Big Ten Preview: Part 3 - USC, Penn State, Michigan & Dubious Beef | College Football
Summary
Hosts Dan Rubenstein and Ty Keough preview the final Big Ten teams for the 2026 season, focusing heavily on USC and Penn State. They analyze USC’s offensive potential under Jadeveon Clowney and the defensive transition with Gary Patterson, while debating Penn State’s “vibes” year under new coach Matt Campbell. The episode also touches on Michigan’s coaching changes and introduces the Verballer portal for fan engagement.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and welcome to Big Ten Preview
Big Ten overview and methodology
USC Trojans: Offense, defense, and schedule
Penn State Nittany Lions: Matt Campbell hire and outlook
Michigan Wolverines: Kyle Whittingham and roster
Illinois Fighting Illini: Schedule and Katten Hauser
Minnesota Golden Gophers: Offense and defense analysis
Maryland Terrapins: Rushing attack and Malik Cunningham
Michigan State Spartans: Mark Dantonio return and Fitz
Northwestern Wildcats: Chip Kelly offense and schedule
Outro, subscriptions, and final ads
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