PLAYOFF BOUND: Indiana, Ohio State, USC & Oregon—Notre Dame WILL NOT Join Big 10

The Big Ten football storms into the spotlight with a bold prediction: four playoff spots are up for grabs as Ohio State, Indiana, USC, and Oregon headline a loaded, quarterback-driven conference. Brian Smith breaks down why the Big Ten outpaces the SEC this year, spotlighting Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover, Buckeyes’ Julian Sayin, and the dynamic playmakers transforming the league’s speed and competitiveness. Brian Smith tackles whether Oregon finally finish the job and make a run at a national title, and will Washington or Michigan emerge as playoff dark horses? There’s also NIL’s sweeping impact, the rise of Big Ten recruiting in southern hotbeds, and the strategic shakeup in offensive schemes. The heated question of Notre Dame’s future is put to rest: despite constant rumors, the Fighting Irish aren’t joining the Big Ten anytime soon—unless a Super League emerges. With AP poll surprises and crucial analysis of contenders like Penn State and Illinois, this episode is essential for every college football fan. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Poncho Outdoors Go to https://ponchooutdoors.com/[LOCKEDON] and enter your email to get $10 off and free shipping on your first order. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. 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 Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.