BIG 10 SQUAD: Congress is trying to SAVE College Football | How this impacts the Big 10
From Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast by Craig Shemon, Locked On Podcast Network
June 4, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 1812
About this episode
The episode discusses Congress's intervention in college football and its implications for the Big Ten, alongside a focus on Wisconsin Badgers football and their upcoming season challenges.
The Big Ten and SEC unite to push back against Congress’s sweeping plan to overhaul college football, setting up a powerful standoff that could reshape the sport’s future. With player compensation, playoff formats, and media rights on the line, can any legislation succeed without college football’s biggest powerhouses on board? The Big 10 Squad dissects the motives behind congressional intervention in NCAA sports, conference politics, and the relentless pursuit of media power. The crew shifts focus to Wisconsin Badgers football, debating whether Luke Fickell’s squad can clear a six-and-a-half win total and what’s at stake for his job security. Insights on quarterback Colton Joseph, a soft Big Ten schedule, and the looming challenges from Notre Dame and Penn State add fuel to the debate. Is this the season Wisconsin bounces back, or are bigger shakeups ahead for the Badgers?
People in this episode
Host: Craig Shemon
Topics covered
- college football
- NCAA sports
- player compensation
- media rights
- Big Ten politics
- Wisconsin Badgers football
Keywords
- college football
- Big Ten
- SEC
- Congress
- Wisconsin Badgers
- Luke Fickell
- player compensation
- media rights
- playoff formats
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Big Ten, SEC, Congress, Wisconsin Badgers, Notre Dame, Penn State
Places: Wisconsin
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