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10 Big Ten Bold Predictions: Indiana's Fall, Ohio State's Revenge, Playoff Shocks!
In this lively episode of Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Dylan (DK) from Boiler Express unleash ten bold predictions for the 2025 Big Ten football season. These aren’t safe bets but spicy possibilities that could redefine the conference, from Wisconsin’s surprising wins to Purdue’s potential to shock Ohio State. Recorded on June 20, 2025, this episode is a must-listen for fans craving bold takes and spirited banter.
Topics Discussed
- Indiana’s Downfall (00:01:31 - 00:10:36): DK predicts Indiana, led by coach Curt Cignetti, will struggle in 2025 due to a brutal schedule, potentially going 6-6 and missing the playoffs.
- Wisconsin Wins Seven Games (00:10:36 - 00:11:58): JR argues Wisconsin, despite a tough schedule including Alabama and Ohio State, could hit seven wins under Luke Fickell’s leadership.
- Ohio State’s Revenge Tour & Purdue Upset (00:12:00 - 00:13:35): DK envisions Ohio State dominating, including a double-digit win over Michigan, but predicts Purdue could upset them in a night game at Ross-Ade Stadium.
- Big Ten’s Out-of-Conference Dominance (00:31:56 - 00:35:25): JR boldly claims the Big Ten will win 50 out-of-conference games, losing only four, despite tough matchups like Ohio State vs. Texas.
- Big Ten vs. SEC Playoff Sweep (00:36:11 - 00:37:24): DK predicts the Big Ten might go winless against the SEC in the regular season but sweep them in the playoffs.
- Two Big Ten Teams at 9-3 Make Playoffs (00:37:24 - 00:39:10): JR forecasts two Big Ten teams, possibly Ohio State or USC, will go 9-3 and secure playoff spots, unlike SEC teams last year.
- Fan Q&A and Banter (00:39:10 - 00:44:01): The hosts engage with fans on topics like Indiana’s playoff chances, Minnesota’s trip to Cal, and a hypothetical Cereal Bowl.
Key Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro and episode overview
00:01:31 - Indiana’s struggles
00:10:36 - Wisconsin’s seven wins
00:12:00 - Ohio State’s revenge, Purdue’s upset
00:31:56 - 50 out-of-conference wins
00:36:11 - Big Ten’s SEC playoff sweep
00:37:24 - Two 9-3 teams in playoffs
00:39:10 - Fan Q&A and closing remarks
00:44:01 - Outro and social media shoutouts
Other Episode Notes
The episode features humorous tangents, like JR’s story of scoring box seats at Indiana’s Memorial Stadium (00:07:13 - 00:10:36) and debates over stadium aesthetics.
DK emphasizes these predictions are bold possibilities, not guarantees, urging fans not to take them too seriously (00:02:03 - 00:02:29).
Fans are invited to share their own predictions using #BigTenHuddle2025.
Additional Links
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Boiler Express Podcast: Follow DK’s Purdue-focused show at Boiler Express on Twitter.
Connect with Us
Twitter/X: Join the conversation at @TheBigTenHuddle
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Email: Questions or feedback to jrsrankings@gmail.com.
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Read JR's Illinois coverage: https://writingillini.com/author/jrhoades1
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