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BIG 10 SQUAD: Big 10 QB DEBATE | Where Wisconsin Stacks up

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Spencer McLaughlin argues Dante Moore edges Julian Sane in a tight Big Ten quarterback showdown.

This episode of the Locked On Badgers podcast features a roundtable debate with hosts from across the Locked On Big Ten network, including Spencer McLaughlin, Isaiah Hull, Ryan Herrings, Trent Condon, and fill-in host Zach Saco. They analyze key Big Ten football quarterbacks and review the conference's historic performance in the NCAA basketball tournament. The debate centers on whether Oregon's Dante Moore or Ohio State's Julian Sayin is the top quarterback in the Big Ten. Spencer McLaughlin gives a slight edge to Moore, citing his ability to do more with a less healthy receiving corps compared to Sayin having Marvin Harrison Jr. all season. Isaiah Hull argues Moore is "head and shoulders better" than Sayin, believing Moore would win the Heisman if he had Ohio State's offensive line and receivers. Ryan Herrings contends Sayin is overrated, stating his success is largely due to Ohio State's system and supporting cast, and that he lacks the mobility of other elite quarterbacks. Trent Condon also sees a significant gap favoring Moore, referencing a specific game-winning drive Moore led against Iowa. The panel notes Bryce Underwood's potential is still uncertain due to his freshman season and off-field coaching issues. They briefly discuss Dylan Raiola switching to jersey number eight at Oregon and the ongoing quarterback competition at Iowa. The conversation shifts to March Madness, where a record six Big Ten teams advanced to the Sweet 16. Trent Condon emphasizes that the conference must finally win a national championship to change its narrative, sharing a personal story about Iowa's long tournament drought. Ryan Herrings agrees the conference needs a title winner, suggesting Illinois or Michigan are the most likely contenders. Isaiah Hull expresses caution about Michigan's Sweet 16 matchup against Alabama, noting their defensive struggles against three-point shooting. Spencer McLaughlin predicts Houston will defeat Illinois but hopes a Big Ten team wins it all for the sake of conference pride. The final segment addresses the "shadow portal" and potential NCAA rule-breaking regarding player transfers and NIL compensation. Craig Shemon believes any new rules will inevitably be challenged and settled in court. Ryan Herrings takes a resigned view, citing Wisconsin's own experience with a player transfer to Miami as an example of the system's flaws. Isaiah Hull, speaking satirically as the NCAA, argues the current chaos stems from decades of the SEC operating with impunity and only facing pushback now that other conferences employ similar tactics. The tone is conversational, competitive, and filled with friendly ribbing between rival fan bases. This episode is ideal for Big Ten football and basketball fans who enjoy lively, insider debates about quarterback rankings and conference supremacy. Listeners seeking a focused, single-team analysis or those disinterested in college sports administrative issues might find it less engaging.

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A lively Big Ten roundtable that stays sharp while moving through football, March, and the conference's Sweet 16 surge.

Big Ten Squad works best as a lively roundtable, and this episode settles into that rhythm quickly. Big Ten quarterback talk opens the conversation, then the hosts move through the conference's record-setting Sweet 16 weekend, Iowa's buzzer-beater over Florida, and the wider…

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