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 talk about the biggest storylines coming out of week 11 of Big Ten football.

Steve and Aaron talk about the biggest storylines coming out of week 11 of Big Ten football.

Is INDIANA About to Get Shafted by the CFP?! | Bigger Ten #174

Aaron reveals he and Steve's confidence picks for week 11 of Big Ten football.

Aaron reveals he and Steve's confidence picks for week 11 of Big Ten football.

Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 11

Steve and Aaron make their picks for every Big Ten game of week 10.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for every Big Ten game of week 10.

Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 10

Steve and Aaron look forward to B1G showdown #2.

Steve and Aaron look forward to B1G showdown #2.

Put Up, Shut Up Time for PSU, OSU | Bigger Ten #173

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 9's B1G football action.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 9's B1G football action.

Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 9

Steve and Aaron look back at Indiana's thrashing of Nebraska, and what lies ahead for the Hoosiers. They also try to figure out where Nebraska, Michigan, and USC go from here.

Steve and Aaron look back at Indiana's thrashing of Nebraska, and what lies ahead for the Hoosiers. They also try to figure out where Nebraska, Michigan, and USC go from here.

All Indiana Does Is WIN | Bigger Ten #172

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 8 of B1G football action.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 8 of B1G football action.

Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 8

Steve and Aaron take a look back at the instant classic game between Ohio State and Oregon, and what lies ahead for the Big Ten in Week 8.

Steve and Aaron take a look back at the instant classic game between Ohio State and Oregon, and what lies ahead for the Big Ten in Week 8.

Oregon's STATEMENT Win, OSU's Top 5 Futility Continues | Bigger Ten #171

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 7 of the Big Ten football season.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 7 of the Big Ten football season.

Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 7

Steve and Aaron look ahead to one of the best weeks (on paper) of the college football season.

Steve and Aaron look ahead to one of the best weeks (on paper) of the college football season.

Is Ohio State the Best Team in the Country?! | Bigger Ten #170

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