Allen is the top returning Big Ten rusher with numbers that are on par with Henderson. Ohio State 2. It's a safe bet to project next season's Big Ten champion back in the College Football Playoff, given the expectation the conference will produce several elite teams in 2022. #GoBlue. Well know more after the early-season contest against Ohio State. He's the next elite back off the Wisconsin assembly line. The Huskers also have a new offensive coordinator in Mark Whipple, who worked with Heisman Trophy finalist Kenny Pickett at Pitt last season. Michigan won the league last year, but Ohio State enters the 2022 college football season as the overwhelming Big Ten favorite. Quarterback Aidan OConnell is back in the fold as the Boilers try and fill holes at receiver. Stroud is big news (he still had to come back, obviously) for an offense that was firing on all cylinders and the team in Columbus certainly hopes the coaching revamp, led by defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, pays big dividends. 36:46-38:23 Conclusion, #collegefootball #ohiostatefootball #michiganfootball #nebraskafootball #michiganstatefootball #pennstatefootball #wisconsinfootball #collegefootballrecruiting #football. Montee Ball (2012), Melvin Gordon (2014) and Jonathan Tayor (2018-19) all have won the Doak Walker Award since 2012. The Spartans have won the last two in the Paul Bunyan Trophy series, and Tucker hasn't backed down from the Wolverines at all. 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. Ohio State Buckeyes (-225 to win the Big Ten) 2021 record: 11-2 (8-1 Big Ten) National title odds: +320. List LOOK: Michigan football 2022 schedule officially set. Stroud will likely be heading back to New York as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, too. Michigan and Michigan State shocked everyone and finished well Will Allen break through for the Heisman like Ron Dayne did in 1999? Credit: USA TODAY Sports.

Nebraska lost nine games by nine points or less last season, and Northwestern is trying to bounce back after its own nine-loss season. 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 Wildcats did win the Big Ten West in 2018 and 2020. The word: Bowl hopes for Greg Schiano and the Scarlet Knights may come down to the regular-season finale at Maryland, unless Rutgers is able to beat a Big Ten rival as an underdog in the previous weeks. Thompson replaces four-year starter Adrian Martinez, who transferred to Kansas State. Outbursts in those games keeps the national attention. Sep. 24: Wisconsin at Ohio StateOct. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports in predicting Texas to finish first in the Big 12 conference. 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. That's the game that turns the Spartans' season one way or the other. That all does not bode well for next season. Michigans third consecutive playoff appearance and Big Ten title could finally be capped with a national title for Jim Harbaugh, although a matchup with Georgia going for the first national title three-peat in nearly 90 years is no easy hurdle to clear (Minnesotas run from 1934-1936 is the last three-peat national title run in the FBS). This is a major chance at redemption after the Cougars took down the Badgers at Camp Randall in 2022. Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Whether the Iowa offense can score consistently is again a major question, but this defense should be fierce. The 2021 Big Ten season was filled with surprises based on preseason expectations. 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. A new-look offense will be headlined by former Pitt offensive coordinator Mark Whipple and Texas transfer quarterback Casey Thompson. It would be incredible to see four teams from a single Power Five division to hit at least 10 victories, but it could happen given the overall strength at the top of the Big Ten. The Big Ten conference will be fascinating once again in 2022. Both coordinators exited for new opportunities, while Michigan lost five draft picks and a half-dozen more pro signings. Rutgers was on the wrong end of lopsided losses to the Big Tens best a year ago, although the Scarlet Knights found themselves in a last-minute bowl game against Wake Forest. The Huskers revamped the coaching staff this offseason, and the conference season kicks off Aug. 27 when Nebraska and Northwestern meet in Dublin, Ireland. Without knowing how two-deep depth charts are going to shake out, we'll take a stab anyway at way-too-early final record predictions for every team in the conference entering the offseason with a caveat these will be amended after spring practice and just before games kickoff in the fall. USA TODAY - Bryant Crews 1h. This should be a bowl team, but we saw how the team fell apart last year in every single game. We're expecting a winner-take-all showdown in the regular-season finale at Ohio State. MOST RECENT. You have to believe that hyped-up quarterback Gavit Wimsatt will be given the keys at some point, but itll take time to get everything in sync. #GoBucks. However, it did well in a similar stretch in 2021, so dont count the Spartans out. Here is a look at the spring way-too-early Peter Skoronski, a two-year starter for the Wildcats, was Pro Football Focus' highest-graded left tackle in the conference last season. The Buckeyes have won 25 straight conference games at home by an average of 30.9 points per game. USA TODAY - Bryant Crews 1h. Wins: at Boston College, Wagner, at Temple, Nebraska, Indiana, Losses: Iowa, at Ohio State, at Minnesota, Michigan, at Michigan State, Penn State, at Maryland. How can the sophomore improve his chances? The Nittany Lions came up short against Indiana in 2020 but edged Wisconsin Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports. The Big Ten sent two teams to the CFB Playoff in 2022 for the first time in conference history. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports The schedule is a bit more daunting for the Buckeyes. 8: Ohio State at Michigan StateOct. in 2017. Michigan had a dominant offensive line last season, and Oluwatimi should help that trend continue. Isaiah Hole. Ohio State has the makings of a potential national champion in 2022. Spring ball is kicking off for most teams, and if it hasnt already, its on the horizon. Well, that could be entertaining. They will have to if Scott Frost wants to stay in Lincoln. Michigan State rallied from a 16-point third-quarter deficit in 2021, and Harbaugh who is 3-4 against the Spartans can't lose another one at the Big House. The defense will still be feisty, but there still needs to be O-line improvement, as well as more consistency from quarterback Graham Mertz. (Photo: USA TODAY Sports) Projected finish: T-4th in Big Ten East. 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. This might be more of a tandem effort, but you know Mel Tucker is going to rely on that strong running game around quarterback Peyton Thorne. The reigning Big Ten champions could theoretically have a difficult time holding onto their crown. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Minnesota head football coach P.J. Win or lose that first game, the Boilermakers could be in a good spot in 2022. Stroud could change that. The schedule is no breeze. 29: Ohio State at Penn State. Will Michigan defend their crown? Indiana Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen walks along the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NCAA Division I football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. 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The Buckeyes have a tough opener against Notre Dame, but that's only going to help down the line in the College Football Playoff. For the first time in nearly a year, Penn State adds another commitment to the board for the Class of 2024. Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. The Fighting Illini were led by Chase Brown on the ground and pulled off one of the weirdest wins of the college football season by taking down Penn State in nine, yes nine, overtimes. C.J. 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. But, as always, its difficult to suddenly project that a young team will be good the following year. 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The word: What are the outside expectations for the Badgers in 2022? Yes, the Buckeyes are still a shining star in the conference, but they do have some issues. It's not going to be easy in 2022. Kaevon Merriweather is back at safety, so the only new starters are the Cash hybridlikely Cooper DeJeanand safety Quinn Schulte. The Scarlet Knights will have to get through nonconference unscathed if it really wants to turn the corner, because the early conference schedule is no joke. Purdue played for the Big Ten championship this past season but the Boilermakers will have to settle for a bowl game in a baseball stadium according to 247Sports spring bowl projections. The goal for 2022 might just be to get into a bowl, this time with a winning record. Akron Zips. Wins: Wyoming, Virginia,Chattanooga, Purdue,at Northwestern, Losses: at Indiana, at Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, at Nebraska, Michigan State, at Michigan. You bet. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. It would somewhat surprising if Northwestern made a push in 2022, because it feels about another year away. Out east, the usual suspects lead the way in the projections. They'll figure it out. The offense will be one of the best in the country again with C.J. 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. Phil Steele predicts preseason AP college football top 10. On the final weekend of September, division favorites Wisconsin and OSU square off in Columbus. The thing about college football is that its entirely impossible to pin down. The RP Predictor calculates the final score of each game based on each team's offense, defense, 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. The sophomore began to live up to the hype this year in his first season as a starter. If quarterback Sean Clifford remains healthy and can be the star he was at the beginning of the year, the rest of the roster is talented enough to surprise and contend for the Big Ten championship. The Boilermakers are an interesting sleeper, but they have the Badgers and Gophers on the road this season. 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. The 6-foot-6, 220 pound athlete committed to Wisconsin in late January, becoming the first pass-catcher to join the program for 2024. The name may have changed, but that doesnt mean you dont have to order a bloomin onion for the game. Nebraska was the best 3-9 football team in the history of the sport last season. Way-too-early Big Ten football power rankings for 2022 Share this article 3.9k shares Phil Harrison January 14, 2022 2:53 pm ET Now that the college football He started 35 games for Virginia the last three seasons and was a semifinalist for the Rimington Trophy. Until last season, the Badgers hadn't had a drought longer than two seasons since the conference split in 2011. And crossovers against Penn State and Ohio State certainly dont help matters. This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with these schools or teams. And with Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State expected to rank as However, this group will still be a tough out for anyone in the league. With the stroke of midnight and the calendar flipping over, the Buckeyes once-promising 2022 campaign ended instantly in 2023. Big Ten Football B1G 2022 FULL Big Ten Record Predictions and 2022 Season Preview Who wins the West? really being the only question worth a damn here. 18:12-36:45 Big Ten East The Nittany Lions lost a lot of talent in the NFL draft, and will have to restructure a defense that was in the bottom third of the conference last season. By Sam Marsdale Aug 11, 8:56 AM. Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports. 1. Dont expect Michigan to get the fortune and results it got this past season. The word: With a much-improved defense and one of the nation's most explosive units offensively, an extremely hungry Ohio State team should be able to get through the regular season unscathed if the Buckeyes are able to avoid road losses to Michigan State or Penn State entering the rivalry showdown versus Michigan at the end of November. The giant-killers now know what they have at quarterback, with Aidan OConnell leading the charge. Last season was a dream campaign for Mel Tucker and Michigan State. 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. Day repeatedly used the word "edgy" at Big Ten Media Days to describe the team's mindset in the offseason. 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 . Unique? The narrative feels the same in 2022, as Iowa and Wisconsin face the likelihood of low-ceiling offenses. Illinois won't be favored in any of those and the see-saw non-league battle versus Virginia will be a considerable challenge given the strength of quarterback Brennan Armstrong. And if these projections prove to be accurate, there will be a good number of Big Ten teams taking part in a bowl game next season, and it could be another year with two playoff bids. 26: Michigan at Ohio State. Henderson averaged 87.6 yards with five rushing TDs in six games against ranked opponents last season. Smith-Njigba's last impression was a 15-catch, 347-yard, three-TD effort in the Rose Bowl against Utah. That's what it'll take for Minnesota to be a serious factor in the division, if P.J. Stroud finished fourth in the Heisman voting last season after putting up 4,435 passing yards and 44 TDs as a first-year starter. That defense returns much of the same personnel and will once again be near the top of the Big Ten. Michigan State and Penn State will stay in the mix in the Big Ten East, but it still comes down to the Buckeyes and Wolverines. Record prediction: 10-2. 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 Buckeyes haven't lost to Michigan at Ohio Stadium since 2000, however. Ohio State and Wisconsin had down years by their standards and missed the Big Ten Championship game entirely. Broussard (Colorado) and Berger (Wisconsin) are tasked with replacing the production from Kenneth Walker III, who rushed for 1,636 yards and 18 TDs last season. These are just some of the questions that will be asked as the Big Ten enters a new season. Sep. 24: Minnesota at Michigan StateOct. Will Ohio State be able to finish the job this time around (possible spoiler alert below)? View 13 items Too-early 2023 Big Ten football game-by-game predictions by team. 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Sep 17, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks off the field after the loss against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. How we are betting the Michigan Wolverines as they look to oust the Iowa Hawkeyes. This is a major chance at redemption after the Cougars took down the Badgers at Camp Randall in 2022. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Nov 20, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) drops back for a pass in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at TCF Bank Stadium. Washington State quarterback Cam Ward has opted to return to school in 2023, and this should be a down-to-the-wire fight in Pac-12 country. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound cornerback has the versatility to play either in the slot or safety think Dax Hill and that could lead to early playing time for new defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. The offense will reset the Big Ten record book in several areas. The opener against Notre Dame could be worrisome as well. Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports. Penn State womens basketball wins first Big Ten tournament game since 2018. After sending two teams to the College Football Playoff in the 2022 season, could the Big Ten be preparing to send a pair of teams back to the playoff next season? It's hard to say, but it's usually safe to pencil inthe Hawkeyes surpassing their preseason Vegas win total given Kirk Ferentz's track record at the program. He also gets book-end big stage games at The Shoe against Notre Dame and Michigan. ESPN FPI Predicted Record. Stroud (7) throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the Rose Bowl against the Utah Utes in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2022. Credit: USA TODAY Sports. 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