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 make their picks for Week 1 of the Big Ten football season.