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 shares his B1G Tourney picks, and Aaron decides if he agrees or disagrees.

Steve shares his B1G Tourney picks, and Aaron decides if he agrees or disagrees.

IT'S HERE: Big Ten Tournament Picks | Bigger Ten #126

Steve and Aaron run down the former's one and only annual attempt at predicting the field of 68.

Steve and Aaron run down the former's one and only annual attempt at predicting the field of 68.

Deace's One and ONLY Bracketology | Bigger Ten #125

Steve and Aaron discuss everything from the beginning of the Allar era in Happy Valley, a new-"Luke" Wisconsin, and whether Ohio State will have a competent backup quarterback.

Steve and Aaron discuss everything from the beginning of the Allar era in Happy Valley, a new-"Luke" Wisconsin, and whether Ohio State will have a competent backup quarterback.

SPRING FOOTBALL PREVIEW | Bigger Ten #124

Steve and Aaron react to Steve's initial 2023 total team talent rankings, and discuss what the Vegas win total would need to be for them to pull the trigger.

Steve and Aaron react to Steve's initial 2023 total team talent rankings, and discuss what the Vegas win total would need to be for them to pull the trigger.

BOOM OR BUST: THESE B1G Teams Have the Highest Ceiling and Lowest Floors | Bigger Ten #123

Steve and Aaron decide who were the big winners and losers after another crazy round in the transfer portal.

Steve and Aaron decide who were the big winners and losers after another crazy round in the transfer portal.

B1G Transfer Portal Winners, Losers | Bigger Ten #122

Steve and Aaron discuss Purdue basketball pulling away from the rest of the Big Ten pack, and why Ohio State football will take a step backwards next season.

Steve and Aaron discuss Purdue basketball pulling away from the rest of the Big Ten pack, and why Ohio State football will take a step backwards next season.

UH-OH: Why Ohio State Will LOSE At Least 3 Games in '23 | Bigger Ten #121

Steve and Aaron discuss former Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren's abrupt departure to the Bears. They also discuss the biggest winners and losers from the entrants into the NFL Draft.

Steve and Aaron discuss former Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren's abrupt departure to the Bears. They also discuss the biggest winners and losers from the entrants into the NFL Draft.

So Long, Kevin | NFL Draft Winners & Losers | Bigger Ten #120

Steve and Aaron discuss Michigan and Ohio State's letdowns in the CFP, talk Harbaugh's commitment issues, and a whacky Big Ten basketball season.

Steve and Aaron discuss Michigan and Ohio State's letdowns in the CFP, talk Harbaugh's commitment issues, and a whacky Big Ten basketball season.

Faces Planted and Hearts Broke: The B1G CFP That Wasn't | Bigger Ten #119

Steve and Aaron discuss every Big Ten bowl matchup, ranked from least intriguing to most.

Steve and Aaron discuss every Big Ten bowl matchup, ranked from least intriguing to most.

Why Penn State Will LOSE in Pasadena | Bigger Ten #118

Steve and Aaron discuss Michigan's victory in the Big Ten championship, a B1G year for the College Football Playoff, and whether there are any good bowl matchups.

Steve and Aaron discuss Michigan's victory in the Big Ten championship, a B1G year for the College Football Playoff, and whether there are any good bowl matchups.

Big Ten Gets TWO | Bigger Ten #117

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