Why Ohio State’s Schedule Is Actually Tougher Than Texas’s (SP+ Got It Wrong)

JR and Zach break down Big Ten football news, Big Ten vs SEC Schedules, strength of schedule, Big Ten schedules, SEC schedules, and why Ohio State’s 2026 schedule is actually tougher than Texas’s — proving SP+ got it wrong on Ohio State, Michigan, Northwestern vs Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma. They compare full schedules side-by-side, factor in bye weeks, travel, coaching/development, and NFL Draft production from high school recruits.

In this episode of The Big Ten Huddle, JR and Zach Guggenheim also discuss the Brendan Sorsby gambling news, ethical questions around NIL/betting, and backup QB talk in the Big Ten. Presented by FanDuel.

Timestamps:
00:00 - SP+ Toughest Schedules Revealed (Top 3 SEC + Big Ten #4-6)
01:05 - Brendan Sorsby Gambling Scandal & Treatment Discussion
15:56 - Why SP+ Got It Wrong: Big Ten vs SEC Schedules
16:05 - SP+ Rankings Graph Breakdown
18:28 - 3 Factors SP+ Underrates (Bye Weeks, Travel, Coaching/Development)
28:20 - 2 Factors SP+ Overrates (Returning Production & Recruiting)
34:10 - NFL Draft Stats: Big Ten Development Edge vs SEC
39:25 - Ohio State vs Texas Full Schedule Comparison
46:37 - Michigan vs Arkansas Side-by-Side
53:57 - Northwestern vs Oklahoma (Bye Week Impact)
58:58 - Final Takeaways: Big Ten Schedules Tougher Than SEC?
1:03:44 - Outro & Favorite Football Movie Episode Tease

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