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Illinois Hires New DC | Alabama is Rumored to Not Play Ohio St | Would anyone leave the Big Ten?

from The Big Ten Huddle Podcast · host JR + Bleav

In this Big Ten football News episode of The Big Ten Huddle, JR dives into Illinois football's new defensive coordinator hire: former Montana Head Coach Bobby Hauck under Bret Bielema. We break down rumors of Alabama canceling Ohio State game per Paul Finebaum, the Alabama vs Ohio State matchup, SEC 9 Game Conference Schedule impacts, Nebraska football's past thoughts on moving to Big 12 from Bill Moos' book Crab Creek Chronicles, and the big question: Would anyone leave the Big Ten? Plus, Nebraska Big Ten loyalty debates. Welcome to The Big Ten Huddle ️, your go-to source for all things Big Ten sports! Hosted by JR from Indianapolis, we cover football, basketball, and more with in-depth analysis, hot takes, and fan discussions. As a SuperGrok subscriber, get exclusive insights on teams like Illinois, Ohio State, Alabama, Nebraska, and beyond. Subscribe now for daily episodes, live streams, and community chats – don't miss out on the latest Big Ten buzz! Follow us on X: @TheBigTenHuddle. #BigTenFootball #IllinoisFootball #BobbyHauck #OhioState #NebraskaFootball FanDuel Partnership: Brought to you by FanDuel – bet on your favorite Big Ten games! Collaborations: Shoutout to Zach for co-hosting and providing expert takes on coaching hires and conference realignment. Related Channels: Check out Paul Finebaum for more SEC insights, or Nebraska-focused channels like Husker Online. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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