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
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.
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