The Big Ten Huddle Podcast

JR and Greg Flugar break down Big Ten football news and the 24-team playoff impact on Big Ten winners and losers. Big Ten football news: how the 24-team CFP turns Iowa into a January fixture at 8-4, gives huge opportunities to Minnesota football, Illinois, and Michigan State, while Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Michigan, Penn State, and USC could secretly give up advantages. Regular season gets more important for more Big Ten teams with new storylines and incentives. JR sits down with Greg Flugar (Gopher Godfather, host of College Football’s Peak Around the Corner) for a full Big Ten analysis on the 24-team college football playoff. They cover which Big Ten programs have the most to gain or lose, why expanded access creates more valuable games, comparisons to SEC teams like South Carolina, and broader implications for the sport. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: 24-Team CFP & Big Ten Impact 0:35 – Greg Flugar Joins the Show 5:10 – Oregon Discussion & Minnesota Gophers 2025 Outlook 14:55 – Why the 24-Team Playoff Makes Regular Season Better 23:45 – Big Ten Teams with the MOST to GAIN (Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan State) 37:10 – Big Ten Teams with the MOST to LOSE (Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Michigan) 48:10 – SEC Comparisons, Rivalries & Broader Implications 58:20 – Iowa QB Talk, Wisconsin, Final Thoughts with Greg 1:02:10 – Big Ten Bible Study Subscribe to The Big Ten Huddle for more Big Ten football news, winners & losers breakdowns, previews, and analysis! Find Greg Flugar: YouTube – College Football’s Peak Around the Corner | X – @FlugEmpire #BigTenFootball #24TeamPlayoff #IowaHawkeyes #OhioStateFootball #MinnesotaFootball #BigTenWinnersAndLosers #CFP #IllinoisFootball #OregonDucks ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JR breaks down why ESPN is holding college football back by keeping the College Football Playoff at 12 teams, manipulating their SEC relationship, and blocking expansion. Big Ten football news, ESPN Playoffs, College football playoffs, Fox, CFP, Jim Phillips quote, 24-team playoff push, SEC bias exposed. In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, JR explains ESPN’s monopoly on CFP licensing, how it favors the SEC, why the Big Ten (and Fox/NBC/CBS) want 24 teams, and what it means for TV rights and NFL negotiations. Plus Kirk Cignetti’s Josh Pate interview takeaways on Indiana football, huge 2026 recruiting prediction for consensus 5-star WR Monshawn Sales to the Hoosiers, other official visitors, and a short Big Ten Bible Study on Paul’s courage in prison. Chapters: 00:00 ESPN Is Actively Holding College Football Back (12-Team CFP) 15:42 Kirk Cignetti Josh Pate Interview Takeaways (Indiana QB, Team Mindset) 26:42 Indiana Lands Huge 5-Star WR Prediction: Monshawn Sales + Recruiting Visitors 37:07 Big Ten Huddle Bible Study: Paul in Herod’s Palace (Acts 24-26) Big Ten football fans — if you’re tired of national media bias and want honest Big Ten perspective with a side of recruiting intel and faith talk, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications. New episodes drop regularly! The Big Ten Huddle is your home for unfiltered Big Ten football news, Indiana Hoosiers updates, CFP analysis, recruiting, and more. Presented by FanDuel. Questions or Bible topics? Email [email protected]. Thanks for watching — Go Big Ten! ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten football news: JR and Zach break down the broken relationship between Notre Dame and the ACC after Brett McMurphy’s report on athletic directors openly calling out Notre Dame’s special treatment. Could Conference Realignment finally push Notre Dame to the Big Ten? Notre Dame Big Ten rumors, ACC drama, scheduling leverage & future “Super League” impact analyzed. JR and Zach dive deep into Brett McMurphy’s bombshell piece on ACC resentment toward Notre Dame’s sweetheart deal. They cover the historical Big Ten vs. Notre Dame feud (Fielding Yost, Knute Rockne, and why Michigan kept them out), Notre Dame’s massive leverage, why the ACC feels used, and whether this tension could finally force Notre Dame into a conference — specifically the Big Ten. Plus: Notre Dame’s soft schedule, 24-team playoff implications, Big Noon Kickoff 2026 announcements (Ohio State-Oregon under the lights?), and why a college football “reset” is coming. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Brett McMurphy ACC vs Notre Dame Report 01:23 – Notre Dame Big Ten History Debate (Yost & Rockne) 06:42 – ACC Athletic Directors Call Out Notre Dame’s Special Treatment 07:54 – Is the ACC Just Salty or Is the Relationship Broken? 12:47 – Notre Dame’s Power, Scheduling Leverage & Brand Strength 15:30 – Why the Big Ten Wants Notre Dame to Leave the ACC 19:57 – 24-Team Playoff, Super League & Notre Dame’s Future 24:53 – Big Noon Kickoff 2026 Schedule Reactions (Ohio State, Michigan) 40:00 – SEC Neutral Site Games & College Football Reset Talk Big Ten football news, Notre Dame Big Ten rumors, conference realignment updates, recruiting, schedule analysis & more — all from The Big Ten Huddle. Hosted by JR with Zach Guggenheim. Subscribe for daily Big Ten coverage and never miss the latest on conference realignment, roster moves, and playoff implications. Turn on notifications #BigTenFootball #NotreDame #ConferenceRealignment #ACCTensions #BigTenNews ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Ten football news: USC vs Notre Dame rivalry negotiations have resumed! JR breaks down why the USC–Notre Dame rivalry is suddenly alive again and how it could reshape USC Football’s Big Ten future in 2030 with the new TV deal. Plus expectations for 5-star freshman tight end Mark Bowman in 2026 and Big Ten NBA Draft Combine winners & losers. Timestamps: 00:00 – USC vs Notre Dame Rivalry Update: Negotiations Resume 04:27 – Why Negotiations Resumed & 2030 Timeline 08:18 – Big Ten TV Deal Connection 10:15 – Mark Bowman Expectations for USC Football 2026 21:26 – Big Ten NBA Draft Combine Winners & Losers The Big Ten Huddle delivers honest Big Ten football coverage, real schedule analysis, transfer portal & recruiting breakdowns, and no national bias. Perfect for USC Trojans, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and all Big Ten fans. New episodes drop regularly — like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss Big Ten football news! #BigTenFootball #USCFootball #USCvNotreDame #USC #NotreDame #BigTen ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JR and Zack break down Big Ten vs SEC for the national championship in Big Ten football. They explain why Indiana football is more likely to repeat as national champions than most realize — returning talent, elite coaching, and roster depth. Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, Georgia, and Notre Dame also discussed for 2026 title contention. Big Ten football takes center stage as they compare top contenders, tough schedules, and playoff paths. Presented by FanDuel. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Welcome 1:55 - Ryan Day’s Son to Northwestern + Mother’s Day Shoutout 6:45 - Big Ten Championship Game Future & Super League Talk 11:45 - Big Ten vs SEC National Title Debate Begins 14:55 - 6 Teams That Can Win It All (Notre Dame, Georgia, Texas, Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon) 21:40 - Chat Poll: Big Ten, SEC, or Field? 25:10 - Texas & Georgia Roster Questions + Coaching Concerns 33:24 - Why Indiana’s National Title Repeat Is More Likely Than You Think 35:55 - Indiana Returning Talent Spotlight (Charlie Becker, WR Room, OL, Defense) 42:10 - Coaching Edge: Cignetti, Shanahan & Full Staff Returns 48:10 - Ohio State Schedule Concerns & Offensive Line Questions 52:40 - Oregon Outlook & New Coordinators 55:35 - Closing Thoughts & Final Big Ten vs SEC Picks Subscribe for weekly Big Ten football analysis, Indiana football deep dives, and national championship breakdowns. Drop your pick in the comments: Big Ten, SEC, or the Field? Like, comment, and turn on notifications — new episodes drop multiple times per week! #BigTenFootball #IndianaFootball #NationalChampionship #BigTenVsSEC #CollegeFootball2026 #OhioStateFootball #OregonFootball #BigTenHuddle ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.