HIGH HOPES: Penn State Embraces the Natty Pressure at Big Ten Media Days | Bigger Ten #187
Release Date: 07/30/2025
Will Michigan Go Independent? | USC No Longer SOFT? | Bigger Ten #199
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Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire are back on Bigger Ten with a massive episode! The Big Ten’s private equity deal is on ice as Michigan and USC threaten independence, accusing commissioner Tony Petitti of strong-arm tactics. James Franklin lands at Virginia Tech in a move that puts him in direct recruiting war with Penn State. USC proves it can win Big Ten-style football, while the playoff logjam grows with the SEC potentially flooding the field with two-loss teams.
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HEISMAN: Mendoza's to Lose?! | Bigger Ten #198
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Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down a wild week on Bigger Ten! Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza delivers a Heisman moment with a 91-yard TD drive to upset Penn State. Oregon survives a classic Big Ten slugfest in Iowa City. Nebraska’s true freshman QB TJ Lateef shines, while Wisconsin shocks Washington with their punter as leading passer.
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Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 11
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Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 11 of Big Ten football action.
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Big Ten Is WELL Represented in CFP Top 25 | Bigger Ten #197
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Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire are back on Bigger Ten to unpack the first CFP rankings! Ohio State claims #1 over Indiana despite the Hoosiers’ historic win at Oregon. We dive into tiebreaker chaos, Nebraska’s crushing loss to USC and Dylan Raiola’s season-ending injury, and Wisconsin’s collapse.
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Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 9
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Steve and Aaron make their picks for this week's Big Ten football action.
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Fickell Stays On As Wisconsin Hits ROCK BOTTOM | Michigan Podcast #196
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Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire dive into a chaotic week in the Big Ten on Bigger Ten! Michigan and USC block a controversial $2B private equity deal with California’s pension system, exposing internal strife. Wisconsin’s football program hits rock bottom with back-to-back shutouts, sparking fan outrage and Barry Alvarez’s stunning comments. Indiana climbs to #2 in the AP poll, while Nebraska falters again.
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Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 8
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Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 8 of Big Ten football action.
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Picking Up the Pieces After James Franklin's SHOCKING Ouster | Bigger Ten #195
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Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire are back on Bigger Ten to unpack a seismic week in college football! Penn State’s shocking firing of James Franklin and his $48M buyout sends ripples across the Big Ten, with Matt Rhule as the top candidate to replace him. Indiana’s massive road win over Oregon proves they’re a national title contender, while Wisconsin’s program hits rock bottom with a historic shutout loss to Iowa. We also preview the Big Ten basketball season, with Purdue at #1 and a deep league ready to shine.
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Penn State's CFP Hopes in DANGER? | Bigger Ten #194
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Aaron McIntire, joined by Mark Rogers and Noah Deace, dives into Week 5 of the Big Ten season on Bigger Ten! Oregon’s thrilling double-overtime win over Penn State in the Whiteout cements Dante Moore’s breakout, but is James Franklin’s 1-15 record vs. top-5 teams a dealbreaker? Indiana grinds out a win at Iowa, while Illinois pulls off a stunner against USC. Plus, we debate Penn State’s playoff chances and power rankings.
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Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 5
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Steve and Aaron make their picks for this week's Big Ten football action.
info_outlineSteve and Aaron dive into the hottest topics from Big Ten Media Days: from Penn State’s bold national championship aspirations to the Big Ten’s firm stance on college football playoff reform (automatic qualifiers), they break it all down. Plus, Maryland’s Mike Locksley admits to losing the locker room over NIL disputes, and they debate the future of iconic rivalries like USC-Notre Dame.