Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast

The University of Michigan has won national championships, but off the field, the athletic department is facing a massive crisis. With basketball coach Dusty May abruptly leaving for the NBA just months after a national title, and a multi-million dollar independent investigation exposing deeper issues within the culture of the Michigan athletic department, all eyes are on Athletic Director Warde Manuel. Is Warde Manuel the scapegoat for a broken system, or is he the root cause of why elite coaches refuse to stay in Ann Arbor? We break down the contract failures, the ongoing scandals, and what the Jenner & Block cultural probe means for the future of Michigan athletics. SUBSCRIBE to Locked On Big Ten for daily insights, recruiting updates, and deep dives into the biggest stories in the conference!

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Big Ten shakes up college football with the new “5 and 5” eligibility rule, setting the stage for a new era—no more endless waivers or awkward redshirt seasons. The Big 10 Squad debates whether this reform can finally bring order to the chaos. Will this bold move eliminate confusion and eight-year seniors, or just spawn fresh controversy? Illinois Fighting Illini’s win total sparks heated predictions as FanDuel sets the mark at 7.5—can Bret Bielema push the Illini from good to great? The crew breaks down Illinois’ manageable 2026 schedule, rivalry games, and the impact of losing key players like Luke Altmyer. The hosts draw parallels between roster management and middle school dances, while the hosts dissect what the path to eight wins might require. Can Illinois surprise the Big Ten, or will old hurdles remain?

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Dusty May is OUT at Michigan just months after winning a historic National Championship. In a stunning late-June bombshell, May has officially abandoned Ann Arbor to take over the head coaching job for Masai Ujiri, Cooper Flagg, and the Dallas Mavericks. 

Why did Dusty May REALLY leave Michigan basketball so fast? How did a verbal agreement and a handshake with Athletic Director Warde Manuel end up completely falling apart behind the scenes?

Today on Locked On Big Ten, we pull back the curtain on the real factors driving this historic exit—from the exhaustion of the 24/7 transfer portal and NIL era to the unsigned contract extension that left the door wide open for the NBA. Plus, we break down the absolute crisis interim head coach Mike Boynton now faces as a special 15-day NCAA transfer portal window opens up for the reigning National Champions. Can Boynton re-recruit this roster, or is a massive mass exodus about to hit Ann Arbor?

Warde Manuel, the NCAA, and the Dallas Mavericks just completely reset the Big Ten landscape. Let's dive into it.

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The Big Ten running back room has officially cleared out for the NFL, leaving the 2026 hierarchy completely up for grabs! Today on Locked On Big Ten, we drop our definitive Pre-Season Top 5 Running Back Power Rankings for the 2026 college football season.

Is Rutgers star Antwan Raymond the undisputed RB1 in the conference after racking up over 1,400 all-purpose yards last season? How massive will the sophomore leap be for Ohio State's Lamar "Bo" Jackson under Chip Kelly's explosive scheme? And with Justice Haynes out of the picture, is Michigan’s Jordan Marshall primed to run away with the Big Ten rushing title under Kyle Whittingham?

We break down the stats, the film, and the biggest snubs on the board. Drop your Top 5 in the comments below!

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Go Blue or Go away?  Within the Big Ten has Michigan football and Michigan basketball become a stepping stone for elite coaches to jump to bigger opportunities? Craig Shemon questions whether historic programs like Michigan are still destination jobs, pointing to Jim Harbaugh, Dusty May, and John Beilein all leaving Ann Arbor for NFL and NBA roles after major success. He examines the pressures of college athletics—NIL, transfers, NCAA scrutiny—and wonders if these realities are driving top coaching talent out even after championship runs.

Featuring insights into recent recruiting battles, Jim Tressel's induction into the Ohio State Ring of Honor, and a breakdown of the Big Ten’s top running back rooms for 2026, including standouts like Bo Jackson (Ohio State), Antwan Raymond (Rutgers), and Jordan Marshall (Michigan). Craig Shemon raises compelling questions about Michigan’s prestige, the challenges facing coaches, and whether greener pastures always lie beyond the Big House.

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