In the latest Big Ten Country college football season preview, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis turn their eyes toward the great state of Michigan. Aaron McMann helps the guys break down the first season under new head coach Sherrone Moore, who will take over as quarterback for the Wolverines, and how players like Will Johnson and Donovan Edwards will be key to a tough season (6:24). Chris Solari then joins the show to break down Jonathan Smith’s takeover in East Lansing (29:21). The guys discuss Aidan Chiles’ ascent to starting quarterback, and how the Spartans will approach the methodical work required to become successful again in a more-crowded Big Ten.

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In a jampacked episode of Big Ten Country, Ken Davis and James Neveau kick off their college football previews with a look at all four of the new West Coast teams joining the conference. They get started with Antonio Morales, who breaks down USC's future in a post-Caleb Williams world (7:47). Alec Dietz then joins the show to debate whether Oregon has what it takes to win a national title, and if Dillon Gabriel is the best player in the conference (31:30). Andy Yamashita then hops on to discuss Washington's follow-up to a blockbuster 2023 season, and how the Huskies plan to move forward without Kalen DeBoer and Michael Penix Jr. in the fold (56:24). Finally, the guys break down the new-look UCLA Bruins under head coach DeShaun Foster, and whether a new era of football excellence could eventually dawn in SoCal (1:20:00).

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In this episode of the Big Ten Country Podcast, host Kenneth Davis is joined by Mike Straw of Insider Gaming to dive into the highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 25. They discuss their favorite teams to play with (0:48), address issues with the Ultimate Team mode (3:30), and break down the Road to Glory mode (6:16). Mike shares insights on how player ratings are determined and makes a bold statement about Shedeur Sanders' rating (12:05). They debate the top player in the game (14:21) and the best QBs (14:53), and analyze college team rankings (17:55). Stay tuned for the latest news and updates on the game (21:20).

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With football season drawing closer, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis break down their Big Ten football power rankings. The guys dive into the significant changes at Maryland and Rutgers and debate whether Dylan Raiola can vault Nebraska up the ranks this season. Later, the duo evaluates how the new West Coast schools will fare and whether Lincoln Riley’s USC program can thrive in its first Big Ten season. Finally, they tackle the big question as Oregon and Ohio State take center stage. Which team reigns supreme in the Big Ten, and which has a better shot at making a deep playoff run?

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In a jampacked Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau round up all the latest happenings from the NBA Draft and free agency period. The guys react to Memphis taking Zach Edey at No. 9 and evaluate whether he'll be a starter or reserve in his rookie year. The guys also praise the Miami Heat's pickup of Kel'el Ware and discuss the Timberwolves' decision to snag Terrence Shannon Jr. in the first round. Ken and James evaluate some of the undrafted free agents, including Boo Buie heading to the Phoenix Suns and Marcus Domask landing with the Chicago Bulls, and toss in a sprinkle of NHL talk as the Chicago Blackhawks land Michigan State's Artyom Levshunov with the No. 2 overall pick.

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In today’s Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau welcome SB Nation Draft Expert Ricky O’Donnell to the program. They take a deep dive into the draft stock of Zach Edey, the limitations and the strengths that could either make or break his NBA career, and what teams may be the best fit for his skillset. Later, Ricky breaks down Kel’El Ware’s potential to be a lottery pick, and the skills that could help make Terrence Shannon Jr. an attractive option, or the downsides that could see him slide down in the order. Finally, they break down Cam Christie, and whether his game at Minnesota will translate to the NBA.

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On the latest Big Ten Country Podcast, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis discuss if Caitlin Clark is learning as she goes as the Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky again. They go in-depth into former Fighting Illini Coleman Hawkins' offseason ending with a major NIL deal after transferring to Kansas State, was that the best move for him? Later, the duo also discusses Hawkins' former Illini teammate Terrance Shannon Jr. being found not guilty of sexual assault and what will be next for his career in the NBA. Make sure you don't miss the insights and discussion.

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In today's Big Ten Country, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis take a look at the hardest football schedules in the Big Ten, as ranked recently by The Sporting News (2:45). The guys examine the gauntlet defending champion Michigan will have to go through (3:30), and how Lincoln Riley and USC are being welcomed into the conference. The guys also evaluate Penn State and Wisconsin's chances of crashing the playoff party, with Drew Allar poised to potentially take a leap forward (14:00). Finally, the guys discuss Caitlin Clark's omission from the USA Olympic roster, whether it was the right decision and how the media has covered the story (26:52).

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