Cover 3 College Football Big Ten Show: Indiana-Oregon | Ohio State-Illinois | Michigan-USC & Diagnosing Penn State's Problems
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Oct 7, 2025 The hosts dive into the unraveling of Penn State's program, scrutinizing coaching choices and player development. A thrilling showdown between Indiana's Dante Moore and Oregon's Fernando Mendoza is spotlighted, with intriguing strategies for Indiana's upset hopes. Ohio State's consistency under pressure is dissected, while the clash of quarterbacks Jaden Maiava and Bryce Underwood takes center stage in the Michigan-USC matchup. The panel also highlights breakout players to watch across the Big Ten, providing insights into potential game-changers.
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Why Penn State's Season Collapsed
- Penn State's collapse feels like a perfect storm of parity, poor development, and lost playmakers.
- Danny Kanell warns experience alone no longer guarantees elite performance in modern college football.
Take A Game-By-Game Salvage Plan
- Do not panic immediately after one bad loss, evaluate upcoming matchups and effort levels.
- Bud Elliott and Danny Kanell advise Penn State to salvage the season goal by goal, starting with Northwestern.
Loss Of A Game-Breaker Hurt Penn State
- James Franklin's teams historically avoid letdowns, making the UCLA loss especially alarming.
- Bud Elliott notes Penn State lacks an elite, reliable playmaker to replace Tyler Warren's production.