Really tricky to try to do preseason rankings any year, but coming off a a weird year and with so many teams returning so many players it could make for an even tougher challenge. Part of me thinks we are in for a repeat nationally of the 2007 year where we see a lot of movement throughout the year and really, multiple teams reach the top 10 at some point.
As for the Big Ten, the team that interests me the most besides Iowa would be the week 1 opponent Indiana. Looking at their roster and production last year, my biggest question would be the run game. If it is slightly above average from the running back spot, they will be solid. Pair that with a healthy Penix and look out.
No idea why but I think Michigan has a nice bounce back year. Scarce amount of national media coverage and expectations for this team that I am aware of, so lets see what they can do with it.
Northwestern is the team I would think takes the biggest step back just based of of returning production, but if at the end of the year they are sitting near the top of the conference I will kick myself for doubting Pat Fitzgerald.
Just cant wait to get going.
