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 In this episode of the Big Ten Huddle, JR is joined by Jeff from Big Jeff's Insights to dive deep into the historical performance of Big Ten football teams, focusing on in-conference winning percentages since the 1970s. Jeff presents detailed data tables, available at BigJeffsFootball.com, that break down team records by decade, color-coded to show elite (70-100%), good (55-69%), mediocre (46-54%), poor (31-45%), and bad (0-30%) performances. Key Topics Discussed Historical Overview: Jeff explains why he chose the 1970s as the starting point, marking it as the modern era of college football, and discusses how past success indicates potential for future improvement (00:03:30).2020s Analysis: The episode highlights the top-heavy nature of the Big Ten in the 2020s, with only Michigan, Ohio State, and Oregon achieving elite status (00:07:20). Iowa and Penn State are noted as "good" performers, with Iowa’s consistency under Kirk Ferentz surprising many (00:09:31).Team Evolutions: Jeff and JR discuss teams like Minnesota, boosted by P.J. Fleck’s leadership (00:48:12), and Northwestern’s turnaround from the 1980s doormat to a competitive program (00:49:09). Indiana and Rutgers, in the "bad" category, show recent promise (00:52:36).Recruiting Insights: Jeff shares his experience attending a 7-on-7 tournament at Kennesaw State, noting the presence of Michigan and UCLA recruiters in Georgia, a talent hotbed (00:00:50).Future Outlook: The addition of Pac-12 teams like Oregon and USC is seen as a boost for the Big Ten’s competitiveness, with discussions on how teams like Indiana could leverage deep-pocketed alumni (00:53:47). Useful Timestamps 00:00:01 - Introduction to Big Jeff's Insights and episode premise 00:03:30 - Jeff explains the data tables and historical context 00:07:20 - Breakdown of 2020s Big Ten records 00:09:31 - Discussion on Iowa’s surprising fourth-place ranking 00:48:12 - Minnesota’s improvement under P.J. Fleck 00:49:09 - Northwestern’s historical turnaround 00:52:36 - Indiana and Rutgers’ historical struggles and recent hope 00:59:44 - Predictions for Indiana’s 2025 preseason ranking Additional Notes Jeff emphasizes the importance of objective data to cut through biases, offering a candid look at the Big Ten’s strengths and weaknesses. The episode sets the stage for future discussions on team goals and aspirations over the next two weeks. For more detailed data, visit BigJeffsFootball.com. Follow Jeff on X at @BigJeffFTBall for updates and insights. Connect with Us Twitter/X: https://x.com/TheBigTenHuddle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigtenhuddle/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-college-huddle-podcast/id1703305789 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tMaraKvafFzjUrXGq2c4w Contact: jrsrankings@gmail.com YouTube: Subscribe to our channel for live episodes every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 9 PM EDT, and catch daily podcasts Monday through Friday by 9 AM EDT. Podcast: Give us a 5-star rating on your favorite podcast platform to support the show! Thanks for joining us for this deep dive into Big Ten football history. Stay tuned for part one of our team aspirations discussion next week! More from JR: Personal Twitter: https://x.com/jrs_rankings Big Ten Twitter: https://x.com/TheBigTenHuddle Read JR's Ohio State coverage: https://scarletandgame.com/author/jrhoades1 Read JR's Illinois coverage: https://writingillini.com/author/jrhoades1 SPONSORS Coach's Film Room - Sign up for the Menace Army: Colonel tier at https://menace2sports.com/channels/coachs-film-room Bleav - https://bleav.com/ Homefield - https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7872586.e3e1d25 | Coupon Code: TBTH Catch The Big Ten Huddle Football Episodes 3 times a week. Here is when to catch our live or premiere episodes that are about an hour long (eastern time): Sunday at 9 PM w/ ZackTuesday at 9 PM w/ ZackThursday at 9 PM w/ Jeff You can also expect videos by JR throughout the week covering news and interesting topics. *All times are Eastern time The Big Ten Huddle is a podcast dedicated to providing honest, humorous, and insightful analysis of Big Ten football and basketball. With a focus on challenging the national bias, especially against the SEC, hosts JR and Zack offer unfiltered discussions that engage fans of all Big Ten teams. Though critical at times, they always aim to defend the conference and give credit where it’s due, bringing humor and deep analysis together for a unique listening experience. Rooted in values of integrity, passion, and community, The Big Ten Huddle strives to become the go-to voice for Big Ten sports fans. There is no show out there like The Big Ten Huddle! 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5102755454124032
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