10 Big ten Heisman Candidates in 2026 + Michigan Head Coach Options that Scare Ohio State + 3 Indiana Transfer Portal Targets at QB

Big Ten Football news: Way-too-early 2026 Heisman Trophy contenders are here! JR and Zack break down 10 Big Ten players with real shots at the Heisman Trophy 2026, including Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Jayden Maiava, Drew Mestemaker, Demond Williams Jr., Dante Moore, and more transfer portal wildcards. Who could follow Fernando Mendoza as the next Big Ten Heisman winner? Michigan Football and Ohio State football fans, dive into this segment from a recent episode of The Big Ten Huddle, where host JR chats with Eric from the OHIO podcast about the Michigan head coach search. As an Ohio State fan, Eric ranks potential Michigan HC candidates on a "scared meter" from 1-5, revealing which hires could spell trouble in the Michigan vs Ohio State rivalry. From Kalen DeBoer to Kenny Dillingham, get the Buckeyes' perspective on ranking Michigan head coach candidates and why some are terrifying! Indiana Football News: Dive into the latest transfer portal quarterbacks buzz for the Hoosiers! JR breaks down 3 top targets—Brendan Sorsby, Drew Mestemaker, and Sam Leavitt—who could start in 2026 over current backup Alberto Mendoza. Get the inside scoop on Indiana transfer portal moves, Indiana football rumors, Alberto Mendoza Indiana, Sam Leavitt Indiana, Brendan Sorsby Indiana, Drew Mestemaker Indiana. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.