Episode Details

Big Ten football news: JR and Zach break down 10 breakout players for the 2026 season! From Luke Wafle (USC freshman edge) and Savion Hiter (Michigan RB) to Antwan Raymond (Rutgers), Brandon Inniss (Ohio State), Malachi Goodman (Penn State OL), Pat Farrell (Illinois DL), Landon Ellis (UCLA WR), Tyler Brown (Iowa S), Jamari Johnson, and Jamari Sharpe. Who will become national stars?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Welcome
07:00 Ari Wasserman Breakout List Reaction
07:55 Luke Wafle (USC) – Freshman Edge Monster
15:18 Savion Hiter (Michigan) – Explosive Freshman Running Back
19:38 Brandon Inniss (Ohio State) – Can He Break Out in the New Offense?
25:01 Antwan Raymond (Rutgers) – Already Good or True Breakout Coming?
39:15 Malachi Goodman (Penn State) – Redshirt Freshman Left Tackle Taking Over
44:36 Pat Farrell (Illinois) – Defensive Line Leader Needed
51:34 Landon Ellis (UCLA) – James Madison Transfer as Nico Iamaleava’s Security Blanket
54:30 Tyler Brown (Iowa) – Elite Tackler from James Madison
01:00:57 Other Breakout Mentions + Chat Suggestions (Jamari Johnson, Jamari Sharpe & more)
01:07:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

JR and Zach debate what “breakout” really means, react to freshman hype, discuss coaching impacts, and share laughs along the way (including the great Waffle House debate). One player per team focus with plenty of Big Ten football analysis.
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