NBC Sports' Big Ten Country – Details, episodes & analysis

Drew Allar and Penn State pick up a huge road win over West Virginia, and Ken Davis and James Neveau are discussing what made Saturday's Nittany Lions triumph so remarkable. They heap praise on Tom Allen's defense and look at the road ahead after the victory. The guys then turn to Miller Moss and USC after an impressive win over LSU. Can Lincoln Riley's offense continue to hum like they did against the Tigers, or are there weaknesses that need to be addressed? Finally, the guys discuss Will Howard and Jeremiah Smith's debuts for Ohio State, why they're concerned about Michigan heading into their Texas showdown, and a team that was banned from...using QR codes on their helmets?

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It's FINALLY college football season, and Ken Davis and James Neveau are here with questions and predictions for the Big Ten. Who will head to New York for the Heisman Trophy presentation? Who is the most overrated team in the Big Ten? Can Ohio State capture a national title, or will Oregon stand in their way? The guys answer all those questions, then tackle Week 1 of the season. Will Minnesota get revenge on North Carolina? Can Penn State take down West Virginia on the road, and will Miller Moss' first season as the full-time starter kick off with a triumphant win over the vaunted LSU Tigers? It's Week 1 folks, and Big Ten Country is here to get you ready.

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In this episode of the Big Ten Country Podcast, host Kenneth Davis is joined by Mike Straw of Insider Gaming to dive into the highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 25. They discuss their favorite teams to play with (0:48), address issues with the Ultimate Team mode (3:30), and break down the Road to Glory mode (6:16). Mike shares insights on how player ratings are determined and makes a bold statement about Shedeur Sanders' rating (12:05). They debate the top player in the game (14:21) and the best QBs (14:53), and analyze college team rankings (17:55). Stay tuned for the latest news and updates on the game (21:20).

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On this episode of the Big Ten Country podcast, James Neveau is joined by Dave Revsine, the Big Ten Network host who has seen the conference explode in size and popularity during his remarkable TV run. In the episode, James and Dave discuss the conference's expansion, what we can expect from Michigan and Ohio State this season, and how they see the conference's wide-open West playing out.

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On this episode of Big Ten Country, Scott Richey from the Champaign News-Gazette joins James Neveau to discuss all things Illinois football. Will Luke Altmyer be the team's starting quarterback? Can Isaiah Williams and Pat Bryant transform the Illini offense? Will the secondary rebound from the losses of Devon Witherspoon and other stars? We delve into those topics, as well as some Heisman Trophy talk on this episode.

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In today’s episode of Big Ten Country, host James Neveau welcomes Isaiah Hole from Wolverines Wire to discuss all things Michigan football. The duo chats about coach Jim Harbaugh, and the potential suspension talks that have reportedly fizzled out. Competitions at offensive tackle and cornerback are also tackled, as is the biggest question of all: can Michigan win a national championship?

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On this episode of the Big Ten Country podcast, James Neveau is joined by InsideNU's Bradley Locker to discuss the latest on and off-field issues facing Northwestern. From the infamous 'Cats Against the World' shirts to the Ryan Field renovation proposals, and the team's quarterback derby, the duo discusses all things Wildcats. Later, James breaks down the latest injury news from Iowa and Penn State and a high-profile departure from Nebraska's offense

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On this episode of the Big Ten Country podcast, James Neveau is talking all things realignment with College Football News’ Pete Fiutak. In the episode, James and Pete discuss the dissolution of the Pac 12, how the Big Ten became the undisputed top conference in the college sports world, and what could come next as the dust settles on a monumental shifting of the football landscape.

3:40 - What happened in the PAC-12 and why are teams fleeing to the Big Ten?

9:30 - The Big Ten is a better business than the SEC right now!

14:04 - Is the Big Ten getting too big?

20:02 - Ohio State AD Gene Smith is retiring. What does that mean for the school?

24:00 - Does the Big Ten finally get a College Football Championship trophy?

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On this episode of Big Ten Country Podcast, James Neveau is taking a look at the futures of Purdue and Illinois, programs linked by a shared mission of winning the West and by coaches Bret Bielema and Ryan Walters. First, Illinois wide receiver Isaiah Williams describes the team's approach to last season's successes and failures and the goals the offense has set for this season. Later, Purdue transfer QB Hudson Card discusses life in West Lafayette and his initial impressions of the culture surrounding the Boilermakers.

2:11 - Illinois WR Isaiah Williams

12:10 - Purdue QB Hudson Card

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On this special episode of the Big Ten Country Podcast, James Neveau breaks down all the latest happenings in the college football world. With Utah, Arizona and Arizona State pondering an exit from the Pac-12, could Oregon and Washington expand the Big Ten’s reach even further? James breaks that down, along with all the potential stumbling blocks that remain to such a union.

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