Penn State sends shockwaves through the Big Ten with the hire of Matt Campbell, raising expectations for the Nittany Lions' future. Will Campbell’s proven success—maximizing results at Iowa State without top-tier resources—translate to a championship run in State College? Zach and Jacob Goins debate whether this move is a game-changer or a risky bet, comparing it to Curt Cignetti’s meteoric rise at Indiana and exploring fan reactions, recruiting strategies, and the impact of assistant hires like Derek Hoodjer and Terry Smith.

Indiana cements its status as college football’s elite by defeating Ohio State for the Big Ten title and earning a #1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The hosts break down Indiana’s dominant defense, Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman-worthy season, and their chances against Alabama or Oklahoma. Hot topics include Pat Fitzgerald’s arrival at Michigan State, Bob Chesney’s fit at UCLA, and the ongoing debate over Notre Dame’s independence. Can the Big Ten claim a third straight national championship?

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0:00 Intro

1:40 Campbell "is not a splash hire”

4:15 The Cignetti parallel — from Indiana’s rebuild to Penn State’s redemption arc

6:45 Can Campbell turn Penn State into the Big Ten’s next powerhouse?

9:15 Why Matt Campbell is a true football coach, not a marketer

11:10 Indiana’s dominance: Hoosiers crowned Big Ten Champions

13:45 How Indiana’s defensive front wrecked Ohio State’s offense

17:00 Can Indiana sustain success or is this their peak?

22:15 Big Ten’s new look

26:30 Notre Dame snubbed again — and why independence finally backfired

29:50 CFP committee review – what they got right, what’s still broken

30:40 Which Big Ten team wins it all?

32:20 Outro

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