Big Ten Football News: Dive into this Big Ten Football Transfer Portal preview with JR and Sam from College Football with Sam! We break down what to expect from teams like Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State, Indiana, Michigan, Washington, Wisconsin, UCLA, Maryland, Rutgers, USC, Ohio State, Oregon, and Iowa in the transfer portal. From quarterback hunts to roster rebuilds, get the latest insights on portal activity and team strategies. #BigTenFootballNews #BigTenFootballTransferPortal #TransferPortalPreview #CollegeFootballWithSam

Welcome to The Big Ten Huddle, your go-to source for all things Big Ten football! Hosted by JR, we bring you in-depth discussions, previews, and analysis on the conference's biggest stories. In this episode, JR teams up with Sam from College Football with Sam to explore the upcoming transfer portal frenzy. Whether it's Michigan State's aggressive pursuits, Oregon's quarterback needs, or Indiana's rising potential, we cover the key moves that could shape next season.

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Most Mentioned Names of Players and Coaches
Based on frequency in the transcript (counting direct references, including repetitions in context):
Players (Most Mentioned):

Dylan Riola (mentioned ~8 times: Key departure from Nebraska, portal discussions)
Bryce Underwood (mentioned ~7 times: Michigan's recruit, potential loss)
Dante Moore (mentioned ~6 times: Oregon's QB, likely portal exit)
Keelan Russell (mentioned ~5 times: Alabama recruit, possible Michigan State flip)
Sam Levitt (mentioned ~5 times: Potential Oregon/Indiana target)
Nick Marsh (mentioned ~4 times: Michigan State WR transfer out)
Evan Stewart (mentioned ~3 times: Oregon WR, NFL decision)
DJ Lagway (mentioned ~3 times: Portal QB, compared to others)
Kurtis Rourke (mentioned ~3 times: Indiana's QB success reference)
Josh Hoover (mentioned ~2 times: TCU QB, Indiana connection)

Coaches (Most Mentioned):

Pat Fitzgerald (mentioned ~6 times: Michigan State's new hire, resources)
Nick Sheridan (mentioned ~5 times: Michigan State's OC from Alabama)
Luke Fickle (mentioned ~4 times: Wisconsin's coach, resources/portal needs)
Curt Cignetti (mentioned ~4 times: Indiana's coach, talent evaluation)
Jed Fish (mentioned ~3 times: Washington's coach, recruiting class)
Bob Chesney (mentioned ~2 times: UCLA's coach, JMU ties)
Jonathan Smith (mentioned ~2 times: Former Michigan State coach)
DeAnton Lynn (mentioned ~2 times: USC's coach, potential Penn State move)
Will Stein (mentioned ~2 times: Oregon's departing coordinator)
Taj Lapoi (mentioned ~2 times: Oregon's departing coordinator)

Teams Most Mentioned:

Michigan (mentioned ~25 times: Coaching uncertainty, portal losses/gains, roster depth)
Michigan State (mentioned ~20 times: Active portal pursuits, hires like Fitzgerald/Sheridan)
Oregon (mentioned ~15 times: QB needs, portal targets like Levitt, losses)
Wisconsin (mentioned ~12 times: Resources, portal needs at QB/OL, retention)
Ohio State (mentioned ~10 times: Selective portal, returnees like McDonald)
Nebraska (mentioned ~8 times: Trench issues, Riola's exit)
Penn State (mentioned ~8 times: Roster compensation, portal activity)
Indiana (mentioned ~8 times: Active again, QB targets like Hoover)
Washington (mentioned ~6 times: Recruiting class, portal depth)
USC (mentioned ~6 times: Selective, losses like Lemon/Lane)
Rutgers (mentioned ~5 times: Defensive needs, moderate portal)
Maryland (mentioned ~4 times: Young core, defensive additions)
UCLA (mentioned ~3 times: Chesney's JMU follows)
Iowa (mentioned ~3 times: Portal away from good, retention)

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Big Ten Football News explodes with bowl game previews and bowl game predictions! Join JR and Zack on The Big Ten Huddle as they break down every matchup: New Mexico vs. Minnesota, Clemson vs. Penn State, Nebraska vs. Utah, Tennessee vs. Illinois, Vanderbilt vs. Iowa, TCU vs. USC, Northwestern vs. Central Michigan, and Texas vs. Michigan. From opt-outs to score picks, get the inside scoop on PJ Fleck's Minnesota magic, Dabo Swinney's Clemson edge, and more Big Ten drama.

Dive into expert analysis on potential upsets, player absences like Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) and Darius Taylor (Minnesota), and coaching vibes that could swing games. Whether it's Iowa's defensive grit or Michigan's quarterback showdown, this episode covers all the Big Ten bowl buzz you need before kickoff.
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Video Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro to Big Ten Bowl Excitement (Positives on committed teams like Iowa)
00:03:00 - New Mexico vs. Minnesota Preview (PJ Fleck's undefeated bowl streak shines)
00:11:00 - Clemson vs. Penn State Breakdown (Penn State's trending up with depth)
00:20:00 - Nebraska vs. Utah Predictions (Nebraska's momentum builds positively)
00:25:00 - Tennessee vs. Illinois Analysis (Illinois' balanced attack praised)
00:30:00 - Vanderbilt vs. Iowa Outlook (Iowa's commitment and defense highlighted)
00:35:00 - TCU vs. USC Forecast (USC's potential with new energy)
00:40:00 - Northwestern vs. Central Michigan (Northwestern's defense gets rave reviews)
00:45:00 - Texas vs. Michigan Finale (Michigan's running game positives emerge)
Thanks to Zack for co-hosting and bringing the fire! #BigTenFootball #BowlPredictions #CollegeFootballNews
Most Mentioned Names of Players, Coaches, and Teams
Based on frequency in the transcript (counting direct references, including opt-outs, predictions, and discussions):
Teams (Most Mentioned, in Descending Order):

Minnesota (mentioned ~45 times, central to first game discussion)
Michigan (mentioned ~40 times, including bowl vs. Texas and coaching drama)
Penn State (mentioned ~30 times, Pinstripe Bowl focus)
Clemson (mentioned ~25 times, opponent to Penn State)
Iowa (mentioned ~20 times, Vanderbilt game hype)
New Mexico (mentioned ~20 times, vs. Minnesota)
Northwestern (mentioned ~15 times, vs. Central Michigan)
Texas (mentioned ~15 times, vs. Michigan)
Nebraska (mentioned ~12 times, vs. Utah)
Illinois (mentioned ~10 times, vs. Tennessee)
Vanderbilt (mentioned ~10 times, vs. Iowa)
USC (mentioned ~8 times, vs. TCU)
Central Michigan (mentioned ~8 times, vs. Northwestern)
Utah (mentioned ~6 times, vs. Nebraska)
Tennessee (mentioned ~5 times, vs. Illinois)
TCU (mentioned ~4 times, vs. USC)

Coaches (Most Mentioned, in Descending Order):

PJ Fleck (Minnesota, mentioned ~15 times, praised for bowl success)
Dabo Swinney (Clemson, mentioned ~8 times, bowl history)
Biff Poggi (Michigan interim, mentioned ~6 times, motivational role)
Sharon Moore (Michigan, mentioned ~5 times, firing and player updates)
Jason Eck (New Mexico, mentioned ~4 times, Wisconsin ties)
Terry Smith (Penn State interim, mentioned ~3 times)
Matt Campbell (mentioned ~2 times, possibly typo/mix-up in transcript for Penn State context)
Bobby Petrino (UNC, mentioned ~3 times, off-topic drama)
Bill Belichick (UNC, mentioned ~2 times, off-topic)
Deshaun Foster (UCLA, mentioned ~2 times, reference to loss)
Kalen DeBoer (Alabama, mentioned ~2 times, playoff context)

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Big Ten Football News: Playoff picks, recruiting rankings vs talent for all 12 CFP teams, Oregon vs James Madison prediction, and full Big Ten bowl games priority ranking! Jeff breaks down the expanded college football playoff, why Indiana's run is historic despite low recruiting, Oregon's huge home playoff opener, and which Big Ten bowl games matter most for conference perception vs SEC.

In this episode of Big Jeff's Football Insights on The Big Ten Huddle:

Takeaways from Washington's bowl win over Boise State
Detailed Oregon vs James Madison playoff preview & pick
Deep dive: 4-year recruiting rankings + 247 Talent Composite for all 12 playoff teams (Indiana, Oregon, Ohio State, Texas Tech, Georgia, Alabama, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Miami, Ole Miss + more)
Comparing current playoff field to the last 20 national champions
Full Big Ten bowl games ranked by importance – from Indiana's quarterfinal vs SEC foe to Northwestern vs Central Michigan

Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & Agenda
02:32 - Washington vs Boise State Recap
06:46 - Oregon vs James Madison Playoff Prediction
18:46 - Playoff Teams Recruiting & Talent Composite Breakdown
40:06 - Big Ten Bowl Games Priority Ranking

Big Ten Football News
College Football Playoff Picks
Big Ten Bowl Games
Indiana Hoosiers Football
Oregon Ducks Playoff
Ohio State Buckeyes
SEC vs Big Ten
Recruiting Rankings 2025

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Most Mentioned Names & Teams
Players (most mentioned):

Demond Williams Jr. (Washington QB)
Denzel Boston (Washington WR)
Jonah Coleman (Washington RB)
Alonzo Barnett III (James Madison QB)
Julian Sane (mentioned as Ohio State Heisman finalist – likely referring to a top player like Jeremiah Smith or similar in context)
Fernando Mendoza (Indiana QB – noted as elite prospect)

Coaches (most mentioned):

Dan Lanning (Oregon)
Jed Fish (Washington – misspelled as "Jed Fish" in transcript, actually Jedd Fisch)
Kurt Cignetti (Indiana – referred to as "Signetti" or "Cignetti")
Bob Chesney (James Madison)
Brett Bielema (Illinois)
Sherrone Moore (Michigan)

Teams (most mentioned – in order of frequency):

Indiana (heavily discussed as #1 seed, historic run, recruiting outlier)
Oregon (playoff game vs JMU, talent, motivation)
James Madison (detailed matchup vs Oregon)
Ohio State
Washington
Texas Tech (playoff outlier)
Georgia
Alabama
Texas A&M
SEC teams collectively (perception battles)
Boise State
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Penn State

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Penn State football News: Dive into the latest Penn State football updates as Matt Campbell rebuilds the Nittany Lions staff! We break down the defensive coordinator search, including rumors around USC's D'Anton Lynn, Jon Heacock's potential role amid retirement talk, Anthony Poindexter, Deion Barnes, Dan Connor, and rising names like Tyler Santucci. What's next for the Penn State defensive coordinator position?

In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, JR breaks down Ohio State Football News on 3 transfer portal targets trending toward the Buckeyes: Chaz Coleman from Penn State, Jaden Baugh from Florida, and John Walker from UCF. Get the latest Ohio State football insights on these potential game-changers!

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Dylan Raiola officially entering the transfer portal – where will the former 5-star Nebraska QB land in 2026? JR and Zach break down the biggest Big Ten quarterback transfer news, including Aiden Chiles (Michigan State), potential moves, and which Big Ten teams desperately need a new starter heading into next season. Plus, full first-round College Football Playoff predictions: Oregon vs James Madison, Alabama vs Oklahoma, Tulane vs Ole Miss, and Miami vs Texas A&M.

We debate Raiola’s top destinations (Louisville? Florida State? Oregon?), Aiden Chiles’ future, and why some Big Ten programs could be major players in the portal. Then we give score predictions and analysis for every CFP first-round matchup – including bold takes on potential upsets.

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:16 - Big Ten QBs on the Move
00:22:27 - Big Ten Team Who Needs a QB
00:51:31 - Oregon vs JMU Prediction
01:05:21 - 1st Round Playoff

We talk transfer portal, big ten qbs, Dylan Raiola, Nebraska football, michigan state football, michigan football, aidan chiles, jayden davis, rocco Becht, Penn State football, katin houser, Alessio Milivojevic, marcus stokes, iowa football, wisconsin football, tj lateef, ante moore, oregon football, sam leavitt, aj surace, rutgers football, colton joseph, kenny minchey, oregon vs james madison, college football playoffs, 2025-26 cfp, alabama vs oklahoma, tulane vs ole miss, miami vs Texas A&M, and northwestern football in this episode.

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Big Ten Football news: Way-too-early 2026 Heisman Trophy contenders are here! JR and Zack break down 10 Big Ten players with real shots at the Heisman Trophy 2026, including Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Jayden Maiava, Drew Mestemaker, Demond Williams Jr., Dante Moore, and more transfer portal wildcards. Who could follow Fernando Mendoza as the next Big Ten Heisman winner?

Michigan Football and Ohio State football fans, dive into this segment from a recent episode of The Big Ten Huddle, where host JR chats with Eric from the OHIO podcast about the Michigan head coach search. As an Ohio State fan, Eric ranks potential Michigan HC candidates on a "scared meter" from 1-5, revealing which hires could spell trouble in the Michigan vs Ohio State rivalry. From Kalen DeBoer to Kenny Dillingham, get the Buckeyes' perspective on ranking Michigan head coach candidates and why some are terrifying!

Indiana Football News: Dive into the latest transfer portal quarterbacks buzz for the Hoosiers! JR breaks down 3 top targets—Brendan Sorsby, Drew Mestemaker, and Sam Leavitt—who could start in 2026 over current backup Alberto Mendoza. Get the inside scoop on Indiana transfer portal moves, Indiana football rumors, Alberto Mendoza Indiana, Sam Leavitt Indiana, Brendan Sorsby Indiana, Drew Mestemaker Indiana.

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