Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast

Inside The Pylon: A Midwest College Football Podcast

por Ryan Satkowiak

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Week 13 Recap and Reactions: Monster Matchups Set

In a week 13 that was devoid of marquee matchups, outside of Eugene, chalk took hold with most of the top teams which sets up a massive rivalry week to close the season. In the game of the weekend, Oregon kept USC at arms length most of the game and gave itself an emphatic resume boost with a 42-27 victory. Lincoln Riley once again failed to lead his team on the road against a ranked team. Meanwhile, Dan Lanning's squad is a win away from returning to the CFP. Both Michigan and Ohio State won against overmatched foes, setting up a showdown with massive playoff implications. However both sides emerged with questions sure to make their own fanbases uneasy heading into next week. Northwestern got bowl eligible with a barn-burner win against Minnesota. Penn State kept bowl hope alive by dispatching Nebraska. Washington easily handled UCLA, while Notre Dame obliterated Syracuse. Iowa was able to fend off Michigan State. And Wisconsin might actually be on track for a good-ish season? Join us on our Youtube channel live Saturday/Monday/Thursday for shows, with the episode dropping in your podcast feed the following morning. Live time for Monday/Thursday shows will remain 9 pm, while we will go live for instant reactions Saturday night following the games. Follow us on Twitter to get notified when we are going live and to interact with the show. LINKS: Twitter: https://x.com/ITPCFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ITPCFB/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-pylon-a-midwest-college-football-podcast/id1729819040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0duY5MWU52VLBGm8sO7eaI Battle Bets league: https://www.battlebets.app/itp

Week 13 Preview and Picks: Playoff Eliminator in Eugene?

There are two weeks left in the regular season and seemingly everyone has something to play for, to varying degrees. The playoff race is tightening up, with seemingly more 1- and 2-loss teams coming down the pipe than playoff chairs to seat them. That heightens the stakes in our game of the week. USC (8-2) travels to Eugene to take on Oregon (9-1) and would could effectively serve as a playoff elimination game for the loser. Can the Ducks' top-rated pass defense stifle Jayden Maiava and the USC pass attack? Or will Lincoln Riley (finally) achieve a signature road win for his program? The stakes elsewhere aren't as high but several teams still have benchmarks on the line. Northwestern takes on Minnesota looking to secure a bowl berth. Maryland (vs Michigan) and Penn State (vs Nebraska) both need wins to ensure bowl eligibility remains on the table. Join us on our Youtube channel live Saturday/Monday/Thursday for shows, with the episode dropping in your podcast feed the following morning. Live time for Monday/Thursday shows will remain 9 pm, while we will go live for instant reactions Saturday night following the games. Follow us on Twitter to get notified when we are going live and to interact with the show. LINKS: Twitter: https://x.com/ITPCFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ITPCFB/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-pylon-a-midwest-college-football-podcast/id1729819040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0duY5MWU52VLBGm8sO7eaI Battle Bets league: https://www.battlebets.app/itp

Week 12 Recap and Reactions: The Contender Tier is Set

Another wild week in the Big Ten has set forth a clear contender class with now two weeks to go in the regular season. While Indiana and Ohio State both control their own destiny for a Big Ten Title Game (and CFP) berth, three other teams scored victories to ensure they to have a shot to qualify for the CFP as an at-large berth. The Hoosiers and Buckeyes cruised to wins against Wisconsin and UCLA, respectively. USC stayed alive with a come-from-behind 26-21 win against Iowa after falling behind 14 points early. Likewise, Michigan improved to 8-2 with a 22-21 come-from-behind win against Northwestern with a FG at the buzzer. In Eugene, Oregon thrashed Minnesota to improved to 9-1 and set up a ranked showdown (and possible CFP elimination game?) with USC next week. Also in CFP news, Notre Dame destroyed Pitt to improve to 8-2 and further bolster its playoff resume. Illinois improved to 7-3 by running all over Maryland in a 24-6 win. Washington thrashed Purdue, 49-13, despite playing without four offensive starters. And Penn State won its first P4 game of the season with a 28-10 win against Michigan St. Join us on our Youtube channel live Saturday/Monday/Thursday for shows, with the episode dropping in your podcast feed the following morning. Live time for Monday/Thursday shows will remain 9 pm, while we will go live for instant reactions Saturday night following the games. Follow us on Twitter to get notified when we are going live and to interact with the show. LINKS: Twitter: https://x.com/ITPCFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ITPCFB/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-pylon-a-midwest-college-football-podcast/id1729819040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0duY5MWU52VLBGm8sO7eaI Battle Bets league: https://www.battlebets.app/itp

Week 12 Preview and Picks: Road Trip!

Week 12 of the CFB season is upon us and we have a special Monday preview episode for you, as the guys are hitting the road this weekend to check out Autzen Stadium for the Oregon vs. Minnesota contest. The Ducks -- fresh off a thrilling win against No. 20 Iowa -- return home to take on a 6-3 Gophers squad coming off a bye. Can Dante Moore and Oregon stay on track and set up a likely top-15 showdown in week 13 against USC? Or will Drake Lindsey and the Gophers play spoiler? Elsewhere, College Gameday heads to Pittsburg for a contest between Pitt and Notre Dame which, despite Pat Narduzzi's objections, is a big game with significant playoff implications. In the Big Ten, USC hosts Iowa -- while Michigan travels to Chicago to take on Northwester -- with the former teams looking to keep its playoff hopes alive. Indiana (-30.5 vs Wisconsin) and Ohio State (-31.5 vs UCLA) are heavy home favorites as they both look to continue marching to Indianapolis undefeated. Maryland takes on Illinois, while Penn State and Michigan State battle to remain bowl-hopeful, and Washington looks to get back on track vs. Purdue. The guys also break out the MAC Minute. Join us on our Youtube channel live Saturday/Monday/Thursday for shows, with the episode dropping in your podcast feed the following morning. Live time for Monday/Thursday shows will remain 9 pm, while we will go live for instant reactions Saturday night following the games. Follow us on Twitter to get notified when we are going live and to interact with the show. LINKS: Twitter: https://x.com/ITPCFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ITPCFB/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-pylon-a-midwest-college-football-podcast/id1729819040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0duY5MWU52VLBGm8sO7eaI Battle Bets league: https://www.battlebets.app/itp

Week 11 Recap and Reactions: Indiana, Oregon Survive Slugfests

Week 11 featured games with high stakes, and the matchups sure did not disappoint, highlighted by two top-1o teams getting taken down to the wire. In Happy Valley, Fernando Mendoza led a last-minute game-winning drive to power No. 2 Indiana past Penn State, 27-24. The win moved the Hoosiers to 10-0 and, barring a massive letdown against either Wisconsin or Purdue, ensures they will be heading to the Big Ten Title game in their home state. However, does this game raise questions about their ceiling. In Iowa City, Dante Moore led a game-winning drive of his own in an 18-16 win for Oregon against hosts Iowa. Oregon's go-ahead field goal came minutes after Iowa's Mark Gronowski piloted a masterful 12-play, 93 yard TD drive that took 6:45 off the clock and gave the Hawkeyes a short-lived 16-15 lead. The loss all but ends Iowa's playoff hopes, and gives Oregon a ranked win for its resume. Elsewhere in the Midwest, Wisconsin won its first Big Ten game in 13 months but ending Washington's playoff hopes with a 13-10 win. Ohio State handled Purdue and Rutgers ran over Maryland. Notre Dame dispatched Navy in a snowy South Bend, while on Friday night in LA, USC took down Northwestern. Nebraska and UCLA played late Saturday during recording. Join us on our Youtube channel live Saturday/Monday/Thursday for shows, with the episode dropping in your podcast feed the following morning. Live time for Monday/Thursday shows will remain 9 pm, while we will go live for instant reactions Saturday night following the games. Follow us on Twitter to get notified when we are going live and to interact with the show. LINKS: Twitter: https://x.com/ITPCFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ITPCFB/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-pylon-a-midwest-college-football-podcast/id1729819040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0duY5MWU52VLBGm8sO7eaI Battle Bets league: https://www.battlebets.app/itp

Week 11 Preview and Picks: Playoff Favorites or Playoff Spoilers

Week 11 is upon us and we are firmly into the nitty gritty of the CFB season. The first CFP poll is out and playoff contenders and dark horses are now fully into focus. This will be played out in Iowa City on Saturday, with No. 20 Iowa playing host to No.9 Oregon. Can the Hawkeyes put a dent in Oregon's playoff resume while bolstering their own? Elsewhere, contenders Ohio State (-29.5 @ Purdue), Indiana (-14.5 @ Penn State), USC (-14.5 vs Northwestern), Washington (-11.5 @ Wisconsin) and Notre Dame (-25.5 vs Navy) are all multi-score favorites while they look to avoid upsets that could hamper their own playoff aspirations. In a drive for bowl eligibility, Maryland travels to Rutgers, with each team needing two wins to hit six for the season. Out west, Nebraska looks to get back on track without QB Dylan Raiola vs UCLA. LINKS: Twitter: https://x.com/ITPCFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ITPCFB/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-pylon-a-midwest-college-football-podcast/id1729819040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0duY5MWU52VLBGm8sO7eaI Battle Bets league: https://www.battlebets.app/itp

Playoff Rankings Debut and the Best Player CFB

The first CFP committee rankings are out and the Midwest reigns, with Ohio State and Indiana the top two in the country. What did the guys think of the first set of rankings. The guys also debate who the best player in the country is. Join us on our Youtube channel live Saturday/Monday/Thursday for shows, with the episode dropping in your podcast feed the following morning. Live time for Monday/Thursday shows will remain 9 pm, while we will go live for instant reactions Saturday night following the games. Follow us on Twitter to get notified when we are going live and to interact with the show. LINKS: Twitter: https://x.com/ITPCFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ITPCFB/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-pylon-a-midwest-college-football-podcast/id1729819040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0duY5MWU52VLBGm8sO7eaI Battle Bets league: https://www.battlebets.app/itp

Week 10 Recap and Reactions: Spooky Sleepwalking

Halloween weekend featured some truly terrifying performances, ranging from teams annihilating the competition, to awful clock management, to just truly slept-walking performances. In Lincoln, USC's offense came alive in the second half, in a 21-17 win and Nebraska sputtered with Dylan Raiola injured in the second half. In what looked in the preseason to be the marquee matchup of the weekend, Ohio State played around with Penn State for a half before pulling away in a 38-14 win. The Buckeyes passing attack was humming, with both Jeremiah Smith and Carnell take surpassing 100 yards. Illinois easily handled Rutgers, while Indiana demolish Maryland. Minnesota came back to stun Michigan State in overtime. Notre Dame and Michigan both ached their ways to victory in less-than stellar performances. Join us on our Youtube channel live Saturday/Monday/Thursday for shows, with the episode dropping in your podcast feed the following morning. Live time for Monday/Thursday shows will remain 9 pm, while we will go live for instant reactions Saturday night following the games. Follow us on Twitter to get notified when we are going live and to interact with the show. LINKS: Twitter: https://x.com/ITPCFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ITPCFB/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-pylon-a-midwest-college-football-podcast/id1729819040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0duY5MWU52VLBGm8sO7eaI Battle Bets league: https://www.battlebets.app/itp

Week 10 Preview and Picks: Elimination Games Come to Focus

November is here and the homestretch of the regular season is officially upon us. We have developed a general idea of who the playoff/Big Ten contenders are, but who actually advances to the meaningful postseason competition will begin coming into focus starting this week. In prime time, USC and Nebraska squad off in a true-to-form "winner advances, loser is out" game. Fresh off a thorough smacking at the hands of Notre Dame, can Lincoln Riley right the ship on the road two time zones away from LA to keep the Trojans' playoff hopes alive? On the other sideline, Nebraska has been living dangerously -- 3-2 their last five games with a pair of one score wins. Can Matt Rhule, fresh off his contract extension, keep the Huskers alive in the playoff race? Elsewhere, one of the most anticipated games of the regular season has been reduced to an afterthought with a meek Penn State squad heading to Columbus to take on No. 1 Ohio State. Is there any magic for the Nittany Lions, or will the Buckeyes continue their unabated march to Indianapolis? Minnesota hosts Michigan State in a contest between a squad coming off its second 35+ point loss in four games, and another that's lost five straight after a 3-0 start. Can the Gophers get to bowl-eligibility with a sixth win, or will the Spartans stop a skid and keep their own bowl hopes alive? Much of the rest of the midwest slate features wide spreads. Illinois (-13.5) hosts a Rutgers squad in desperate need of a victory to push toward bowl eligibility. Indiana (-21.5) travels to College Park to take on a Maryland team that has been spunky but has lost its last three games each by four points or less. Michigan (-21.5) hosts a Purdue team seeking its first Big Ten win in 24 months, while Notre Dame (-28.5) travels to Boston College looking to continue to rack up style points for a playoff resume. Join us on our Youtube channel live Saturday/Monday/Thursday for shows, with the episode dropping in your podcast feed the following morning. Live time for Monday/Thursday shows will remain 9 pm, while we will go live for instant reactions Saturday night following the games. Follow us on Twitter to get notified when we are going live and to interact with the show. LINKS: Twitter: https://x.com/ITPCFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ITPCFB/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-pylon-a-midwest-college-football-podcast/id1729819040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0duY5MWU52VLBGm8sO7eaI Battle Bets league: https://www.battlebets.app/itp

ITP Midweek Bonanza: Rollin', Playoff Expansion, and Schadenfreude

It's the last week of October, which means we are seven glorious days away from getting midweek MACtion back in our lives. In the time being, there are many happenings in the college football world to discuss. Reports have emerged that there is growing support for an expansion to 24 teams for the next playoff format. Ryan and Clinton discuss, and wonder, "what's the point of even having a regular season, then?" Clinton unveils his Rollin' POTW, and the guy discuss some "dudes" from the first half of the season. Ryan also dances on Brian Kelly's grave. Join us on our Youtube channel live Saturday/Monday/Thursday for shows, with the episode dropping in your podcast feed the following morning. Live time for Monday/Thursday shows will remain 9 pm, while we will go live for instant reactions Saturday night following the games. Follow us on Twitter to get notified when we are going live and to interact with the show. LINKS: Twitter: https://x.com/ITPCFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ITPCFB/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-pylon-a-midwest-college-football-podcast/id1729819040 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0duY5MWU52VLBGm8sO7eaI Battle Bets league: https://www.battlebets.app/itp

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