SEC JEALOUS? Indiana has RATTLED the SEC by winning a THIRD national title in a ROW for the Big Ten

Big Ten dominance leaves the SEC reeling as Indiana and Penn State set the standard for college football’s future. Zach Seyko and Jacob Goins break down Indiana’s stunning run to a national championship, the Big Ten’s growing advantage over the SEC, and why programs like Vanderbilt and Mississippi State can’t replicate Indiana’s meteoric rise. With Ohio State, Oregon, and Penn State jockeying for position, the hosts debate which teams are real contenders for 2026 and how coaching stability and portal moves could decide the playoff race.

Recruiting wars intensify as Penn State lands top Iowa State talent under new coach Matt Campbell, while Indiana reloads with high-profile transfers like Nick Marsh and Josh Hoover. Can the Hoosiers sustain their momentum, or will Penn State’s fresh approach shift the power balance? Discover how player movement, NIL, and coaching hires are transforming the Big Ten as the clear leader in college football’s new era.



0:00 – Big Ten vs. SEC Debate

8:38 – Indiana: Team to Beat in 2026?

20:47 – Portal Class Deep Dive: Penn State & Indiana



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