Bigger Ten
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -Covering everything Big Ten, because somebody has to provide equal time with all the SEC SIDs masquerading as college sports media.
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POWER RANKING: Ranking All 18 B1G Teams After Spring Ball | Bigger Ten #158
May 02, 2024 14:24 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBAaron and Steve are back with a power rating and observations from spring practice for the season finale of Bigger Ten.
Clark, Edey, and the Final Four | Bigger Ten #157
April 03, 2024 20:21 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBSteve and Aaron discuss who they think has the better shot at being crowned champion: Caitlin Clark and Iowa, or Zach Edey and Purdue.
DO NOT Fill Out Your Bracket Till You Watch THIS | Bigger Ten #156
March 19, 2024 21:25 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBSteve and Aaron are back with their tips and picks for the Big Dance.
Is Purdue a LOCK for the Final Four? | Bigger Ten #155
March 12, 2024 21:07 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBSteve and Aaron recap Iowa Women's three-peat, Purdue going back-to-back in undisputed regular season titles, and make their predictions for the Big Ten Tournament.
WHY The Caitlin Clark HATE? | Bigger Ten #154
February 21, 2024 21:18 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBSteve and Aaron try to figure out why Iowa's record-shattering women's basketball phenom Caitlin Clark gets so much hate. They also discuss the fast-changing coaching dynamic in college football and what can be done about it.
ONE RING TO RULE THEM ALL? Big Ten and SEC TEAM UP | Bigger Ten #153
February 07, 2024 21:49 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBSteve and Aaron discuss the harmonic convergence of a plethora of events and alliances, and why college football could be heading for even larger tectonic shifts in the near future.
Michigan Won a Natty; Is OHIO STATE Next? | Bigger Ten #152
January 16, 2024 21:18 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBSteve and Aaron break down all the early offseason happenings around the Big Ten.
Could the BIG TEN Have a WINNING Bowl Record?! | Bigger Ten #151
December 13, 2023 22:03 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBSteve and Aaron break down each and every Big Ten bowl game, and decide whether the conference could have a winning record.
Is It Natty or Bust for Michigan? | Bigger Ten #150
December 06, 2023 21:30 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBSteve and Aaron talk about Michigan's three-peat as Big Ten champions, and whether it'll be a disappointing season if they don't win the national title. They also talk about Michigan State and Indiana's impressive head coach hirings, and a crazy start to the transfer portal.
Does IOWA Have a CHANCE? | Bigger Ten #149
November 29, 2023 21:58 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBSteve and Aaron discuss Ryan Day's futility against Michigan, preview the Big Ten championship, and laud Taulia Tagovailoa.
Is David Braun Coach of the Year? | Bigger Ten #148
November 23, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBSteve and Aaron share their thoughts on The Game, Iowa's division championship, and whether David Braun should be Big Ten Coach of the Year.
Michigan THUMPS PSU In the Wolverines' Statement Game | Bigger Ten #147
November 15, 2023 22:01 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBSteve and Aaron discuss Michigan's big win, where Penn State goes from here, how Iowa is in control of the west, and bowl projections.
MUST-WIN: Penn State's Moment of Truth | Bigger Ten #146
November 07, 2023 18:28 - 30 minutes - 28 MBSteve and Aaron discuss the Big Ten's apparent willingness to wage war against their biggest brand. They also discuss what Penn State has to do to defeat Michigan.
HELLO, #1: Buckeyes Deserve the Top Spot | Bigger Ten #145
November 01, 2023 21:46 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBSteve and Aaron react to the news Brian Ferentz will be out at Iowa following this season. They also review the first College Football Playoff Top 25, take a look at the whacky west, and preview Big Ten basketball.
DOMINATION: Ohio State Gets the Job Done | Bigger Ten #144
October 25, 2023 21:25 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBSteve and Aaron talk about the controversy at Michigan, how Penn State seemingly can't get out of its own way in big games, and why Ohio State continues to get the job done.
Buckeyes-Nittany Lions Is the SUREFIRE Game of the Year | Bigger Ten #143
October 17, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBSteve and Aaron discuss the clash in Columbus, why Iowa may not be in the driver's seat in the west, and how Rutgers is on the cusp of a not-so-insignificant accomplishment.
Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 7
October 12, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBSteve and Aaron make their picks for the week 7 slate of Big Ten games.
Buckeyes Open It Up, Wolverines Pour It On | Bigger Ten #142
October 11, 2023 20:32 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBSteve and Aaron discuss the Buckeyes' and Wolverines' performances in Week 6, and look ahead to the pivotal matchup of the Big Ten West.
Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 6
October 05, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBSteve and Aaron make their picks for week 6 of Big Ten football.
Buckeyes-Terps SHOWDOWN? | Bigger Ten #141
October 04, 2023 20:22 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBSteve and Aaron break down week 5's action, and take a peek ahead to week 6's showdown between Ohio State and Maryland.
Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 5
September 28, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBSteve and Aaron make their picks for week 5 of the Big Ten football season.
Buckeyes Bust Through | Hawks Offense Continues to Be Broken | Bigger Ten #140
September 27, 2023 20:45 - 38 minutes - 35 MBSteve and Aaron break down a pivotal week 4 with Ohio State gutting out a win against the Fighting Irish, Iowa continuing to look hopeless on offense, and what a 4-0 Maryland means.
Are OSU, PSU Ready For Their BIGGEST Tests? | Bigger Ten #139
September 20, 2023 20:42 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBSteve and Aaron break down the top stories from week 3, and look ahead to a pivotal week 4 of Big Ten football.
The $85 Million Phone Call | Ferentz Joins the 200 Club | Bigger Ten #138
September 13, 2023 20:20 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSteve and Aaron talk about Mel Tucker's seemingly imminent ousting, Kirk Ferentz joining the 200 club, and why Wisconsin has seen enough of Washington State.
Allar Shines In Debut, Nebraska Nebraskas, and Other Week 1 Revelations | Bigger Ten #137
September 06, 2023 20:22 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBSteve and Aaron overreact to Week 1 of college football. They discuss Ohio State's QB issues, Penn State's stellar QB play, and how Nebraska can't get out of its own way, again.
Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 1
August 31, 2023 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBSteve and Aaron make their picks for week 1 of the Big Ten football season, with one new twist.
Football Is BACK: B1G Network Bus Tour Observations | Bigger Ten #136
August 30, 2023 19:57 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBSteve and Aaron discuss their observations from the Big Ten Network bus tour, and what surprised them.
Why the Big Ten Is NOT DONE Expanding | Bigger Ten #135
August 09, 2023 20:27 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSteve and Aaron discuss all things college football realignment, as well as where the Big Ten could be headed next.
REALIGNMENT UPDATE | B1G Takeaways From Media Days | Bigger Ten #134
July 28, 2023 15:48 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBSteve and Aaron share their thoughts on what's going on out west in college football, and then review the biggest takeaways from Big Ten media days.
ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP: Big Ten Football Edition | Bigger Ten #133
July 20, 2023 14:13 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBSteve and Aaron pick where they want to be and which teams they want to see for each week of the football season.
PREDICTING the 2023 Big Ten Football Season | Bigger Ten #132
July 12, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBSteve and Aaron review the former's predictions for the 2023 Big Ten football season. They also share their thoughts on the firing of Pat Fitzgerald.
Phil Steele's B1G Takeaways | Bigger Ten #131
July 05, 2023 20:58 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBSteve and Aaron react to a selection of Phil Steele's take on the 2023 Big Ten season. You can purchase Phil Steele's excellent college football preview magazine here: https://philsteele.com/store-new/
ANONYMOUS COACH QUOTES | Bigger Ten #130
June 21, 2023 22:23 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBSteve and Aaron react to Athlon's antonymous coach quotes for each Big Ten football team.
2023 Coaching POWER RATINGS | Bigger Ten #129
June 07, 2023 20:35 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBSteve and Aaron review Steve's 2023 coaching power ratings, and an ominous trend for B1G coaches. The duo also talk about the Big Ten's new commissioner as well as the impact Zach Edey will have returning to Purdue for another season.
FINALLY: NCAA Tourney Picks | Bigger Ten #127
March 14, 2023 20:39 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBSteve and Aaron make their picks and call their biggest upset shots for the upcoming NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
IT'S HERE: Big Ten Tournament Picks | Bigger Ten #126
March 07, 2023 20:41 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBSteve shares his B1G Tourney picks, and Aaron decides if he agrees or disagrees.
Deace's One and ONLY Bracketology | Bigger Ten #125
March 01, 2023 21:23 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBSteve and Aaron run down the former's one and only annual attempt at predicting the field of 68.
SPRING FOOTBALL PREVIEW | Bigger Ten #124
February 22, 2023 20:56 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBSteve and Aaron discuss everything from the beginning of the Allar era in Happy Valley, a new-"Luke" Wisconsin, and whether Ohio State will have a competent backup quarterback.
BOOM OR BUST: THESE B1G Teams Have the Highest Ceiling and Lowest Floors | Bigger Ten #123
February 08, 2023 21:44 - 34 minutes - 32 MBSteve and Aaron react to Steve's initial 2023 total team talent rankings, and discuss what the Vegas win total would need to be for them to pull the trigger.
B1G Transfer Portal Winners, Losers | Bigger Ten #122
February 01, 2023 21:14 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBSteve and Aaron decide who were the big winners and losers after another crazy round in the transfer portal.
UH-OH: Why Ohio State Will LOSE At Least 3 Games in '23 | Bigger Ten #121
January 25, 2023 20:49 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBSteve and Aaron discuss Purdue basketball pulling away from the rest of the Big Ten pack, and why Ohio State football will take a step backwards next season.
So Long, Kevin | NFL Draft Winners & Losers | Bigger Ten #120
January 18, 2023 21:20 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBSteve and Aaron discuss former Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren's abrupt departure to the Bears. They also discuss the biggest winners and losers from the entrants into the NFL Draft.
Faces Planted and Hearts Broke: The B1G CFP That Wasn't | Bigger Ten #119
January 11, 2023 21:32 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBSteve and Aaron discuss Michigan and Ohio State's letdowns in the CFP, talk Harbaugh's commitment issues, and a whacky Big Ten basketball season.
Why Penn State Will LOSE in Pasadena | Bigger Ten #118
December 16, 2022 22:22 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBSteve and Aaron discuss every Big Ten bowl matchup, ranked from least intriguing to most.
Big Ten Gets TWO | Bigger Ten #117
December 07, 2022 21:17 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBSteve and Aaron discuss Michigan's victory in the Big Ten championship, a B1G year for the College Football Playoff, and whether there are any good bowl matchups.
Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Reconciliation
November 30, 2022 20:51 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MBSteve and Aaron recap the final weekend of their confidence picks.
Why Nebraska and Wisconsin Can't BOTH Be Elite | Bigger Ten #116
November 30, 2022 20:50 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBSteve and Aaron talk about The Game, the Big Ten Championship, and why despite some great hires, neither Wisconsin nor Nebraska can be elite at the same time.
Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 13
November 23, 2022 21:36 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBSteve and Aaron make some crazy predictions for the final edition of Confidence Picks.
Why the HEISMAN Will Be Decided in Columbus | Bigger Ten #115
November 23, 2022 21:35 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBSteve and Aaron break down last weekend's "Survival Saturday," and look ahead to the final weekend of Big Ten action.
Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 12
November 17, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBSteve and Aaron make their picks for the penultimate week of Big Ten action.