Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down ESPN’s preseason edition of their Football Power Index analytic, which has a surprising Big Ten team at #6 nationally. They also discuss the logjam that is 2nd place in Big Ten hoops, and how Iowa’s Fran McCaffery has turned in one of the best coaching efforts in recent memory.

Right when we thought the Mark Dantonio saga at Michigan State was coming to a close, yet another development casts doubt on the legacy of Sparty’s winningest coach. Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire also discuss the inevitability of the Maryland Terrapins as Big Ten basketball champions and the surprising season for Penn State.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down Michigan State’s hire of former Colorado head coach Mel Tucker and what it means for Sparty and the rest of the Big Ten. Steve also updates his Total Team Talent Ratings after the final signing day of the year, and the duo discuss how Big Ten team fare. Also, Maryland hoops seem to be well-positioned to take the regular season conference crown, while Michigan State seemingly stumbles to the finish line.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire discuss Mark Dantonio’s Hall of Fame bona fides, his legacy, and what’s next for Michigan State as they face possible sanctions from the NCAA over allegations that members of the football team were paid to play. The duo also play a game of Would You Rather, and break down this week’s Twitter poll results surrounding some new proposed Big Ten legislation on players transferring.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire take an early look at the toughest and easiest schedules Big Ten teams face heading into the new season, and some surprising storylines are already starting to unfold. The duo also play a game of Would You Rather, and Steve answers a criticism of his Total Team Talent Ratings.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down the initial look at the most talented college football rosters in the country heading into 2020 and discuss how the Big Ten stacks up. Also, Big Ten basketball is, for another week, flexing its muscles to the rest of the country. Also: Rutgers is, at least for now, good at something! The duo play their weekly game of Would You Rather, and this week’s Twitter poll results leave them scratching their heads.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire remember the greatness of thee key figures in the Big Ten conference who recently passed away: Hayden Fry, Bump Elliot, and George Perles. The duo also discuss the recent skid for Buckeye basketball, and how road life in the Big Ten is making for an entertaining season so far.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire discuss NFL Draft-related attrition from around the Big Ten. They also discuss a new era in leadership for the conference as Jim Delany exits. The two examine whether Rutgers football could be in for a resurgence. Plus, Steve shares his predictions for how the Big Ten will shape up this basketball season.