Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

The Ohio State Football Buckeyes’ fourth-quarter struggles threaten Ryan Day’s championship dreams. Can Ohio State shake off last season’s late-game collapse and reclaim its place atop college football and the Big Ten? Craig Shemon breaks down the Buckeyes’ inability to close out high-stakes college football  matchups, spotlighting how blowout wins left Ryan Day's team unprepared for tough finishes against Indiana and Miami.

Key segments highlight Ryan Day’s renewed focus on pressure-filled scenarios, Julian Sayin’s Heisman-caliber accuracy, and the impact of battle-tested rivals like Indiana. Recruiting buzz around Brady Edmonds and Jaden Carey, plus Vegas odds fo...

The Oregon Ducks shock Michigan by landing five-star recruit Dakota Guerrant, the top player in Michigan, pushing the Ducks to the No. 1 recruiting class in the Big Ten for 2027. Is Dan Lanning turning Oregon into a national powerhouse and reshaping the Big Ten's balance of power?

Craig Shemon breaks down Guerrant’s commitment and the ripple effects for Oregon, Michigan, and Ohio State, spotlighting the Ducks' momentum with 18 commits and multiple high-profile flips. The analysis highlights wide receiver depth, Rashad Streets’ rise to five-star status, and Oregon’s back-to-back playoff pushes, while raising the question: can the Ducks...

Big Ten wide receiver rooms are stacked—are Ohio State, Indiana, and Oregon in a class of their own? Jeremiah Smith, Nick Marsh, and Dakorien Moore headline groups with game-changing upside, while standout transfers shake up the rankings across the conference. Is Chris Henry Jr. poised to become Ohio State’s next breakout star, and can Michigan overcome last year’s unreliable hands to support Bryce Underwood?

Craig Shemon power ranks every Big Ten receiving corps, spotlighting key playmakers like K.J. Duff at Rutgers, and dynamic new tandems at UCLA and USC. Insights include quarterback-wide receiver chemis...

Michigan State men’s basketball faces a crisis as legendary coach Tom Izzo fumes over leadership turnover—could this be the shock that drives him out after nearly three decades? As President Kevin Guskiewicz and Athletic Director J Batt both exit amid political infighting, the Spartans program stands at a crossroads. Is Izzo’s future at Michigan State in jeopardy, or will he once again anchor the university through tumultuous times?

Craig Shemon assesses the ripple effects on Spartan athletics, from Izzo’s controlled but pointed criticism to Michigan State football’s aggressive recruiting under Pat Fitzgerald. He also sp...

Big Ten shockwaves: Scandal, triumph, and unforgettable moments shape the amazing history of college sports. From Michigan's Spygate drama and Ohio State's Tattoo-gate fallout to Penn State's Sandusky crisis and Michigan State's Nassar tragedy, Craig Shemon revisits the top 10 most controversial scandals that rocked the conference as we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Locked On Podcast Network.  Did Jim Harbaugh’s suspensions derail Michigan, or did the Wolverines’ focus power them to new heights?

Celebrating Big Ten glory, Craig Shemon also spotlights the top 10 most legendary championship runs—Ohio State’s dominance across BCS and playoff eras, Mag...

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-ch...

College football ignites with controversy as Texas Tech and quarterback Brendan Sorsby become the new Big 12 villains, mirroring the drama of Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh and the infamous Spygate saga. Integrity of the game is under the spotlight as Sorsby’s gambling suspension sparks outrage, leading Nebraska and Georgia to blacklist Texas Tech, while legal threats from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton create chaos for the Big 12. Can the Red Raiders run out the clock as Harbaugh once did with Michigan?

Craig Shemon breaks down the explosive response from conferences, coaches, and media, examining the parallels to Mich...

Big Ten powers rally against Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby’s controversial eligibility fight. As the Red Raiders attempt to play Sorsby despite NCAA regulations, Big Ten schools refuse all non-conference competition, igniting a heated debate about integrity, NIL chaos, and the role of judges in college football. Is this a Texas Tech scandal, an NCAA crisis, or a sign the sport is spinning out of control? The Locked On Big Ten Squad breaks down why Sorsby’s 9,000 betting violations set off a conference-wide backlash, if conferences—not the NCAA—hold the real power, and how coaches like Joey McGuire...

Texas Tech faces mounting controversy as quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s gambling history rocks the college football world. Did Indiana and Cincinnati officials really have no knowledge of nearly 3,000 bets—including on Indiana football—placed by Sorsby during his time at their programs? Craig Shemon unpacks who knew what and when, digging into compliance gaps, NCAA investigations, and speculation around internal tip-offs that could shake up Big 12 and Big Ten dynamics.

The episode breaks down Sorsby’s admissions, self-imposed suspensions, and the escalating pressure from schools like Nebraska and Georgia to punish Texas Tech. Plus, Craig Shemon reviews the late...

Three Heisman hopefuls emerge as the Big Ten quarterback race heats up for 2026. Oregon’s Dante Moore leads the preseason power rankings, edging out Heisman finalist Julian Sayin of Ohio State and USC’s Jayden Maiava. Can Moore’s dual-threat skills keep Oregon on top, or will Sayin’s precision passing and Maiava’s explosive playmaking shake up the conference hierarchy? Minnesota’s Drake Lindsey and Washington’s Demond Williams Jr. round out a formidable top five, each looking primed for breakout campaigns.

Craig Shemon highlights pivotal transfers like Dylan Lonergan at Rutgers and Colton Joseph at Wisconsin, whi...

Big Ten powers threaten to blacklist Texas Tech over the explosive Brendan Sorsby gambling scandal. Could this sweeping move reshape non-conference play and spark legal fireworks? Craig Shemon unpacks the high-stakes fallout, questioning if the backlash is a fair punishment or an overreaction given Sorsby’s infractions happened at Indiana and Cincinnati. With Nebraska, Georgia, and Big 12 leaders mulling boycotts, what’s next for Texas Tech’s season and Sorsby’s $5 million NIL dreams?

Craig Shemon also delivers the latest recruiting shakeups as UCLA, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Michigan State score major commitments, and UCLA has heavyweights like Troy Aik...

College football faces a seismic shake-up as a potential Super League—powered by the Big Ten and SEC—looms on the horizon. Which programs are primed for an invite, and who risks being left behind? Craig Shemon outlines scenarios where powerhouse schools like Ohio State, Michigan, Alabama, and Georgia form the elite, while teams such as Rutgers and Purdue may cling to their spot under threat of eviction. Notre Dame’s independence hangs in the balance as conference realignment accelerates, and ACC heavyweights like Clemson, Florida State, and North Carolina become coveted targets.

Debate erupts over a possib...

Big Ten and Illinois football coach Brett Bielema ignites college football talk by blasting Notre Dame for complaining about scheduling woes. His three-word solution—“Join a conference”—puts the independent college football powerhouse on notice as Notre Dame’s weak 2024 slate, featuring Rice, Navy, Syracuse, and Boston College, raises questions about their playoff credibility.

Craig Shemon breaks down why Illinois is a rising threat in the Big Ten, spotlighting Bielema’s blunt honesty, the Illini’s recent hot streak in recruiting top offensive linemen, and how the team is reloading after Luke Altmyer’s departure. Key topics include Illinois...

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey points fingers at D.C. politicians, private investors, and the media for fueling Big Ten football –SEC football, college football Super League rumors. Locked on Big Ten explores if college football on the verge of an NFL-style power shift—or are Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petiti just playing defense? Craig Shemon breaks down the behind-the-scenes moves, from stalled congressional bills led by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell to high-stakes media rights deals and the influence of big-money donors like Texas Tech’s Cody Campbell.

Notre Dame’s unique playoff privileges come under fi...

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Big Ten football silences critics with its most competitive era ever—has revenue sharing and NIL transformed the national championship race? Craig Shemon breaks down how powerhouse programs like Indiana, Ohio State, Michigan, and Oregon are driving elite play, while transfer portal moves and top-tier recruiting reshape traditional hierarchies. Is this the end of SEC dominance, or just the beginning of a Big Te...

The Big Ten and SEC unite to push back against Congress’s sweeping plan to overhaul college football, setting up a powerful standoff that could reshape the sport’s future. With player compensation, playoff formats, and media rights on the line, can any legislation succeed without college football’s biggest powerhouses on board? The Big 10 Squad dissects the motives behind congressional intervention in NCAA sports, conference politics, and the relentless pursuit of media power. The crew shifts focus to Wisconsin Badgers football, debating whether Luke Fickell’s squad can clear a six-and-a-half win total and what’s at stake for his jo...

UCLA Bruins quarterback Karson Gordon just blew open the NCAA football transfer portal, exploiting a stunning dual-sport loophole that could send coaches scrambling. Will this backdoor move reset roster strategies nationwide? Craig Shemon spotlights how Gordon used his track athlete status to bypass the closed football transfer window—making him instantly eligible for recruitment and sparking immediate interest from Texas Tech, who face their own quarterback crisis.

Craig Shemon also unpacks the high-stakes eligibility battle of Texas Tech QB Brendon Sorsby, major coaching and recruiting shifts at Wisconsin and Indiana, and the Bruins’ blazing 2027 recruiting class. Plus, catc...

Urban Meyer claims he sparked the Big Ten’s rise to college football dominance—does his legacy deserve the credit for the conference’s current supremacy over the SEC? Craig Shemon unpacks Meyer’s bold statements, examining how his recruiting tactics, relentless pursuit of national talent, and championship pedigree at Ohio State forced programs like Michigan, Penn State and Indiana to raise their game. With the Big Ten capturing three straight national championships, the debate heats up: Is Meyer the architect of this football powerhouse?

Recruiting battles take center stage as Ohio State chases 5-star running back David Ga...

The Michigan Wolverines face a quarterback controversy as Eric Weddle claims Bryce Underwood could be benched despite his $12 million NIL deal and five-star recruit status. Is backup Tommy Carr poised to seize the spotlight? Craig Shemon breaks down Weddle’s explosive comments, evaluating Underwood’s ongoing struggles with footwork, accuracy, and in-game growth during Michigan’s spring practices.

Key topics include Underwood’s pressure to perform after a shaky freshman season, how coaching changes under Kyle Whittingham might affect his trajectory, and the growing buzz around freshman QB Tommy Carr—grandson of Lloyd Carr. Shemon also looks at Michiga...

The Indiana Hoosiers’ college football national championship under Curt Cignetti sparks a warning: skyrocketing NIL spending is putting college football on a collision course with collapse. Can programs like Ohio State, Texas, and Miami sustain $40–50 million rosters, or will the financial bubble burst sooner than expected?

Craig Shemon breaks down Cignetti’s blueprint—building a title team for just $15-$20 million by prioritizing experienced transfers over five-star recruits—and asks whether mid-level schools can keep up. Key topics include Michigan’s $12 million investment in quarterback Bryce Underwood, projections of $75 million rosters beyond 2027, and how the NCAA’s revenue-sharin...

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey claims the SEC is "way better" than the Big Ten, but recent results spark a fiery debate—has the college football power balance shifted? Craig Shemon spotlights the Big Ten's dominance with three straight national championships, playoff victories over SEC teams, and head-to-head bowl triumphs. Did Alabama’s blowout loss to Indiana and Iowa’s upset of Vanderbilt signal a new era?

Craig explores whether SEC superiority is a myth, especially with Big Ten coaching standouts like Curt Cignetti and rising recruiting powers at Michigan and Oregon. Updates include Oregon’s adjusted non-conference schedule...

Big Ten football faces a seismic shift as talk of a 70-school “Super Mega Conference” heats up. Could college athletics see relegation like the Premier League, or will tradition—with teams like Ohio State, Michigan, and UCLA—hold firm amidst swirling changes? The panel breaks down the latest bipartisan Congressional proposal that targets NIL regulation, transfer portal chaos, and the Lane Kiffin rule for mid-season coaching exits—all set to upend the college sports landscape. The Big 10 Squad leads a spirited debate featuring bold super conference visions, calls for NIL salary caps, and challenges to schools: “stop being poor” and keep pace...

Texas Tech eyes a seismic shift—should the Red Raiders abandon the Big 12 and push for a coveted Big Ten spot? Bolstered by billionaire alum Cody Campbell’s oil-fueled investment and record-breaking NIL deals, Texas Tech’s rapid football ascent positions them as a prime target for conference realignment. With the Big 12’s $39 million payouts lagging far behind the Big Ten’s $80 million distributions, does staying even make sense for a powerhouse on the rise?

Craig Shemon examines exit fee math, Texas Tech’s bid for AAU accreditation, and whether Tony Petitti’s Big Ten would welcome a new Texas fo...

Big 12 stirs the college football landscape as Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard dares the Big Ten and SEC to quit threatening and actually leave the NCAA. With mounting frustration over massive NIL spending, roster shakeups, and the poaching of head coach Matt Campbell to Penn State, is a true super league war about to erupt?

Craig Shemon breaks down Pollard’s ultimatum, reveals the Big 12’s dire TV revenue challenges, and questions whether the Power 2 are breaking or simply bending the rules. The conversation spotlights recent playoff expansion talks, the future of conference realignment, and the looming fate...

College Football Playoff expansion isn’t just about conference pride—it's a high-stakes battle between Fox Sports and ESPN. Are Greg Sankey and Tony Petitti truly calling the shots, or simply puppets for TV network giants hungry for more postseason inventory? Craig Shemon exposes the real power struggle shaping the future of college football, questioning if a bloated 24-team format serves fans or simply drives profits.

Key topics include fan backlash against playoff expansion, the potential impact on SEC and Big Ten championship games, and rising concerns about player safety. Craig Shemon also spotlights Big Ten recruiting batt...

Michigan Wolverines ignite the recruiting trail as new head coach Kyle Whittingham flips top prospects from SEC powerhouses. Can Michigan’s momentum signal a return to national dominance? Craig Shemon spotlights Michigan’s meteoric rise in the 2027 recruiting rankings, with major commitments from four-star tight end Colt Lumpris (formerly Alabama-bound), standout DB Tavares Harrington, and the potential addition of five-star corner Joshua Dobson. The surge is catching the attention of both SEC and Big Ten rivals, while in-state RB Lundon Hampton bolsters depth.

Craig Shemon analyzes how Whittingham’s steady leadership is reshaping Michigan football, emphasizing stability amid r...

Ryan Day challenges the Big Ten’s push for a 24-team College Football Playoff, warning that expansion could actually hurt powerhouse programs like Ohio State. Will more playoff spots really benefit elite teams, or just add risks and uncertainty to their championship quest?

Craig Shemon breaks down how network battles between Fox Sports and ESPN are shaping playoff expansion, examines the impact on coach job security, and questions if rivalry games like Ohio State–Michigan could lose their edge. Key topics include Ohio State’s massive $43.5 million roster, Jeremiah Smith’s $5 million value, and recruiting victories across the Big...

Big Ten power flexes threaten to upend the college football landscape as Tony Petitti’s playoff expansion push sparks fierce debate. Is a 24-team playoff format diluting the sport’s intensity or driving new rivalries and storylines? Greg Sankey and the SEC’s battle for influence, clashing philosophies, and shifting narratives keep college football fans on edge. The Big 10 Squad spotlights UCLA’s prospects under Bob Chesney and the over/under debate for the Bruins’ win total. Topics include playoff ramifications for rivalry games like Ohio State–Michigan and USC–UCLA, media power dynamics, and which commissioner holds true villain status...

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti fires back at the SEC's 16-team College Football Playoff proposal, doubling down on his push for a 24-team format. Is Petitti's vision about to reshape—and possibly threaten—the fabric of college football? Craig Shemon breaks down the heated standoff, dissecting Petitti’s arguments, the financial stakes tied to eliminating conference championships, and why the Big Ten, ACC, Big 12, and Notre Dame support wider access to the postseason.

The episode spotlights the impact of playoff expansion on marquee matchups like Ohio State vs. Michigan and questions whether a larger field waters down regula...

The SEC is set to debate leaving the NCAA—could a Big Ten - SEC super conference be inevitable? Craig Shemon breaks down the seismic shift brewing in college sports, as the SEC and Big Ten explore creating a powerhouse alliance with their own playoffs and TV deals. The discussion covers the rapidly eroding influence of the NCAA, the financial arms race fueling expansion, and ACC schools facing mounting pressure to jump ship or risk being left behind.

Key stories include Oregon suing a former player over transfer portal financials, Michigan's recruiting hot streak in football, and Il...

The Big Ten is ruining college football by attempting to expand the college football playoff field from 12 to 24 teams.  Now they are using the media to sway public opinion and the SEC to expand the college football playoff with pro-expansion propaganda!  Craig Shemon and Locked on Big Ten are very anti-playoff expansion.  He explains why this would be a huge mistake for both the college football regular and post seasons.

Locked on Big Ten also has the latest college football recruiting news out of Oregon, Ohio State, and USC.  Also tune in for the latest NCAA softball Supe...

Former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer faces a loyalty test as his close friend Kyle Whittingham takes the helm of Michigan football, leaving fans to wonder: Will the former Buckeyes coach secretly root for the Wolverines this season? Major college football recruiting news shakes up the Big Ten, with Michigan landing Charles Woodson Jr. and Quentin Burrow, while Ohio State suffers a setback as top tight end Brock Williams commits to Texas.

Craig Shemon explores Kirk Herbstreit’s Michigan connections, Ryan Day’s son committing to Northwestern, and shifting conference allegiances. The episode spotlights standout performances in B...

A fierce call for a nationwide boycott: Should college football powerhouses stop scheduling games with Notre Dame until the Fighting Irish finally join a Power 4 conference? Craig Shemon takes aim at Notre Dame’s independent status, questioning their special treatment in playoff access, TV deals, and revenue sharing. Is it time for the Irish to play by the same rules as Michigan, Ohio State, USC, and Alabama?

Craig Shemon breaks down Notre Dame’s scheduling struggles amid realignment, key recruiting victories for Michigan and Penn State, and wild developments like the new Wildcat Wall at Northwestern’s $862 millio...

Big Ten playoff chaos heats up as conference experts debate an ever-expanding College Football Playoff. Could a 24-team—or even 128-team—bracket reshape the landscape for programs like Ohio State, Michigan, and Northwestern? The squad tackles whether playoff expansion erodes season value, impacts head coach job security, and opens the door for perennial underdogs to finally make a run. Who benefits—and who’s left scrambling—if postseason access grows at an unprecedented rate? The Big 10 Squad talks about Northwestern’s daunting 2026 schedule, win total predictions, Chip Kelly’s offensive impact, and Big Ten roadblocks that could make or break a season...

Notre Dame Football faces a crossroads as ACC frustrations reach a boiling point and Independence grows more tenuous—will the Fighting Irish be forced to beg the Big Ten for a lifeline to survive the shifting landscape of college football realignment?

Craig Shemon breaks down why Notre Dame's one-sided relationship with the ACC may be coming to an end, as conference officials tire of special treatment and unequal revenue sharing. With lackluster schedules, desperate moves like a 12-year deal with Clemson, and mounting pressure from Power 4 programs to either join a conference or risk being frozen out, No...

USC risks College Football Playoff heartbreak by reviving their legendary rivalry with Notre Dame. Is this storied matchup now a liability for the Trojans’ championship dreams?

Craig Shemon breaks down why rekindling the annual Notre Dame-USC football series could threaten USC’s Big Ten ambitions and playoff hopes, citing Notre Dame’s soft 2026 schedule, favorable playoff entry rules, and persistent independence. The discussion spotlights why Notre Dame needs this matchup far more than USC, the implications for future conference realignment, and the unique playoff rules that let Notre Dame bypass conference championships and revenue sharing. Additional highlights includ...

Kyle Whittingham claims it’ll take $50 million to build a national championship roster—but is that really the new normal for college football? But Indiana's Curt Cignetti says, "Google me."  The Hoosiers didn’t come close to spending that much for their college football playoff championship roster.  Craig Shemon breaks down why schools like Indiana, under Curt Cignetti, are defying big-budget expectations and competing with far less, challenging the money-driven narrative dominating the sport. (They visited President Donald Trump at the White House Monday to celebrate their college football title).

Key topics include which powerhouse programs—like Michigan...

Big Ten football fans are paying the steepest beer prices in the nation—$19 at UCLA’s Rose Bowl and $12 at Michigan and Penn State. Is your stadium ripping you off, or are some arenas still offering a deal? Craig Shemon exposes the wild variance in 16-ounce domestic beer costs conference-wide and reveals which schools deliver the best bang for your buck.

Plus, catch a rapid-fire preview of projected win totals for all 18 Big Ten football programs, with championship hopes for Indiana, Oregon, and Ohio State. The conversation heats up around Michigan’s new beer policies, Penn State’s transf...

Big Ten football faces seismic changes as coaches push for a 24-team College Football Playoff and the elimination of conference championship games. Is the legendary exclusivity of college football evaporating? The Big 10 Squad debates whether expanding the playoff waters down the sport, how job security and coaching standards might shift, and if a January 25th national championship is simply too much. The crew breaks down Maryland Terrapins’ shocking 4.5 win total: can Mike Locksley’s squad exceed expectations, or is another disappointing season inevitable? Key talking points include playoff expansion, scheduling chaos, and the shifting stakes for Big Ten coaches and...

Big Ten’s financial power threatens to reshape college football as the Big 12 signs a desperate equity deal to stay afloat to compete with the Big Ten and SEC.  Is the Big Ten–SEC Super Conference closer than ever? Craig Shemon breaks down the Big 12’s $12.5 million Redbird Capital Partners partnership, why it signals trouble for the conference, and what it means for the future of NCAA power dynamics. The contrast between the Big Ten’s billion-dollar media rights checks and the Big 12’s mounting debt raises the stakes for conference realignment, future expansion and the survival of major programs.<...