The Big Ten Has a Problem NOBODY Expected... time for Indiana & Curt Cignetti to POUNCE

The Big Ten had a rough weekend—and suddenly the conference hierarchy looks completely different.

Jacob Goins of Locked On Hoosiers joins Zach Seyko of Locked On Nittany Lions to break down the biggest questions facing the Big Ten after two chaotic weeks of college football.

Ohio State blew a 20-point lead against Texas. Oregon suffered a stunning road loss to Oklahoma State. Washington has struggled, Michigan remains difficult to evaluate, and several supposed Big Ten contenders already have major questions.

Meanwhile, Indiana Football continues to roll under Curt Cignetti, while Penn State and USC could become two of the conference's most important teams as Big Ten play approaches.

Is Indiana now the clear team to beat? Can Ohio State recover? How concerned should Oregon fans be about Dan Lanning? Can Penn State and USC help save the Big Ten's national reputation?

Jacob and Zach break down a rapidly changing Big Ten landscape.

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00:00 — Can Anyone Save the Big Ten?
01:16 — The Big Ten Has a Problem
02:17 — Ohio State's Collapse Against Texas
02:45 — Oregon Is Already Showing Cracks
03:37 — Washington, Purdue & the Big Ten's Depth Problem
05:38 — Indiana Is Separating From Everyone Else
06:54 — The Ryan Day Problem
08:14 — Oregon's Loss Changes Everything
10:01 — How Concerned Should Oregon Be?
12:29 — Is This Dan Lanning's Make-or-Break Year?
14:51 — Nobody Is Safe in College Football
17:56 — Should Michigan's Week 1 Win Still Count Against Them?
18:45 — Can Michigan Actually Make a Run?
20:19 — Indiana, Penn State & USC Emerge
23:39 — The Big Ten Teams We Actually Trust
24:40 — Is Indiana Winning the Right Way?
25:25 — Indiana Belongs Among College Football's Elite
26:30 — When Will We Really Learn About Indiana?
26:59 — What's Going On With Penn State?
28:37 — Can Penn State Save the Big Ten?
29:18 — USC Might Be Better Than Penn State
29:38 — Oregon vs. USC Is Suddenly Massive
30:29 — When We'll Finally Get Answers
31:51 — The New Big Ten Hierarchy

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