1. Ohio State- Ohio State looked spot on against Marshall. Prior has grown as a player and it shows. He had more control over the ball and took that defense apart. I am looking at Ohio to win big this year. Unless they somehow trip up along the way they are a shoe in for the Big 10.
2. Michigan- What happened to these guys? Ever since 2007 they have just been off the radar. The past two years have been losing seasons and I’m not seeing anything that makes me think they are going to do better. They have a few big names in the works recruiting wise but that won’t help them now. Rich had better turn this team around or he is out after this year. At least that’s how I see it.
3. Michigan State- Michigan State is coming off a losing season, but looking at their early non-conference schedule they can get a few early wins in. They do go up against Notre Dame but that doesn’t mean anything right now. They could easily have a winning season or at least end up 6-6 with a bowl game.
4. Wisconsin- The Badgers can easily have a seven win season. Their non-conference schedule looks to be a breeze. Team that up with what looks to be some easy conference wins, i.e. Northwestern and the likes. An easy run that could become a trip to the Rose bowl if Ohio State slips up.
5. Minnesota- Not everyone can have a great year. I think Minnesota falls into that category in the Big 10. I want to say that depending on the outcome of their USC game will set the tone for the rest of their season.
6. Penn St.- Coming in this year at #19 Penn State has a big challenge in week two. I don’t expect them to come away with a win. With all the other talent around the conference they are up there with the others. I still see them coming in behind Ohio State.
7. Purdue- Based on last year Purdue looks to be the whipping boy of the Big 10. A losing season last year doesn’t make it look good for them this year.
8. Illinois- Someone has to come in last and it most definitely will be a race to the bottom between Purdue and Illinois.
9. Iowa- Iowa is looking good and they are coming off a great season. If they can keep their momentum going in this year they are looking at a solid big 10 finish.
10. Indiana- Maybe Indiana will get lucky this year. With what looks to be an easy non-conference schedule and the games against Purdue and Illinois, they might come out with 6 wins this year.
11. Northwestern- The Wildcats had a decent season last year and they dodge a huge bullet this year by not having to play Ohio State. Now if they can only slip by Iowa, Penn State and Wisconsin.
By: Andrew Wukman
College Football Analyst
SportsEyez.com
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