Is USC head coach Lincoln Riley to blame for rumors that the iconic USC-Notre Dame rivalry might end after 2026? Fans are furious, calling Riley soft and accusing USC of dodging tough games, but the truth is more complicated. On this explosive episode of The Big Ten Huddle, host JR uncovers why Notre Dame’s sneaky scheduling and the SEC’s greedy eight-game conference slate are just as guilty. From the Pac-12’s collapse to Notre Dame’s cushy ACC deal, we expose the real villains threatening college football’s Jeweled Shillelagh tradition. Tune in to hear how Riley, athletic director Jennifer Cohen, and even Notre Dame’s independence are reshaping the sport—and why the SEC needs to step up! Join us live Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 9 PM ET, and don’t miss the next big clash on October 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET in South Bend!Additional The Big Ten Huddle Channels:@TheBigTenHuddleBasketball@TheOhioStateHuddle More from JR:Personal Twitter: https://x.com/jrs_rankingsBig Ten Twitter: https://x.com/TheBigTenHuddleRead JR's Ohio State coverage: https://scarletandgame.com/author/jrhoades1Read JR's Illinois coverage: https://writingillini.com/author/jrhoades1SPONSORSCoach's Film Room - Sign up for the Menace Army: Colonel tier at https://menace2sports.com/channels/coachs-film-room College Huddle - https://thecollegehuddle.com/Homefield - https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7872586.e3e1d25 | Coupon Code: TBTHCatch The Big Ten Huddle Football Episodes 3 times a week. Here is when to catch our live or premiere episodes that are about an hour long (eastern time):- Sunday at 9 PM w/ Zack- Tuesday at 9 PM w/ Zack- Thursday at 9 PM w/ JeffYou can also expect videos by JR throughout the week covering news and interesting topics.*All times are Eastern timeAUDIO ONLY PLATFORMSThe Big Ten Huddle is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon.LISTEN: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/TheBigTenHuddleLEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-college-huddle-podcast/id1703305789STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tMaraKvafFzjUrXGq2c4w The Big Ten Huddle is a podcast dedicated to providing honest, humorous, and insightful analysis of Big Ten football and basketball. With a focus on challenging the national bias, especially against the SEC, hosts JR and Zack offer unfiltered discussions that engage fans of all Big Ten teams. Though critical at times, they always aim to defend the conference and give credit where it’s due, bringing humor and deep analysis together for a unique listening experience.Rooted in values of integrity, passion, and community, The Big Ten Huddle strives to become the go-to voice for Big Ten sports fans.There is no show out there like The Big Ten Huddle!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032