Locked On College Football Big 10 SQUAD - What the Big Ten Will do in Week Eleven
Nov 6, 2025
The hosts dive into the latest College Football Playoff rankings, highlighting Ohio State at No. 1 and Indiana at No. 2 while questioning committee biases. They preview exciting matchups, including USC against Northwestern, discussing style and predictions. The debate heats up with Oregon facing Iowa, weighing defensive strengths and offensive potential. Predictions for Indiana's visit to Penn State show confidence in a solid Indiana performance, while a Maryland-Rutgers toss-up leaves opinions divided. It's a thrilling week for Big Ten football!
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Big Ten Perception Limits Rankings
- The CFP rankings show Big Ten teams are capped by perception and preseason bias more than on-field merit.
- Ryan Herring argues Indiana and Iowa deserve higher recognition based on wins and defensive strength.
Preseason Position Shapes Poll Momentum
- Mark Kolkin warns preseason placement heavily influences early rankings and forces teams to work harder to climb polls.
- Expect big changes once the second CFP poll is released next week.
Brand Bias Skews Committee Treatment
- Notre Dame and Texas benefit from brand bias despite blemished records, while some Big Ten teams get dinged.
- The panel notes inconsistency in how two-loss teams are treated across conferences.