Big Ten Bloodlines

BTBL Ep 8: Week 8 Recap, Lizard Season in Happy Valley & a Nine Sack Nightmare

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Summary:

This episode of Big Ten Bloodlines, hosted by Rob and his son Eli, delivers a fast-paced, insightful, and humorous recap of the latest Big Ten football action. After a brief note on missing the previous week due to technical issues, the duo dives into the current AP Top 25 rankings, highlighting Ohio State’s dominance, Indiana’s continued success, and the fluctuating fortunes of Illinois and Michigan.

Takeaways:

  • Ohio State continues its reign at #1 for the 8th straight week, while Indiana, Oregon, Illinois, and Michigan round out Big Ten representation in the top 25.
  • Minnesota dominates Nebraska 24-6 with a school record nine sacks, exposing Nebraska's ongoing offensive line woes and containing QB Dylan Riola despite his Mahomes-like improvisations.
  • Indiana cruises past Michigan State 38-13, fueled by Fernando Mendoza's Heisman-worthy campaign and potent offense; Michigan State continues its downward spiral.
  • Oregon obliterates Rutgers 56-10, amassing 750 yards of offense and extending their road win streak, leaving Rutgers outclassed across the board.
  • Notre Dame vs. USC: In perhaps the "Big Ten-iest non-Big Ten game," Notre Dame upsets USC on the strength of explosive rushing and key defensive plays.
  • Northwestern surprises with a 19-0 shutout over Purdue, showing resilience and emerging as a potential bowl contender.
  • Iowa vs. Penn State: Iowa squeaks by 25-24 in a classic, chaotic matchup defined by running, special teams drama, and Penn State's mounting frustrations ("Four straight lizards for Penn State!").
  • UCLA clinches a last-second victory over Maryland 20-17, continuing a strangely positive midseason trajectory.
  • Michigan bounces back, beating Washington 24-7 and showing renewed defensive grit and offensive cohesion.
  • Ohio State blanks Wisconsin 34-0, with Julian Sayin lighting up the scoreboard and OSU defense staking its claim as possibly the best of the playoff era.
  • Preview & predictions: The show closes with picks for upcoming games, highlighted by the Michigan/Michigan State rivalry and lighthearted speculation about potential chaos in East Lansing.

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