B1G Take Ten Podcast

Former Creighton and Kansas basketball player Nick Bahe joined the show and shared his journey to becoming a college basketball analyst for Fox Sports, broke down this week's NBA Draft prospects in the Big Ten, projected some surprise Big Ten teams next basketball season and explained the Nebraska/Creighton rivalry. (1:41-40:30)

Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton III joined to catch up on all things Big Ten football and basketball during the summer months, including optimism from his alma mater of Michigan State. (41:30-end)

Star Rutgers playmaker Bo Melton joined the Take Ten Podcast to discuss his preparation for the NFL Draft, his career with the Scarlet Knights and more.

Then, Big Ten Network Mgr. of Research Harold Shelton joined to discuss the home stretch of the Big Ten Basketball race.

Northwestern alum Nate Taphorn joined and shared memories from the 2017 NCAA Tournament run by the Wildcats, the years that built up to the “First Dance” season and discussed his current career. (2:35-33:24)

Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined and broke down the week’s action in Big Ten Basketball. (33:24-end)

Former Michigan State Basketball star Maurice Ager joined and shared his pursuits in the decade-and-a-half since suiting up for the Spartans, his favorite memories as college hooper and his Final Four run reflections from 2005. (2:20-29:40)

Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton joined to catch up on the latest in the Big Ten Basketball standings, trends and developments of the past week. (31:10-end)

All-B1G punter Blake Hayes joined and discussed the unique process that led him from Melbourne, Australia to Illinois, the renaissance of the Punter on social media and his favorite moments from his Illini career. (2:02-34:37)

Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton put a bow on the college football season, broke down the tweaks to the 2022 B1G football schedule and checked in on the early B1G men’s basketball title and scoring chases. (36:17-end)

Former All-American Michigan TE Jake Butt discussed his post-football life after retiring from the NFL, his career at Michigan, his preview of Michigan vs. Georgia, coming full circle with the 2021 Orange Bowl after 2016 and more. (3:09 - 41:16)

Then, Big Ten Network Mgr. of Research Harold Shelton discussed the upcoming College Football Playoff Semifinal, the B1G's other bowl matchups and a conference hoops update ahead of the new year. (42:15-end)

Former Huskers LB JoJo Domann discussed his favorite memories across six seasons at Nebraska, his prep for the NFL Draft, his charitable work through NIL and more. (2:08-25:30)

Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton reflected on Michigan's month, looked ahead to the CFP Semifinal vs. Georgia and assessed the state of Big Ten Basketball a month into the season. (27:22-end)

Sporting News, FOX Sports and Big Ten Network basketball expert Mike DeCourcy joined for his annual Big Ten basketball preview ahead of Tuesday's start to the season. (3:21-41:21)

Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton recapped a wild weekend of Big Ten football, took a Spartan victory lap for his alma mater, previewed what lies ahead for the league and looked ahead to Big Ten basketball season.

Former All-Big Ten defensive back Brock Vereen joined the Take Ten Podcast and discussed his path from Minnesota to the NFL to sports media, including his favorite moments in his first year as a B1G Tailgate host for Big Ten Network. (2:20-27:20)

Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton previewed a massive weekend of B1G football matchups. (29:00-end)

FOX Sports college football analyst RJ Young joined and shared his path to his current role in sports media, his approach to covering the sport and his takes on Big Ten Football. (2:20-24:35)

Then, Big Ten Network Manager of Research Harold Shelton broke down the strength of Big Ten football in early October and previewed Week 6 matchups. (24:35-end)