rankings, spotlighting standout players like Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, who they rank as the top two (00:08:00). The hosts discuss game-changers expected to dominate, such as Indiana’s Elijah Surratt and USC’s Makai Lemon, while also identifying sleepers like Rutgers’ Ian Strong and DT Sheffield, who could surprise this season (00:11:19, 00:19:56).
The episode also explores the best and m...2025-06-1740 min
The Big Ten Huddle PodcastNCAA Hits Wisconsin with Punishment | Is Sherrone Moore the next Saban? | ESPN's Future CFB RankingsIn this episode of Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zack dive into three major college football topics, delivering engaging analysis for Big Ten fans. Drawing from best podcast practices outlined by platforms like Spotify for Podcasters and Apple Podcasts, we ensure a clear structure, listener interaction, and actionable calls-to-action to boost engagement. Below is a detailed breakdown of the episode, including timestamps, topics, and additional resources.
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Wisconsin’s NCAA Punishment (00:04:52 - 00:12:29)
The NCAA issued Wisconsin a $25,000 fine, one-year probation, and show-cause penalties for coaches Greg Scruggs and Max Stienecker due to...2025-06-1646 min
The Big Ten Huddle PodcastWho Was the Best Big Ten Team Each Decade? | Big Jeff's Football InsightsIn this episode of the Big Ten Huddle, JR is joined by Jeff from Big Jeff's Insights to dive deep into the historical performance of Big Ten football teams, focusing on in-conference winning percentages since the 1970s. Jeff presents detailed data tables, available at BigJeffsFootball.com, that break down team records by decade, color-coded to show elite (70-100%), good (55-69%), mediocre (46-54%), poor (31-45%), and bad (0-30%) performances.
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Historical Overview: Jeff explains why he chose the 1970s as the starting point, marking it as the modern era of college football, and discusses how...2025-06-131h 03
The Big Ten Huddle PodcastBig Ten Special Teams Preview 2025: Coordinator Rankings and Star PlayersIn this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, host JR delivers a comprehensive preview of the Big Ten’s special teams for the 2025 season. From ranking all 18 special teams coordinators to spotlighting returning star players and projecting future standouts, this episode is packed with insights for Big Ten fans. JR also highlights Iowa’s consistent dominance in special teams and invites viewers to join live discussions.
More from JR:
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Read JR's Ohio State coverage: https://scarletandgame.com/author/jrhoades1
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The Big Ten Huddle PodcastNCAA Settlement: 5 Key Takeaways | Ohio State & USC's big plans | Penn State & UCLA Private Equity?JR is with Larry from @InsideMarylandSports in this episode, where he explores five key takeaways from how Big Ten schools are responding to the House vs NCAA Settlement. From Penn State and UCLA’s private equity deals to Ohio State and USC’s partnerships with Learfield, we cover the latest moves. We’ll address concerns about Penn State and UCLA’s stability and why the settlement’s foundation appears solid. We also discuss the challenges of cross-country travel in the Big Ten and potential conference restructuring for sports like football and basketball. Finally, we examine how NIL collectives are evolving...2025-06-1149 min