BIG 10 SQUAD: Ranking the BEST Head Coaches in the Big 10 | Where Mike Locksley sits

BIG 10 SQUAD: Ranking the BEST Head Coaches in the Big 10 | Where Mike Locksley sits

July 2, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 687

About this episode

The episode discusses the rankings of Big Ten head coaches and evaluates the performance and strategies of various teams and coaches within the conference.

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?

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Host: Tre Moore

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Organizations: Washington Huskies

Places: Indiana, Ohio State, USC, Oregon, Penn State, Iowa

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