BREAKING RUMOR: Is Michigan Football REALLY Debating Leaving the Big Ten?

Menace2Sports with Zach Smith

Menace 2 Sports with Zach Smith

Sports, Football

2.8 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 November 2025

⏱️ 102 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

🚨 BREAKING RUMOR: Is Michigan Football REALLY Debating Leaving the Big Ten?

The college football world is SHAKING after a wild new rumor surfaced:
👉 Is Michigan seriously considering leaving the Big Ten?

With ongoing tension between Michigan and the conference, unresolved fallout from past investigations, and growing frustration with Big Ten leadership, this rumor has exploded across social media — but what's actually true?

Today, we dig into the whisper networks, the political power plays, and why Michigan might be exploring a dramatic conference shift that would change college football forever.

🔥 In This Episode:

The origin of the "Michigan leaving the Big Ten" rumor
Why Michigan's relationship with the Big Ten is at its breaking point
The financial, competitive, and political factors fueling the conversation
Could Michigan actually join the SEC, Big 12, or go independent?
How this would impact Ohio State, Penn State, and the entire Big Ten
What insiders, reporters, and coaches are quietly saying behind the scenes
How realistic this move is — and what would need to happen next
The future of the Big Ten if a blue-blood program bolts

📊 Deep Dive Analysis:
We break down media rights numbers, playoff access, recruiting implications, administrative tensions, and the real motivations behind a move of this magnitude.

💬 Sound Off Below:
Do you think Michigan is bluffing?
Would they actually leave the Big Ten — or is this just pressure politics?
Drop your take — best comments featured in the next episode.

👍 LIKE this video to boost it in the algorithm
🔔 SUBSCRIBE for nonstop Big Ten & national college football coverage
📣 SHARE with any college football fan who needs to hear this story

#MichiganFootball #BigTen #CollegeFootball #MichiganRumors #CFBNews #B1G #JimHarbaugh #Wolverines #CollegeFootballPlayoff #Menace2Sports

TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PODCAST PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected] or go to https://advertising.libsyn.com

VIP Subscribers:
https://menace2sports.com/
- Coach's Film Room, Bourbon & Ball, and MORE!
- Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos
- Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows
- Starting at $10 a month!

Subscribe to Our NEW YouTube Shows

- Pound Town: Menace 2 the NFL and Cleveland Browns https://www.youtube.com/@MenacePoundTown

- Paintin' Korners: Menace 2 Baseball https://www.youtube.com/@PaintinKorners

AWAKEN 180 WEIGHTLOSS – Weightloss Made Easy

Proven results: Lose 4–5 lbs weekly. No hunger, no complicated diets—just real results.

CORNBREAD HEMP – Full Spectrum CBD Gummies, Oils, & More

https://www.cornbreadhemp.com/pages/menace?discount=MENACE

Promo Code "MENACE" for 30% Off

MARS MEN – The Most Potent & Natural Testosterone Stack on EARTH

https://mengotomars.com/

For a limited time, our listeners get 60% off FOR LIFE AND 2 Free Gifts at Mars Men with code "MENACE" at checkout

Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with LUCY for your nicotine pouches!

https://www.lucy.co/menace

AMINOCORE LABS – Unleashing Amino Excellence

https://aminocorelabs.com/

Get 15% Off Your First Order with CODE: Menace15

GET A BOX – Get Rid of Cable TV and Unlock Every Channel Available

https://getabox.com/menace

Use Code "MENACE" for $25 OFF Any Box

For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838

Follow our show on social media:
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/

Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: GAMBLER'S TIER
menace2sports.com/pages/subscribe

Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 9 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	It is a national Thursday.
0:04.4	And it's going to be a banger of a show, but not because the national landscape is doing a motherfucking thing.
0:10.8	Because there ain't a good game on the docket in the SEC.
0:14.4	I mean, that's not entirely true, I guess.
0:15.9	Oklahoma plays Missouri.
0:17.5	Ooh, what a banger.
0:18.9	It is hate week.
0:20.7	I am a proud Florida grad. It's fuck the voles all week long. They got to go to the swamp and play an ass Florida team and probably going to boat race them, but that's okay. This was supposed to be an awesome game for that. Like this was supposed to be the game of the week in the SEC, wasn't it? Like early in the year, like I felt it into it. Like I thought lagway and then
0:37.9	we're supposed to be good. They were going to be good. They had the skill outside. They were a little better. Tennessee looked even in the loss to Georgia. This is supposed to be fireworks. Supposed to be. But it's not. But it's okay. It's still a rivalry and I'm a Florida grad. So I will tune in. I think the real national game of the week is the ACC battle. The Georgia Tech
0:57.7	Yellow so I will tune in. I think the real national game of the week is the ACC battle.
0:56.3	The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
0:59.0	Welcome.
0:59.6	This is a Chris Drew special now.
1:02.1	His second favorite team,
1:04.2	favorite team,
1:04.8	1A, 1B,
1:05.8	the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are welcoming his boy,
1:09.5	Mason Heinzschol.
1:44.7	Hachon. Can we what he's calling Mason Hazlundit. The German gunslinger? The German gunslinger? I love Mason, dude. I really do, and I'm nervous as fuck, because obviously, like, I'm just to you guys right now. Spoiler alert. I'm rooting for Georgia Tech in this game. Because there's a lot bigger thing. I think Mason is fun and Mason is awesome. I love Mason. But it's about the playoffs and I would like to see Tech make the playoffs. And this Georgia Tech defense last week made Dylan Lonrigan look like a quarterback that I really like. And I do like Dylan. I just thought he was asked one in 10 BC.
1:47.3	So this is going to be a barn burner.
1:59.4	It's going to be a shootout, I think. I mean, this has the makings to be a win-win for you, right? Like Georgia Tech escapes with a high-scoring victory. Yeah. And Mason kind of balls out. Yeah, that's what I'm hoping for. You know, there's a bunch of fun facts in the coach report.
2:02.1	It's going to be all news to Chris because he doesn't know any of this.
	...

Transcript will be available on the free plan in 11 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Menace 2 Sports with Zach Smith, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Menace 2 Sports with Zach Smith and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.