Big Ten Football News: JR Talks Josh Hoover Replacing Fernando Mendoza at Indiana Football Under Curt Cignetti – Is Josh Hoover the Next Fernando Mendoza? Plus Nebraska Football CSC Inquiry on House Settlement, Nebraska Investigation, Nebraska NIL Penalties, Big Ten Expansion, Conference Realignment, Conference Expansion, Miami Big Ten, Florida State Big Ten, North Carolina Big Ten, ACC to Big Ten.

In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, host JR dives into whether TCU transfer Josh Hoover can step into Fernando Mendoza's massive shoes at Indiana under Curt Cignetti. We break down Hoover's arm talent, decision-making, and fit in the Hoosiers' system after Mendoza's Heisman-winning national title run. Then, JR unpacks Nebraska's CSC inquiry on NIL deals and the House settlement – is it a big deal or just growing pains? Finally, explore if Big Ten expansion is over or if targets like Miami, Florida State, North Carolina, and ACC schools are next in conference realignment.

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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & Episode Overview
01:50 - Josh Hoover Filling Fernando Mendoza's Shoes at Indiana
16:59 - Nebraska's CSC Inquiry on NIL & House Settlement
26:16 - Is Big Ten Expansion Done? Targets Like Miami, FSU & UNC

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Join JR on The Big Ten Huddle as he breaks down the latest Big Ten football News including Rutgers defensive coordinator hire of Travis Johansen Rutgers, Greg Schiano's smart move for Rutgers football, Illinois football's Illinois defensive coordinator rumors with Chris Partridge Illinois, and how North Dakota State Mountain West transition in conference realignment from fcs to fbs could foil North Dakota State ESPN plans for a super league. Dive into ESPN, mountain west, and group of 6 playoffs debates!
In this episode, we cover hot topics like Greg Schiano's right hire for Rutgers, Illinois DC buzz, and North Dakota State's impact on college football's future. Whether you're a Big Ten fan or love conference realignment drama, this is your go-to discussion.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & Super Bowl Chat
02:29 - Greg Schiano's Rutgers DC Hire: Travis Johansson Analysis
14:01 - Illinois DC Rumors: Chris Partridge & Defensive Overhaul
36:32 - North Dakota State Foiling ESPN's Super League Plans
45:01 - Fan Reactions & Closing Thoughts
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Big Ten Basketball News: MSU vs Illinois thriller as Jeremy Fears Jr. erupts for 26 pts & 15 assists in 85-82 OT upset! Indiana vs Wisconsin OT epic with Lamar Wilkerson's 25 pts & perfect FTs clinch resume win. Nebraska vs Rutgers rout revived by Rienk Mast's 21 pts slump-buster. Purdue vs Oregon nail-biter ends 68-64 on Fletcher Loyer's late dagger. Full recaps, analysis & standings impact! #BigTenBasketball #MichiganStateBasketball #IndianaBasketball #NebraskaBasketball #PurdueBasketball

Dive into JR's breakdown of Saturday's massive Big Ten wins that shook the conference race. From Tom Izzo's Spartans snapping Illinois' 12-game streak at the Breslin Center, to Hoosiers' grit in Assembly Hall, Huskers' road dominance at Jersey Mike's Arena, and Boilermakers grinding out a home victory at Mackey – these games prove the league's depth. Michigan climbs alone at the top (11-2), but MSU (10-3), Indiana (9-4), Nebraska (10-2), and Purdue (9-3) stay in the hunt. Who's your MVP? Comment below!

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