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EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 1H 8M

Big Ten Week 5 Whirlwind: USC at Illinois and the Ducks' Penn State Battle

from The Big Ten Huddle Podcast · host JR + Bleav

Join JR and Zach on The Big Ten Huddle as they break down Week 5's biggest Big Ten football games! We dive deep into USC at Illinois—a must-win for both teams' playoff hopes amid injuries and rankings drama. Then, it's Rutgers at Minnesota, where we discuss under-the-radar factors that could lead to an upset. Finally, the marquee matchup: Oregon at Penn State in a whiteout environment with massive implications for the top of the conference. Hear our bold predictions, analysis of key players like Drew Allar and Dante Moore, and why these games could reshape the Big Ten standings. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Week Overview 2:30 - USC at Illinois Preview (Injuries, Picks & More) 25:00 - Rutgers at Minnesota Breakdown 39:00 - Oregon at Penn State Deep Dive (Strategies & Predictions) Brought to you by FanDuel. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Big Ten breakdowns! #BigTenFootball #Week5Preview #OregonVsPennState #USCVsIllinois #RutgersVsMinnesota Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Zach preview Week 5's pivotal matchups, including USC at Illinois with its playoff implications, Rutgers at Minnesota as a potential underdog story, and the high-stakes Oregon at Penn State clash, diving into injuries, strategies, and their differing picks for each game.

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