October 30: Ohio State and Penn State struggled in their Week 9 matchups, but both came away with wins to set up a top-5 showdown in Happy Valley on Saturday. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) discuss their victories as well as other performances across the Big Ten before transitioning to their contest on Saturday. They also preview #1 Oregon's test at Michigan, plus Indiana's visit to Michigan State and Wisconsin's trip to Iowa in prime time.

(1:45) Oregon rolls past Illinois to stay perfect, but other ranked Big Ten teams struggled  in Week 9

(8:29) Analyzing Week 9 wins for USC, Michigan, Iowa and Minnesota

(12:27) Week 10 previews: A top-5 battle between Ohio State and Penn State, Oregon and Indiana's road contests, and Wisconsin-Iowa in prime time

(22:44) Assessing which teams can earn bowl eligibility with a win in Week 10 games

(24:56) xfinity B1G connections: The Heartland trophy is at stake in Iowa City between the Badgers and the Hawkeyes

(27:00) xfinity Third Chair: Can Ohio State make the CFP with two losses? Is Dillon Gabriel leading the Heisman race?


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October 30: Ohio State and Penn State struggled in their Week 9 matchups, but both came away with wins to set up a top-5 showdown in Happy Valley on Saturday. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) discuss their victories as well as other performances across the Big Ten before transitioning to their contest on Saturday. They also preview #1 Oregon's test at Michigan, plus Indiana's visit to Michigan State and Wisconsin's trip to Iowa in prime time.(1:45) Oregon rolls past Illinois to stay perfect, but other ranked Big Ten teams struggled  in Week 9(8:29) Analyzing Week 9 wins for USC, Michigan, Iowa and Minnesota(12:27) Week 10 previews: A top-5 battle between Ohio State and Penn State, Oregon and Indiana's road contests, and Wisconsin-Iowa in prime time(22:44) Assessing which teams can earn bowl eligibility with a win in Week 10 games(24:56) xfinity B1G connections: The Heartland trophy is at stake in Iowa City between the Badgers and the Hawkeyes(27:00) xfinity Third Chair: Can Ohio State make the CFP with two losses? Is Dillon Gabriel leading the Heisman race? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Ohio State and Penn State struggled in their Week 9 matchups, but both came away with wins to set up a top-5 showdown in Happy Valley on Saturday. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) discuss their victories as well as other performances across the Big Ten before transitioning to their contest on Saturday. They also preview #1 Oregon's test at Michigan, plus Indiana's visit to Michigan State and Wisconsin's trip to Iowa in prime time.

Ohio State and Penn State escape with Week 9 wins to set up a Week 10 showdown

December 12: Conference championship weekend ended on Saturday night with Oregon outlasting Penn State to win the Big Ten in its first year in the conference. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) take a look at where Oregon is ahead of the College Football Playoff before examining three first-round games featuring Big Ten teams. They then discuss non-playoff bowl games for several Big Ten squads before running through the highlights of the 2025 Big Ten schedule that was released on Wednesday.

(0:18) Reviewing conference championship weekend, which saw Oregon come out on top over Penn State to claim the title in its inaugural year in the Big Ten

(5:40) CFP first round previews: Do Penn State, Ohio State, and Indiana have what it takes to make a run in the 12-team playoff? Assessing each of their matchups and pathways to the championship

(15:22) Bowl season across the Big Ten: Nebraska plays in its first bowl game in eight years, Michigan faces Alabama in a rematch of the CFP semifinals in 2023, Illinois and South Carolina square off, and more

(19:56) Breaking down this week's Big Ten schedule release for the 2025 season

(22:32) xfinity B1G connections: An in-state showdown in the CFP for Notre Dame and Indiana, who face each other for the first time since 1991

(25:59) xfinity third chair: Does Oregon have the toughest path to the CFP championship? Could we see an all-Big Ten championship game?


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December 12: Conference championship weekend ended on Saturday night with Oregon outlasting Penn State to win the Big Ten in its first year in the conference. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) take a look at where Oregon is ahead of the College Football Playoff before examining three first-round games featuring Big Ten teams. They then discuss non-playoff bowl games for several Big Ten squads before running through the highlights of the 2025 Big Ten schedule that was released on Wednesday.(0:18) Reviewing conference championship weekend, which saw Oregon come out on top over Penn State to claim the title in its inaugural year in the Big Ten(5:40) CFP first round previews: Do Penn State, Ohio State, and Indiana have what it takes to make a run in the 12-team playoff? Assessing each of their matchups and pathways to the championship(15:22) Bowl season across the Big Ten: Nebraska plays in its first bowl game in eight years, Michigan faces Alabama in a rematch of the CFP semifinals in 2023, Illinois and South Carolina square off, and more(19:56) Breaking down this week's Big Ten schedule release for the 2025 season(22:32) xfinity B1G connections: An in-state showdown in the CFP for Notre Dame and Indiana, who face each other for the first time since 1991(25:59) xfinity third chair: Does Oregon have the toughest path to the CFP championship? Could we see an all-Big Ten championship game? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Conference championship weekend ended on Saturday night with Oregon outlasting Penn State to win the Big Ten in its first year in the conference. Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) take a look at where Oregon is ahead of the College Football Playoff before examining three first-round games featuring Big Ten teams. They then discuss non-playoff bowl games for several Big Ten squads before running through the highlights of the 2025 Big Ten schedule that was released on Wednesday.

Oregon takes Big Ten title and postseason previews

December 4: Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) are joined by Colt McCoy (@ColtMcCoy) for a bonus episode of B1G Talk this week as they give their takes on the season that was in the Big Ten. The trio first go over the Big Ten championship game between Oregon and Penn State and the pressures that both sides face before detailing their thoughts on the most unique season in college football. The guys end the show on their picks for offensive and defensive players of the year in the conference.

(0:33) Big Ten championship preview between Oregon and Penn State after Ohio State's loss to Michigan knocks the Buckeyes out of the championship game

(6:22) Most memorable moments from the 2024 season

(12:29) Excluding Curt Cignetti, who would be the Coach of the Year in the Big Ten?

(15:39) Offensive and defensive players of the year in the Big Ten




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December 4: Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) are joined by Colt McCoy (@ColtMcCoy) for a bonus episode of B1G Talk this week as they give their takes on the season that was in the Big Ten. The trio first go over the Big Ten championship game between Oregon and Penn State and the pressures that both sides face before detailing their thoughts on the most unique season in college football. The guys end the show on their picks for offensive and defensive players of the year in the conference.(0:33) Big Ten championship preview between Oregon and Penn State after Ohio State's loss to Michigan knocks the Buckeyes out of the championship game(6:22) Most memorable moments from the 2024 season(12:29) Excluding Curt Cignetti, who would be the Coach of the Year in the Big Ten?(15:39) Offensive and defensive players of the year in the Big Ten  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) are joined by Colt McCoy (@ColtMcCoy) for a bonus episode of B1G Talk this week as they give their takes on the season that was in the Big Ten. The trio first go over the Big Ten championship game between Oregon and Penn State and the pressures that both sides face before detailing their thoughts on the most unique season in college football. The guys end the show on their picks for offensive and defensive players of the year in the conference.

Big Ten championship preview and season awards with Colt McCoy

December 3: After watching Oregon clinch a perfect regular season in their win over Washington, Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) look at who they'll face in Saturday's Big Ten championship game: the Penn State Nittany Lions. They react to Penn State taking Ohio State's spot after the Buckeyes' stunning loss to Michigan. They also look at results from other rivalry games in the Big Ten before giving out team grades for each team after their 2024 regular seasons.

(1:27) Recapping key games in Week 14 that decided the fate of the Big Ten championship, including Oregon clinching a perfect regular season, Ohio State's stunning loss to Michigan and Penn State's win to earn a spot in the conference championship

(10:24) Taking a look at the results of several rivalry games: Indiana's rout of Purdue, Notre Dame prevailing over USC, and trophy game victories for Minnesota and Iowa

(16:57) Oregon vs. Penn State: A lookahead to the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis

(20:47) Team grades: Assessing letter grades to each of the Big Ten programs for their 2024 seasons

(27:48) xfinity B1G connections: Detailing the series history between Oregon and Penn State, including their last matchup in the 1995 Rose Bowl

(30:16) xfinity Third Chair: What was the biggest surprise from the Big Ten this season? How did the first year of "The Big 18" play out?

*Editor's Note: Todd Blackledge says that the quarterback of the 1994 Oregon Ducks was Danny Sullivan and the coach was Mike Bellotti. Oregon's quarterback was actually Danny O’Neil and their coach was Rich Brooks. Mike Bellotti didn’t become the coach of Oregon until 1995.


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December 3: After watching Oregon clinch a perfect regular season in their win over Washington, Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) look at who they'll face in Saturday's Big Ten championship game: the Penn State Nittany Lions. They react to Penn State taking Ohio State's spot after the Buckeyes' stunning loss to Michigan. They also look at results from other rivalry games in the Big Ten before giving out team grades for each team after their 2024 regular seasons.(1:27) Recapping key games in Week 14 that decided the fate of the Big Ten championship, including Oregon clinching a perfect regular season, Ohio State's stunning loss to Michigan and Penn State's win to earn a spot in the conference championship(10:24) Taking a look at the results of several rivalry games: Indiana's rout of Purdue, Notre Dame prevailing over USC, and trophy game victories for Minnesota and Iowa(16:57) Oregon vs. Penn State: A lookahead to the Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis(20:47) Team grades: Assessing letter grades to each of the Big Ten programs for their 2024 seasons(27:48) xfinity B1G connections: Detailing the series history between Oregon and Penn State, including their last matchup in the 1995 Rose Bowl(30:16) xfinity Third Chair: What was the biggest surprise from the Big Ten this season? How did the first year of "The Big 18" play out?*Editor's Note: Todd Blackledge says that the quarterback of the 1994 Oregon Ducks was Danny Sullivan and the coach was Mike Bellotti. Oregon's quarterback was actually Danny O’Neil and their coach was Rich Brooks. Mike Bellotti didn’t become the coach of Oregon until 1995. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After watching Oregon clinch a perfect regular season in their win over Washington, Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) look at who they'll face in Saturday's Big Ten championship game: the Penn State Nittany Lions. They react to Penn State taking Ohio State's spot after the Buckeyes' stunning loss to Michigan. They also look at results from other rivalry games in the Big Ten before giving out team grades for each team after their 2024 regular seasons.

Ohio State and Penn State escape with Week 9 wins to set up a Week 10 showdown

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