Bigger Ten

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire react to the Big Ten's absolute domination of the 2026 NCAA Tournament! With four teams in the Elite Eight and two (Michigan & Illinois) advancing to the Final Four, the conference has embarrassed the SEC (0-6 combined in NCAA + CFP) and proven its superiority in the NIL era.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down an historic first weekend for the Big Ten in the 2026 NCAA Tournament! With six teams in the Sweet 16 (tying an all-time record), dominant wins by 20+ points, and elite guard play shining through, the conference is making a statement.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire dive into the 2026 NCAA Tournament as March Madness kicks off! From Purdue's stunning Big Ten Tournament title run turning them into a #2 overall seed, to five Big Ten teams landing top-4 seeds and the conference's elite guard play, this episode breaks down the biggest storylines, key trends (like hot offenses predicting deep runs), and our no-compromise "sheet of integrity" brackets. Will Nebraska finally break through? Can Michigan cut down the nets? Get our full predictions, upsets, and Final Four calls before tip-off!

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down an incredible week in college basketball on Bigger Ten! Michigan delivers one of the greatest regular seasons in Big Ten history: 29-2, 24 double-digit wins, 16 double-digit Big Ten wins, undefeated on the road for the first time since Indiana's 1975-76 teams, and a top-five strength of schedule. We debate if this is the most dominant Big Ten basketball season ever and why the NCAA Tournament will define its legacy. Plus: Purdue's surprising fall, Nebraska's best season ever, Wisconsin's wild shooting team, dirty play concerns, and Steve's full Big Ten Tournament bracket predictions.

Steve and Aaron spend the entire show breaking out the 2026-27 Big Ten football schedule: who benefits, who has it rough, and Penn State.

Indiana completes the greatest turnaround in college football history, beating Miami to win the College Football Playoff National Championship, with Curt Cignetti cementing his status as a legend. The two discuss Kyle Whittingham to Michigan, Matt Campbell to Penn State, and Would You Rather.

On Bigger Ten, Steve Deace & Aaron McIntire begin by breaking down Indiana's historic run—the oldest team in college football history?—as the Hoosiers chase the Big Ten's THIRD straight national title. They demolished Oregon & humiliated Alabama. Could they rank with Burrow's LSU if they beat Miami Monday? They also discuss: Demond Williams' portal flip-flop vs. Ty Simpson's loyalty stand Iowa State exodus to Penn State & portal chaos Would You Rather: Nebraska hoops/football, Purdue vs Nebraska, 2023 Michigan vs 2025 Indiana & more

The first episode of Bigger Ten for 2026 covers Indiana's humiliation of Alabama in the Rose Bowl, proving Curt Cignetti's turnaround is historic. We debate whether NIL/player pay has rewritten college football history and if the SEC's dominance was built on a black market. The two also discuss Ohio State's "empty calorie" season, Kyle Whittingham to Michigan, Matt Campbell to Penn State, and Would You Rather.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire close out 2025 with an epic Christmas episode of Bigger Ten! Indiana shocks the world, beating Ohio State to claim its first outright Big Ten title since 1945 – Curt Cignetti is now an all-time legend. Fernando Mendoza delivers another clutch Heisman moment. We break down the historic game, and reveal our full 12-team CFP brackets.

We preview the historic #1 Ohio State vs #2 Indiana Big Ten Championship – the biggest in league history with Heisman, #1 seed, and natty implications on the line. Plus: Nebraska's existential crisis deepens, Penn State's recruiting dumpster fire reaches new lows, National Signing Day winners & losers, and Pat Fitzgerald lands at Michigan State. We play Would You Rather, announce the 2025 Confidence Picks champion, and read our X poll.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire deliver a jam-packed Thanksgiving episode of Bigger Ten! We break down the massive stakes in The Game and the Apple Cup, debate whether Michigan's youth can shock the world, and explain why Vegas is practically begging you to bet Oregon. Plus: final Confidence Picks of the regular season, Fair or Foul on Tony Petitti & Nebraska's (maybe) extension blunder, and a heartfelt tribute to Iowa sports journalist legend Mike Hlas.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire are back on Bigger Ten with a massive episode! The Big Ten's private equity deal is on ice as Michigan and USC threaten independence, accusing commissioner Tony Petitti of strong-arm tactics. James Franklin lands at Virginia Tech in a move that puts him in direct recruiting war with Penn State. USC proves it can win Big Ten-style football, while the playoff logjam grows with the SEC potentially flooding the field with two-loss teams.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down a wild week on Bigger Ten! Indiana's Fernando Mendoza delivers a Heisman moment with a 91-yard TD drive to upset Penn State. Oregon survives a classic Big Ten slugfest in Iowa City. Nebraska's true freshman QB TJ Lateef shines, while Wisconsin shocks Washington with their punter as leading passer.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 11 of Big Ten football action.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire are back on Bigger Ten to unpack the first CFP rankings! Ohio State claims #1 over Indiana despite the Hoosiers' historic win at Oregon. We dive into tiebreaker chaos, Nebraska's crushing loss to USC and Dylan Raiola's season-ending injury, and Wisconsin's collapse.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for this week's Big Ten football action.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire dive into a chaotic week in the Big Ten on Bigger Ten! Michigan and USC block a controversial $2B private equity deal with California's pension system, exposing internal strife. Wisconsin's football program hits rock bottom with back-to-back shutouts, sparking fan outrage and Barry Alvarez's stunning comments. Indiana climbs to #2 in the AP poll, while Nebraska falters again.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 8 of Big Ten football action.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire are back on Bigger Ten to unpack a seismic week in college football! Penn State's shocking firing of James Franklin and his $48M buyout sends ripples across the Big Ten, with Matt Rhule as the top candidate to replace him. Indiana's massive road win over Oregon proves they're a national title contender, while Wisconsin's program hits rock bottom with a historic shutout loss to Iowa. We also preview the Big Ten basketball season, with Purdue at #1 and a deep league ready to shine.

Aaron McIntire, joined by Mark Rogers and Noah Deace, dives into Week 5 of the Big Ten season on Bigger Ten! Oregon's thrilling double-overtime win over Penn State in the Whiteout cements Dante Moore's breakout, but is James Franklin's 1-15 record vs. top-5 teams a dealbreaker? Indiana grinds out a win at Iowa, while Illinois pulls off a stunner against USC. Plus, we debate Penn State's playoff chances and power rankings.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for this week's Big Ten football action.

Steve and Aaron are back on Bigger Ten to break down Week 4's biggest stories! Indiana's 53-point rout of top-10 Illinois sets a Big Ten record, but can they avoid a trap game at Iowa? Penn State faces Oregon in a Whiteout rematch of the Big Ten Championship, and Ohio State takes on Washington's raucous crowd. Plus, we debate UCLA vs. Wisconsin coaching jobs and Heisman odds for Mendoza vs. Moore.

Aaron McIntire, joined by Mark Rogers and Noah Deace, dives into the latest Big Ten action on Bigger Ten; we react to UCLA's somewhat shocking firing of Deshaun Foster after an 0-3 start, debate Kirk Ferentz breaking Woody Hayes' Big Ten wins record, and analyze what we learned from Oregon and USC's early conference wins. Plus, we preview huge Week 3 matchups: Michigan at Nebraska and Illinois at Indiana.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 2 of Big Ten football action.

Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down Week 1 of the 2025 Big Ten football season, from Ohio State's dominant win over #1 Texas to UCLA's shocking 33-point home loss to Utah, they react to all 18 Big Ten openers. Is Rutgers in trouble after giving up 440 yards to Ohio? Did Iowa's Mark Grunowski flop? Is Oregon underrated? Plus, they preview the Cy-Hawk showdown and Michigan vs. Oklahoma.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for Week 1 of the Big Ten football season.

It's GAME WEEK on Bigger Ten: Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire break down the final eight BTN Camp Tour stops, including whether Illinois can live up to lofty expectations, concerns about Wisconsin's brutal schedule, and whether Michigan's Bryce Underwood is ready for the big stage. Will Northwestern recover post-Fitzgerald? Plus, we dive into the massive season opener: #1 Texas vs. #3 Ohio State, and why Jeremiah Smith will likely be the difference.

Steve and Aaron continue their kick off the 2025 college football season with a deep dive into the BTN Camp Tour's first nine stops on Bigger Ten: from Gerry DiNardo's bold claim that Penn State has the best roster in 19 years to Ohio State's intense quarterback competition, they try to glean and read in between the lines of the BTN crew think of the teams they've reviewed in person.

This week's Bigger Ten dives into the hottest Big Ten football storylines: from Ohio State's lofty preseason ranking to James Franklin's make-or-break year at Penn State. Is Illinois' 7.5 win total a trap? Will Luke Fickell survive at Wisconsin? Plus, we play a spicy round of "Would You Rather" with bets on Indiana, Purdue, and more.

Steve and Aaron dive into the hottest topics from Big Ten Media Days: from Penn State's bold national championship aspirations to the Big Ten's firm stance on college football playoff reform (automatic qualifiers), they break it all down. Plus, Maryland's Mike Locksley admits to losing the locker room over NIL disputes, and they debate the future of iconic rivalries like USC-Notre Dame.

Steve and Aaron preview the 2025 college football season on Bigger Ten. They dive into Power 4 conference predictions, with a focus on the Big Ten, and break down the college football playoff rankings, bracket, and bowl matchups. From Clemson repeating in the ACC to Penn State topping the Big Ten, plus surprises like Alabama over Georgia in the SEC, they cover it all. Check out the full preview at https://www.patreon.com/MichiganPodcast and share your thoughts in the comments!

Bigger Ten is BACK for the 2025 season! Steve Deace and Aaron McIntire dive into the hottest offseason storylines in Big Ten football. From the game-changing automatic qualifiers for the expanded College Football Playoff to the Supreme Court's potential role in saving college sports, the episode is packed with hot takes and analysis. Plus, we break down Phil Steele's 2025 Big Ten predictions, spotlighting Penn State, Ohio State, Oregon, and Michigan as playoff contenders.

In this season finale of Bigger Ten, hosts Steve Dase and Aaron McIntire reflect on the past academic year in the Big Ten, discuss projections for the upcoming college football season, and analyze team expectations and coaching hot seats. They also delve into the impact of new teams joining the conference, the ongoing drought of Big Ten basketball championships, and the implications of NIL in college sports. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the future of the show and the excitement surrounding the upcoming football season.

Steve and Aaron react to the Big Ten's performance in the big dance, and react to coaching changes at Iowa, Minnesota, and Indiana.

Steve and Aaron discuss Michigan State's triumph in the Big Ten basketball regular season, and make their picks for the conference tournament.

Steve and Aaron take a look at recruiting rankings for the Big Ten, and how they stack up against the rest of the CFB landscape.

Steve and Aaron look back at the CFP semifinals, and look forward to the national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame.

Steve and Aaron recap the Big Ten's bowl and CFP postseason.

Steve and Aaron put a bow on 2024.

Steve and Aaron take a look back at each team's 2024 Big Ten football seasons.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for the final week of regular season college football.

Steve and Aaron break down Ohio State's dismantling of Indiana, and why thanks to the SEC, Indiana's still going to the CFP.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for this week's B1G action.

Steve and Aaron discuss Cignetti's big contract at Indiana, preview their game against the Buckeyes, and recap the most woeful stat in college football.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for B1G football, week 12.

Steve and Aaron talk about the biggest storylines coming out of week 11 of Big Ten football.

Aaron reveals he and Steve's confidence picks for week 11 of Big Ten football.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for every Big Ten game of week 10.

Steve and Aaron look forward to B1G showdown #2.

Steve and Aaron make their picks for week 9's B1G football action.