B1G Talk with Todd and Noah

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 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 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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November 26: After spending the weekend at Yankee Stadium for Notre Dame's win over Army, Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) discuss all that went down in the Big Ten on Saturday, which included Ohio State's victory over Indiana and Penn State hanging on to defeat Minnesota. The guys also give flowers to Nebraska, Michigan, and USC for becoming bowl eligible. They then take a look at the weekend ahead and several rivalry games at hand, and what could happen for the Big Ten championship game and the College Football Playoff.

(1:28) Breaking down Ohio State's victory over Indiana, plus narrow victories for Penn State and Illinois

(7:22) Nebraska, Michigan and USC earn their sixth wins of the 2024 season to clinch bowl eligibility

(12:08) Previewing a handful of rivalry games across the Big Ten conference, including Nebraska's bout with Iowa and Michigan heading to Columbus to take on Ohio State

(21:31) Looking at Big Ten matchups with Big Ten championship and College Football Playoff implications, plus scenarios for each

(27:32) xfinity B1G connections: Detailing the Nebraska-Iowa rivalry that brings a gritty level of football along with it

(29:07) xfinity Third Chair: Answering questions about who is most primed for a CFP run, Ryan Day's chances of finally beating Michigan, and they guys' favorite Thanksgiving side dish

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November 20: Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) were on hand for a tightly-contested battle in Madison, where the top-ranked Oregon Ducks rallied to beat Wisconsin. They break down their thoughts on Oregon's close win, as well as scores from the rest of the Big Ten games. The duo then look ahead to Week 13, which features a top-5 showdown between Indiana and Ohio State in Columbus, plus a West Coast rivalry in USC and UCLA now renewed in the Big Ten.

(1:17) Recapping Oregon's gutsy win over Wisconsin and discussing takeaways from each team following Saturday's matchup

(9:10) Week 12 Whip-around: Highlighting the rest of the games last week in the Big Ten, including bowl-clinching wins for Washington and Rutgers, plus USC's QB change in their win over Nebraska

(15:47) Breaking down a top-5 showdown between Indiana and Ohio State, as well as a doubleheader on NBC and Peacock

(22:36) 'Pick 1' outcome for Big Ten matchups featuring premier players, bowl eligibility, and new-look offenses  

(25:25) xfinity B1G Connections: Detailing the USC-UCLA rivalry that makes its way to the Big Ten for the first time

(28:07) xfinity Third Chair: How will Tyler Warren score this week? What does it mean to have Indiana a part of a top-5 matchup in 2024?

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November 13: Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) are back together on this week's episode and reflect on their trip to South Bend. They dive into the week that was in the Big Ten, which saw all four ranked teams come away with wins. The guys then take a look at what's at stake in Week 12, including Oregon, Ohio State and Penn State all playing away from home, and several teams with bowl eligibility on the line.

(3:51) Ranked Big Ten teams win out on Saturday: Indiana and Penn State come out on top, and Oregon and Ohio State saw records broken in their victories

(11:16) Rutgers cools down Minnesota and UCLA heats up with their win against Iowa

(15:26) Previewing Oregon's trip to Wisconsin, Ohio State's matchup with Northwestern, and Penn State's visit to Purdue

(21:34) To bowl or not to bowl? Assessing bowl eligibility across several matchups featuring four and five-win teams in the Big Ten

(25:07) xfinity B1G connections: Detailing Oregon and Wisconsin's series history, which features two Rose Bowl faceoffs

(27:27) xfinity Third Chair: Discussing Tyler Warren's versatility and if the end of the college football season may lead to chaos in the Big Ten

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November 6: Colt McCoy (@ColtMcCoy) joins Noah (@NoahEagle15) in this week's episode of B1G Talk to discuss Ohio State's victory over Penn State, plus detail Oregon and Indiana's undefeated seasons so far. The guys also look at takeaways from Week 10 across the Big Ten before diving into Week 11 matchups that include several ranked teams in potential upset situations, including Penn State hosting Washington in their Whiteout game.

(2:27) Ohio State-Penn State recap: Analyzing the state of the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions after Ohio State's 20-13 victory

(7:39) Oregon and Indiana both stay undefeated after their wins in Week 10

(14:45) Fair point or scare point? Assessing if takeaways are fair or reasons to be scared after Week 10 in the Big Ten

(23:34) Previewing the Big Ten doubleheader on NBC: Minnesota travels to Rutgers and Penn State hosts Washington in their Whiteout game

(26:49) Upset meter for Week 11: Taking a look at the likelihood of upsets for Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana

(30:38) xfinity B1G connections: Diving into Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis, who faces his former program on Saturday

(32:26) xfinity Third Chair: Who would be the first pick in a Big Ten fantasy football draft? Who has the best student section in the Big Ten?

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October 30: B1G Talk returns this week with a bonus episode, as Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) chat with Colt McCoy (@ColtMcCoy) ahead of Ohio State's showdown with Penn State on Saturday. The guys discuss if high-ranked matchups mean more and their experiences on preparing for marquee games. They also answer questions on the best transfer quarterback in the Big Ten, their ideal Big Ten championship matchup, and their favorite gameday traditions from their playing days.

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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?

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October 23: There's a new top team in college football, and they hail from Eugene, OR. The Oregon Ducks continue their undefeated start to the season, as do the Indiana Hoosiers and Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) analyze their wins from Week 8, as well as several teams who suffered crucial losses to their 2024 campaigns. The guys then dive into Week 9 game previews, where Penn State visits Wisconsin and a slew of teams in the Big Ten look to avenge tough losses from the previous week.

(0:54) Oregon's win propels them to No. 1 in the AP Top-25, plus Illinois and Indiana's victories from Saturday

(8:33) What losses in Week 8 mean for Iowa, Rutgers and USC's seasons

(13:58) Previewing Penn State's primetime game at Wisconsin, as well as Indiana's matchup with Washington and Illinois heading to Oregon

(20:01) Make or break games in Week 9: Rutgers travels to USC, Michigan State meets Michigan in Ann Arbor

(23:16) xfinity B1G connections: How a Division II school in Pennsylvania connects James Franklin and Phil Longo

(25:10) xfinity Third Chair: Assessing if Oregon's resume matches their No. 1 ranking, and how far the Hoosiers can go in 2024

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