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. PJ Mustipher made it clear who he things should be Penn State's next defensive line coach. 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. 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 . By JPinIC @JPinIC_BHGP Aug 18, 2022, 11:50am CDT / new. If new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles can do anything with the defense, we could be talking about national title aspirations again. But overhauls are never sure things, even with the collection of talent that OSU has. It's still the toughest road test on the Buckeyes' schedule and part of a thrilling day in the Big Ten East. 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. The Buckeyes have won eight straight in the series, and the Badgers haven't won in Columbus since a 24-13 shocker in 2004. Last season, Michigan was the only other Big Ten team to average more than 35 points per game at 37.7. Wins: Wyoming, Virginia,Chattanooga, Purdue,at Northwestern, Losses: at Indiana, at Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, at Nebraska, Michigan State, at Michigan. The Wolverines do get Michigan State and Penn State at home, but Harbaugh is 3-4 against those schools at the Big House. Iowa will be Iowa and beat teams it shouldnt, yet play with teams it should be better than. 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. The Illinois Fighting Illini look poised for another positive season that could lead to a spot in a bowl game. That's Wisconsin (.745), Iowa (.693), Michigan (.680), Penn State (.643) and Michigan State (.643). 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. The schedule is brutal, with Western Kentucky and Cincinnati again on the nonconference. The name may have changed, but that doesnt mean you dont have to order a bloomin onion for the game. They open with Notre Dame, play Wisconsin and Iowa, to go along with the rest of the schedule. That's the game that turns the Spartans' season one way or the other. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Stacy Revere / Contributor, Getty), (Photo: Matthew OHaren, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: Nikos Frazier / Journal & Courier, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports), (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports), at Illinois, Northwestern, Wisconsin, at Minnesota, Nebraska, (Photo: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire, Getty), in our preseason bowl projections in the New Year's Six and Playoff. 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 hiring of Luke Fickell by Wisconsin is expected by many to lead the Badgers quickly back to the top of the Big Ten West. Ohio State's high-powered offense will be too much for Michiganand then Wisconsin in the conference championship gameto contain. Can the defense hold up alongside an offense that put together multiple massive games last season? March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. Iowa was ranked No.2 at some point in the season but finished with a 10-4 record. Jim Harbaugh peeked into an NFL position but decided to stay. This might not be giving Minnesota enough credit here. Favorites. Will it be Tommy DeVito or Artur Sitkowski under center when Week 1 rolls around? The Wolverines rushed for a league-best 214.4 yards per game last season. Up front, OSU returns three starters plus Matthew Jonesa very regular player over the last two seasons. 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. 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. Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. Here is a look at early team-by-team record predictions for Big Ten squads in 2022: Sep 3, 2021; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Pat Fitzgerald reacts after a play against the Michigan State Spartans during the fourth quarter at Ryan Field. The road to Indianapolis and the Big Ten Championship Game goes through Columbuseven though it technically starts in Ireland. Share this story. Last season was a dream campaign for Mel Tucker and Michigan State. Mel Tucker expects it. Wins: Indiana State, at Syracuse, Florida Atlantic, Iowa,Northwestern, at Indiana, Losses: Penn State, at Minnesota, at Maryland,Nebraska, at Wisconsin,at Illinois. 2022 Summary Casey Thompson turned in a season-long performance worthy of mixed reviews. There is always an above-average squad, but there's rarely a national contender. 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. That's when the campaignultimately swings in the wrong direction with a brutal stretch versus the Nittany Lions followed by road games against likely top-10 teams Ohio State and Michigan State. 8: Ohio State at Michigan StateOct. 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). Sep. 24: Minnesota at Michigan StateOct. With the staffs comfort recruiting in the Sunshine State, it 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. Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. There probably isn't much resistance to labeling them all top-10 talents, which is genuinely absurd for a single offense. Ohio State isn't used to finishing second in the Big Ten East, let alone losing to rival Michigan. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports Jermari Harris will play opposite him at corner. What PFF Says. With Walker headed to the NFL, quarterback Payton Thorne returns to lead the offense. The schedule is no breeze. 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. Thompson played in 15 games at Texas, where he had 30 TDs and nine interceptions.
Honestly, if everything clicks, the Gophers have what it takes to be in Indy in December. 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 word: Can quarterback Tanner Morgan return to the 2019 form for the Golden Gophers? Wisconsin had the Big Ten West trophy all but in their hands, yet fell short at Minnesota. However, the appeal isn't solely about the Buckeyes' superstar trio. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said those schools can help "carry some weight" for the Big Ten. 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. C.J. Peter Skoronski, a two-year starter for the Wildcats, was Pro Football Focus' highest-graded left tackle in the conference last season. 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. Its time to predict the entire Big Ten, not just the Iowa Hawkeyes! 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. 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. Stroud, Henderson and Smith-Njigba are top-15 players nationallyand that's probably a conservative number. The Spartans defeated their crosstown rivals, won 11 games, and had one of the best running backs in the country in Kenneth Walker III. Michigan football might not go back to the playoff in 2022, but dont expect a big dropoff from the Wolverines. Yes, the Buckeyes are still a shining star in the conference, but they do have some issues. Apr 17, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback CJ Stroud (7) during the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. In our 2021 too-early power rankings, eventual Big Ten champion, the hometown Michigan Wolverines, were slated at No. Not since 2010-13 has OSU gone two-plus seasons without standing atop the conference. Penn State is the only other school to have a 40-point offense in the last five years with 41.1 ppg. The word: The Hoosiers play eight straight games before their late-season open week prior to a home showdown with Penn State and by that time, they should be hovering near the .500 mark. https://buckeyeswire.usatoday.com/lists/big-ten-football-way-too-early-power-rankings-for-2022-ohio-state-buckeyes/, All of Ohio State football's historical, unanimous first-team All-Americans, Way-too-early Big Ten bowl projections and College Football Playoff predictions. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports. 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. 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). This team could surprise some people. The offense has to show more explosion and the defense more consistency. In our 2021 too-early power rankings, eventual Big Ten champion, the hometown Michigan This will no doubt be a Big Noon Kickoff Game and it could be a conference championship preview. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The other side of the ball is a question mark. But if the Huskers start poorly, Frost's fate may be just about sealed as the calendar flips to October. 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. Highs will include a home win over Iowa while the lows could feature a road loss to Illinois for Jeff Brohm's group. Well, that could be entertaining. Indiana we had ranked third. 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. However, this group will still be a tough out for anyone in the league. He also gets book-end big stage games at The Shoe against Notre Dame and Michigan. They also lost at home to Rutgers and UTSA. The defense is good enough, but losing George Karlaftis will certainly set it back. December 27, 2023 12:00 am Mike Margittai. Not since 2010-13 has OSU gone It's not going to be easy in 2022. Theres no doubt Greg Schiano has shifted the culture in a good way at Rutgers. 10: Washington State at WisconsinSept. Stroud will likely be heading back to New York as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, too. 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. The word: Purdue might be the conference's most difficult-to-project team in 2022. If you've followed the sport recently, you knew Scott Frost would be prominently featured in this section. Score Prediction: Wisconsin 27, Washington State 24. #GoBucks. 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. We may be months away from the start of the 2023 season, but it is never too early to start making bowl projections, right? 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. Wisconsin should be the preseason favorite out west, but Iowas defense and Minnesotas offense will have legitimate questions to ask. Meaningful? Spring ball is kicking off for most teams, and if it hasnt already, its on the horizon. The questions on offense surround the quarterback position. 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It helps that Iowa gets Michigan at home, but facing the Wolverines and Buckeyes in one season isnt exactly cause for celebration. Will either Minnesota or MSU surge in the standings? 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. Michigan has a solid roster, but a reasonably soft schedule will boost the Wolverines along the way. That's the next step. #GoBlue. Now that the college football season is over, and Ohio State is basking in its Rose Bowl victory, its time to look ahead to 2022. The Buckeyes have won 25 straight conference games at home by an average of 30.9 points per game. The Big Ten conference will be fascinating once again in 2022. But, in general, if the Terrapins cant stop anybody, it still is, at best, a middle-of-the-pack Big Ten team. Notably, those struggles came against the top of the conference including C.J. While that was just our projections, we were pretty in-line with mainstream thought. Stroud, and Ohio State has a favorable schedule with most of the tough games at home. 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. We saw some improvement from Illinois during the season, but it was an inconsistent one at best. Ohio State has the makings of a potential national champion in 2022. It almost always comes down to The Game, and the Wolverines revived the rivalry with a 42-27 victory last season. The Wildcats did win the Big Ten West in 2018 and 2020. Michigan State Spartans. No team is probably more anxious to get the season started than the Ohio State Buckeyes. Allen is the top returning Big Ten rusher with numbers that are on par with Henderson. Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports. 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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. 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. B/R's preview of the Big Ten includes star players, top storylines, key games and just about everything short of USC and UCLA. They are 6-7 in New Year's Day Six Bowls, and the Spartans and Wolverines were routed in their lone CFP appearances. Spring ball is on for most teams, and if it hasnt already, its on the horizon. Henderson grabbed national attention as a freshman with a 277-yard outburst against Tulsa last season, and he's yet another home-run hitter in Ohio State's loaded offense. 3. Be more involved in the big games. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports. 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. That means there are few Buckeyes who have actually experienced beating their rival on this 2022 team. And crossovers against Penn State and Ohio State certainly dont help matters. Minnesota should be competitive, but none of Purdue, Northwestern, Illinois and Nebraska are particularly inspiring. Nov 20, 2021; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks with quarterback Cade McNamara (12) after during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Wisconsin Badgers running back Braelon Allen (0) runs for a long first down in the third quarter against Nebraska Cornhuskers safety Myles Farmer (4) during their football game Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. You bet. The word: What are the outside expectations for the Badgers in 2022? Ryan Day's team still finished 11-2 last year and returns All-American quarterback C.J. Penn State The Nittany Lions likely would have fared better overall had Sean Clifford not left the Iowa game with injury. The Buckeyes, however, are the prohibitive favorite to strike back 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. Michigan State Spartans. Are you ready for a playoff rematch? Nebraska was the best 3-9 football team in the history of the sport last season. 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. We're expecting a winner-take-all showdown in the regular-season finale at Ohio State. The offense will reset the Big Ten record book in several areas. 4 days. The question is: can the Boilermakers sustain that success in 2022? However, Penn State has a lot of returning talent and plays Ohio State, Michigan State, and cross-division Minnesota at home. That stretch included some truly awful offensive days, something that may appear occasionally again in 2022. By Kevin Flaherty 5 hours ago. The Vols are coming off a strong season in 2022 and could be in for another good season. 12: Wisconsin at IowaNov. 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. The opener against Notre Dame could be worrisome as well. Will Ohio State earn revenge? Will Cade McNamara comfortably retake his starting job or can former five-star talent J.J. McCarthy make a push? Dec 29, 2021; New York, NY, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) runs the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Dax Hollifield (4) pursues during the second half of the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. Over the next two weekends, Wisconsin, Penn State and MSU take on a seldom-seen power-conference opponent. Over/under: 11. Minnesota might rival Illinois for the strangest season in 2021. Ohio State and Wisconsin had down years by their standards and missed the Big Ten Championship game entirely. Clifford returns, and a road game at Auburn is daunting, as is playing at Michigan. Sean Clifford returns for his fifth season in Happy Valley after he threw 21 touchdowns in 2021. To beat the Buckeyes, you have to keep up as best you can. 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. Michigan won the league last year, but Ohio State enters the 2022 college football season as the overwhelming Big Ten favorite. There's incredible talent on Ohio State's offense. follow. Not to mention two elite defensive pieces in linebacker Harold Perkins and edge rusher Maason Smith, who will be back after his injury-shortened 2022 effort. Penn State is 4-5 in Big Ten play each of the last two seasons. It will be tough, but there is talent in Happy Valley. Here are the way-too-early game-by-game predictions for Michigan in 2022. Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports. 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. Especially since the Nittany Lions have Ohio State at home (queue up whiteout conditions). He completed 63 percent of his passes in 10 games for 2,407 yards with 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The Spartans play at Washington, host Minnesota the next week, play at Maryland, host Ohio State and Wisconsin, have a bye week, and then go to Michigan. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. Pretty much everywhere youll look, Ohio State will be atop the early power rankings. 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. Michigan won the league last year, but Ohio State enters the 2022 college football season as the overwhelming Big Ten favorite. Will Michigan defend their crown? 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