Big Ten Contenders, Sleepers & Questions Heading Into the Season

Rece Davis and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel dive into the Big Ten title chase, asking the question: Can Penn State finally go the distance? As Ohio State navigates a high-stakes quarterback battle and Oregon reloads under Dan Lanning, Illinois is looking to reverse its luck in one-possession games. Meanwhile, sleeper teams like Nebraska, USC, and Iowa are quietly making noise… setting the stage for a season full of surprises.

 

00:00 - Welcome

1:53 - The Big Ten true title contenders are…

5:57 - Is Penn St a lock to win the Natty?

9:06 - Which QB will lead the Ohio St Buckeyes?

14:17 - Has Ohio St gone too far vs Michigan?

22:10 - Oregon reloaded with the right players?

28:05 - One-possession games to break Illinois’ way?

30:20 - Big Ten sleepers: Nebraska and Michigan

38:59 - Big Ten sleepers: USC and Indiana

49:05 - Big Ten sleeper: Iowa

54:10 - Who’s still figuring it out in the Big Ten?

1:03:19 - What you need to know about the college sports executive order

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