Big Ten Contenders, Sleepers & Questions Heading Into the Season

Rece Davis and ESPN senior writer Dan Wetzel dive into the Big Ten title chase, asking the question: Can Penn State finally go the distance? As Ohio State navigates a high-stakes quarterback battle and Oregon reloads under Dan Lanning, Illinois is looking to reverse its luck in one-possession games. Meanwhile, sleeper teams like Nebraska, USC, and Iowa are quietly making noise… setting the stage for a season full of surprises.   00:00 - Welcome 1:53 - The Big Ten true title contenders are… 5:57 - Is Penn St a lock to win the Natty? 9:06 - Which QB will lead the Ohio St Buckeyes? 14:17 - Has Ohio St gone too far vs Michigan? 22:10 - Oregon reloaded with the right players? 28:05 - One-possession games to break Illinois’ way? 30:20 - Big Ten sleepers: Nebraska and Michigan 38:59 - Big Ten sleepers: USC and Indiana 49:05 - Big Ten sleeper: Iowa 54:10 - Who’s still figuring it out in the Big Ten? 1:03:19 - What you need to know about the college sports executive order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The moment ESPN College GameDay’s lights turn off, Rece Davis and Pete Thamel lock in on the games. They’re glued to the TV on travel days to discuss the latest news on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays with friends like Steve Coughin, Ryan McGee, Heather Dinich. Rece and Pete chat every week about momentum shifting plays, rumors permeating across the college football landscape, missteps in the rankings and so much more!