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I Witnessed UCLA's EPIC Comeback Over Illinois – Michigan Looks Mortal vs Duke – B1G Dominate Top 16

Big Ten Basketball News: JR and Ethan break down the thrilling UCLA vs Illinois game where UCLA pulled off a massive upset, coming back from 23 points down to win 95-94 on Donovan Dent's buzzer-beater. They dive into Illinois' struggles, UCLA's bubble watch, and if Illinois is overrated. Plus, recap Michigan vs Duke, Duke's dominant win over Michigan basketball, Aday Mara highlights, and the NCAA Selection Committee Top 16 reveal with top 4 seeds, bracketology insights, and Big Ten Tournament Seeds implications. Join The Big Ten Huddle for in-depth analysis on all things Big Ten hoops! We're your go-to source for game recaps, player breakdowns, and tournament predictions. Subscribe for daily updates, live reactions, and exclusive interviews. Hit the bell to never miss an episode – from bubble teams like UCLA and Ohio State to powerhouses like Purdue and Michigan. Shoutout to Ethan (@esabro3 on X/Twitter) for joining as our UCLA expert guest! Check out his takes on the Secret Brewing Society podcast for more Bruins content. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro and Welcome 00:00:19 - UCLA Tops Illinois: Epic Comeback Breakdown 00:03:08 - How UCLA Turned the Game Around 00:04:14 - Illinois' Shooting Struggles and Key Stats 00:08:08 - Donovan Dent's Heroics and Assists 00:10:00 - Bubble Watch: UCLA, Ohio State, USC 00:19:58 - Duke vs Michigan Recap 00:30:53 - Purdue's Impressive Run and Matchups 00:32:55 - NCAA Top 16 Seeds Discussion 00:35:46 - Nebraska's Seed Outlook 00:37:58 - Michigan State's Path to a 4-Seed 00:41:31 - Final Thoughts on Big Ten Seeds 00:42:29 - Closing and Thanks Follow us on X/Twitter: @TheBigTenHuddle Podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. #BigTenBasketball #UCLAvsIllinois #MichiganvsDuke #NCAATop16 #Bracketology #BigTenHuddle ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue's Secret Weapon Destroys Indiana – Cignetti's Contract Bombshell – B1G vs SEC Breakaway Looms

In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, JR recaps the thrilling Purdue vs Indiana basketball game where Purdue basketball dominates 93-64 with stars like Trey Kaufman Renn, Fletcher Loyer, and Braden Smith shining. Dive into Big Ten Football News on Curt Cignetti Extension, making him Curt Cignetti Highest Paid Coach with a Curt Cignetti contract at Cignetti $13.2M for Indiana football. Plus, thoughts on College football commissioner from Paul Finebaum, exploring big ten vs sec, sec football, big ten football, and potential sec breakaway from ncaa or big ten breakaway from ncaa. Welcome to The Big Ten Huddle – your daily source for all things Big Ten sports! Hosted by JR, we break down games, news, and hot takes on basketball, football, and more. From Purdue's hardwood heroes to Indiana's gridiron gains, we cover it all with passion and insight. Subscribe for daily episodes, hit the like button if you enjoyed, and comment your thoughts below – what do you think about a CFB commissioner? Check out our latest Bracketology deep dive with Jason Carmelo for more tourney predictions. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 02:08 - Purdue vs Indiana Basketball Recap 10:02 - Curt Cignetti's Contract Extension Breakdown 20:13 - Why a College Football Commissioner Won't Fix Things 32:20 - Big Ten vs SEC Breakaway Discussion 45:30 - Outro & Viewer Thoughts Follow us on X @TheBigTenHuddle for real-time updates, and enter our monthly Homefield Apparel giveaway by commenting or leaving a 5-star review! Thanks to our community for the support – no collaborations in this episode, but shoutout to Phillip and other chat regulars for joining live. Listen on your favorite podcast platform and rate us 5 stars. For merch, use the link in bio. #BigTenHuddle #BigTenBasketball #BigTenFootball ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

INTEL: Secrets to Big Ten Teams CRASHING NCAA Tourney! + Seeding Projections

Big Ten Basketball Bracketology Intel: Get the Inside Scoop on Michigan, Illinois, Purdue & Bubble Teams Analyzed! Dive into the latest Big Ten Basketball News and Bracketology with JR and Jason Carmello from Big Underdog. We break down the Big Ten basketball NCAA tournament outlook, including bubble teams fighting for spots, Michigan basketball's #1 seed lock, Illinois basketball's offensive dominance, Purdue basketball's seeding potential, Nebraska basketball's dark horse run, Michigan State basketball's bubble status, Wisconsin basketball's key wins, Iowa basketball's resume boost, Ohio State Basketball's late surge, Indiana basketball's crucial matchups, UCLA basketball's drama, and USC basketball's rivalry battles. Whether you're tracking seeding chaos or rooting for your team, this episode covers it all – from top seeds like Michigan and Purdue to bubble drama with Ohio State, Indiana, UCLA, and USC. Don't miss expert insights on how these Big Ten teams stack up for March Madness! About The Big Ten Huddle Hosted by JR, The Big Ten Huddle is your go-to podcast for all things Big Ten sports – from basketball breakdowns to football hype and beyond. We bring on top guests like Jason Carmello (@bigunderdogblog) to deliver unfiltered analysis. Subscribe for weekly episodes, live reactions, and exclusive content! Check out our website for more: thebigtenhuddle.com. Follow us on X: @TheBigTenHuddle. Support the Channel: Hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Big Ten Basketball News and Bracketology updates! Collaborations: Shoutout to Jason Carmello and Big Underdog for the expert Bracketology takes – follow him at big-underdog.com for daily NCAA insights. FanDuel Partnership: This episode is brought to you by FanDuel – bet on Big Ten games and more! (18+ in select states, gamble responsibly.) 00:00:00 - Intro & Welcome with JR and Jason 00:00:37 - Jason's Website & Content Shoutout 00:00:55 - Michigan Wolverines: #1 Seed Lock? 00:04:00 - Illinois Fighting Illini: Can They Reach a 1-Seed? 00:07:04 - Purdue Boilermakers: Seeding Outlook & Challenges 00:10:57 - Nebraska Cornhuskers: From Undefeated to 4-Seed? 00:16:22 - Michigan State Spartans: Bubble Watch 00:19:00 - Wisconsin Badgers: Key Wins & Metrics 00:22:46 - Iowa Hawkeyes: Resume Boosts Needed 00:26:02 - Ohio State Buckeyes: Late-Season Surge 00:32:08 - Indiana Hoosiers: Quad Losses & Path In 00:36:01 - UCLA Bruins: Drama & Bubble Risk 00:40:26 - USC Trojans: Rivalry with UCLA & Odds 00:42:02 - Big Ten Overall: 10+ Bids Possible? 00:45:05 - Other Teams: Oregon, Washington Dark Horses 00:46:19 - Wrap-Up & Upcoming LivesVideo Chapters: #BigTenBasketball #Bracketology #NCAATournament #BubbleTeams #MichiganBasketball #IllinoisBasketball #PurdueBasketball #NebraskaBasketball #MichiganStateBasketball #WisconsinBasketball #IowaBasketball #OhioStateBasketball #IndianaBasketball #UCLABasketball #USCBasketball Shop at Homefield: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7872586.e3e1d25 Shop Big Ten Huddle Merch: https://the-big-ten-huddle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-ten-huddle-podcast/id1703305789 Subscribe for more Big Ten content! More Big Ten Football News: ⁨@jrs_BigTenFootballNews⁩ Big Ten Basketball News: ⁨@JRs_BigTenBasketballNews⁩ Follow us on social media: @TheBigTenHuddle Contact: jrsrankings@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Utah's Secret Big Ten Push – ESPN & Big Ten Agreeing? – Mick Cronin Tanking

Big Ten Huddle: Utah to Big Ten? 24-Team Playoff Chaos & Mick Cronin Drama! Big Ten football News, Utah Big Ten, conference realignment, Utah private equity, Big Ten expansion, conference expansion, 24 team playoff, espn, sec vs big ten, espn and big ten, tony petitti, mick cronin, ucla basketball, fire mick cronin, ucla head coach. Dive into the latest Big Ten football news and conference realignment buzz! JR breaks down Utah's potential Big Ten expansion with a massive $500M private equity deal, the 24-team playoff issue pitting ESPN against the SEC, if ESPN is siding with the Big Ten and Tony Petitti's vision, plus UCLA basketball turmoil—is Mick Cronin tanking to get fired as head coach? Shoutout to Greg Flugar for the Utah insights—check his channel for more realignment talk! Thanks to our sponsor FanDuel for powering the show. If you love Big Ten basketball and football, hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for daily episodes on rivalries, transfers, NIL, and more. Comment below: Would Utah boost the Big Ten? Channel Info: Welcome to The Big Ten Huddle, your go-to for unfiltered takes on Big Ten sports! Hosted by JR, we cover everything from conference expansion to hoops drama—no fluff, just facts and hot takes. We're live almost every day, presented by FanDuel. Enter our February giveaway: Comment or rate 5-stars for a shot at $100 Homefield Apparel. Use our link in bio for merch discounts. Follow us on X @TheBigTenHuddle for real-time updates. Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & Welcome 1:28 - Utah's Big Ten Push: $500M Private Equity Deal 11:06 - 24-Team Playoff Battle: SEC vs Big Ten & ESPN's Role 25:38 - Mick Cronin at UCLA: Tanking for a Firing? 36:34 - Closing Thoughts & Giveaway Collaborations: Big thanks to Homefield Apparel for the giveaway partnership—shop vintage Big Ten gear via our link! If you're into deeper dives, collab with us or suggest guests. #BigTen #ConferenceRealignment #CollegeFootball #UCLA Basketball Shop at Homefield: https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7872586.e3e1d25 Shop Big Ten Huddle Merch: https://the-big-ten-huddle-shop.fourthwall.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-big-ten-huddle-podcast/id1703305789 Subscribe for more Big Ten content! More Big Ten Football News: ⁨@jrs_BigTenFootballNews⁩ Big Ten Basketball News: ⁨@JRs_BigTenBasketballNews⁩ Follow us on social media: @TheBigTenHuddle Contact: jrsrankings@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I Rank the TOP 5 Big Ten Playoff CRASHERS – Teams Who Didn't Make It Last Who Could Make It in 2026!

In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, JR and Zack dive into their Top 5 Most Likely Big Ten Teams to Make the Playoffs That Didn't in 2025! From Michigan football's potential resurgence to USC football's schedule edge, Iowa football's dark horse vibes, Michigan State football's turnaround hopes, Penn State football's talent boost, and UCLA football's surprise factor – we break down Big Ten football news, College Football Playoff predictions, Big Ten playoff teams, and Big Ten CFP contenders. Get hyped for college football playoffs analysis with bold takes on rivalries, schedules, and underrated squads like Wisconsin and Minnesota too! Big Ten football news and College Football Playoff insights straight from the experts – don't miss JR's UCLA pick vs. Zack's Michigan State surprise! About The Big Ten Huddle: Hosted by JR in Indianapolis, Indiana, The Big Ten Huddle is your go-to podcast for all things Big Ten football, basketball, and more. We cover Big Ten playoff teams, Big Ten CFP drama, team breakdowns like Michigan football, USC football, Iowa football, Michigan State football, Penn State football, and UCLA football, plus transfer portal updates, NIL news, and live fan chats. Subscribe for weekly episodes, live streams, and hype discussions – presented by FanDuel! Follow us on X at @TheBigTenHuddle for real-time Big Ten football news and college football playoffs alerts. Shoutout to Zack Guggenheim for co-hosting this episode – check out his takes on X! Special thanks to fans like Sam the Man, Max, Billy Tuesday, Kurt, and Dave for the Super Chats and comments. Chapters: 00:00:00 – Intro & Big Ten Football News Hype 00:01:23 – Viewer Comments & Episode Setup 00:06:25 – Zack's #5: Michigan State Football Playoff Path 00:09:35 – JR's Take on Michigan State & Alternatives 00:16:47 – Michigan Football Resurgence Talk 00:22:28 – USC Football Schedule Edge 00:33:39 – Penn State Football Talent Boost 00:38:48 – Iowa Football Dark Horse Analysis 00:49:32 – JR's #5: UCLA Football Surprise Factor 00:55:09 – Fan Q&A: Minnesota, Wisconsin Paths 01:00:27 – Wrap-Up & Big Ten CFP Predictions #BigTenFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoffs #BigTenCFP #MichiganFootball #USCFootball #IowaFootball #MichiganStateFootball #PennStateFootball #UCLAFootball Join the huddle – like, comment, and subscribe for more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.