Sign up for the Buckeyes Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Let's get ready to cheer on the Lady Bucks this weekend. Oct 9, 2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Cade McNamara (12) hugs head coach Jim Harbaugh after a 32-29 win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. The Boilermakers will have to find someone to replace the production of David Bell at the wide receiver position, and the defense has to get better, but this team will still make life difficult on the big boys of the conference and should be considered a dark horse for the West Division. Here's an early look at which teams from the SEC and Big Ten are in the mix to play in the Music City Bowl in Nashville on Dec. 31, 2022. Luis Robert Jr., CF, White Sox. Eight hypothetical position switches for current Michigan football players, Why Ernest Hausmann decided to become a Wolverine, Every five-star recruit that Michigan football has had since 2001, Media reacts to Michigan basketball OT win over Wisconsin, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Given the brutal cross-over schedule both teams have, this is a gotta-have-it-game if you want to make it to Indianapolis. The Big Ten added USC and UCLA from the Pac-12 starting in the 2024; a blockbuster realignment move that could lead to further expansion for the soon-to-be 16-team conference. Purdue was one of the bigger surprises in 2021, and looked more like what people thought it would when Jeff Brohm turned down his alma mater in Louisville a few years back. With the staffs comfort recruiting in the Sunshine State, it makes sense they would be right back there for the class of 2024.The Class of 2023 gave the Sooners CB Makari Vickers (early enrollee), DL Derrick LeBlanc (early . Despite being the fourth team in the Projected Big Ten Champion: Ohio State Buckeyes. Late Kick Live Ep. Both coordinators exited for new opportunities, while Michigan lost five draft picks and a half-dozen more pro signings. Kaevon Merriweather is back at safety, so the only new starters are the Cash hybridlikely Cooper DeJeanand safety Quinn Schulte. The defense loses some key components and the Wolverines arent dynamic enough on offense to have the same success they enjoyed this year. Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports. The 2021 Big Ten Football season had plenty of surprises. If you've followed the sport recently, you knew Scott Frost would be prominently featured in this section. That is what 247Sports has done with a spring edition of its way-too-early bowl projections for the 2023 season. Bielema vs. Pat Narduzzi? That's what it'll take for Minnesota to be a serious factor in the division, if P.J. Please check your email for a confirmation. The maize and blue will be relying heavily on the offense, which returns eight starters, including quarterback Cade McNamara.
Five best college football futures bets to make, including our Syracuse Orange, who return 80% of their starters this season. But Ohio State could be right back in the playoff mix and paired up with the two-time defending national champions in the Sugar Bowl. Michigan loses a ton of talent from a team that went to the College Football Playoff last season. This is a team and program hoping to get back to winning the Big Ten East and competing for playoff spots. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports in predicting Texas to finish first in the Big 12 conference. Michigan State Spartans quarterback Payton Thorne (10) runs the ball against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half of action Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Spartan Stadium. Ibrahim and Henderson will be sharing the spotlight with Wisconsin bruiser Braelon Allen, who powered his way to 1,268 yards and 12 scores in his first college season. This marks the third straight season Penn State has opened a college football season on the road against a Big Ten opponent. Stroud, and Ohio State has a favorable schedule with most of the tough games at home. Michigan 3. Early Big Ten Football Predictions for 2022 East Division 1. Here are the 10 players I think are primed for breakout seasons in 2023. Notably, those struggles came against the top of the conference including C.J. Oct 16, 2021; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan OConnell (16) reacts with fans after a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Florida was very lucrative to the Oklahoma Sooners in the class of 2023. Consequently, it's more fiscally responsible for Nebraska to not pull a USCwhich ditched Clay Helton after two games last season. You can view the entire list of bowl projections here. Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Greg Schiano walks on the field during pregame warmups before an NCAA Division I football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. The name may have changed, but that doesnt mean you dont have to order a bloomin onion for the game. Maryland does travel to Ann Arbor in Week 4, but it will face a rebuilding Michigan defense, which could help matters. The Buckeyes led the FBS in points and total yards, and Stroud is at the controls of what should be an elite offense again in 2022. That's going to be tough. The word: Perhaps one of the more surprising teams in the Big Ten next season could be the Nittany Lions, who underachieved in 2021, but will be on a mission to get to double-digit wins in 2022. Stroud and his weapons abounding. Granted, he was a major one (15 tackles for loss), but the Hawkeyes have unleashed a different player with 10-plus TFLs in every season since 2013. follow. While the Hoosiers have some young talent, and running back GiBran Payne certainly could be a beast, with oft-injured quarterback Michael Penix Jr. having departed for Washington, its hard to envision things turning around in a hurry for IU. Five other schools in the conference have a winning percentage better than 60% in the CFP era. August seems like a long way off, but well all be back where we want to be again soon, with the scarlet and gray putting the finishing touches on launching another football season on the banks of the Olentangy. Iowa will go as far as its offense can carry it. Minnesota should be competitive, but none of Purdue, Northwestern, Illinois and Nebraska are particularly inspiring. It was part of a ridiculous season where Smith-Njigba had 95 catches for 1,606 yards and nine TDs. And while quarterback Spencer Petras will be better with another year of seasoning, hes not the type that is going to put the team on his shoulders and win games against the more athletic and talented teams out there. Jackson was a top-15 recruit in the 2021 class according to On3 Sports consensus. Athlon Sports Early Big Ten Predictions: Like and subscribe for more amazing content! Will Ohio State be able to finish the job this time around (possible spoiler alert below)? March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. Will Nebraska finally go bowling? Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports. Wins: Indiana State, at Syracuse, Florida Atlantic, Iowa,Northwestern, at Indiana, Losses: Penn State, at Minnesota, at Maryland,Nebraska, at Wisconsin,at Illinois. Then in November, the main contenders in the West and East divisions, respectively, meet for potentially decisive games. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports in predicting Texas to finish first in the Big 12 conference. The secondary and a thorny schedule are major obstacles, but Mel Tucker proved us wrong in 2021. Up and down puts it mildly when talking about the 2021 Illini. No other Big Ten coach that begins the season is in imminent danger, though a nine-loss record certainly could change that. Wisconsin was red hot after the loss to Michigan before the loss to Minnesota. He completed 63 percent of his passes in 10 games for 2,407 yards with 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He started 35 games for Virginia the last three seasons and was a semifinalist for the Rimington Trophy. While that was just our projections, we were pretty in-line with mainstream thought. Sep 4, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Up front, OSU returns three starters plus Matthew Jonesa very regular player over the last two seasons. That is what 247Sports has done with a spring edition of its way-too-early bowl projections for the 2023 season. Expect Indiana to find its neutral level after extremes in either direction over the past two seasons. And while the Rose Bowl is hosting a College Football Playoff matchup next bowl season (more on that in a bit), the Badgers could be landing in the Orange Bowl for a New Years Six matchup with potential ACC champion Florida State. Heading into 2022, there are major questions for just about everybody not named Ohio State. Itll have to show that it can win big games before we can place the Cornhuskers higher. Oct 23, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Rasheed Walker (53) and linebacker Jesse Luketa (40) and safety Jaquan Brisker (1) and safety Jonathan Sutherland (0) walk on the field for the coin flip prior to the game Illinois Fighting Illini at Beaver Stadium. Behind them, Michigan and Wisconsin are the prime contenders. Quarterback Tanner Morgan and running back Mohamed Ibrahim are back in the Twin Cities as the offense will have familiar personnel. He recorded 17 catches for 300 yards and three touchdowns while playing in six games this year. To beat the Buckeyes, you have to keep up as best you can. Unique? Sign up for the Badgers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Wins: South Dakota State, Iowa State, Nevada, at Rutgers,at Illinois, Northwestern, Wisconsin, at Minnesota, Nebraska, Losses: Michigan, at Ohio State, at Purdue. But Artur Sitkowski isnt exactly the ideal quarterback, and this is a roster mostly bereft of talent. It starts with taking full advantage of a slate that misses Penn State and Michigan from the other side of the conference and taking care of business in the 50-50 games. The defense, however, was as good as any unit in the country. A closer look at the Big Ten, with predictions, big games, Heisman contenders and more: Ohio State plays most of its tough Big Ten games in the comforts of home this season with Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan all coming to Ohio Stadium (not to mention the non-con blockbuster with Notre Dame). The defense improved last season and will have to continue that upward trajectory. The schedule is no breeze. Score Prediction: Wisconsin 27, Washington State 24. They could be mitigated by Payton Thorne and Jayden Reed returning, but the defense will need some major work to be able to stop the increasingly good passing attacks in the conference. In our 2021 too-early power rankings, eventual Big Ten champion, the hometown Michigan Wolverines, were slated at No. The Wolverines rushed for a league-best 214.4 yards per game last season. What to expect: FPI gives Michigan a nearly 10 percent chance to take the Big Ten East and is a shade under 15 percent to get back to That's the next step. Record prediction: 10-2. That all does not bode well for next season. What about the Big Ten West? Wins: Colorado State, Hawaii, UConn, Maryland, at Iowa, at Indiana, Penn State, at Rutgers, Nebraska, Illinois. This is a major chance at redemption after the Cougars took down the Badgers at Camp Randall in 2022. Please check your email for a confirmation. That's Wisconsin (.745), Iowa (.693), Michigan (.680), Penn State (.643) and Michigan State (.643). The Spartans and Texas Tech may not be the sexiest matchup, but it does feel like one Michigan State could benefit from in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl in Arizona. Nov 6, 2021; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan OConnell (16) drops back to pass the ball in the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Ross-Ade Stadium. Riley Moss, the league's 2021 Defensive Back of the Year, headlines the secondary. However, the reigning-champion Wolverinesalong with Iowa, Michigan State, Penn State and Wisconsin in particularare aiming to keep the Buckeyes off the pedestal once again. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. The Buckeyes, however, are the prohibitive favorite to strike back in 2022. Illinois will likely be leading the way with defense and run game, which Michigan showed can be a successful formula in 2021. 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The Big Ten sent two teams to the CFB Playoff in 2022 for the first time in conference history. This should be a bowl team, but we saw how the team fell apart last year in every single game. Penn State opens the season on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Purdue. He's the next elite back off the Wisconsin assembly line. The talent level still isnt where it needs to be for the Illini to jump up too far, and we can probably expect another season where Bret Bielema would be happy to squeak into a bowl. https://nittanylionswire.usatoday.com/lists/big-ten-spring-football-bowl-projections-from-247sports/, Guaranteed Rate Bowl: Michigan State vs. Texas Tech, ReliaQuest Bowl: Minnesota vs. South Carolina, Sugar Bowl, College Football Playoff: Ohio State vs. Georgia, Rose Bowl (College Football Playoff): Michigan vs. USC, College Football Playoff National Championship: Michigan vs. Georgia, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Can either Padilla or Petras develop into a consistent starter this season? Sep. 24: Wisconsin at Ohio StateOct. Here is a look at the spring way-too-early Wisconsin opens Big Ten play at Ohio State on Sept. 24, and it has road games at Michigan State and Iowa. Score Prediction: Wisconsin 27, Washington State 24. Though the frontline talent is at a level that Maryland can win games against some quality teams, Im still not sold on the depth and physicality the program will need to be consistently competitive in the Big Ten. Four-star safety Kye Stokes (Armwood, Seffner, Fla.) also was impressive in the spring game. Ohio State will be the most talented team in the Big Ten next year, it just depends on some breaks and being able to be better on defense. His 76.7 grade was a top-10 mark among Power Five guards this year while his nine big-time blocks were tied for sixth. Credit: USA TODAY Sports. Can any of those other schools disrupt that? Add the typical defense we usually see in Madison, and this looks like the best team in the West, with the game against Ohio State early in the year having huge implications nationally or so we think. Gone is quarterback Adrian Martinez, but hell be replaced by former Texas QB Casey Thompson. The Spartans defeated their crosstown rivals, won 11 games, and had one of the best running backs in the country in Kenneth Walker III. WebAll that plus Josh revisits 5 more bold predictions from the preseason. 17: Penn State at Auburn; Michigan State at Washington. The word: There's a chance Northwesterncould lose eight straight Big Ten games, if the Wildcats aren't careful next season, after a promising three-win stretch following a calendar-opening loss to Nebraska. Its difficult seeing a path for the Hoosiers to get back onto the winning side of things, at least this year. Pretty much everywhere youll look, Ohio State will be atop the early power rankings. The home game with Iowa and battle at Minnesotaare two potential spots for wins if the Scarlet Knights out-execute the opposition. The schedule sees the Scarlet Knights land Minnesota, Oct 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) hands the ball off to running back Chase Brown (2) in the second half against the Charlotte 49ers at Memorial Stadium. USA TODAY - Bryant Crews 1h. The Buckeyes haven't lost to Michigan at Ohio Stadium since 2000, however. But dont be deceived. Ohio State and Wisconsin had down years by their standards and missed the Big Ten Championship game entirely. 7566. The reigning Big Ten champions could theoretically have a difficult time holding onto their crown. Still, this is a team that will be struggling to make a bowl game, especially with another game against Virginia to go along with cross-divisional games against Michigan and MSU. Especially since the Nittany Lions have Ohio State at home (queue up whiteout conditions). 29: Ohio State at Penn State. Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. They'll figure it out. Will that allow a school such as Purdue or Minnesota to sneak up the standings this year? Dec 30, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Payton Thorne (10) celebrates after a victory against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half during the 2021 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Sean Clifford returns for his fifth season in Happy Valley after he threw 21 touchdowns in 2021. It was a strange 2021 campaign for Bret Bielema in his Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Nebraska head coach Scott Frost watches his team in the first quarter with Illinois at Memorial Stadium. Four-star running back Kaytron Allen (IMG Academy) also will be in the mix for carries. View 13 items Too-early 2023 Big Ten football game-by-game predictions by team. The offensive line led the way last year, and while there will be some losses, it still should provide enough push for whoever ends up carrying the ball, given what we saw last year. Michigan and Iowa square off Saturday in a Big Ten confrontation that sets up as a defensive struggle if the Hawkeyes have it their way. Michigan State had a rough 2022 season but the odds are probably pretty good that the Spartans will at least make a return to the postseason next bowl season. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports. Fleck's team intends on toppling Iowa and Wisconsin down the stretch to advance to the Big Ten Championship Game. Jim Harbaugh peeked into an NFL position but decided to stay. Iowas defense could make for a scrappy game in this bowl matchup as neither team has had much of a dangerous offense. The questions on offense surround the quarterback position. The 6-foot-6, 220 pound athlete committed to Wisconsin in late January, becoming the first pass-catcher to join the program for 2024. Win or lose that first game, the Boilermakers could be in a good spot in 2022. They are 6-7 in New Year's Day Six Bowls, and the Spartans and Wolverines were routed in their lone CFP appearances. The promising news is the defense should be superb, and the conference slate is quite manageable. Yes, the Buckeyes are still a shining star in the conference, but they do have some issues. Penn State is 4-5 in Big Ten play each of the last two seasons. It seems like Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald finds a way to get his team to rebound when it has a poor year, but that might be far too optimistic for 2022. The word: What are the outside expectations for the Badgers in 2022? Although the West will continue lagging behind the East overall, both divisions should have a tense race into the final weekend. Stroud finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting and was a third-team AP All-America choice. Not since 2010-13 has OSU gone Wisconsin is expected to bounce back, but the pressure is on veteran quarterback Graham Mertz to make that happen. These are just some of the questions that will be asked as the Big Ten enters a new season. The word: No team in the Big Ten faces a more brutal four-game stretch in November to close out the regular season than the Terrapins, who take on a likely nationally-ranked Wisconsin, Penn State and Ohio State over three consecutive weeks before the finale versus Rutgers. Score Prediction: Wisconsin 27, Washington State 24. Ohio State Buckeyes (-225 to win the Big Ten) 2021 record: 11-2 (8-1 Big Ten) National title odds: +320. This is a major chance at redemption after the Cougars took down the Badgers at Camp Randall in 2022. Dont expect Michigan to get the fortune and results it got this past season. With Walker headed to the NFL, quarterback Payton Thorne returns to lead the offense. 0:00-1:26 Introduction Penn State was much better than its record indicated last season. By Sam Marsdale Aug 11, 8:56 AM. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Ohio State has averaged at least 40 points and 500 yards in each of the last five seasons since Day arrived in Columbus as an assistant coach under Urban Meyer. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. The quarterback battle between Cade McNamara and J.J. McCarthy is ongoing and very likely makes its way into the regular season. If MSU is going to contend, itll need to really excel during that brutal stretch. Football. And then, when it comes to the Michigan game, while OSU acolytes will act confidently, remember: the last time that Ohio State beat the Wolverines was in 2019. Wins: New Mexico State, Western Illinois, Colorado, Purdue, at Penn State,at Illinois, Rutgers, Northwestern, Losses: at Michigan State, at Nebraska, Iowa, at Wisconsin. Oct 16, 2021; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on in the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ryan Field. December 27, 2023 12:00 am Mike Margittai. The Buckeyes have won eight straight in the series, and the Badgers haven't won in Columbus since a 24-13 shocker in 2004. Mertz and Spencer Petras will be on the spot at quarterback. Wins: Illinois State, Washington State, New Mexico State, Illinois, at Northwestern, Purdue, Maryland, Minnesota, Losses: at Ohio State, at Michigan State, at Iowa, at Nebraska. Maryland will play arguably the five top teams in the conference this season which will mark a considerable challenge for Taulia Tagovailoa and company. Iowa Hawkeyes players Ryan Gersonde (2) Riley Moss (33) quarterback Spencer Petras (7) wide receiver Max Cooper (19) and defensive back Jack Koerner (28) get pumped up before an NCAA Big Ten Conference football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. While the defense loses Jack Sanborn, Leo Chenal, and others to the NFL, Wisconsin has shown their ability to reload under defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. Spring ball is kicking off for most teams, and if it hasnt already, its on the horizon. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, the result will flip in 2022. Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. We're expecting a winner-take-all showdown in the regular-season finale at Ohio State. in 2017. Losing Adrian Martinez via transfer to Kansas State wont help matters in 2022, but perhaps Scott Frost has the pieces outside the quarterback position that could help the Huskers get over that hump. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. That weight is on the big stage, and Ohio State is all-but penciled in to get back to the CFP in 2022. With the stroke of midnight and the calendar flipping over, the Buckeyes once-promising 2022 campaign ended instantly in 2023. Big Ten Game Result Predictions Today, March 1. Michigan won the league last year, but Ohio State enters the 2022 college football season as the overwhelming Big Ten favorite. Will it be Tommy DeVito or Artur Sitkowski under center when Week 1 rolls around? Losing Kenneth Walker III is going to be huge, but with Payton Thorned back and a talented wide receiving corps, the offense will still be able to move the ball. They open with Notre Dame, play Wisconsin and Iowa, to go along with the rest of the schedule. Maryland is coming off a bowl win in 2021, but the Terps are 4-21 against the Big Four in the division since joining the Big Ten in 2014. Michigan will have a tough test there in the finale. The opener in Dublin is a huge tone-setter for both teams. The keys are still with quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa as the Terrapins look to build on a decisive Pinstripe Bowl victory over Virginia Tech in 2021. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports Overall, this unit is stacked. The Spartans have won the last two in the Paul Bunyan Trophy series, and Tucker hasn't backed down from the Wolverines at all. Important tilts against Michigan State and Penn State come at home with the possible division-deciding game against Ohio State happening in Columbus this time around. Losing Tyler Linderbaum and Tyler Goodson hurts, but with Spencer Petras and Jack Campbell returning, the Hawkeyes are poised to continue their ascent in 2022. Wisconsin at Iowa (Nov. 12) These Big Ten West rivals have traded three-score wins in each The new receivers include Marvin Harrison Jr, who caught three touchdowns in the Rose Bowl, and former top prospects Julian Fleming and Emeka Egbuka. This might not be giving Minnesota enough credit here. Wins: Wyoming, Virginia,Chattanooga, Purdue,at Northwestern, Losses: at Indiana, at Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, at Nebraska, Michigan State, at Michigan. We saw some improvement from Illinois during the season, but it was an inconsistent one at best. Wins: Northwestern (Dublin, Ireland), North Dakota, Georgia Southern, Indiana, at Purdue, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Losses: Oklahoma, at Rutgers, at Michigan,at Iowa. The Vols are coming off a strong season in 2022 and could be in for another good season. Which teams can take a big step forward? Minnesota head football coach P.J. The Huskers also have a new offensive coordinator in Mark Whipple, who worked with Heisman Trophy finalist Kenny Pickett at Pitt last season. The offense will reset the Big Ten record book in several areas. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. Fleck waves to the University of Iowa Childrens Hospital after the first quarter against Iowa during the NCAA Big 10 conference football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Michigan is the pick from 247Sports to win the Big Ten and claim a spot in the Rose Bowl in the College Football Playoff. Will Michigan defend their crown? https://wolverineswire.usatoday.com/lists/too-early-big-ten-power-rankings-winter-2022-edition-college-football/, Notable Michigan football position switches under Jim Harbaugh, Who could be next? Credit: USA TODAY Sports. Predicting every team's final record this far out is next to impossible, but peeking at matchups this early is whatevery staff does this time of year in prep for the new season.
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