Big Ten Football Talk

Joel Kraushaar from the 12 Saturdays 2.0 Podcast joins us to talk all about Iowa Football, including the legacy of Kirk Ferentz, the fanbase's perspective on former OC Brian Ferentz, some insight into one of the BEST traditions in sports, and we end with what the ceiling of the Hawkeyes might be.

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As we start to veer in a new direction, JR from the College Huddle joins me and we discuss how the Big Ten not only survived one of the worst stretches in conference history, but managed to leverage it into the most stable conference in College Football.

Talk about quick takeaways from the Michigan Spring Game, and we talk about how the new NCAA rules and the sanctions that came down against the Wolverines.

Penn State, Purdue, and Ohio State all played their spring games this past weekend. Not a ton of analysis, but some quick thoughts about those teams. Plus, Northwestern announces that they are building an alternate stadium at the practice facility for home games the next two years... how does this affect the program?

Also, a fun update.

After several outlets putting out their own coaching rankings, I post my own. Let the outrage begin...

My own order for coaching rankings:

1. Ryan Day (Ohio State)

2. Lincoln Riley (USC)

3. Kirk Ferentz (Iowa)

4. James Franklin (PSU)

5. Dan Lanning (Oregon)

6. Luke Fickell (Wisconsin)

7. Matt Rhule (Nebraska)

8. Bret Bielema (Illinois)

9. Greg Schiano (Rutgers)

10. Jonathan Smith (MSU)

11. David Braun (Northwestern)

12. Sherrone Moore (Michigan)

13. Jedd Fisch (Washington)

14. PJ Fleck (Minnesota)

15. Mike Locksley (Maryland)

16. Curt Cignetti (Indiana)

17. Ryan Walters (Purdue)

18. Deshaun Foster (UCLA)

There's a lot in this episode, including thoughts on the 14 team playoff, Trev Alberts leaving, and Kadyn Proctor's re-entry into the transfer portal.

I grade three high profile hires in the Big Ten over the past several weeks, and I need to drop some knowledge on one Colin Cowherd for his, once again, ignorant comments comparing Justin Fields and Caleb Williams.

Brief update on where I've been, and where we are going.

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After the Nick Saban news, we knew Alabama would go after a top coach, and they landed one in Kalen DeBoer. However, did Kalen DeBoer make the right choice? Is Alabama without Saban really much better than Washington?

Also, while I think the the Jedd Fisch hire is solid, I break down the two reasons why I didn't like it for Washington.

We recap all 5 big ten games, give power rankings and the national top 10

Fun, under-rated slate of games, including a battle of unbeatens in Columbus. I also get to a number of questions and comments, make sure to tune in! Also, feel free to send in your e-mail or response on X or leave a review on apple podcasts so that your voice is heard!

Really fun and underrated week of Big Ten action, including some unexpected results, Michigan and Penn State continuing to impress, Maryland making it to 5-0 with a big matchup looming, and Purdue honoring their late great former head coach. Also, apologies for some of the crackling, we were having some technical issues today.

Picks, Power Rankings, Top 10, and a little more on the firing of Mel Tucker.

First, heart breaking news as another investigation goes on, this time at Michigan State centering around a Sexual Harassment claim against Head Coach Mel Tucker, who has been suspended. We speak on next steps for MSU and what it means for the program, and then we take a look at each team from the weekend through the lens of my power rankings and National Top 10.

We got a breakdown of all 11 games, including game times and predictions. Also, based on some feedback, I clarify what this podcast is, and what it is not. Post-Show Notes: For Iowa against Utah State, I declared that Cade McNamara will play. However, Head Coach Kirk Ferentz said that while McNamara is medically cleared, he is still day to day and absolutely questionable. I apologize for inaccurate information.