Locked On College Football

BIG 10 SQUAD: HUGE Big 10 Matchups This Week | How will the Conference fare?

Locked On College Football

Show Notes

Big Ten title hopes hang in the balance as Michigan hosts Iowa in a high-stakes showdown. Can the Hawkeyes’ revitalized offense under Tim Lester finally break through, or will Michigan’s elite defense keep them in check? The Big 10 Squad debates each team’s keys to victory, while panelists weigh the odds and point spreads, questioning whether Kirk Ferentz’s road warriors can pull off a major upset.

The spotlight also shifts to USC and Oregon as Lincoln Riley’s job security comes under scrutiny. Is this a must-win for the Trojans, or will Dan Lanning and the Ducks reclaim their swagger on the West Coast? The crew breaks down pivotal matchups across the conference, including upsets to watch in Wisconsin-Penn State and Minnesota-Washington, plus the intrigue of a UCLA-Maryland clash. Don’t miss rapid-fire picks and banter on which Big Ten teams are poised to shake up the national landscape.

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