Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast
1,139 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 36 ratingsLocked On Big 10 podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for one of the deepest, most prestigious conferences in the country. Hosted by Craig Shemon, the Locked On Big 10 podcast provides your daily Big Ten fix with expert opinions, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage from all around the Big 10 and it’s communities. From the powerhouse programs like Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State to the underdog heroes like Northwestern and Indiana and everywhere in between, the Locked On Big 10 podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the conference. The Locked On Big 10 podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Maryland Coach Mike Locksley and QB Taulia Tagovailoa Talking Title!
August 28, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutesMaryland football coach Mike Locksley and quarterback #Taulia #Tagovailoa are talking Big 10 title! They'll have to beat the #Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Penn State Nittany Lions to do it. But they feel like, "Why not?" Plus we know the coaching rotation for the Michigan Wolverines while coach Jim #Harbaugh sits out his three game suspension. Finally, we have the Big 10 Top 10 story lines heading into the 2023 college football season. Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.co...
Maryland Coach Mike Locksley and QB Taulia Tagovailoa Talking Title!
August 28, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMaryland football coach Mike Locksley and quarterback #Taulia #Tagovailoa are talking Big 10 title! They'll have to beat the #Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Penn State Nittany Lions to do it. But they feel like, "Why not?" Plus we know the coaching rotation for the Michigan Wolverines while coach Jim #Harbaugh sits out his three game suspension. Finally, we have the Big 10 Top 10 story lines heading into the 2023 college football season. Connect on Twitter: https://twitter....
Wisconsin Football Coach Luke Fickell Explosive Air Attack New for Badger Fans
August 25, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBWisconsin Badgers football coach Luke Fickell is going to air out the Badgers offense. It's ironic because the Badgers have long been known for having big offensive lineman and powerful running backs. He may blend the two styles in year one as we take a close look at things in Madison, Wisconsin. We also take a look at several Big 10 training camps. Why hasn't Penn State football coach named quarterback Drew Allar the starter yet? And which Big 10 team has the most 5-star recruits on its ros...
Michigan State Quarterback Battle; Iowa Suspension Ahead of Season Openers
August 24, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutesMichigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker has a true quarterback battle on his hands between Noah Kim and Katin Houser. Last year's starter Payton Thorne bolted for Auburn where he will start for Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze. We will tell your why Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Noah Shannon won't be playing this season and what Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz says about it. Bret Bielema has named a starting quarterback for the Ilinois Fighting Illini and we look ahead to this weekend's Big ...
Michigan State Quarterback Battle; Iowa Suspension Ahead of Season Openers
August 24, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBMichigan State Spartans head coach Mel Tucker has a true quarterback battle on his hands between Noah Kim and Katin Houser. Last year's starter Payton Thorne bolted for Auburn where he will start for Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze. We will tell your why Iowa Hawkeyes defensive tackle Noah Shannon won't be playing this season and what Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz says about it. Bret Bielema has named a starting quarterback for the Ilinois Fighting Illini and we look ahead to this weekend's Big...
Iowa Hawkeyes Hopeful Despite QB Cade McNamara Injury
August 23, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBIowa Hawkeyes quarterback Cade McNamara has missed lots of practice with an injury, but Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz is still optimistic things will be better on offense this year. His son Brian Ferentz is the Hawkeyes offensive coordinator and has a lot of pressure to deliver this season. Slight improvement on the offensive side of the ball coupled with another strong defense could land the Iowa Hawkeyes football team in the Big 10 Championship game in Indianapolis. We review some Big...
Michigan Self-Imposing 3 Game Ban on Harbaugh
August 22, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThe University of Michigan is self-imposing a 3 game ban on football coach Jim Harbaugh. They are trying to get ahead of an impending suspension on Harbaugh likely to come next season for alleged recruiting violations. Earlier this summer it appeared the NCAA would suspend Harbaugh 4 games this season but that deal fell apart last week. Another day and still no starting quarterback announcement from caoch Ryan Day and Ohio State. Plus we look into coach Ryan Walters and the Purdue Boilerma...
Ultimate College Football Preview - National Championship Predictions
August 21, 2023 19:30 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBWhich team will win the College Football National Championship? What team poses the biggest threat to the Georgia Bulldogs and will that threat come from the SEC? Caroline Fenton of Locked On LSU is joined by Clint Shamblin of Locked On Bulldogs, Jay Stephens of Locked ON Buckeyes, Jonathan Davis of Locked On Longhorns and Kenton Gibbs of Locked On ACC to break down all the contenders. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nutrafol Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair....
Ultimate College Football Preview - BIG 10
August 21, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWho stands the best chance to win the BIG 10? Will the BIG 10 get more than one team in the College Football Playoff? Will we see an underdog make a run? What are the expectations for the entire conference? Locked On BIG 10 host, Craig Shemon is joined by Zach Seyko of Locked On Nittany Lions, Isaiah Hole of Locked On Wolverines, Ryan Hairings of Locked On Badgers, Tre Moore of Locked On Terps, Jacob Rude of Locked On Hoosiers, Trent Condon of Locked On Hawkeyes and Matt Sheehan of Locked On...
Big 10 May Force Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Join!
August 21, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThe Big 10 may force the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to join its conference before long. Despite Notre Dame's stubborn desire to remain steadfastly independent, the TV money may get too big to ignore. Plus, the limited availability to schedule quality games may become too difficult once expansion is complete. Plus the Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback competition is going down to the wire before their season opener in Bloomington against the Indiana Hoosiers football team. And Indiana football c...
Conference TV Deals: How ACC Teams Can Jump To Big 10
August 18, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIt's no secret the Big 10 has the most lucrative TV deal in college sports. Plus they can be found everywhere: CBS, FOX, NBC, Big !0 Network, and streaming on Peacock. Other than the Pac 12, or Pac 4 or whatever, the ACC has the worst TV deal and schools are looking for ways to bail on their current air-tight contract which lasts for 13 more years. We may have found a way for a few ACC schools to jump to the Big 10. Plus Ohio State Buckeyes receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka hi...
Michigan Football Coach Jim Harbaugh Says Quarterback JJ McCarthy is Generational. Is He?
August 17, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutesMichigan football coach Jim Harbaugh says JJ McCarthy is a generational quarterback. Is he? We will explore whether he is or not. Regardless, expectations for the Wolverines are sky high this season. We also break down the recent Associated Press Pre-season Top 25 College Football Poll. It is unveiling a big trend already and we will share that with you plus we want to know how you feel about a Big 10 Championship game in Las Vegas. Finally, we look ahead to this weekend's Big 10 Classics on ...
Michigan Football Coach Jim Harbaugh Says Quarterback JJ McCarthy is Generational. Is He?
August 17, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBMichigan football coach Jim Harbaugh says JJ McCarthy is a generational quarterback. Is he? We will explore whether he is or not. Regardless, expectations for the Wolverines are sky high this season. We also break down the recent Associated Press Pre-season Top 25 College Football Poll. It is unveiling a big trend already and we will share that with you plus we want to know how you feel about a Big 10 Championship game in Las Vegas. Finally, we look ahead to this weekend's Big 10 Classics on...
The Penn State Nittany Lions Think They Are Going All The Way!
August 16, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe Penn State Nittany Lions football team, led by head coach James Frankin, thinks they are going all the way. That's right. And they can. Their goals are to win the East Division, Big 10 Title, the College Football Playoff and a National Championship. Penn State University finished last season ranked 7th in the country but nobody seemed to notice because two teams from their division, Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes, were ahead of them. This season's Nittany Lions are better an...
Do the Iowa Hawkeyes Have a Gambling Problem?
August 15, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThe Iowa Hawkeyes athletic department has dozens of student athletes from five sports, including football, under investigation for sports betting. Not only is this against NCAA rules, there are also legal ramifications at play. Iowa Hawkeyes football coach Kirk Ferentz does not think the investigation will have a large impact on this year's team and says this episode has been a learning experience. But could this be more serious than that? We will discuss. Also, we continue our dive into Big...
Harbaugh Will Not Be Suspended in 2023. What Happened?
August 14, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBMichigan football coach Jim Harbaugh will NOT be suspended during the 2023 season. The NCAA announced a few weeks ago it would be suspending Harbaugh the first four games this upcoming season for alleged recruiting violations and allegedly lying about them. However the NCAA's case against Harbaugh has fallen apart and a new hearing, which will not conclude before this season is over, will take place. Find out all of the details and opinion here! Also, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ind...
Big Changes Are Coming to Ohio State
August 11, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThe Ohio State University Athletic Director Gene Smith announced he will retire on June 30th, 2024. We explore the reasons why and we'll look at his successful tenure at the helm of an athletic department that has a $300 million dollar annual budget. The Ohio State Buckeyes won a ton of games on the field during his tenure. Smith also had to deal with uncomfortable circumstances involving quarterback Terrelle Pryor and Jim Tressel and the Zach Smith - Urban Meyer situation which saw Gene Smi...
Big Changes Are Coming to Ohio State
August 11, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutesThe Ohio State University Athletic Director Gene Smith announced he will retire on June 30th, 2024. We explore the reasons why and we'll look at his successful tenure at the helm of an athletic department that has a $300 million dollar annual budget. The Ohio State Buckeyes won a ton of games on the field during his tenure. Smith also had to deal with uncomfortable circumstances involving quarterback Terrelle Pryor and Jim Tressel and the Zach Smith - Urban Meyer situation which saw Gene Smit...
Big Ten Shifts Expansion Focus to the ACC
August 10, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBAfter grabbing the USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins, Washington Huskies, and Oregon Ducks, has the dust settled with Big 10 expansion? No! The Big 10 is going to expand to 20 and we think they have their eyes focused on the ACC. But who makes the most sense? The Florida State Seminoles? The Miami Hurricanes? The Clemson Tigers? The Virginia Cavaliers? Or maybe the North Carolina Tarheels? Obviously, the ACC is anchored by a bad TV media rights deal that limits their flexibility. And the ACC has expl...
Big Ten Shifts Expansion Focus to the ACC
August 10, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutesAfter grabbing the USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins, Washington Huskies, and Oregon Ducks, has the dust settled with Big 10 expansion? No! The Big 10 is going to expand to 20 and we think they have their eyes focused on the ACC. But who makes the most sense? The Florida State Seminoles? The Miami Hurricanes? The Clemson Tigers? The Virginia Cavaliers? Or maybe the North Carolina Tarheels? Obviously, the ACC is anchored by a bad TV media rights deal that limits their flexibility. And the ACC has explo...
Michigan Regent Shreds Expansion, Says it's Ruining Everything
August 08, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutesFollowing a crazy week where the Big 10 expanded again, when the Washington Huskies and the Oregon Ducks bailed on the soon to be defunct Pac12, a University of Michigan Regent voiced his displeasure. We will tell you what Regent Jordan Acker said and what we think about it. Plus we check out the Minnesota Golden Gophers football camp and catch up on the latest transfer news with the Ohio State Buckeyes and Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day. Finally we have a blast reading Tuesday Tweets on Locked...
Michigan Regent Shreds Expansion, Says it's Ruining Everything
August 08, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBFollowing a crazy week where the Big 10 expanded again, when the Washington Huskies and the Oregon Ducks bailed on the soon to be defunct Pac12, a University of Michigan Regent voiced his displeasure. We will tell you what Regent Jordan Acker said and what we think about it. Plus we check out the Minnesota Golden Gophers football camp and catch up on the latest transfer news with the Ohio State Buckeyes and Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day. Finally we have a blast reading Tuesday Tweets on Locke...
The Big 10 Expanded - Again. Now What?
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBA year after the Big 10 conference expanded with the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins, they've done it again. Now the Washington Huskies and Oregon Ducks will join the Big Ten in 2024 as well. That's 18 teams. Will they go to 20? How will all of this work? And, by the way, who will travel the most miles? We will figure it out on Locked on Big 10. Plus Penn State Nittany Lions football coach James Franklin is the first to publicly to the Washington Huskies and Oregon Ducks joining the conference...
How Big Will the Big 10 Get? Talking Expansion - Again!
August 04, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBBig 10 Commissioner Tony Petitti is exploring league expansion again. The conference is due to add the UCLA Bruins and The USC Trojans next season. Big 10 football schedules are set through 2025 and everyone seems happy with them. But the Pac 12 is dying before our very eyes. The Colorado Buffalos are bolting for the Big 12. The Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, and Utah Utes may do the same any day. The issue is the lack of a decent TV deal after this season. On the table is...
How Big Will the Big 10 Get? Talking Expansion - Again!
August 04, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutesBig 10 Commissioner Tony Petitti is exploring league expansion again. The conference is due to add the UCLA Bruins and The USC Trojans next season. Big 10 football schedules are set through 2025 and everyone seems happy with them. But the Pac 12 is dying before our very eyes. The Colorado Buffalos are bolting for the Big 12. The Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils, and Utah Utes may do the same any day. The issue is the lack of a decent TV deal after this season. On the table is Ap...
Who Can Really Win the Heisman from the Big Ten?
August 03, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBPenn State Nittany Lions quarterback Dre Allar has the best odds to win the Heisman Trophy from the Big 10. What about Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy? Can a non-quarterback win? How about Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. or Michigan running backs Donovan Edwards or Blake Corum? Or is USC Trojan quarterback Caleb Williams a lock to win another Heisman trophy? These are a lot of questions. We have some answers. Plus we will take a look at past Big 10 Heisman Trophy...
Iowa Wins Transfer Portal Fight. How'd Your Team Do?
August 02, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutesKirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes football team led the Big Ten in quality transfer portal acquisitions this offseason. Quarterback Cade McNamara arrives from a Michigan Wolverines football team he lead to a Big 10 Championship and a College Football Playoff appearance. Nebraska Cornhuskers football coach Matt Rhule, Wisconsin Badgers coach Luke Fickell, Purdue Boilermakers coach Ryan Walters and Northwestern Wildcats football coach David Braun are all new coaches bringing in signal callers ...
Iowa Wins Transfer Portal Fight. How'd Your Team Do?
August 02, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBKirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes football team led the Big Ten in quality transfer portal acquisitions this offseason. Quarterback Cade McNamara arrives from a Michigan Wolverines football team he lead to a Big 10 Championship and a College Football Playoff appearance. Nebraska Cornhuskers football coach Matt Rhule, Wisconsin Badgers coach Luke Fickell, Purdue Boilermakers coach Ryan Walters and Northwestern Wildcats football coach David Braun are all new coaches bringing in signal callers...
Who Offered Taulia Tagovailoa 1.5 Mil to Transfer?
August 01, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBMaryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa says a nameless SEC school offered him 1.5 million dollars to transfer. The Terps quarterback made this announcement during last week's Big 10 Media Day. Which school was it? We have a good idea and we will sort through the SEC and make an educated guess through the process of elimination. Also, is this alleged financial offer a part of NIL, or have we slid down the slippery slope of play for pay? Plus, we enjoy our weekly round of Tuesday tweets. Cli...
Who Offered Taulia Tagovailoa 1.5 Mil to Transfer?
August 01, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutesMaryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa says a nameless SEC school offered him 1.5 million dollars to transfer. The Terps quarterback made this announcement during last week's Big 10 Media Day. Which school was it? We have a good idea and we will sort through the SEC and make an educated guess through the process of elimination. Also, is this alleged financial offer a part of NIL, or have we slid down the slippery slope of play for pay? Plus, we enjoy our weekly round of Tuesday tweets. Click...
Chris Henry Jr. Commits to The Ohio State Buckeyes In Big Weekend News
July 31, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBCoach Ryan Day and The Ohio State Buckeyes football team received huge recruiting news when wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. announced he is committing to play for The Ohio State Buckeyes. Henry, a high school sophomore and son of the late Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry, took notice that the Buckeyes have become an NFL pipeline for receivers and he wants to play in Columbus, Ohio. He's right! Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jameson Williams and Jaxson Smith-Njigba played for or had...
Here's What All 14 Big Ten Coaches Said at Media Days
July 28, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBBig 10 Media Days concluded at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis today. This is the only podcast where you will get opinions on what all 14 Big 10 coaches said this week. Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has concerns about his offensive line. Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh must maneuver around a suspension. Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz must improve his offense and Penn State football coach James Franklin is thinking big! These are just some of the conversation pieces from Media D...
Here's What All 14 Big Ten Coaches Said at Media Days
July 28, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutesBig 10 Media Days concluded at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis today. This is the only podcast where you will get opinions on what all 14 Big 10 coaches said this week. Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has concerns about his offensive line. Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh must maneuver around a suspension. Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz must improve his offense and Penn State football coach James Franklin is thinking big! These are just some of the conversation pieces from Media Da...
MEDIA DAYS: What needs to change
July 27, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBThe annual Big 10 Media Days are the official kickoff to the 2023 football season. New Commissioner Tony Petitti gives his State of the League address. And while, by and large, things are great within the Big 10, there are issues with league expansion, NIL, and the massive TV media contract that must be buttoned up immediately if the Big 10 wishes to remain in a position of strength. Plus NBC released the rest of its Big 10 primetime schedule and we preview this weekend's Big 10 Classics on ...
Michigan Football Coach Jim Harbaugh 4 Game Suspension
July 26, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe NCAA is about to hand Michigan Football Coach Jim Harbaugh a 4 game suspension for recruiting violations. This is explosive news on the eve of the annual Big 10 Media Days in Indianapolis. The Media Days are the official kickoff to the 2023 football season. Also, there are some issues each coach will be asked about during their respective press conferences. For example, what is the over/under on how many questions it will take for Ohio State football coach Ryan Day to be asked about the...
Ryan Day Has Won a Lot of Games but Lost Two Big Ones
July 25, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBOhio State football coach Ryan Day has won A LOT of games with the Buckeyes and he has another loaded team for the 2023 season. But some people in Columbus are a bit itchy because of back-to-back losses to the Michigan Wolverines. Both The Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines are good enough to go all the way and win a college football national championship. But both the Buckeyes and Wolverines could stand in each other's way, setting up a massive showdown between the two power hous...
Will Michigan Football coach Jim Harbaugh ever leave?
July 24, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBMichigan football coach Jim Harbaugh has the Wolverines program rolling right now. That wasn't always the case and every once in a while he flirts with NFL teams about their coaching vacancies. Harbaugh has been successful coaching both college and NFL football. He has stated he views a Super Bowl Championship as the ultimate in football. He may also be close to winning a college football championship at his alma mater. When push comes to shove, where is his heart? So, will Michigan Football...
Will Michigan Football coach Jim Harbaugh ever leave?
July 24, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutesMichigan football coach Jim Harbaugh has the Wolverines program rolling right now. That wasn't always the case and every once in a while he flirts with NFL teams about their coaching vacancies. Harbaugh has been successful coaching both college and NFL football. He has stated he views a Super Bowl Championship as the ultimate in football. He may also be close to winning a college football championship at his alma mater. When push comes to shove, where is his heart? So, will Michigan Football ...
Big 10 Freshman About to Make Their Mark In 2023
July 21, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBSchools like the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines, and Penn State Nittany Lions don't usually rely on freshmen to help them on the football field. But we'd still like to know which Big 10 freshmen are ready to make an impact on their football team? College football fans get excited about new recruits but they often don’t get to see the young players for a year or two or more. And, let's face it, due to the physical nature of college football, freshmen who play usually don't make an i...
Big 10 Freshman About to Make Their Mark In 2023
July 21, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutesSchools like the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines, and Penn State Nittany Lions don't usually rely on freshmen to help them on the football field. But we'd still like to know which Big 10 freshmen are ready to make an impact on their football team? College football fans get excited about new recruits but they often don’t get to see the young players for a year or two or more. And, let's face it, due to the physical nature of college football, freshmen who play usually don't make an im...
Which Big 10 NFL Rookie Will Have the Biggest Impact?
July 20, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutesPlenty of Big 10 NFL rookies arrive at training camp this week. Which league alumni will impact their teams immediately? Which Big 10 player has the best shot at becoming the NFL Rookie of the Year? Certainly, C.J. Stroud from Ohio State University will be given an early opportunity to show what he can do with the Houston Texans. Illinois football player Devin Witherspoon can have a big impact with the Seattle Seahawks. We have some sleeper picks for NFL Rookie of the year from the Big 10 as ...
Which Big 10 NFL Rookie Will Have the Biggest Impact?
July 20, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBPlenty of Big 10 NFL rookies arrive at training camp this week. Which league alumni will impact their teams immediately? Which Big 10 player has the best shot at becoming the NFL Rookie of the Year? Certainly, C.J. Stroud from Ohio State University will be given an early opportunity to show what he can do with the Houston Texans. Illinois football player Devin Witherspoon can have a big impact with the Seattle Seahawks. We have some sleeper picks for NFL Rookie of the year from the Big 10 as...
UCLA and USC Arrive Next Year. Will They Survive the Big 10?
July 19, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThe UCLA Bruins and the Southern Cal Trojans will be preparing to invade the Big 10 this time next year. Presently, Bruins coach Chip Kelly and Trojans coach Lincoln Riley have their teams playing at a very high level. In fact, USC has high expectations this year that might include a national championship run and a Heisman Trophy for quarterback Caleb Williams as a Pac 12 swansong. In addition to a bigger travel budget, UCLA and USC won't have their watered-down Pac 12 schedule anymore. Now ...
UCLA and USC Arrive Next Year. Will They Survive the Big 10?
July 19, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutesThe UCLA Bruins and the Southern Cal Trojans will be preparing to invade the Big 10 this time next year. Presently, Bruins coach Chip Kelly and Trojans coach Lincoln Riley have their teams playing at a very high level. In fact, USC has high expectations this year that might include a national championship run and a Heisman Trophy for quarterback Caleb Williams as a Pac 12 swansong. In addition to a bigger travel budget, UCLA and USC won't have their watered-down Pac 12 schedule anymore. Now t...
Fighting Illini Build on Bret Bielema's Early Success at Illinois
July 18, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIllinois football coach Brett Bielema's Fighting Illini won 8 games last year but lost a load of talent to the NFL. In his pivotal third year at the helm, will the program take a big step forward or fall back a bit? Illinois football must replace a lot of talent from its secondary quickly. But the cupboard is not bare with a beefy defensive line returning and Mississippi quarterback transfer Luke Altmyer should be an upgrade for the offense. Running back Reggie Love III will have to pick up ...
Fighting Illini Build on Bret Bielema's Early Success at Illinois
July 18, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutesIllinois football coach Brett Bielema's Fighting Illini won 8 games last year but lost a load of talent to the NFL. In his pivotal third year at the helm, will the program take a big step forward or fall back a bit? Illinois football must replace a lot of talent from its secondary quickly. But the cupboard is not bare with a beefy defensive line returning and Mississippi quarterback transfer Luke Altmyer should be an upgrade for the offense. Running back Reggie Love III will have to pick up w...
Can Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule win close games?
July 17, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBNebraska football coach Matt Rhule prepares for his first season in charge of the Cornhuskers. Former coach Scott Frost lost five games by seven points or less last season and lost his job. It's a complete rebuild for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team in Lincoln. Rhule took a lowly Temple football program and quickly turned it around. Baylor University noticed and hired Rhule to Waco. He turned that brutal program around and caught the eye of the NFL, where the Carolina Panthers reset t...
Can Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule win close games?
July 17, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutesNebraska football coach Matt Rhule prepares for his first season in charge of the Cornhuskers. Former coach Scott Frost lost five games by seven points or less last season and lost his job. It's a complete rebuild for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team in Lincoln. Rhule took a lowly Temple football program and quickly turned it around. Baylor University noticed and hired Rhule to Waco. He turned that brutal program around and caught the eye of the NFL, where the Carolina Panthers reset th...
Can a new coach at Purdue get them back to the Big 10 Championship?
July 14, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBRyan Walters is the new Purdue University Football coach and he takes over a Boilermakers team that made it to the Big 10 Championship game last season. Rarely does a new young coach get to take over a team that has some talent. Walters is known for tough defense and an offense that will air things out. That's why he's bringing Texas QB transfer Hudson Card with him to West Lafayette. Card is talented but he was not going to crack the Longhorn's lineup with Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning in h...
Can a new coach at Purdue get them back to the Big 10 Championship?
July 14, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutesRyan Walters is the new Purdue University Football coach and he takes over a Boilermakers team that made it to the Big 10 Championship game last season. Rarely does a new young coach get to take over a team that has some talent. Walters is known for tough defense and an offense that will air things out. That's why he's bringing Texas QB transfer Hudson Card with him to West Lafayette. Card is talented but he was not going to crack the Longhorn's lineup with Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning in hi...