Still Enrolled

Ryan is breaking down the biggest question every Big Ten team needs to answer coming out of spring ball. What is the biggest question you have about your football team heading into spring practice?

00:00 Intro

2:08 Ohio State

4:22 Wisconsin

7:54 Illinois

10:36 Minnesota

12:46 Michigan

16:31 Michigan State

18:41 Iowa

20:55 Purdue

23:43 Indiana

26:47 Northwestern

28:33 Nebraska

31:02 UCLA

32:16 USC

34:24 Oregon

36:22 Washington

38:13 Penn State

40:27 Rutgers

42:26 Maryland

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Big Ten schools like Ohio State, USC and Nebraska have canceled their spring game, which begs the question: is spring football still important? What's the biggest spring football storyline in the conference? Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule says that he doesn't see the incentive to play tough, non-conference games. Is he right? What are the most impactful non-conference games this upcoming season and which Big Ten team would be perfect for "Hard Knocks?" Brian & Ryan break it all down in this latest episode!

00:00 Intro

2:12 Does spring football still matter?

12:50 Is canceling a spring game because of roster poaching concerns valid?

18:55 Biggest spring football storyline in the Big Ten?

26:38 Is Matt Rhule right that scheduling tough non-conference games is pointless?

44:40 Best Big Ten non-conference games in 2025

52:49 Which Big Ten team would be a great fit for "Hard Knocks?"

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Changes to the College Football Playoff are coming. Do you trust the Big Ten and SEC to guide college football in the right direction? The NFL Scouting Combine is underway as a debate ensues about which player from the conference will have the biggest impact as a rookie next season. Is the USC recruiting success sustainable? Brian & Ryan break it all down in the latest podcast!

00:00 Intro

4:19 Big Ten representation at the combine

10:38 Which Big Ten player can have biggest impact as a rookie in the NFL next season?

19:00 Should the College Football Playoff seeding format change?

28:56 What is the best CFP format?

35:52 Should college football adopt the NFL model?

43:08 Would a SuperLeague be beneficial to college football?

51:52 Has USC finally turned the corner?

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The Ohio State Buckeyes, led by head coach Ryan Day, made an interesting hire as they decided to make former Patriots coach Matt Patricia their new defensive coordinator. Are the Buckeyes still national championship contenders in 2025? Is it harder to win a national championship or a Super Bowl? How big of a loss is Penn State RBs coach Ja'Juan Seider going to Notre Dame? What will Beaver Stadium look like once the renovations are complete? Brian & Ryan tackle all of those questions in this week's pod!

00:00 Intro

1:30 Is Matt Patricia the right hire?

14:02 Is Ohio State still national title contenders in 2025?

26:14 Parallels between Ohio State & the Eagles

38:09 Is it harder to win a national championship or a Super Bowl?

46:15 Impact of Ja'Juan Seider leaving Penn State

54:41 Penn State unveils renditions of renovated Beaver Stadium

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How do Big Ten football coaches stack up against each other? Which coaches are set up to win championships & which are exceeding expectations despite challenges? Brian & Ryan break down the Big Ten coaching landscape and order every coach into a tier grouping.

00:00 Intro

3:20 "Championship Coach" tier

11:59 "Damn Good Coach" tier

25:32 "Hit The Ceiling" tier

35:59 "Optimistic About The Future"

46:00 "Not Their Fault" tier

54:20 "Brian Kelly" tier

1:03:10 Eagles win the Super Bowl

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The Athletic USC football reporter Antonio Morales joined Brian & Ryan to discuss USC's new personnel hires, how GMs are changing college football, how the Trojans are changing their identity on the field and if USC still has the cache to attract top talent.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes & Ryan Day agreed to a contract extension on Thursday, making him the second highest paid coach in the country. The Buckeyes also reportedly promoted Brian Hartline to become their next offensive coordinator. The Michigan Wolverines, led by Sherrone Moore, capped off an impressive 2025 recruiting class by adding five star OT Ty Haywood. Brian & Ryan break all of these storylines down plus have a chat with USC Trojans beat reporter for The Athletic Antonio Morales about the direction of the program under head coach Lincoln Riley.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes under head coach Ryan Day have to replace multiple coordinators, including their offensive and defensive coordinators after Chip Kelly left to go to the NFL. Should there be concern about the exodus leaving Columbus and who should be the favorite to land the OC job? Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule announced on Saturday that they will cancel their spring game because of tampering concerns. Michigan star quarterback Bryce Underwood became On3's highest rated recruit ever, garnering a perfect 100 score. What are realistic expectations for his career in Ann Arbor? Brian & Ryan break all of those storylines down, plus give their biggest takeaways from the transfer portal classes for Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Ohio State, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, UCLA and USC.

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The Michigan Wolverines and Sherrone Moore refuted most of the NCAA's alleged cheating allegations while also answering a few questions in the process. Is Michigan's championship tainted if found guilty? Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema took many shots at Michigan's program & Jim Harbaugh after the cheating allegations were released. Is Bielema the most eccentric coach in college football? Ohio State head coach Ryan Day became the latest head coach to win their first national championship. Which Big Ten coach is poised to be the next to win their first title? Brian & Ryan breakdown those questions plus answer others concerning Lincoln Riley, Matt Rhule, Jedd Fisch, Curt Cignetti and Kirk Ferentz.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Tripp describes his experience in attending a concert the night before

7:00 Details surrounding Michigan's alleged cheating scandal

16:55 Do you view Michigan's national title differently if they are found guilty of cheating?

21:34 What could a potential punishment be for Michigan if found guilty?

24:44 Bret Bielema basks in Michigan scandal

32:00 USC hired Dre Brown away from Illinois to bolster their recruiting efforts

38:35 Who will be the next Big Ten head coach to win their first championship?

43:09 Will Dan Lanning & Oregon win a national title within the next three years?

44:38 Will Sherrone Moore & Michigan win a national title within the next 10 years?

45:49 Will Matt Rhule lead Nebraska to the Big Ten Championship Game within the next five years?

48:15 Will Illinois or USC make the College Football Playoff first?

51:06 Will Curt Cignetti get Indiana back to the CFP within the next 5 years?

52:49 Will Jedd Fisch lead Washington to the Playoff before Kirk Ferentz & Iowa?

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James Franklin & Penn State made a huge splash by hiring away Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. How big of a coup was this for the Nittany Lions? Who should Ryan Day hire to replace Knowles? Brian & Ryan break it down while also grading out how Big Ten teams did in the transfer portal.

00:00 Intro

00:30 Tripp celebrates Eagles victory

10:12 Impact of Penn State hiring Jim Knowles

19:18 Is Penn State the team with the best chance to win the national championship in 2025?

26:37 Who should Ohio State hire to replace Knowles?

35:11 Grading Big Ten transfer portal classes (Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon, Washington, Purdue, Northwestern, Maryland, Wisconsin & Rutgers)

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