
The Podcast of Champions discusses Big Ten football on a weekly basis. Hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods discuss the B1G programs on the football field, breaking down games, picking against the spread and keeping things interesting during the off-seasons.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 438 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSportsSports NewsFootball | |||

In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods talk about Curt Cignetti signing a big extension and then hosting Big Noon Kickoff this weekend against suddenly resurgent UCLA.
From week eight, the Big Ten had many exc... more
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods try to make sense of the unprecedented fall from grace for the Penn State Nittany Lions, who three weeks ago was a play away from taking down Oregon to now firing head coa... more
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods recap an exciting week six in the Big Ten, including UCLA's surprising victory over Penn State in the Rose Bowl, the biggest upset of the 2025 college football season. The... more
In this episode of the Podcast of Champions hosts Ryan Abraham and David Woods recap a big week 5 in the Big Ten, including Oregon knocking off Penn State in Happy Valley.
Dave and Ryan then preview the weekend slate, with Penn State looking to rebou... more
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Dear Jeff And, NJ.
Without the true sound effects for the mascots or schools, you sank below the mediocrity Mendoza line by trying to do it yourself. However, you made a valiant comeback up to the mediocrity level when you discussed Dante Moore’s tutelage under UCLA‘s greatest coach in history two years ago and that possibly that was all Drew Aller was missing in order to win the Heisman and take Penn State to the Natty. So please, no more ad libing the intros to the schools.
Due to commitme... more
I can’t think of a more mediocre way to spend my Friday night drive (from Riverside to Ventura County) than to listen to the Podcast of Champions! If you think that I am being facetious (one of Dave’s top 3 words), think again! I appreciate the commentary regarding UCLA’s strongest sport, and the sport that drives USC’s bankruptcy - as well as information regarding programs over 2,000 miles away and 3 time zones from the West Coast!
Thank you, Ryan and David, for your service in helping me navi... more
(I tried posting this on Spotify first, but they have a 500 characters limit per comment, so here I am). David and Ryan somehow always get it together every week to produce great shows, despite Ryan having to basically beg Dave to do some work, any work. I think the story that encapsulates this podcast best is the time 6-7 years ago when Dave explained during an offseason episode how, when he was a UCLA student, he once wrote an entire lengthy term paper on a book just by using the short Amazon ... more
I listened to the Podcast of Champions when they were covering the now defunct PAC 12. Rest in peace, Larry Scott, Wazzu and the Beavs.
I prevaricated and hesitated to renew my listening-ship once UCLA and SC entered the BIG 10, as I was not a fan of UCLA’s participation in throwing a Molotov cocktail into the nuclear bomb SC had already dispensed on the decaying corpse of the PAC 12.
Still, I enjoy listening to Ryan and Dave. As a reader of Bruin Report Online, I have a natural affinity for... more
Dear Jeff and NJ (not Jeff)
I think your mediocrity has sunk to a different level. What the heck makes you think that the UCLA fan base parentheses the dozens that still exist after the last Ice Age and winning season rolled into one and parentheses didn’t use their non-Nico NIL dollars to stack the Mizzu State roster… Didn’t that roster out perform UCLA‘s?
Next up, if you guys are trading places with a coach, then Ryan, shouldn’t you have chosen Cignetti, after all, you know how it goes: “he ... more
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This podcast offers a lively exploration of Big Ten football, featuring host discussions that range from game breakdowns to expectations for upcoming matchups. Noteworthy for its blend of humor and insight, episodes include analyses of team performances, reviews of notable games, and debates over coaching strategies. The hosts engage listeners with their banter, often interspersing personal anecdotes and reflections on the evolving landscape of college football. The dynamic format makes it appealing to hardcore fans and casual listeners alike, particularly those interested in the Big Ten's unique narrative amid the broader college football context.
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Recent guests on Podcast of Champions include:
1. Chris Gorham
2. Daniel Gallen
3. Brian Christopherson
4. Jeff Ermann
5. Zach Shaw
6. Ryan Burns
7. Dave Biddie
8. Curt Cignetti
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