Nov 6, 2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Scott Frost (right) looks onto the field during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports. Isaiah Hole. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. Will Michigan repeat as Big Ten champions or will Ohio State reclaim top dog status? A new-look offense will be headlined by former Pitt offensive coordinator Mark Whipple and Texas transfer quarterback Casey Thompson. 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 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. Despite being the fourth team in the While we are still a few months away from the 2022 Nebraska makes a bowl this year and gains some much-needed momentum. The featured image in this article is the thumbnail of the embedded video. Will Nebraska finally go bowling? He's the next elite back off the Wisconsin assembly line. 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. Palmer should thrive in a more pronounced role and will emerge as a breakout player for the Huskers. There is a good chance this is the next top-10 perhaps top-five showdown in the series. Looking ahead to next season, there are a lot more question marks. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. He's also a valued NFL prospect, should he turn pro following his junior campaign this fall. After a brutal 2021 campaign followed a miraculous 2020 season, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers retooled by adding Missouri transfer quarterback Connor Bazelak. 8: Ohio State at Michigan StateOct. Will Allen break through for the Heisman like Ron Dayne did in 1999? 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. The word: The reigning Big Ten champions play four consecutive home games prior to their first road affair at Iowa and should be favored in 11 of 12 regular-season games in 2022. Allen rushed for 1,268 yards, averaged 6.8 yards per carry and finished with 12 TDs as a freshman for the Badgers, and that was with a limited role in the first month of the season. 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While Wisconsin fans can often count on a game that is too close for comfort when the Badgers meet the Wildcats, this Northwestern team is going to once again have a difficult time generating offense. Maryland will play arguably the five top teams in the conference this season which will mark a considerable challenge for Taulia Tagovailoa and company. Over the next two weekends, Wisconsin, Penn State and MSU take on a seldom-seen power-conference opponent. This should be a bowl team, but we saw how the team fell apart last year in every single game. Here are the way-too-early game-by-game predictions for Michigan in 2022. Look for the Spartans to take a wee bit of a step back in 2022. Here are the 10 players I think are primed for breakout seasons in 2023. 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. Northwestern was an awfully young team in 2021, which explains a bit of the struggles. They'll figure it out. The defense has to be better, especially against the pass. It looks like there could be plenty of black and gold in the Bronx in this seasons Pinstripe Bowl with a matchup of Purdue and Wake Forest in a Big Ten-ACC clash. Can Harbaugh erase the heartaches of 2016 and 2018 in The Shoe? This past season saw Ohio State not win the Big Ten for the first time in five years, withMichigan surprising everyone, finally acting like an American football team for once. 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. Phil Steele predicts preseason AP college football top 10. Up and down puts it mildly when talking about the 2021 Illini. The defense will still be feisty, but there still needs to be O-line improvement, as well as more consistency from quarterback Graham Mertz. DECOURCY: Michigan restores rivalry with Ohio State with dominant win. 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. And why not take Bret Bielema out to Las Vegas for a bowl game matchup with the Pitt Panthers. February 22, 2023 12:24 pm ET. Quarterback Aidan OConnell is back in the fold as the Boilers try and fill holes at receiver. Big Ten football predictions 2022: Conference standings, impact transfers, best games, Michigan restores rivalry with Ohio State with dominant win. That is what 247Sports has done with a spring edition of its way-too-early bowl projections for the 2023 season. Wins: Northwestern (Dublin, Ireland), North Dakota, Georgia Southern, Indiana, at Purdue, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Losses: Oklahoma, at Rutgers, at Michigan,at Iowa. 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. Stroud and his weapons abounding. Will that allow a school such as Purdue or Minnesota to sneak up the standings this year? Highs will include a home win over Iowa while the lows could feature a road loss to Illinois for Jeff Brohm's group. Other than it being the first conference matchup of the season, probably not. Score Prediction: Wisconsin 27, Washington State 24. Breaking down the five best futures bets, picks, and predictions for the 2022 season. Look for Wisconsin to be a problem this season. The season opener against Penn State will set the tone, and thats the only top team from the East that Purdue faces. Big Ten Game Result Predictions Today, March 1. 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. Wisconsin has a new offensive coordinator in Bobby Engram, as Graham Mertz looks to put it all together at quarterback. Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports. Luis Robert Jr., CF, White Sox. 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. 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. The Wolverines are the spring way-too-early pick to take on Georgia in the national championship on the 247Sports bowl projections. They lost to both teams at home in 2021. It should be a good season, but can the Wolverines repeat? For good measure, Jestin Jacobs (53) finished fifth on the defense last season. But Artur Sitkowski isnt exactly the ideal quarterback, and this is a roster mostly bereft of talent. Below is a look at the bowl projections and playoff picks before all the fun begins for the 2022 season. Stroud could change that. The metric recently predicted the outcome of the 2022 Big Ten season, and the rest of the Big Ten West expectations may surprise some Badger fans. The promising news is the defense should be superb, and the conference slate is quite manageable. But, in general, if the Terrapins cant stop anybody, it still is, at best, a middle-of-the-pack Big Ten team. 2022 College Football Game Result (Winner and Score) Predictions (RP predictor): - predictions of the winner, score, margin of victory, probability of victory of each game in the season. Michigan State Spartans. Credit: USA TODAY Sports. 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. With the 2022 season inching closer, it is only appropriate to begin discussing the schedules and characteristics of each Big Ten team. The Big Ten conference will be fascinating once again in 2022. Even if Northwestern has another frustrating year, the program boasts one of the country's premier offensive linemen. + Show More. 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. (Photo: USA TODAY Sports) Projected finish: T-4th in Big Ten East. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. It wouldnt be a surprise if there are some missteps along the way. There are a lot of questions across the Big Ten Conference, in the final season before USC and UCLA join the fray. But predicted standings, records, and everything else for the Big Ten in 2022. https://badgerswire.usatoday.com/lists/predicting-every-big-ten-football-teams-2022-record/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Everything sets up for the Wolverines to defend their crown, and ultimately, it will likely come down to Michigan and Ohio State, once again. Michigan State beat Michigan and finished with an 11-2 record and a No.9 finish in the AP poll with a Peach Bowl victory. The defense, however, was as good as any unit in the country. 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. 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. TRENDING. Four-star running back Kaytron Allen (IMG Academy) also will be in the mix for carries. Clifford returns, and a road game at Auburn is daunting, as is playing at Michigan. Jermari Harris will play opposite him at corner. The quarterback controversy will be a fascinating story to follow in the months leading up to the season. The opener against Notre Dame could be worrisome as well. Will Luke Fickell have tremendous success in his first year at Wisconsin? He recorded 17 catches for 300 yards and three touchdowns while playing in six games this year. An early-midseason road game at Iowa and midseason home games against Penn State and MSU could provide trouble, but the Wolverines could, if not should, enter the Week 13 game in Columbus with maybe one loss, if not undefeated, provided the defense finds a way to retool after offseason losses. The Boilermakers are an interesting sleeper, but they have the Badgers and Gophers on the road this season. Wisconsin should be the preseason favorite out west, but Iowas defense and Minnesotas offense will have legitimate questions to ask. USA TODAY - Bryant Crews 1h. Iowa will be Iowa and beat teams it shouldnt, yet play with teams it should be better than. How it will unfold: Arguably the toughest team to project in 2023, Credit: USA TODAY Sports. Ohio State and Michigan each received a spot in the playoff field last season, and the Buckeyes and Wolverines could be set to make another playoff run in 2023 after being tossed in the semifinals last season. Aug 28, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Nebraska head coach Scott Frost watches his team in the first quarter with Illinois at Memorial Stadium. The schedule is no breeze. The Spartans defeated their crosstown rivals, won 11 games, and had one of the best running backs in the country in Kenneth Walker III. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports in predicting Texas to finish first in the Big 12 conference. The Wildcats have no favors from the Big Ten schedule, as they have to head to Penn State and welcome Ohio State at home. Wins: Illinois, Idaho, Western Kentucky,Maryland, Losses: at Cincinnati, at Nebraska, Michigan,at Rutgers, Penn State, at Ohio State, at Michigan State, Purdue. Son of former Michigan offensive lineman Mike Sullivan. The Vols are coming off a strong season in 2022 and could be in for another good season. The defense improved last season and will have to continue that upward trajectory. After an upstart 2020 campaign, Indiana fell flat in 2021 as the Hoosiers failed to win a conference game. Quarterback Tanner Morgan and running back Mohamed Ibrahim are back in the Twin Cities as the offense will have familiar personnel. Was that an indirect shot at the rest of the competition? You'll now receive the top Buckeyes Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Notably, those struggles came against the top of the conference including C.J. Well this would be a dream scenario for the Big Ten. 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. But you try herding these 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. Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) stands with teammates tight end Bryce Schulte (48) and defensive back Riley Moss (33) after an NCAA college football game in the Vrbo Citrus Bowl against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. Credit: USA TODAY Sports Network. And crossovers against Penn State and Ohio State certainly dont help matters. It will be tough, but there is talent in Happy Valley. Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards, the third-highest mark nationally. Thank you for visiting Win Big Sports Network and wbsnsports.com. Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports. He completed 63 percent of his passes in 10 games for 2,407 yards with 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. In what could be USCs final game as a Pac-12 member, will the Trojans carry some bragging rights into the conference in year one? The name may have changed, but that doesnt mean you dont have to order a bloomin onion for the game. However, this group will still be a tough out for anyone in the league. 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. 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? Ohio State is the runaway favorite. 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. This is a major chance at redemption after the Cougars took down the Badgers at Camp Randall in 2022. Wisconsin at Iowa (Nov. 12) These Big Ten West rivals have traded three-score wins in each 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. The Gophers could take on an interesting South Carolina team in the ReliaQuest Bowl, the new namesake of the old Outback Bowl. Since returning to his alma mater in 2018, the former Nebraska quarterback is 15-29 overall with a 10-25 conference record. UPDATE 12/27/22 Welcome to Football Alliance! The Buckeyes haven't had a Heisman Trophy winner since Troy Smith in 2006. How we are betting the Michigan Wolverines as they look to oust the Iowa Hawkeyes. 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. Akron Zips. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. 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. WebAll that plus Josh revisits 5 more bold predictions from the preseason. Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports. 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 The word: What are the outside expectations for the Badgers in 2022? The Wolverines do get Michigan State and Penn State at home, but Harbaugh is 3-4 against those schools at the Big House. However, Penn State has a lot of returning talent and plays Ohio State, Michigan State, and cross-division Minnesota at home. Yes, we know the first Big Ten games have already kicked off. 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 . However, the appeal isn't solely about the Buckeyes' superstar trio. Wolverines' fans always get excited about five-star cornerbacks, and Johnson (Grosse Pointe South, Mich.) is the next in line. The Wildcats have several possible quarterbacks, but dont necessarily have an obvious starter. The Buckeyes have a tough opener against Notre Dame, but that's only going to help down the line in the College Football Playoff. Gone is quarterback Adrian Martinez, but hell be replaced by former Texas QB Casey Thompson. There's incredible talent on Ohio State's offense. Especially since the Nittany Lions have Ohio State at home (queue up whiteout conditions). The defense has the potential to be in the upper half of the conference, but solving an offensive that sputtered last season will be the question. How can the sophomore improve his chances? 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. That defense returns much of the same personnel and will once again be near the top of the Big Ten. The defense, however, struggled to defend against the pass. Can the defense hold up alongside an offense that put together multiple massive games last season? On the opposite side of the coin, Michigan redeemed themselves after a difficult 2020 season and outlasted Ohio State to take the Big Ten East crown. By JPinIC @JPinIC_BHGP Aug 18, 2022, 11:50am CDT / new. With the staffs comfort recruiting in the Sunshine State, it 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. Bret Bielema certainly improved the Illini in his first year in Champaign, and Illinois did somehow manage to beat Penn State on the road. Running back TreVeyon Henderson totaled 1,567 scrimmage yards and 19 scores as a true freshman. 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. Wisconsin had the Big Ten West trophy all but in their hands, yet fell short at Minnesota. Thompson replaces four-year starter Adrian Martinez, who transferred to Kansas State. Michigan will have a tough test there in the finale. Wins: Colorado State, Hawaii, UConn, Maryland, at Iowa, at Indiana, Penn State, at Rutgers, Nebraska, Illinois. Iowas defense could make for a scrappy game in this bowl matchup as neither team has had much of a dangerous offense. On the final weekend of September, division favorites Wisconsin and OSU square off in Columbus. The running back room will lead the way as Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi return to form a duo with unlimited potential. The question is: can the Boilermakers sustain that success in 2022? 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. We help YouTubers by driving traffic to them for free. This is a team and program hoping to get back to winning the Big Ten East and competing for playoff spots. That means there are few Buckeyes who have actually experienced beating their rival on this 2022 team. Stroud and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The offense will be one of the best in the country again with C.J. Penn State losing to Purdue is his upset pick of the year in the Big Ten. Still, a return to Indianapolis would be a welcomed sign for Wisconsin. MORE: Futures odds and best bets for Big Ten. Stroud finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting and was a third-team AP All-America choice. That's the next step. 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. PSU wasnt the same team after that, and still has loads of talent. Last season, Ohio State lost to It was part of a ridiculous season where Smith-Njigba had 95 catches for 1,606 yards and nine TDs. That weight is on the big stage, and Ohio State is all-but penciled in to get back to the CFP in 2022. 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. 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. 7566. He completed 63 percent of his passes in 10 games for 2,407 yards with 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The defense loses some key components and the Wolverines arent dynamic enough on offense to have the same success they enjoyed this year. Then in November, the main contenders in the West and East divisions, respectively, meet for potentially decisive games. There is always an above-average squad, but there's rarely a national contender. The rest of the slate is treacherous. 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. Mel Tucker expects it. 2022 Big Ten Football Predictions. It was a strange 2021 campaign for Bret Bielema in his first year at Illinois. Ohio State 2. 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. The 2021 Big Ten season was filled with surprises based on preseason expectations. 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. The Buckeyes will get preseason Heisman hopeful CJ Stroud back after an impressive first campaign as a starter and should comfortably be the preseason favorite in the Big Ten East. Nebraska was the best 3-9 football team in the history of the sport last season. The Big Ten sent two teams to the CFB Playoff in 2022 for the first time in conference history. 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. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. 1:27-18:11 Big Ten West 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. 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. Penn State opens the season on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Purdue. 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. It helps that Iowa gets Michigan at home, but facing the Wolverines and Buckeyes in one season isnt exactly cause for celebration. Singleton, a five-star running back from Governor Mifflin High School (Reading, Pa.), gives the Nittany Lions an exciting backup option for junior Keyvone Lee. Greg Schiano has improved this team greatly, but the schedule is brutal in 2022. Northwestern went 3-9 that season, then surged to 7-2 with a West Division crown in 2020. Will Michigan defend their crown? Michigan won the league last year, but Ohio State enters the 2022 college football season as the overwhelming Big Ten favorite. 2 overall to the hometown Detroit Lions headlines the losses in the 2022 NFL draft. Itll have to show that it can win big games before we can place the Cornhuskers higher. 3. Here are the 10 players I think are primed for breakout seasons in 2023. In our 2021 too-early power rankings, eventual Big Ten champion, the hometown Michigan Mertz and Spencer Petras will be on the spot at quarterback. Here is a look at the spring way-too-early Ferentz just re-upped his contract and will have a talented, veteran team this upcoming season. Wisconsin was red hot after the loss to Michigan before the loss to Minnesota. At linebacker, Iowa has a pair of 100-tackle returners in Jack Campbell (143) and Seth Benson (105). If MSU is going to contend, itll need to really excel during that brutal stretch. Wins: at Boston College, Wagner, at Temple, Nebraska, Indiana, Losses: Iowa, at Ohio State, at Minnesota, Michigan, at Michigan State, Penn State, at Maryland. Ryan Day's team still finished 11-2 last year and returns All-American quarterback C.J. Minnesota head football coach P.J. Jim Harbaugh peeked into an NFL position but decided to stay. 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. 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. Will Cade McNamara comfortably retake his starting job or can former five-star talent J.J. McCarthy make a push? No team is probably more anxious to get the season started than the Ohio State Buckeyes. Its time to predict the entire Big Ten, not just the Iowa Hawkeyes! Will Ohio State be able to finish the job this time around (possible spoiler alert below)? Be more involved in the big games. They are 6-7 in New Year's Day Six Bowls, and the Spartans and Wolverines were routed in their lone CFP appearances. The road to Indianapolis and the Big Ten Championship Game goes through Columbuseven though it technically starts in Ireland. Until last season, the Badgers hadn't had a drought longer than two seasons since the conference split in 2011. That is what 247Sports has done with a spring edition of its way-too-early bowl projections for the 2023 season. Can Wisconsin get back to Indy? Athlon Sports Early Big Ten Predictions: Like and subscribe for more amazing content! He also gets book-end big stage games at The Shoe against Notre Dame and Michigan. Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports. After a 7-6 season in 2018, Minnesota climbed as high as seventh in the AP poll and finished 11-2 in 2019. #GoBlue. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. Unique? 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