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The Big Ten Huddle Podcast

The Big Ten Huddle Podcast

By: JR Bleav
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The Big Ten Huddle is your go-to podcast for deep-dive coverage of Big Ten football and basketball. With expert analysis, game previews, and recaps from all 18 teams — including powerhouses like Michigan, Ohio State, USC, and Oregon — this show offers fans everything from recruiting updates to player breakdowns and coaching strategies. Our rotating lineup of partner podcast hosts brings fresh perspectives from across the conference, ensuring no team is left behind. Catch live episodes on YouTube every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 9 PM ET, or listen to daily highlights released each weekday morning. Whether you’re tracking playoff odds, transfer news, or bowl projections, The Big Ten Huddle delivers timely, engaging content to keep fans informed year-round. Subscribe today and stay plugged into all things Big Ten.JR Football (American)
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  • Ohio State and Ryan Day Proved to be RIGHT | JP Estrella Commits, Wisconsin NIL Push, Indiana Spring FB News
    Apr 10 2026

    Big Ten Football News explodes as Ohio State dodges major drama by saying no to top transfer Chaz Coleman and his massive price tag. Tennessee football loses starting big man JP Estrella in the transfer portal as he commits to Michigan basketball and Dusty May after the Elite Eight matchup. Wisconsin football and Wisconsin basketball get a huge NIL and revenue sharing boost with $14.6 million annually from the state for athletic budget relief. Plus, Indiana football news delivers great spring practice updates under Kirk Cignetti: strong QB depth with Tyler Cherry, Jamari Sharpe and AJ Harris stepping up at corner, and Khobie Martin showing unselfish team culture in the running back room.

    JR breaks down why Ohio State stayed disciplined on production over potential, how Michigan's portal move fits Dusty May's system, the game-changing impact of Wisconsin's funding, and all the positive signals coming out of Indiana's spring camp.

    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Ohio State is proven right!
    07:31 - JP Estrella commits to Michigan basketball
    16:40 - Wisconsin NIL & revenue sharing $14.6M boost
    25:59 - Indiana football QB depth, Jamari Sharpe, AJ Harris, and Khobie Martin

    Big Ten football, Ohio State football, Tennessee football, Michigan basketball, transfer portal commit, Wisconsin athletics budget, Indiana Hoosiers football, 2026 college football offseason.

    Subscribe for daily Big Ten football & men's basketball analysis, transfer portal breakdowns, NIL updates, and spring practice recaps. New videos daily — hit the bell! Follow on X, Instagram, TikTok & Facebook for more. What do you think of these moves? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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    37 mins
  • Illinois Basketball Will Dominate Next Year If THIS Happens, Portal Trends, Michigan Good News, & Breakaway Getting Closer
    Apr 9 2026

    Big Ten Basketball News: Illinois could have a TOP 5 starting lineup with John Blackwell from Wisconsin + retention. Plus 5 players in the transfer portal trending toward Big Ten teams (Rob Wright to Ohio State?, Andrew McKeever to Iowa/Purdue, Tyrone Riley, Riley Allenspach, Marcus Burton to Indiana). Michigan football & basketball get a TRIPLE DOSE of good news (Kamden Lopati flip?, LJ Cason redshirt, Juke Harris & Flory Bidunga interest). More developments inch the Big Ten and SEC toward breaking away from the NCAA.

    JR breaks down why Illinois basketball could be a preseason top 3 (or even #1) team with the right portal moves, the latest Big Ten transfer portal buzz, huge Michigan updates on the football recruiting trail and basketball roster, and why the proposed 5-and-5 eligibility model could push the Big Ten/SEC alliance even closer to leaving the NCAA behind.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Illinois' Portal Save
    07:50 - 5 Players Trending Big Ten
    22:16 - Michigan's Good Recruiting and Portal News
    34:00 - Breakaway Incoming

    Big Ten basketball news, Big Ten football, John Blackwell, Illinois roster, Illinois Fighting Illini, transfer portal, Rob Wright, Andrew McKeever, Tyrone Riley, Riley Allenspach, Marcus Burton, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan football, Michigan basketball, LJ Cason, Kamden Lopati, Juke Harris (Duke Harris), Flory Bidunga, Big Ten SEC Alliance, Big Ten vs NCAA, SEC vs NCAA, NCAA Stinks, Brad Underwood, Dusty May, Ohio State basketball, Iowa basketball, Purdue basketball, Indiana basketball, college basketball 2026-27.

    Thanks for watching The Big Ten Huddle! If you love Big Ten football and basketball content, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a comment with your thoughts on Illinois' potential, Michigan's momentum, or the future of the NCAA. New episodes drop regularly—turn on notifications so you never miss the latest Big Ten news, transfer portal updates, recruiting breakdowns, and conference realignment talk.

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    For more: Follow on X @TheBigTenHuddle for real-time updates. What team are you most excited about for 2026-27? Let us know below!

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    53 mins
  • Predicting 10 Big Ten Upsets For 2026 Season
    Apr 8 2026

    JR and Zach break down 10 potential Big Ten football upsets for the 2026 season on The Big Ten Huddle. From UCLA over Cal and Ohio State upsetting Texas to Oregon beating Ohio State, Minnesota over Michigan, Maryland at Nebraska, Iowa shocking Washington, Wisconsin over Penn State, Northwestern over Minnesota, Rutgers over Maryland, and Illinois upsetting Iowa—this is your Big Ten 2026 upset watch with the most likely upsets. Big Ten football news and bold predictions.

    JR and Zach Guggenheim dive into predicting 10 Big Ten upsets for the 2026 football season. They discuss coaching edges (Bob Chesney vs. new Cal coach), returning talent, home/road factors, and why some "favorites" could fall.

    Key games covered:
    UCLA at Cal
    Ohio State at Texas
    Oregon at Ohio State
    Michigan at Minnesota
    Maryland at Nebraska
    Iowa at Washington
    Wisconsin at Penn State
    Northwestern at Minnesota
    Rutgers at Maryland
    Iowa at Illinois

    They also touch on Easter vibes, Michigan basketball success, and Big Ten dominance across sports.

    Chapters:
    00:00:00 Intro & Welcome
    00:00:48 Most Obvious Upset? (Kent State over Ohio State joke) + Easter Talk
    00:07:00 Upset #1: UCLA over Cal
    00:11:35 Upset #2: Ohio State over Texas
    00:13:35 Upset #3: Oregon over Ohio State
    00:18:42 Upset #4: Minnesota over Michigan
    00:22:15 Upset #5: Maryland over Nebraska (at Nebraska)
    00:28:06 Upset #6: Iowa over Washington
    00:31:53 Upset #7: Wisconsin over Penn State
    00:38:47 Upset #8: Northwestern over Minnesota
    00:43:08 Upset #9: Rutgers over Maryland
    00:45:33 Upset #10: Illinois over Iowa
    00:49:05 Recap + Final Thoughts

    Subscribe to The Big Ten Huddle for more Big Ten football news, schedule breakdowns, transfer portal updates, and weekly predictions. New episodes drop regularly—hit the bell!
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    51 mins
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