BIG 10 SQUAD: Is the Big 10 BACK!? How many teams will make the College Football Playoff?
Locked On College FootballShow Notes
UCLA’s playoff surge stuns the Big Ten as Julian Sayin’s injury shakes up the race—could the Bruins overshadow Ohio State and Iowa for a spot in the College Football Playoff?
Spencer McLaughlin leads a spirited debate on UCLA’s impressive resilience, Iowa’s smooth path after navigating Minnesota and Nebraska, and Michigan’s quarterback change with Tommy Carr replacing Bryce Underwood. The crew scrutinizes Penn State’s and Washington’s setbacks, dissecting coaching expectations and roster depth. Key storylines include Josh Hoover’s health ahead of Michigan’s showdown with Indiana, analytics giving an edge to Iowa, and the revolving door of Big Ten starting quarterbacks—27 so far. Hot takes fly on USC’s inconsistency, Wisconsin’s Camp Randall advantage, and whether strength of schedule could make or break UCLA and Iowa’s postseason chances.
Who will emerge as the true Big Ten contender in this unpredictable season?
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