This week’s Bigger Ten dives into the hottest Big Ten football storylines: from Ohio State’s lofty preseason ranking to James Franklin’s make-or-break year at Penn State. Is Illinois’ 7.5 win total a trap? Will Luke Fickell survive at Wisconsin? Plus, we play a spicy round of “Would You Rather” with bets on Indiana, Purdue, and more.

Steve and Aaron dive into the hottest topics from Big Ten Media Days: from Penn State’s bold national championship aspirations to the Big Ten’s firm stance on college football playoff reform (automatic qualifiers), they break it all down. Plus, Maryland’s Mike Locksley admits to losing the locker room over NIL disputes, and they debate the future of iconic rivalries like USC-Notre Dame.

Steve and Aaron preview the 2025 college football season on Bigger Ten. They dive into Power 4 conference predictions, with a focus on the Big Ten, and break down the college football playoff rankings, bracket, and bowl matchups. From Clemson repeating in the ACC to Penn State topping the Big Ten, plus surprises like Alabama over Georgia in the SEC, they cover it all. Check out the full preview at https://www.patreon.com/MichiganPodcast and share your thoughts in the comments!

Bigger Ten is BACK for the 2025 season! Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire dive into the hottest offseason storylines in Big Ten football. From the game-changing automatic qualifiers for the expanded College Football Playoff to the Supreme Court’s potential role in saving college sports, the episode is packed with hot takes and analysis. Plus, we break down Phil Steele’s 2025 Big Ten predictions, spotlighting Penn State, Ohio State, Oregon, and Michigan as playoff contenders.

In this season finale of Bigger Ten, hosts Steve Dase and Aaron McIntire reflect on the past academic year in the Big Ten, discuss projections for the upcoming college football season, and analyze team expectations and coaching hot seats. They also delve into the impact of new teams joining the conference, the ongoing drought of Big Ten basketball championships, and the implications of NIL in college sports. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the future of the show and the excitement surrounding the upcoming football season.

Steve and Aaron react to the Big Ten's performance in the big dance, and react to coaching changes at Iowa, Minnesota, and Indiana.

Steve and Aaron discuss Michigan State's triumph in the Big Ten basketball regular season, and make their picks for the conference tournament.

Steve and Aaron take a look at recruiting rankings for the Big Ten, and how they stack up against the rest of the CFB landscape.

Steve and Aaron look back at the CFP semifinals, and look forward to the national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame.

Steve and Aaron recap the Big Ten's bowl and CFP postseason.