Steve and Aaron break down all 18 BTN fall camp reports in one marathon session, crowning Indiana's tape as the most glowing they've ever seen while sounding alarms on Penn State, Minnesota and Nebraska. They also make the case for Washington as the league's sneaky dark horse, dig into Bryce Underwood's improved footwork, and debate whether Rutgers and Wisconsin are being wildly undervalued heading into the season.

Steve and Aaron break down all 18 BTN fall camp reports in one marathon session, crowning Indiana's tape as the most glowing they've ever seen while sounding alarms on Penn State, Minnesota and Nebraska. They also make the case for Washington as the league's sneaky dark horse, dig into Bryce Underwood's improved footwork, and debate whether Rutgers and Wisconsin are being wildly undervalued heading into the season.

BTN Fall Camp REACTION: 18 Teams, 18 Verdicts | Michigan Podcast #215

Steve and Aaron kick off the 2026 season with a Big Ten stock watch, digging into which programs (looking at you, Nebraska and Illinois) haven't sniffed a top-10 finish in decades, plus why Ohio State's preseason No. 1 ranking might actually be a bad omen. They also break down the new college football calendar with week zero disappearing, NFL-style injury reports hitting the Big Ten, and play a round of Would You Rather covering rivalry games, betting picks, and Indiana fatigue. Stick around for a truly cursed 1986 Iowa rap video that somehow no one had ever heard of.

Steve and Aaron kick off the 2026 season with a Big Ten stock watch, digging into which programs (looking at you, Nebraska and Illinois) haven't sniffed a top-10 finish in decades, plus why Ohio State's preseason No. 1 ranking might actually be a bad omen. They also break down the new college football calendar with week zero disappearing, NFL-style injury reports hitting the Big Ten, and play a round of Would You Rather covering rivalry games, betting picks, and Indiana fatigue. Stick around for a truly cursed 1986 Iowa rap video that somehow no one had ever heard of.

Ohio State's Preseason #1 Curse: History Says They Won't Win It All | Bigger Ten #216

Steve and Aaron dig into Athlon's anonymous Big Ten assistant coach quotes on all 18 programs, from Illinois' recruiting discipline to Nebraska's quarterback "denial" to the loaded, everybody's-back rosters at Ohio State and Oregon. They also debate whether Matt Rhule's fortunate timing is masking real problems at Nebraska, break down Penn State's soft schedule versus its roster, and react to listener feedback on Curt Cignetti's quarterback whisperer reputation.

Steve and Aaron dig into Athlon's anonymous Big Ten assistant coach quotes on all 18 programs, from Illinois' recruiting discipline to Nebraska's quarterback "denial" to the loaded, everybody's-back rosters at Ohio State and Oregon. They also debate whether Matt Rhule's fortunate timing is masking real problems at Nebraska, break down Penn State's soft schedule versus its roster, and react to listener feedback on Curt Cignetti's quarterback whisperer reputation.

Anonymous Coaches SPILL THE TEA on EVERY Big Ten Team | Bigger Ten #214

Steve and Aaron break down the biggest storylines from Big Ten Media Days, from Cignetti and Bielema's brutal shots at the SEC's 'hype machine' to debating whether the Cleveland Plain Dealer preseason poll has Illinois too high and UCLA too low. They also dig into CBS Sports' surprising coaching hire rankings, make the case for (and against) Wisconsin and Minnesota as dark horses, and break down whether the newly passed Protect College Sports Act can actually survive legal challenges.

Steve and Aaron break down the biggest storylines from Big Ten Media Days, from Cignetti and Bielema's brutal shots at the SEC's 'hype machine' to debating whether the Cleveland Plain Dealer preseason poll has Illinois too high and UCLA too low. They also dig into CBS Sports' surprising coaching hire rankings, make the case for (and against) Wisconsin and Minnesota as dark horses, and break down whether the newly passed Protect College Sports Act can actually survive legal challenges.

Cignetti & Bielema TORCH the SEC's Hype Machine | Bigger Ten #213

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 1 of the Big Ten football season, with one new twist.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 1 of the Big Ten football season, with one new twist.

Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 1

Steve and Aaron discuss their observations from the Big Ten Network bus tour, and what surprised them.

Steve and Aaron discuss their observations from the Big Ten Network bus tour, and what surprised them.

Football Is BACK: B1G Network Bus Tour Observations | Bigger Ten #136

Steve and Aaron discuss all things college football realignment, as well as where the Big Ten could be headed next.

Steve and Aaron discuss all things college football realignment, as well as where the Big Ten could be headed next.

Why the Big Ten Is NOT DONE Expanding | Bigger Ten #135

Steve and Aaron share their thoughts on what's going on out west in college football, and then review the biggest takeaways from Big Ten media days.

Steve and Aaron share their thoughts on what's going on out west in college football, and then review the biggest takeaways from Big Ten media days.

REALIGNMENT UPDATE | B1G Takeaways From Media Days | Bigger Ten #134

Steve and Aaron pick where they want to be and which teams they want to see for each week of the football season.

Steve and Aaron pick where they want to be and which teams they want to see for each week of the football season.

ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP: Big Ten Football Edition | Bigger Ten #133

Steve and Aaron review the former's predictions for the 2023 Big Ten football season. They also share their thoughts on the firing of Pat Fitzgerald.

Steve and Aaron review the former's predictions for the 2023 Big Ten football season. They also share their thoughts on the firing of Pat Fitzgerald.

PREDICTING the 2023 Big Ten Football Season | Bigger Ten #132

Steve and Aaron react to a selection of Phil Steele's take on the 2023 Big Ten season. You can purchase Phil Steele's excellent college football preview magazine here: https://philsteele.com/store-new/

Steve and Aaron react to a selection of Phil Steele's take on the 2023 Big Ten season. You can purchase Phil Steele's excellent college football preview magazine here: https://philsteele.com/store-new/

Phil Steele's B1G Takeaways | Bigger Ten #131

Steve and Aaron react to Athlon's antonymous coach quotes for each Big Ten football team.

Steve and Aaron react to Athlon's antonymous coach quotes for each Big Ten football team.

ANONYMOUS COACH QUOTES | Bigger Ten #130

Steve and Aaron review Steve's 2023 coaching power ratings, and an ominous trend for B1G coaches. The duo also talk about the Big Ten's new commissioner as well as the impact Zach Edey will have returning to Purdue for another season.

Steve and Aaron review Steve's 2023 coaching power ratings, and an ominous trend for B1G coaches. The duo also talk about the Big Ten's new commissioner as well as the impact Zach Edey will have returning to Purdue for another season.

2023 Coaching POWER RATINGS | Bigger Ten #129

Steve and Aaron make their picks and call their biggest upset shots for the upcoming NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Steve and Aaron make their picks and call their biggest upset shots for the upcoming NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

FINALLY: NCAA Tourney Picks | Bigger Ten #127

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