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 Spartans defeated their crosstown rivals, won 11 games, and had one of the best running backs in the country in Kenneth Walker III. Wisconsin was red hot after the loss to Michigan before the loss to Minnesota. It will be tough, but there is talent in Happy Valley. He's also a valued NFL prospect, should he turn pro following his junior campaign this fall. Ryan Hilinski is the expected starting quarterback, but reports from spring football are that redshirt freshman QB Brendan Sullivan could push him for the job: #Northwestern redshirt freshman QB Brendan Sullivan has put himself in position to push Ryan Hilinski for the starting job after a strong spring, per coach Pat Fitzgerald. Penn State opens the season on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Purdue. That stretch included some truly awful offensive days, something that may appear occasionally again in 2022. Wins: Indiana State, at Syracuse, Florida Atlantic, Iowa,Northwestern, at Indiana, Losses: Penn State, at Minnesota, at Maryland,Nebraska, at Wisconsin,at Illinois. Wins: Northwestern (Dublin, Ireland), North Dakota, Georgia Southern, Indiana, at Purdue, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Losses: Oklahoma, at Rutgers, at Michigan,at Iowa. 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. 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? The Huskers revamped the coaching staff this offseason, and the conference season kicks off Aug. 27 when Nebraska and Northwestern meet in Dublin, Ireland. WebThe Mormon Mom TikToker Who Went Viral For Soft Swinging Was Arrested On Suspicion Of Domestic Violence Michigan football might not go back to the playoff in 2022, but dont expect a big dropoff from the Wolverines. Three Big Ten teams appeared earlier this month in our preseason bowl projections in the New Year's Six and Playoff, so we expect another banner year from the nation's most competitive league. Since returning to his alma mater in 2018, the former Nebraska quarterback is 15-29 overall with a 10-25 conference record. 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. If MSU is going to contend, itll need to really excel during that brutal stretch. The road to Indianapolis and the Big Ten Championship Game goes through Columbuseven though it technically starts in Ireland. 8: Ohio State at Michigan StateOct. It would somewhat surprising if Northwestern made a push in 2022, because it feels about another year away. To close October, Michigan aims for revenge on rival Michigan State. However, this group will still be a tough out for anyone in the league. Wisconsin had the Big Ten West trophy all but in their hands, yet fell short at Minnesota. Illinois Fighting Illini: 5-7, 2-7 BIG. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. It's still the toughest road test on the Buckeyes' schedule and part of a thrilling day in the Big Ten East. Still, a return to Indianapolis would be a welcomed sign for Wisconsin. The first showdown on the listonly the seventh all-time meeting of Notre Dame and OSUdoubles as the best nonconference game of the 2022 season. Consequently, it's more fiscally responsible for Nebraska to not pull a USCwhich ditched Clay Helton after two games last season. With plenty of time to change our minds, as were currently in the thick of winter conditioning, here are our far-too-early Big Ten power rankings. ESPN FPI Predicted Record. Aug. 27: Nebraska vs. Northwestern (in Dublin). 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. Once again, ESPN FPI is high on the Badgers as we enter the 2022 season. Ohio State is 7-3 in New Year's Day Six bowls, too. There's incredible talent on Ohio State's offense. The defense, however, struggled to defend against the pass. 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. Ohio State has the makings of a potential national champion in 2022. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. Please check your email for a confirmation. With the stroke of midnight and the calendar flipping over, the Buckeyes once-promising 2022 campaign ended instantly in 2023. Stroud finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting and was a third-team AP All-America choice. Ohio State has seemingly rescinded offer to star quarterback Dylan Raiola, Latest Mel Kiper NFL mock draft has three Ohio State players in first round, Top ten Ohio State rated quarterback recruits since 2000, Top-rated recruit from every state for Ohio State football since 2000, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Sean Clifford returns for his fifth season in Happy Valley after he threw 21 touchdowns in 2021. Everything sets up for the Wolverines to defend their crown, and ultimately, it will likely come down to Michigan and Ohio State, once again. Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) April 21, 2022, Nov 28, 2020; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen looks on from the sideline in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska also brought in a new passing game coordinator in Mickey Joseph from LSU. Here is a look at the spring way-too-early Honestly, if everything clicks, the Gophers have what it takes to be in Indy in December. #GoBlue. They will have to if Scott Frost wants to stay in Lincoln. What the Hoosiers get out of the quarterback position and how they develop a lot of the youth that will be stepping up for a veteran team last season will determine if this team can sniff a bowl appearance or not. Michigan won the league last year, but Ohio State enters the 2022 college football season as the overwhelming Big Ten favorite. That all does not bode well for next season. The 2021 Big Ten season was filled with surprises based on preseason expectations. 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. The questions on offense surround the quarterback position. Akron Zips.

Are you ready for a playoff rematch? 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. Singleton has good size at 6-0, 210 pounds, and the high-school highlight reel is predictably amazing. Palmer should thrive in a more pronounced role and will emerge as a breakout player for the Huskers. MOST RECENT. But the offense generally hasnt been the issue for the Terps its been the defense. This might not be giving Minnesota enough credit here. 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. Maryland does travel to Ann Arbor in Week 4, but it will face a rebuilding Michigan defense, which could help matters. We saw in the Big Ten Championship Game how far away the Hawkeyes were from the Wolverines, so itll be interesting to see if they can even the scales a bit this upcoming year. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. They get Michigan, Iowa, and Wisconsin at home, have the best offense in college football, and are coming off of a Rose Bowl victory in 2021. They lost to both teams at home in 2021. The Wolverines rushed for a league-best 214.4 yards per game last season. These Big Ten West rivals have traded three-score wins in each other's houses the last three years, and the series moves back to Kinnick Stadium in 2022. 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 sophomore began to live up to the hype this year in his first season as a starter. Michigan won the Big Ten, beat Ohio State, and finished with a 12-2 record and a No.3 finish in the AP poll. The Gophers could take on an interesting South Carolina team in the ReliaQuest Bowl, the new namesake of the old Outback Bowl. Here's a game-by-game look at every team's schedule in 2022 and final predictions for every program in the Big Ten. Based on our own way-too-early top 25 at 247Sports, it appears Michigan will take on four nationally-ranked teams in its quest to return to the College Football Playoff. Ohio State Buckeyes (-225 to win the Big Ten) 2021 record: 11-2 (8-1 Big Ten) National title odds: +320. The running back room will lead the way as Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi return to form a duo with unlimited potential. Taulia Tagovailoa returns as one of the best quarterbacks in the conference, and he should be getting some help back in Dontay Demus and Rakim Jarrett. Wins: at Purdue, Ohio, at Auburn, Central Michigan, Northwestern, Minnesota, at Indiana, Maryland, at Rutgers, Michigan State, Losses: at Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio State. This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with these schools or teams. 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. Michigan and Michigan State shocked everyone and finished well above their projections. 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. Following a 5-0 start last season, Penn State tumbled to six losses in the last eight games. Credit: USA TODAY Sports. Look for the Spartans to take a wee bit of a step back in 2022. follow. Minnesota was another team that made a big jump from 2020 to 2021, and with Tanner Morgan returning, yet again, theres an opportunity for the Gophers to continue that ascent. Will Michigan repeat as Big Ten champions or will Ohio State reclaim top dog status? Thank you for visiting Win Big Sports Network and wbsnsports.com. 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. The Nittany Lions likely would have fared better overall had Sean Clifford not left the Iowa game with injury. Sign up for the WolverinesWire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, #Michigan has an incredible track record with edge rushers under Jim Harbaugh. PSU wasnt the same team after that, and still has loads of talent. Stroud could change that. Up and down puts it mildly when talking about the 2021 Illini. The Illinois Fighting Illini look poised for another positive season that could lead to a spot in a bowl game. They'll likely need to split those two contests and get help elsewhere to advance. Luis Robert Jr., CF, White Sox. This is a team and program hoping to get back to winning the Big Ten East and competing for playoff spots. Now that the Badgers know they have a workhorse in Braelon Allen, it changes things in Madison. 1. 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? Indiana severely underperformed in 2021 despite having a lot of key pieces back. Minnesota might rival Illinois for the strangest season in 2021. The giant-killers now know what they have at quarterback, with Aidan OConnell leading the charge. So, though college football media tends to be quite reactionary (we include ourselves in that estimation) were taking yet another too-early stab at the complexion of the Big Ten conference, now taking into account personnel losses, the schedule, and overall trajectory for each team. The Scarlet Knights went bowling for the first time in forever, and while it didnt go well against Wake Forest, things are shaping up for improvement in Piscataway and New Brunswick. Wisconsin should be the preseason favorite out west, but Iowas defense and Minnesotas offense will have legitimate questions to ask. Apr 17, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback CJ Stroud (7) during the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. 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. The Nittany Lions came up short against Indiana in 2020 but edged Wisconsin The Big Ten conference will be fascinating once again in 2022. Smith-Njigba's last impression was a 15-catch, 347-yard, three-TD effort in the Rose Bowl against Utah. 2022 Maryland Prediction, Spring Football Version: 7-5 CFN 2021 Spring Prediction: 5-7 Maryland 2021 Final Record: 7-6 Maryland 2022 Schedule & Analysis 9 Ferentz just re-upped his contract and will have a talented, veteran team this upcoming season. How can the sophomore improve his chances? Michigan had a dominant offensive line last season, and Oluwatimi should help that trend continue. 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. 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 Will Ohio State be able to finish the job this time around (possible spoiler alert below)? Quarterback Tanner Morgan and running back Mohamed Ibrahim are back in the Twin Cities as the offense will have familiar personnel. Especially since the Nittany Lions have Ohio State at home (queue up whiteout conditions). 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. Below is a look at the bowl projections and playoff picks before all the fun begins for the 2022 season. Can either Padilla or Petras develop into a consistent starter this season? Stroud | Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Peter Skoronski | Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Jim Harbaugh | Michael Hickey/Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Payton Thorne | Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Scott Frost | Steven Branscombe/Getty Images, Blake Corum | Gregory Shamus/Getty Images, Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Harry How/Getty Images, Riley Moss | Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Nick Herbig and Dean Ingram | Patrick McDermott/Getty Images, TreVeyon Henderson | Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The schedule doesn't let up at any point once the non-conference slate is over and there are a few 50-50 games that may not going in the Wildcats' direction. Thompson replaces four-year starter Adrian Martinez, who transferred to Kansas State. List LOOK: Michigan football 2022 schedule officially set. The defense will still be feisty, but there still needs to be O-line improvement, as well as more consistency from quarterback Graham Mertz. Kicking off the Big Ten bowl season could be Iowa, who is paired up with the Florida Gators in the Music City Bowl in a Big Ten vs. SEC bowl matchup. 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. Stroud and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. After a brutal 2021 campaign followed a miraculous 2020 season, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers retooled by adding Missouri transfer quarterback Connor Bazelak. 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). Look for Wisconsin to be a problem this season. Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports. In his first year as a starter, C.J. Outbursts in those games keeps the national attention. They'll have to go through arguably the league's toughest four opponents to get there and October is the most important month with battles against Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio State defining the month. Here are the 10 players I think are primed for breakout seasons in 2023. New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles will bring a more aggressive scheme to Ohio State, and Hicks (Archbishop Alter, Dayton, Ohio) is a five-star linebacker that could work into the middle two-linebacker rotation with Steele Chambers and Tommy Eichenberg. Heading into 2022, there are major questions for just about everybody not named Ohio State. But, in general, if the Terrapins cant stop anybody, it still is, at best, a middle-of-the-pack Big Ten team. Please check your email for a confirmation. Big Ten Game Result Predictions Today, March 1. Michigan State we had ranked 10th. PJ Mustipher made it clear who he things should be Penn State's next defensive line coach. That weight is on the big stage, and Ohio State is all-but penciled in to get back to the CFP in 2022. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports. We help YouTubers by driving traffic to them for free. Nebraska needs more consistency on both sides of the football next fall, but missing Penn State, Michigan State and Ohio State from the other side of the conference is a schedule blessing. Following a tremendous start to 2021 spurred by beating Wisconsin in Week 1, the Nittany Lions faltered down the stretch. He's the next elite back off the Wisconsin assembly line. The word: For the first time in Scott Frost's tenure, the Huskers will appear in a bowl game in 2022 with the collective backs against the wall in the Big Ten. C.J. Wins: Duke, Southern Illinois, Miami (Ohio), Losses: Nebraska (Dublin, Ireland), at Penn State, Wisconsin, at Maryland, at Iowa, Ohio State, at Minnesota, at Purdue,Illinois. Wisconsin at Iowa (Nov. 12) These Big Ten West rivals have traded three-score wins in each Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said those schools can help "carry some weight" for the Big Ten. Oct 30, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Greg Schiano in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Florida was very lucrative to the Oklahoma Sooners in the class of 2023. 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. Northwestern was an awfully young team in 2021, which explains a bit of the struggles. Ohio State and Wisconsin had down years by their standards and missed the Big Ten Championship game entirely. 3. The thing about college football is that its entirely impossible to pin down. Michigan 3. #GoBlue, Cant wait to see what he does in his first year at #Michigan! 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 . The hiring of Luke Fickell by Wisconsin is expected by many to lead the Badgers quickly back to the top of the Big Ten West. Late Kick Live Ep. Penn State was much better than its record indicated last season. Dont expect Michigan to get the fortune and results it got this past season. Nebraska was the best 3-9 football team in the history of the sport last season. Iowa will be Iowa and beat teams it shouldnt, yet play with teams it should be better than. 1:27-18:11 Big Ten West Fourth-year coach Ryan Day brings back a loaded offense that features Heisman Trophy finalist C.J. What about the Big Ten West? 2022 CFN College Football Preview of Every Team Big Ten Preseason Predictions: East Big Ten East Predicted Finish 1. Dec 30, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz (5) warms up before facing the Arizona State Sun Devils in the 2021 Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. Wins: South Dakota State, Iowa State, Nevada, at Rutgers,at Illinois, Northwestern, Wisconsin, at Minnesota, Nebraska, Losses: Michigan, at Ohio State, at Purdue. Both coordinators exited for new opportunities, while Michigan lost five draft picks and a half-dozen more pro signings. Henderson averaged 87.6 yards with five rushing TDs in six games against ranked opponents last season. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. Knowles will bring a more aggressive defense, and sophomores Jack Sawyer and J.T. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports in predicting Texas to finish first in the Big 12 conference. Sign up for the Badgers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Will the trend of a true breakout team continue in 2022? You can view the entire list of bowl projections here. 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. Wins: Buffalo, at Charlotte, SMU, Purdue,at Indiana, Northwestern, Rutgers, Losses: at Michigan, at Wisconsin, Michigan State,at Penn State, Ohio State. 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. Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Credit: USA TODAY Sports. UPDATE 12/27/22 Welcome to Football Alliance! With the 2022 season inching closer, it is only appropriate to begin discussing the schedules and characteristics of each Big Ten team. 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. Here are the 10 players I think are primed for breakout seasons in 2023. The defense, however, was as good as any unit in the country. Wisconsin has a new offensive coordinator in Bobby Engram, as Graham Mertz looks to put it all together at quarterback. To get there, James Franklin's squad will need to beat Auburn and Minnesota, whom we consider to be the toughest matchups after Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State. The Boilermakers lost their best overall player in defensive end George Karlaftis and wide receiver David Bell to the NFL draft. Graham Mertz might finally put everything together, and the running attack is going to be fantastic again with Braelon Allen and a physical offensive line. Until last season, the Badgers hadn't had a drought longer than two seasons since the conference split in 2011. And their opponent being USC, who is set to join the Big Ten in 2024, is icing on the cake. Maryland will play arguably the five top teams in the conference this season which will mark a considerable challenge for Taulia Tagovailoa and company. After a 7-6 season in 2018, Minnesota climbed as high as seventh in the AP poll and finished 11-2 in 2019. However, the appeal isn't solely about the Buckeyes' superstar trio. 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. Over the next two weekends, Wisconsin, Penn State and MSU take on a seldom-seen power-conference opponent. The Buckeyes return quarterback C.J. (Photo: USA TODAY Sports) Projected finish: T-4th in Big Ten East. 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. Last season was a dream campaign for Mel Tucker and Michigan State. Oct 30, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Nick Herbig (19) strips the ball away from Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Spencer Petras (7) during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. 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. 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. Well, well, well, another year of being high on the Cornhuskers in preseason predictions. 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. Well, that could be entertaining. Early Big Ten Football Predictions for 2022 East Division 1. He also gets book-end big stage games at The Shoe against Notre Dame and Michigan. Look for a season similar to what we just saw in 2021. The thing about college football is that its entirely impossible to pin down. At linebacker, Iowa has a pair of 100-tackle returners in Jack Campbell (143) and Seth Benson (105). Ohio State 2. You'll now receive the top Buckeyes Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. The Buckeyes haven't lost to Michigan at Ohio Stadium since 2000, however. Wolverines' fans always get excited about five-star cornerbacks, and Johnson (Grosse Pointe South, Mich.) is the next in line. I am much higher on Luis Robert Jr. than most analysts, 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. Losing the senior receivers wont help him, but at least we know that Wisconsin can get back to its formula and has the pieces to make that work. 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