Ohio State Buckeyes LEAD Most Hated Big Ten Teams, Michigan and USC JOIN Spotlight

Big Ten giants spark fierce debate: Are Ohio State, Michigan, and USC the most hated college football programs in America? Find out what puts these perennial powerhouses atop so many “most disliked” lists, and why winning breeds contempt across the sport. Craig Shemon explores the complex roots of college football rivalry—from Urban Meyer and Jim Harbaugh’s polarizing tenures to the enduring impact of Pete Carroll’s USC dominance. Recruiting shakeups take center stage as Michigan State lands four-star recruit Caleb Johnson amidst speculation about their athletic director’s future. UCLA surges in the 2027 recruiting rankings with blue-chip commitments, while Michigan emerges as a leader for coveted defensive lineman Seth Tillman. Stay updated on upcoming maize-out and stripe-out themes at Michigan Stadium and get Craig Shemon’s top 10 Big Ten observations, highlighting key wins, program controversies, and recruiting battles that will shape the conference this season.   Photo Credit: Raymond Carlin III, Jason Parkhurst- Imagn Images; Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images   Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkbig10 Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧  https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-big-10/   Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!    Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #bigten #bigtenfootball #collegefootball #ohiostatefootball #michiganfootball #uscfootball #notredamefootball #bigteninsider #lockedonbigten #bigtenexpert #CFB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.