BIG 10 SQUAD: Congress is trying to SAVE College Football | How this impacts Washington
From Locked On Huskies - Daily Podcast on Washington Huskies Football & Basketball by Locked On Podcast Network, Roman Tomashoff, Lars Hanson
June 5, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 944
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of Congress's plan to overhaul college football and its impact on Washington and Wisconsin Badgers football.
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?
Topics covered
- college football
- player compensation
- playoff formats
- media rights
- conference politics
- Wisconsin Badgers football
Keywords
- college football
- Big Ten
- SEC
- Congress
- NCAA
- Wisconsin Badgers
- Luke Fickell
- Colton Joseph
- playoff formats
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Big Ten, SEC, Congress, NCAA, Wisconsin Badgers, Notre Dame, Penn State
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