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EMERGENCY: New Mexico Upsets UCLA; DeShaun Foster is not the only issue...
In this fiery late-night edition of The Big Ten Huddle, host JR dives into the conference's wild duality after Week 3: UCLA's humiliating 35-10 defeat to New Mexico, a G5 team winless against Power 4 foes since 2008. JR calls the Bruins "embarrassing" for the Big Ten, ripping new HC Deshaun Foster—a first-time coach who "never should have had this job"—for undisciplined play, a porous D allowing 300 rush yards with just six in the box, 13 penalties for 116 yards, and boneheaded calls like no timeout before halftime. Nico Iamaliava looked "defeated," pressured constantly behind a "high school" O-line, with WRs underperforming and no rhythm despite a top-30 talent roster per Team Talent Composite. JR traces woes to ex-coach Chip Kelly's mishandling and AD failures, predicting worse than his preseason 3-9 call—maybe 0-12—and dropping UCLA to No. 18 in power rankings. Financial woes and empty Rose Bowl seats compound the crisis. Flipping the script, JR praises Indiana's 73-0 thrashing of FCS foe Indiana State, outgaining them 680-77 with QB Fernando Mendoza's 19/20 for 270 yards and 5 TDs (9 on season). Curt Cignetti's squad showed killer instinct, physical dominance, and depth—even third-stringers demanding excellence—echoing last year's trajectory. Omar Cooper Jr. broke out as a pass-catcher, though special teams penalties linger. JR loves the Hoosiers' confidence, predicting a statement vs. Illinois next. He contrasts the extremes: top Big Ten (Ohio State, etc.) elite, but bottom (UCLA, Northwestern, Purdue) drags depth below SEC. Viewer chats fuel the rant on Nico's 5-star hype, Foster's firing, and New Mexico's potential.
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The Big Ten Huddle is a podcast dedicated to providing honest, humorous, and insightful analysis of Big Ten football and basketball. With a focus on challenging the national bias, especially against the SEC, hosts JR and Zack offer unfiltered discussions that engage fans of all Big Ten teams. Though critical at times, they always aim to defend the conference and give credit where it’s due, bringing humor and deep analysis together for a unique listening experience.
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