In this fiery episode of Big Ten Huddle, hosts JR and Jeff dive into the latest college football (CFB) controversies, focusing on big mouths making waves in the Big Ten and beyond. Recorded live on YouTube, this episode covers Scott Frost’s bold comments about Nebraska, Josh Pate’s analysis of Ryan Day’s ongoing pressure at Ohio State, and Brett Yormark’s shots at the Big Ten’s playoff model. Below are the key segments with timestamps for easy navigation:

00:00 - 02:15 | Introduction
JR welcomes listeners with a “double serving” of Jeff, setting the stage for a heated discussion on CFB personalities who spoke out (00:00:01.177 - 00:00:07.960). They highlight the episode’s focus on Frost, Pate, and Yormark, urging viewers to like, subscribe, and comment (00:00:30.051 - 00:00:39.682).

02:16 - 12:26 | Scott Frost’s Nebraska Critique
JR and Jeff react to UCF coach Scott Frost’s statement, “don’t take the wrong job,” regarding his Nebraska tenure, as posted by Chris Vanini on X (00:03:28.168 - 00:03:39.591). They debate Frost’s refusal to accept blame, his belief that Nebraska can’t win a national title, and the arrogance of expecting to jump from UCF to a championship program (00:03:40.450 - 00:09:19.976). Jeff argues Frost should’ve “white-lied” to preserve his Nebraska legacy (00:04:11.454 - 00:07:11.392).

12:27 - 36:43 | Josh Pate on Ryan Day’s Pressure
The hosts discuss Josh Pate’s claim on his College Football Show that Ryan Day faces unrelenting pressure at Ohio State, even after a national championship, because beating Michigan is paramount (00:12:35.172 - 00:13:07.106). JR questions if this applies to all rivalries, while Jeff agrees Day faces fan pressure but debates Pate’s prioritization of rivalry wins over titles (00:13:46.499 - 00:14:03.572). The conversation shifts to playoff models and team rankings, touching on Ohio State’s close losses and Penn State’s ranking controversies (00:33:44.009 - 00:36:43.405).

36:44 - 45:15 | Brett Yormark’s Big 12 vs. Big Ten
JR and Jeff analyze Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark’s defense of his conference and push for the 5-11 playoff model, which they argue disadvantages the Big 12 due to its lack of blue-blood programs (00:31:15.272 - 00:39:35.617). They discuss the SEC bias in committee selections and the Big 12’s financial struggles with NIL and revenue sharing, contrasting it with the Big Ten’s and SEC’s dominance (00:37:01.235 - 00:42:24.226).

45:16 - 45:15 | Closing & Next Episode Preview
The hosts wrap up, thanking listeners and teasing the next episode on “make or break” Big Ten position groups (00:44:20.474 - 00:45:15.302). They encourage YouTube viewers to stick around and podcast listeners to tune in tomorrow (00:45:06.936 - 00:45:10.259).

Additional Notes
What’s your take on Frost’s Nebraska shade or Yormark’s Big 12 stance? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
Check out the original Scott Frost quote on X: Chris Vanini’s Post.
Learn more about Josh Pate’s show: Josh Pate’s College Football Show.
For Big 12 and Big Ten updates, visit: Big Ten Conference and Big 12 Conference.

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