Big Ten Bloodlines

BTBL Ep 9: Paul Stays Home, OSU Off & the End of a Cinderella Story

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Summary:

This episode covers Week 9 of the 2025 college football season, with hosts Rob and Eli breaking down Big Ten games and looking ahead to Week 10. The episode features deep analysis of several key matchups, with Indiana continuing their perfect season by demolishing UCLA 56-6, Michigan beating Michigan State 31-20 in the Paul Bunyan Trophy rivalry game, and several other Big Ten contests. The hosts also provide predictions for upcoming Week 10 games, with particular focus on the anticipated Ohio State vs Penn State showdown.

Current Rankings & Storylines:

  • Ohio State remains #1, Indiana stays at #2, Oregon holds at #6
  • Michigan jumps 4 spots to #21, USC rises to #23 from unranked
  • Washington still unranked despite strong play (hosts think they deserve ranking)

    • Major Game Results & Analysis:

    • Indiana 56, UCLA 6: Complete domination by the Hoosiers, ending UCLA's "Cinderella run"
  • Indiana had touchdowns on 7 of first 9 drives
  • UCLA went 1-for-11 on third down conversions
  • Indiana extends nation's longest home win streak to 14 games
  • Michigan 31, Michigan State 20: Rivalry game with Michigan's ground game controlling the second half
  • Justice Hayes: 152 yards, 2 TDs; Jordan Marshall contributed significantly
  • Michigan State made it competitive but self-inflicted wounds (10 penalties, 2 turnovers on downs) hurt their upset bid
  • Michigan now 4 straight wins in the rivalry
  • Oregon 21, Wisconsin 7: Ugly weather game that Oregon struggled through
  • First points Wisconsin scored since Week 6 vs Michigan
  • Oregon should be used to these conditions but looked lackluster

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