In this video, we break down the controversy surrounding Will Howard’s recent comments about Ohio State football "beating themselves" in their losses to Michigan and Oregon. With the Rose Bowl approaching and the college football playoffs on the line, Howard's remarks have stirred heated reactions from rival fan bases. Oregon football fans felt disrespected, and the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry has only fueled further debate. But is Will Howard making excuses, or is there a deeper motivational tactic at play? We also explore the accusations of "Ryan Day excuses" and how these narratives shape the biggest games in college football.Homefield - https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7872586.e3e1d25 | Coupon Code: TBTHThe Big Ten Huddle is a podcast dedicated to providing honest, humorous, and insightful analysis of Big Ten football and basketball. With a focus on challenging the national bias, especially against the SEC, hosts JR and Zack offer clean discussions that engage fans of all Big Ten teams. Though critical at times, they always aim to defend the conference and give credit where it’s due, bringing humor and deep analysis together for a unique listening experience.Rooted in values of integrity, passion, humor, and community, The Big Ten Huddle strives to become the go-to voice for Big Ten sports fans. Their goals include expanding their audience, increasing engagement, offering balanced coverage of both football and basketball, and producing episodes that challenge misconceptions about the Big Ten. Through consistency and strong connections with their listeners, they aim to grow the podcast’s reach while fostering a dedicated fan base.Catch The Big Ten Huddle at least 4 times a week, covering football or basketball. Here is our schedule:SUNDAY LIVE @ 9:00 pmMONDAY LIVE @ 10:00 am - BasketballTUESDAY LIVE @ 9:00 pmTHUR. LIVE @ 9:00 pm - Basketball*All times are Eastern timeAUDIO ONLY PLATFORMSThe College Huddle is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts and wherever else you listen to podcasts. LISTEN: https://rss.com/podcasts/thebigtenhuddleLEAVE a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-college-huddle-podcast/id1703305789STREAM on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tMaraKvafFzjUrXGq2c4wFind all of our contributors and more here: https://thecollegehuddle.com/SOCIAL MEDIA YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCollegeHuddlePodcast?si=Sd-H2th0-NDpEhNVTwitter: https://twitter.com/collegehuddleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegehuddle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@collegehuddle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.