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Big Ten Bloodlines

Big Ten Bloodlines

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Introduction to "Big Ten Bloodlines" with hosts Rob and Elias. A unique father-son dynamic as they explore Big Ten football from opposing perspectives. In-depth analysis of teams and key matchups to watch, including Michigan vs. Ohio State.

Big Ten Bloodlines
Football (American)
Episodes
  • BTBL Ep 16: Oregon Rolls, OSU Eyes Miami Rematch & Michigan Has Its Man
    Dec 31 2025

    Summary:

    Rob and Eli dive into Big Ten playoff action and coaching drama amid a hectic holiday season, blending detailed game analysis with their signature Michigan-Ohio State rivalry banter. They highlight Oregon's dominant yet sloppy win over James Madison, predict chaos in the opt-out-riddled Michigan-Texas Citrus Bowl, praise Michigan's surprise hire of Utah's Kyle Whittingham, and forecast an Ohio State rout of Miami.

    Key Points:

    • Oregon Ducks crushed James Madison 51-34 in playoff Round 1, with QB Dante Moore throwing 4 TDs, but allowed a late JMU surge after coasting in the second half.
    • Michigan (9-3) faces depleted Texas (9-3) in Citrus Bowl on NYE; massive opt-outs (20+ for Texas), QB showdown Arch Manning vs. Bryce Underwood, plus Michigan's coaching upheaval.
    • Michigan fired Sherone Moore for staff issues, snagged 66-year-old Kyle Whittingham from Utah—praised for elite defenses, player development, and Harbaugh-like physicality.
    • Whittingham's hire seen as a coup; brings OC Jason Beck, fits Michigan's roster with power spread and dual-threat schemes for Underwood.
    • Ohio State-Miami playoff preview evokes 2002 Fiesta Bowl rematch vibes; Buckeyes favored by 10-17 points over Hurricanes despite strong RB Mark Fletcher Jr. and WR Malachi Corley.

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    48 mins
  • BTBL Ep 15: Buckeye Blues, Hoosier Highs - Bowls, Brackets & 13-10
    Dec 11 2025

    Summary:

    Rob and Eli react to Indiana's 13-10 upset over Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship, securing the Hoosiers' first title since 1967 and a perfect 13-0 record behind Fernando Mendoza's MVP performance, while the Buckeyes drop to 12-1 amid O-line woes and play-calling critiques. They preview Big Ten bowl matchups like Washington and Boise State and Michigan v Texas in the Citrus Bowl, then break down the CFP bracket with Indiana at #1 and where does Ohio State land.

    Key Points:

    • Big Ten Title Breakdown: Indiana's defense forces turnovers and stops short-yardage; Ohio State sacked 5 times, goes 2/4 in red zone with heavy 13-personnel usage; Mendoza's 222 yards/TD named MVP.
    • Mendoza's MVP Edge: Indiana QB overcomes early injury for 15/23, 222 yards, key 17-yard TD to Elijah Serat and 33-yard strike to Charlie Becker in clock-managing drive.
    • Bowl Matchups: Washington (8-4, -8.5) vs Boise St (9-4); Northwestern (6-6, -12.5) vs Central Mich (7-5); New Mexico vs Minnesota (-3); Penn State (6-6) vs Clemson (7-5, +3); Tennessee (-5.5) vs Illinois (8-4); USC (9-3, -6) vs TCU (8-4); Vanderbilt (-4) vs Iowa; Michigan (9-3) vs Texas (9-3, -4.5); Utah (-14.5) vs Nebraska (7-5).
    • Final CFP Bracket: #1 Indiana vs #8 Alabama; #2 Ohio State vs #10 Miami; #3 Georgia vs #6 Ole Miss; #4 Texas Tech vs #5 Oregon; #12 James Madison (Sun Belt champ) over Duke; rematches include Alabama-Oklahoma, Ole Miss-Tulane

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    22 mins
  • BTBL Ep 14: 12-0 Hoosiers & OSU's Revenge: Playoff Path Locked In
    Dec 6 2025

    Summary:

    Rob and Eli recap the Big Ten regular season finale, highlighting Indiana's 56-3 rout of Purdue for a perfect 12-0 record, Ohio State's 27-9 dominance over Michigan snapping a four-year streak with Julian Saine's three TD passes and Bo Jackson's 117 rush yards, and other results like Oregon's 26-14 win over Washington and Minnesota's axe victory. They break down CFP rankings with Ohio State #1 and Indiana #2 facing off in the title game, then share picks for conference championships favoring Ohio State over Indiana by double digits, Georgia over Alabama, and G5 chaos scenarios.

    Key Points:

    • Big Ten Recaps: Indiana crushes Purdue (548-282 yards); Iowa beats Nebraska 40-16; USC pulls away from UCLA 29-10; Minnesota tops Wisconsin in snow; Penn State edges Rutgers 40-36; Michigan State nips Maryland 38-28; Illinois outlasts Northwestern.
    • Ohio State-Michigan Breakdown: Buckeyes control clock with 20-play drives, limit Michigan to 39 second-half yards; Saine throws for 233 yards/3 TDs; Michigan hurt by injuries, poor D-line pressure, calls for coaching changes.
    • CFP Bracket: Top buys: OSU-Indiana matchup; #5 Oregon vs #12 Lane; #6 Ole Miss vs #11 Miami; Big Ten others: USC #16, Michigan #19.
    • Championship Picks: Kennesaw St over Jax St; JMU over Troy; North Texas over Tulane; UNLV over Boise St; Texas Tech over BYU; Western Michigan over Miami (OH); Georgia, Virginia, Ohio State by double digits.

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    30 mins
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