Why Ohio State’s Caleb Downs is the Big Ten's Secret to Breaking NFL Draft Logic from the SEC to the Big Ten + 24-Team Playoff Chaos + MSU Lands 7'2" Monster + Big Ten Flip Incoming

The Big Ten Huddle Podcast · Apr 23, 2026 · 33m

Big Ten football news explodes as Caleb Downs eyes top 5 to Giants, shattering SEC safety bias after Ohio State transfer dominance. Nick Saban gone, Matt Patricia raves, family pedigree with Josh Downs & Dré Bly. Big Ten coaches secretly push 24-team playoff—Kirby Smart, Josh Heupel & SEC stars joining Tony Petitti? Kyle Whittingham on super league future. MSU lands 7-foot-2 Charlotte transfer Anton Bonk, flipping Big Ten basketball with Tom Izzo. Plus, #1 2027 prospect Jalen Brewster visits Indiana this weekend—hometown ties with Curt Cignetti.

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0:00 – Caleb Downs to Giants at #5?…