Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's former mistress and executive assistant within the Michigan football office may be brewing up a major lawsuit against the university.

Former Ohio State football coach and current college football analyst Urban Meyer says new Penn State football coach Matt Campbell will get hammered by fans if he struggles in Happy Valley. Meyer noted how the expectations for Penn State football are much higher than at Iowa State. And he is right!

Utah football would make a great addition to the Big Ten via expansion and realignment. However the Big Ten may need to act quickly before Congress freezes expansion and realignment with the Save College Sports Act with a Bill that will change college football forever!

Big Ten coaching rankings ignite debate as Curt Cignetti’s meteoric rise at Indiana challenges Ryan Day’s Ohio State dominance. Can Cignetti’s underdog playbook outshine traditional powerhouses if given equal resources? The discussion also spotlights Kyle Whittingham’s consistency, questions Dan Lanning’s performance in pressure games, and evaluates where Jedd Fisch and the Washington Huskies truly fit in the new Big Ten landscape. Washington’s daunting 2026 schedule faces scrutiny—can the Huskies surpass expectations with key matchups against USC, Oregon, Penn State, and Iowa? The conversation breaks down Washington’s roster strengths and weaknesses, Jedd Fisch’s offensive strategy, and what it will take for the Huskies to clear FanDuel’s 7.5 win total projection. Which Big Ten coach would you want leading your team through a gauntlet, and how will conference newcomers shake up the hierarchy?

The battle for the North—and the South—is officially on. The 2027 college football recruiting cycle is turning into an absolute arms race, and the Big Ten’s heavyweight programs are leaving the rest of the country in the dust

Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork dropped a bombshell announcement: The Buckeyes are on track to become the first athletic department in college sports history to reach a massive $500 MILLION annual operating budget.

Big Ten shakes up college football with the new “5 and 5” eligibility rule, setting the stage for a new era—no more endless waivers or awkward redshirt seasons. The Big 10 Squad debates whether this reform can finally bring order to the chaos. Will this bold move eliminate confusion and eight-year seniors, or just spawn fresh controversy? Illinois Fighting Illini’s win total sparks heated predictions as FanDuel sets the mark at 7.5—can Bret Bielema push the Illini from good to great? The crew breaks down Illinois’ manageable 2026 schedule, rivalry games, and the impact of losing key players like Luke Altmyer. The hosts draw parallels between roster management and middle school dances, while the hosts dissect what the path to eight wins might require. Can Illinois surprise the Big Ten, or will old hurdles remain?

The Big Ten running back room has officially cleared out for the NFL, leaving the 2026 hierarchy completely up for grabs! Today on Locked On Big Ten, we drop our definitive Pre-Season Top 5 Running Back Power Rankings for the 2026 college football season.

Congress moves to freeze Big Ten expansion, threatening the rise of a college football super league. Could this new federal bill halt the Big Ten and SEC’s dominance?

Big Ten powers gear up for a season of high stakes and sky-high expectations. Oregon’s fans are asking: Is this finally the year Dan Lanning leads the Ducks to a national championship? Ohio State faces questions about the Arthur Smith-led offense and Ryan Day’s fourth-quarter strategy, while USC and Washington both eye playoff runs amidst roster shakeups and the spotlight on Demond Williams’ development. The Big 10 Squad breaks down the top moments from the past decade, celebrate the network’s 10-year anniversary, and debate the biggest 2026 storylines for each program. From Chip Kelly’s bold play-calling and Jack Sawyer’s breakout performances for the Buckeyes to Washington’s Pac-12 dominance and USC’s championship-or-bust mentality, this conversation tackles coaching philosophies, high-impact transfers, and the relentless drive for a Big Ten crown.

The Oregon Ducks shock Michigan by landing five-star recruit Dakota Guerrant, the top player in Michigan, pushing the Ducks to the No. 1 recruiting class in the Big Ten for 2027. Is Dan Lanning turning Oregon into a national powerhouse and reshaping the Big Ten's balance of power?

Michigan State men’s basketball faces a crisis as legendary coach Tom Izzo fumes over leadership turnover—could this be the shock that drives him out after nearly three decades?

Big Ten giants spark fierce debate: Are Ohio State, Michigan, and USC the most hated college football programs in America? Find out what puts these perennial powerhouses atop so many “most disliked” lists, and why winning breeds contempt across the sport.