Best Rough Hang Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS: THE SEC IS MID, AND THE BIG TEN IS AWESOME 40:16

34m ago40:16

40:16

So... the title is a little misleading. Do I think the Big Ten is that much better than the SEC? No. Do I think that the SEC deserves to get dragged after their hilariously awful weekend? YES! And since ESPN and so many others want to praise Vanderbilt for being the 14th best SEC team that can take out the other "SEC Elites," I feel the need to do …

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Why the 12 team playoff era is all ready awesome. Plus, an announcement 41:45

2d ago41:45

41:45

Hello everyone! For those expecting picks, go over to the Big Ten Huddle and see my predictions over there. In this episode I discuss why the 12 month playoff truly is a great thing for the playoff, and how there is proof one month into the season. Also, a quick five minute note on the new direction of this show, and where you can find me elsewhere…

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Penn State Proves Worthy, Rutgers Hangs on, and Indiana... Playoff Dark Horse? Week 5 Recap. 1:05:27

7d ago1:05:27

1:05:27

What a week of games as we saw competitive games amongst almost all of the teams that played in the Big Ten. I recap each game, and then give my current power rankings and Playoff Bracket Prediction! Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support…

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Samantics-Ep.300-Belt of Newports 1:50:08

5d ago1:50:08

1:50:08

Super stoked to be celebrating 300 EPISODES OF SAMANTICS with our friends, Paul and Derek!

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Illinois travels to Penn State for a "White Out... Energy Game." Plus, Rutgers/Washington, and more! 51:41

9d ago51:41

51:41

My good friend Chris Ebersole and I pick all eight Big Ten games, including the big game in Happy Valley, as well as Washington @ Rutgers, Wisconsin @ USC, Ohio State @ Michigan State, and more! Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support…

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Episode 200! Michigan Stuns USC, Illinois Beats Huskers in OT Thiller, and Rutgers Survives! 58:24

13d ago58:24

58:24

In this episode, I recap the week 4 games including Michigan's stunning win over USC, Illinois' OT Thrilling win over Nebraska, Rutgers big win on the road (and the questions that came with it), and so much more in the Big Ten. Plus, power rankings, playoff projections, and few shout-outs in honor of the show's 200th episode! For my Penn State shor…

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Illinois/Nebraska, Floyd of Rosedale, USC/Michigan top a stacked week of games! 1:06:12

17d ago1:06:12

1:06:12

What a week for Big Ten football! It all starts Friday Night, as Illinois takes on Nebraska in a top 25 match-up, followed by USC and Michigan, Rutgers taking on former Big East rival Virginia Tech, Michigan State traveling to an improved Boston College squad, and Iowa and Minnesota renewing their rivalry as they battle for the Floyd of Rosedale tr…

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Oregon Bounces Back, Indiana Impresses, Wisconsin/Purdue Flattened. Week 3 Recap! 57:17

20d ago57:17

57:17

Oregon finally looked like one of the top teams in the country, Indiana has a QB that impresses, Michigan needs a QB (and defensive depth!), and BOY WERE WE WRONG ABOUT PURDUE! (and right about Wisconsin) Week 3 Recap. Please like and follow, and especially subscribe to our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bigtenfootballtalk6144 --- Suppor…

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Samantics-Ep.299-Never Heard About This One 1:34:24

23d ago1:34:24

1:34:24

What a special treat to have our friends Sal, Sophia, and Jason in the studio! Full house as we help this trio prepare for their extradition to the Bahamas, I'm sure everything worked out fine.

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Can the "Spoiler-Makers" Rise? Will Oregon wake up? Do the Badgers stand a chance? Week 3 Picks! 1:22:45

25d ago1:22:45

1:22:45

Eric Boggs from the OHIO Podcast and Dylan Kuhn from Boiler Express Pod join me in what may be the most chaotically fun episode yet. We pick all week 3 games, including Alabama traveling to Wisconsin, Washington and oregon renewing their old Pac-12 rivalries, UCLA's Big Ten debut against Indiana, and of course, the showdown of Indiana between a ree…

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Illinois stuns Kansas, Nebraska dominates, Iowa and Northwestern choke, and Michigan gets thumped in rough week 2 38:36

28d ago38:36

38:36

We go through every team in the Big Ten and their week 2 results, including Power Rankings, Playoff Picks, and some thoughts about the conference as a whole. Make sure to like and subscribe, leave a review or comment, and make sure to drop a line at bigtenfootballtalk@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigte…

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Texas/Michigan, Colorado/Nebraska headline Week 2 slate! TJ from Common Fan (Nebraska Podcast) joins us for Picks! 1:10:25

1M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

A very underrated slate of games for week 2, with a couple of classic rivalry games in Iowa/Iowa State and Nebraska/Colorado, a fun battle of the brains with Duke/Northwestern, and of course two of last years playoff teams in Texas/Michigan. TJ from the Common Fan Podcast joins me and we pick all 15 games on the week 2 Big Ten Slate, listen in and …

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USC Beats LSU! PJ Fleck chokes away game vs UNC. PSU, NW with big wins! Week 1 Recap 48:45

1M ago48:45

48:45

I recap the first week of Big Ten Play, where USC had the win of the week against LSU, Penn State dominated West Virginia on the road, Northwestern has an underrated performance against a good G5 team, and PJ Fleck got outcoached to give the Big Ten (Minnesota) their only loss of the season. Make sure to like and subscribe/follow, leave a review, a…

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Samantics-Ep.298-Wierd Al Is My Ramones 1:30:26

1M ago1:30:26

1:30:26

Banger of a show this week featuring Eric Pabon (TV Generation, Art of Eric Pabon) and Mike B (ONRS, Dharma)!

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UNC @ MINN, USC vs LSU, PSU @ WVU, Week 1 Picks are here with Special Guest Larry Krayn! 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Larry Krayn from "Knight Watch" joins us for week 1 picks, and while there are certainly some games that will be blowouts, there are some great match ups as well. We discuss in-depth: North Carolina visiting Minnesota, Penn State traveling to West Virginia, USC faces LSU in Las Vegas, and a sneaky match up for Northwestern in the Miami (OH) Redhawk…

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Why Replacing "The Grinch" with D'Anton Lynn Breeds Hope: State of the Trojans! 42:27

1M ago42:27

42:27

Interviewing Branden, aka BlackieChan, from Light the Torch Podcast, one thing became very clear: There is a lot of optimism surrounding the Trojans, especially with the dismissal of Alex Grinch and hire of D'Anton Lynn at Defensive Coordinator. This move alone sets a very different tone in the program, which hopes to surprise the rest of the Big T…

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My official CFP and Heisman Picks! Plus, Big Ten Offensive, Defensive Players of the Year 32:10

2M ago32:10

32:10

This podcast is all about who I think makes the CFP, and how the bracket will play out. Which means I've put myself out there for all of you to make fun of me when all is said and done. I talk about my CFP predictions, Heisman finalists, Outstanding Offensive and Defensive Players of the year, Freshman and coach of the year. Make sure to like and s…

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Can David Braun Repeat His Northwestern Magic in Year 2? State of the Wildcats! 1:24:31

2M ago1:24:31

1:24:31

Jon and Scuzz from the West Lot Pirates Podcast join the pod to talk all things Northwestern, including how David Braun gave the Wildcat program an unprecedented turnaround, what the current expectations in Evanston are in year 2, as well as what the roster and QB situation is like. We also talk about the new stadium and why it fits Northwestern an…

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Samantics-Ep.297-Khaki Shy Guy Cinnamon Hat 1:20:09

2M ago1:20:09

1:20:09

Guys, we hung out with Chris Rock from Rockpit Brewing and they've got some really cool stuff on tap! Chris got us caught up on what's in store for fall and all the delicious spirits and beers they'll be slingin'.

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2024 Big Ten Record Predictions! Plus, responding to some Michigan NOA comments. 55:23

2M ago55:23

55:23

First off, I take the first nine minutes to address some of the comments that were made about my NOA video. Which is probably 8 minutes too long. Then, we get to what we all have been waiting for... The annual Big Ten Football Talk Record Prediction Show! I give my rationale for ALL 18 Big Ten teams records, and I share who I think will end up in t…

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Curt Cignetti Breathes Life into Indiana! State of the Hoosiers! 38:36

2M ago38:36

38:36

New Head Coach Curt Cignetti shocked Big Ten Country when he was introduced by stating "Purdue Sucks, and so does Michigan and Ohio State." But as Sammy from the Hoosier Huddle joins us, he explains why the new head man has breathed a ton of new life into an often overlooked and oft-maligned program. If you want to follow the Hoosier Huddle, you ca…

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What is Penn State's Ceiling in 2024? State of the Nittany Lions! 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Andrew Burd and Vince Fadale join me from the Nittany Blues Podcast, which is part of the College Huddle Community. They do a great job of breaking down the James Franklin Tenure, give us a roster breakdown and share their optimism for Drew Allar and overall offensive production under new coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, and we discuss what their ceili…

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Inside Look: The New World Experience for Collegiate Athletes 40:00

2M ago40:00

40:00

Faith Buck, RDN, is the director of Sports Nutrition at James Madison University, and gets to work with athletes in every sport, including Football. She gives us an inside look on how the world has changed for student-athletes with NIL and the Transfer Portal, but also just the common pressures they must deal with, as they are still dealing with pr…

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Breaking: Draft of NCAA NOA shows significant violations for Michigan 37:30

2M ago37:30

37:30

Dan Murphy and Pete Thamel of ESPN obtained a draft of the NCAA's notice of allegations and dropped a report on Sunday, which you can find here: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/40724577/michigan-football-coach-sherrone-moore-violated-ncaa-rules-noa-draft-says In the article, they state that in the draft that Sherrone Moore deleted …

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Samantics-Ep.296-Shade Fireblade 1:33:35

2M ago1:33:35

1:33:35

JW from 4th and Dirty and Derek from YHAT1 hang out while we talk about all the happenings and get ready for the NFL season!

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Can "Little Brother" Turn Heads in Year 1 of Jonathan Smith? State of the MSU Spartans! 43:12

2M ago43:12

43:12

Nick Homberg of the Spartan Savants Podcast joins me to talk all things Michigan State, including how Jonathan Smith is all ready changing the culture from the disastrous end of the Mel Tucker era, why the new faces are an exhilarating group to watch, and why some of the returning faces, including Senior Linebacker Cal Haladay, give this group a ch…

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State of the Fighting Illini: Can Bielema, Altmyer get Illinois back to a Bowl Game? 1:09:48

3M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Ryan Evan Schroat joins me from the "Keeping it Orange and Blue" Podcast to speak on the State of the Illinois Fighting Illini. We discuss what the mood is in Champaign, what has kept the Illini from getting back to being a dark-horse Big Ten contender, and what the outlook is for this season (including key newcomers, and how they will handle a dif…

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Samantics-Ep.295-Turd Jockey 1:05:48

3M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

First time Samantics guests, Jeff and Stef (or Stef and Jeff if you prefer), join us for a romp around St. Petersburg!

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Is Oregon Primed to be the Big Ten's Super Team? State of the Ducks! 55:32

3M ago55:32

55:32

Adam Chimeo from the Quack 12 Podcast joins us as we talk all things Ducks. We talk about how Dan Lanning has laid the foundation for the program to ascend to new heights, how they are utilizing NIL to upgrade their roster, and we talk about their potential pathway to a national championship. Plus, we find out that we have all been wrong for decade…

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Could Rutgers get to 10 wins in 2024? State of the Scarlet Knights! 55:59

3M ago55:59

55:59

We talk with Larry Krayn from Knight Watch about the State of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. We cover the QB change from Gavin Wimsatt to Minnesota Transfer Athan Kaliakmanis, the latest recruiting surge, and the possibility of Rutgers taking the next step by getting a 10 win season! Knight Watch is a show that is part of the College Huddle network. …

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Samantics-Ep.294-Rough Bottom 1:32:26

3M ago1:32:26

1:32:26

We record with our friends Jason, Derek, and Heather at RockPit Brewing before game night!

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Why Michigan could be Primed to go back to back: State of the Wolverines 1:07:34

3M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Andrew and Jared from the "Out of the Blue" Podcast (Hosted by Maize n Brew) join me to discuss all things Michigan, including why the Wolverines are actually being slept on this upcoming season. We discuss why they are high on Sherrone Moore and his incoming staff, success in the transfer portal, why Michigan shouldn't be concerned about recruitin…

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State of the Washington Huskies: Why Jedd Fisch's squad will surprise in 2024. 1:00:38

4M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Hooligan from the "Sound the Siren" Podcast joins us to talk all things Washington Huskies. We talk expectations for Washington as they come to the Big Ten, why Jedd Fisch may actually improve upon what Kalen DeBoer started, and why there is optimism for the 2024 season despite the heavy personnel losses. Check out Sound the Siren here: https://you…

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Samantics-Ep.293-Samantics at Sea 24 1:12:00

4M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

We are back from Samantics at Sea 2024! Spoiler alert: it was our favorite cruise ever! We recap some our favorite moments from the cruise and really just try and relive the whole experience. The second segment will be a bit we recorded on the boat with Tim Cruise and some guests; it gets a little wild since it was recorded with a live audience but…

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State of the Badgers: Can Luke Fickell propel Wisconsin to New Heights? 43:31

4M ago43:31

43:31

Rajeev from "the Bucky Report" Podcast, and a routine guest on "Locked on Badgers," comes to drop some knowledge on the Badgers, including why it was crucial for Wisconsin to move on from Paul Chryst, how Luke Fickell is modernizing the program, and how there is a pathway for a possible 11-1 season after finishing a lackluster 7-6 a year ago. Follo…

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State of the UCLA Bruins: Can Deshaun Foster surprise us in UCLA's first year in the Big Ten? 1:00:23

4M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

UCLA begins their first year of Big Ten Play with arguably the most question marks of any team in the conference. Many are writing the Bruins off, but could they maybe surprise some folks? Kevin Balaji of the Bruin Source Podcast gives us insight into the culture and trajectory of the Bruins Program, and why there is hope that Deshaun Foster might …

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Samantics-Ep.292-Butt Boy Himself 1:22:12

4M ago1:22:12

1:22:12

Had a lot of laughs with Trey and Paul on this ep! It was a cool and much needed Friday hanging with these gents. We chatted about a possible White Bullets reunion, dream emo cruise lineup, and we get into your emails!

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State of the Boilermakers: Can Ryan Walters guide Purdue to a winning record in 2024? 52:04

4M ago52:04

52:04

Russ Johnson from the Boiler Express Podcast joins us to talk all things Purdue, including some potential "Spoilermaker" opportunities, how Hudson Card may have a leg up on other Big Ten QB's now he has a second year in Graham Harrell's offense, and how the defense may take a leap in Ryan Walter's second year. And of course, we talk about Indiana F…

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State of Minnesota: Can PJ Fleck finally get the Gophers back to 2019 form? 44:03

4M ago44:03

44:03

Curt from SkiUPod joins me as we talk all things Minnesota, including the exciting addition of Max Brosmer, how Gopher fans evaluate the PJ Fleck tenure thus far, and whether the Gophers can find their way back to the high bar set by the 2019 squad. Find SkiUPod here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ski-u-pod/id1487377802?uo=4 Find them on yo…

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Samantics-Ep.291-Pineapple Banjero 1:34:40

4M ago1:34:40

1:34:40

Our boys Jesse (www.4thanddirty.com) and Tim (www.timcruise.com) hang out with us on this Memorial Weekend #SamanticsSunday! We're all getting excited for our Samantics at Sea cruise coming up so look forward to these jokers on that episode as well.

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State of the Buckeyes: Can Ryan Day Breakthrough in 2024? 1:16:08

5M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Ohio State has lost six games in the past three years, and while most programs would be thrilled to be in the playoff hunt and be 33-6 over three seasons, the Buckeyes are tired of almost getting there. Eric Boggs of the OHIO Podcast, and one of the main organizers of the College Huddle, comes to breakdown why Buckeye fans are mad, yet hopeful, tha…

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State of the Nebraska Cornhuskers: Why does the pre-season hype feel different in 2024? 53:04

5M ago53:04

53:04

TJ Birkel joins me from the Common Fan Podcast to talk Nebraska football, including what it's been like for Nebraska coming to the Big Ten, how Matt Rhule is changing the culture, and why the pre-season hype feels more justified this year than in previous ones. Follow their podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@commonfanGBR Social Media here: http…

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Samantics-Ep.290-I Dont Want To Be A Mountain Man 1:35:42

5M ago1:35:42

1:35:42

Derek the MF Hero (YHAT1?) and Owen (Oh No Radio Show) join us on this fiiiine Friday to record an episode of Samantics! We chat about Owen's recent adventure to the Great Smoky Mountains, how exactly one becomes a man's man, and we show some love to Samantha for being nominated as Woman of the Year in Orlando Magazine!…

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State of the Iowa Hawkeyes: Could they actually make the Big Ten Championship Game? 54:32

5M ago54:32

54:32

Joel Kraushaar from the 12 Saturdays 2.0 Podcast joins us to talk all about Iowa Football, including the legacy of Kirk Ferentz, the fanbase's perspective on former OC Brian Ferentz, some insight into one of the BEST traditions in sports, and we end with what the ceiling of the Hawkeyes might be. Check out the 12 Saturdays Pod here: https://podcast…

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State of the Big Ten: Spring 2024 30:32

5M ago30:32

30:32

As we start to veer in a new direction, JR from the College Huddle joins me and we discuss how the Big Ten not only survived one of the worst stretches in conference history, but managed to leverage it into the most stable conference in College Football. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support…

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Samantics-Ep.289-Lasses and Lashes 1:39:12

5M ago1:39:12

1:39:12

Sam and Trav take on Ireland! Honestly, we're only 3-4 days into the trip but we've done soooo fooking much. We tackle Dublin and the surrounding area; now we're in day one of our stay in Kilkenny. Experience culture shock with us on this ep and the accompanying Samantics Afterparty where we'll wrap up the rest of our trip!…

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Michigan Spring Game, Sanctions, and the new communication rules 35:07

6M ago35:07

35:07

Talk about quick takeaways from the Michigan Spring Game, and we talk about how the new NCAA rules and the sanctions that came down against the Wolverines. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigtenfootballtalk/support

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Quick-Hitters on Spring Games, Northwestern's New Stadium, and a fun update 19:06

6M ago19:06

19:06

Penn State, Purdue, and Ohio State all played their spring games this past weekend. Not a ton of analysis, but some quick thoughts about those teams. Plus, Northwestern announces that they are building an alternate stadium at the practice facility for home games the next two years... how does this affect the program? Also, a fun update. --- Support…

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Samantics-Ep.288-You Never Snow 1:18:24

6M ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Best friends, Moe DeWitt and Jon Busdecker, join us on this episode of Samantics! We ask the tough questions like "what is chicken parmesan, really?" and "do I own the stratosphere above my house?" Of course, we ask Moe your legal questions as well in our segment "Ask Moe Anything"!

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Big Ten Coaching Rankings Spring 2024 35:45

6M ago35:45

35:45

After several outlets putting out their own coaching rankings, I post my own. Let the outrage begin... My own order for coaching rankings: 1. Ryan Day (Ohio State) 2. Lincoln Riley (USC) 3. Kirk Ferentz (Iowa) 4. James Franklin (PSU) 5. Dan Lanning (Oregon) 6. Luke Fickell (Wisconsin) 7. Matt Rhule (Nebraska) 8. Bret Bielema (Illinois) 9. Greg Schi…

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