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INDIANA | Bigger Ten #205 Jan 20, 2026

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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.

Can Indiana Cap Off Its HISTORIC Run? | Bigger Ten #204 Jan 14, 2026

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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

UNDERDOGS: Are the Ducks Being OVERLOOKED? | Bigger Ten #203 Jan 07, 2026

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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.

Cignetti Needs a STATUE | Bigger Ten #202 Dec 10, 2025

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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.

Is This the BIGGEST B1G Championship Game EVER? | Bigger Ten #201 Dec 03, 2025

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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.

RIVALRY WEEK | Bigger Ten #200 Nov 26, 2025

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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.

Will Michigan Go Independent? | USC No Longer SOFT? | Bigger Ten #199 Nov 19, 2025

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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.

HEISMAN: Mendoza's to Lose?! | Bigger Ten #198 Nov 12, 2025

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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.

Bigger Ten: Confidence Picks | Week 11 Nov 06, 2025

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

Big Ten Is WELL Represented in CFP Top 25 | Bigger Ten #197 Nov 05, 2025

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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.

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