Cignetti Needs a STATUE | Bigger Ten #202
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Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire close out 2025 with an epic Christmas episode of Bigger Ten! Indiana shocks the world, beating Ohio State to claim its first outright Big Ten title since 1945 – Curt Cignetti is now an all-time legend. Fernando Mendoza delivers another clutch Heisman moment. We break down the historic game, and reveal our full 12-team CFP brackets.
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Is This the BIGGEST B1G Championship Game EVER? | Bigger Ten #201
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We preview the historic #1 Ohio State vs #2 Indiana Big Ten Championship – the biggest in league history with Heisman, #1 seed, and natty implications on the line. Plus: Nebraska’s existential crisis deepens, Penn State’s recruiting dumpster fire reaches new lows, National Signing Day winners & losers, and Pat Fitzgerald lands at Michigan State. We play Would You Rather, announce the 2025 Confidence Picks champion, and read our X poll.
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RIVALRY WEEK | Bigger Ten #200
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Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire deliver a jam-packed Thanksgiving episode of Bigger Ten! We break down the massive stakes in The Game and the Apple Cup, debate whether Michigan’s youth can shock the world, and explain why Vegas is practically begging you to bet Oregon. Plus: final Confidence Picks of the regular season, Fair or Foul on Tony Petitti & Nebraska’s (maybe) extension blunder, and a heartfelt tribute to Iowa sports journalist legend Mike Hlas.
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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.
info_outlineSteve and Aaron make their picks for Week 1 of the Big Ten football season.