B1G Talk with Todd and Noah

Offense Shines in Week 4 and Illinois-Penn State headlines Week 5

Episode Summary

The outlook of the Big Ten gains some clarity as most teams begin conference play, and Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) break down what we learned from ranked contests last week in Illinois-Nebraska and USC-Michigan, as well as how the offenses of Ohio State, Penn State and Iowa exploded over the weekend. The guys then dive into Week 5 that features a packed slate of Big Ten games, culminating with a top-20 showdown between Illinois and Penn State.

Episode Notes

September 25: The outlook of the Big Ten gains some clarity as most teams begin conference play, and Todd (@Todd_Blackledge) and Noah (@NoahEagle15) break down what we learned from ranked contests last week in Illinois-Nebraska and USC-Michigan, as well as how the offenses of Ohio State, Penn State and Iowa exploded over the weekend. The guys then dive into Week 5 that features a packed slate of Big Ten games, culminating with a top-20 showdown between Illinois and Penn State.

(1:34) How Illinois and Michigan stepped up in wins over ranked Big Ten opponents

(7:02) Big offensive showings for Ohio State, Penn State and Iowa in their Week 4 victories

(17:33) Previewing three Saturday games on NBC and Peacock: Nebraska visits Purdue, Michigan State hosts Ohio State, and Illinois heads to Penn State

(24:47) xfinity B1G Connections: The last time Illinois and Penn State were both ranked when squaring off? September 27, 2008

(27:15) xfinity Third Chair: Can any Big Ten teams make it to the CFP undefeated? How high can Rutgers climb after its 3-0 start?