Wins: Buffalo, at Charlotte, SMU, Purdue,at Indiana, Northwestern, Rutgers, Losses: at Michigan, at Wisconsin, Michigan State,at Penn State, Ohio State. But dont be deceived. Smith-Njigba's last impression was a 15-catch, 347-yard, three-TD effort in the Rose Bowl against Utah. 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. Returning C.J. The other side of the ball is a question mark. With the stroke of midnight and the calendar flipping over, the Buckeyes once-promising 2022 campaign ended instantly in 2023. Peter Skoronski, a two-year starter for the Wildcats, was Pro Football Focus' highest-graded left tackle in the conference last season. Wolverines' fans always get excited about five-star cornerbacks, and Johnson (Grosse Pointe South, Mich.) is the next in line. The defense, however, was as good as any unit in the country. 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. 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. Fourth-year coach Ryan Day brings back a loaded offense that features Heisman Trophy finalist C.J. The Wolverines do get Michigan State and Penn State at home, but Harbaugh is 3-4 against those schools at the Big House. C.J. 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. Theres no doubt Greg Schiano has shifted the culture in a good way at Rutgers. Ohio State has the makings of a potential national champion in 2022. The word: Will Iowa get back to the Big Ten Championship Game in the black-and-blue division? You'll now receive the top Buckeyes Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Outbursts in those games keeps the national attention. If MSU is going to contend, itll need to really excel during that brutal stretch. Nebraska lost nine games by nine points or less last season, and Northwestern is trying to bounce back after its own nine-loss season. View 13 items Too-early 2023 Big Ten football game-by-game predictions by team. The word: Can the Spartans get back to the New Year's Six as one of the hunted at the top of the Big Ten next season? If they can get to a 6-3 finish in league play, that should be enough to win the division if two of those victories include Wisconsin and Nebraska. Wins: Western Michigan, Akron, at Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, at Illinois, Rutgers, Indiana. Score Prediction: Wisconsin 27, Washington State 24. Ryan Day's team still finished 11-2 last year and returns All-American quarterback C.J. 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. The opener against Notre Dame could be worrisome as well. 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. 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. 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. Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. 3. We help YouTubers by driving traffic to them for free. 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 . Tuimoloau will revive the pass rush that was missing last season. Credit: USA TODAY Sports. 2022 Summary Casey Thompson turned in a season-long performance worthy of mixed reviews. 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. 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. Michigan will have a tough test there in the finale. Wins: at Boston College, Wagner, at Temple, Nebraska, Indiana, Losses: Iowa, at Ohio State, at Minnesota, Michigan, at Michigan State, Penn State, at Maryland. Losing Tyler Linderbaum and Tyler Goodson hurts, but with Spencer Petras and Jack Campbell returning, the Hawkeyes are poised to continue their ascent in 2022. C.J. 247Sports writer Kevin Flaherty joined Athlon Sports in predicting Texas to finish first in the Big 12 conference. On the final weekend of September, division favorites Wisconsin and OSU square off in Columbus. The Wildcats did win the Big Ten West in 2018 and 2020. Looking ahead to next season, there are a lot more question marks. That hopeful rise starts with a September victory in East Lansing. February 22, 2023 12:24 pm ET. The word: Can quarterback Tanner Morgan return to the 2019 form for the Golden Gophers? March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. It's a new QB for Frost, and it might just work this time. The defense is good enough, but losing George Karlaftis will certainly set it back. Fleck's team intends on toppling Iowa and Wisconsin down the stretch to advance to the Big Ten Championship Game. 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. 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. Crossovers against Nebraska and Minnesota certainly dont lessen the blow, either. 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. Minnesota might rival Illinois for the strangest season in 2021. 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. 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. Iowa has several key pieces to replace, but every unit of the defenseone that ranked seventh nationally in yards allowed per play last seasonreturns a couple of starters. 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. Well, well, well, another year of being high on the Cornhuskers in preseason predictions. 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. Palmer should thrive in a more pronounced role and will emerge as a breakout player for the Huskers. Below is a look at the bowl projections and playoff picks before all the fun begins for the 2022 season. Five other schools in the conference have a winning percentage better than 60% in the CFP era. See College Football News stories in your feed, 2022 College Football Schedules By Teams: All 131 Schools, College Basketball Predictions, Lines, How To Watch: Wednesday, March 1, Auburn at Alabama Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, DePaul at UConn Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Pitt at Notre Dame Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Oklahoma at Kansas State Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Chicago State at Gonzaga Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Vanderbilt at Kentucky Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Xavier at Providence Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Texas at TCU Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview, Privacy Notice / Your California Privacy Rights. Wisconsin was red hot after the loss to Michigan before the loss to Minnesota. It almost always comes down to The Game, and the Wolverines revived the rivalry with a 42-27 victory last season. ESPN FPI Predicted Record. Despite being the fourth team in the The word: Purdue might be the conference's most difficult-to-project team in 2022. Will there be another shakeup this season? March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. The Wolverines rushed for a league-best 214.4 yards per game last season. Will either Minnesota or MSU surge in the standings? If the third times the charm, then Michigan could be celebrating a national championship. 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 . 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. By Sam Marsdale Aug 11, 8:56 AM. 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. Early Big Ten Football Predictions for 2022 East Division 1. No other Big Ten team has averaged 500 yards per game. Wins: New Mexico State, Western Illinois, Colorado, Purdue, at Penn State,at Illinois, Rutgers, Northwestern, Losses: at Michigan State, at Nebraska, Iowa, at Wisconsin. Michigan State we had ranked 10th. 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. 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. 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. Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. If new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles can do anything with the defense, we could be talking about national title aspirations again. Please check your email for a confirmation. 12: Wisconsin at IowaNov. Sean Clifford returns for his fifth season in Happy Valley after he threw 21 touchdowns in 2021. Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. Northwestern was an awfully young team in 2021, which explains a bit of the struggles. The Wildcats have several possible quarterbacks, but dont necessarily have an obvious starter. While we are still a few months away from the 2022 Not since 2010-13 has OSU gone 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. They will have to if Scott Frost wants to stay in Lincoln. Last year, Michigan State soared from 2-5 to a transfer-fueled 11-2. 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. Quarterback Aidan OConnell is back in the fold as the Boilers try and fill holes at receiver. Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports. Once again, ESPN FPI is high on the Badgers as we enter the 2022 season. Can Wisconsin get back to Indy? Indiana severely underperformed in 2021 despite having a lot of key pieces back. 7 of 14. 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. Important tilts against Michigan State and Penn State come at home with the possible division-deciding game against Ohio State happening in Columbus this time around. We're expecting a winner-take-all showdown in the regular-season finale at Ohio State. 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. Singleton has good size at 6-0, 210 pounds, and the high-school highlight reel is predictably amazing. Last season was a dream campaign for Mel Tucker and Michigan State. 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. There is still news were waiting on with NFL decisions, transfers and all of that, but were taking a stab at what we believe the landscape of the conference will look like once all the games are gloriously shown on a television or streaming device near you next fall. It will be tough, but there is talent in Happy Valley. Will the trend of a true breakout team continue in 2022? The narrative feels the same in 2022, as Iowa and Wisconsin face the likelihood of low-ceiling offenses. The defense improved last season and will have to continue that upward trajectory. Score Prediction: Wisconsin 27, Washington State 24. Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Greg Schiano walks on the field during pregame warmups before an NCAA Division I football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. 36:46-38:23 Conclusion, #collegefootball #ohiostatefootball #michiganfootball #nebraskafootball #michiganstatefootball #pennstatefootball #wisconsinfootball #collegefootballrecruiting #football. Here are the 10 players I think are primed for breakout seasons in 2023. Here are the 10 players I think are primed for breakout seasons in 2023. Unique? 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. DECOURCY: Michigan restores rivalry with Ohio State with dominant win. The road to Indianapolis and the Big Ten Championship Game goes through Columbuseven though it technically starts in Ireland. That's what it'll take for Minnesota to be a serious factor in the division, if P.J. Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports. And can Matt Rhule finally get Nebraska back into the postseason? It should be a good season, but can the Wolverines repeat? 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. The 2021 Big Ten Football season had plenty of surprises. Michigan looks to repeat but Ohio State is coming back with a vengeance. The Boilermakers are an interesting sleeper, but they have the Badgers and Gophers on the road this season. Athlon Sports Early Big Ten Predictions: Like and subscribe for more amazing content! But Artur Sitkowski isnt exactly the ideal quarterback, and this is a roster mostly bereft of talent. 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. However, Penn State has a lot of returning talent and plays Ohio State, Michigan State, and cross-division Minnesota at home. Michigan football might not go back to the playoff in 2022, but dont expect a big dropoff from the Wolverines. Day repeatedly used the word "edgy" at Big Ten Media Days to describe the team's mindset in the offseason. But if the Huskers start poorly, Frost's fate may be just about sealed as the calendar flips to October. 1. Penn State womens basketball wins first Big Ten tournament game since 2018. The offense will reset the Big Ten record book in several areas. MORE: Futures odds and best bets for Big Ten. All eyes are now out of the rearview mirror and on the horizon as 2023 approaches. Iowa will go as far as its offense can carry it. The Big Ten added USC and UCLA from the Pac-12 starting in the 2024; a blockbuster realignment move that could lead to further expansion for the soon-to-be 16-team conference. 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. Stroud and Ohio State having a field day against the Spartans secondary. The Buckeyes won the conference's only titles in the CFP era (2014) and BCS era (2002). Oh, what a division. The schedule is a bit more daunting for the Buckeyes. And why not take Bret Bielema out to Las Vegas for a bowl game matchup with the Pitt Panthers. NCAA F January 27, 2022 News Bot The 2021 Big Ten Football season had plenty of surprises. Wisconsin had the Big Ten West trophy all but in their hands, yet fell short at Minnesota. Florida was very lucrative to the Oklahoma Sooners in the class of 2023. Share this story. Sep. 24: Minnesota at Michigan StateOct. Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports. Jim Harbaugh peeked into an NFL position but decided to stay. In our 2021 too-early power rankings, eventual Big Ten champion, the hometown Michigan 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. 0:00-1:26 Introduction Look for a season similar to what we just saw in 2021. The Spartans defeated their crosstown rivals, won 11 games, and had one of the best running backs in the country in Kenneth Walker III. List LOOK: Michigan football 2022 schedule officially set. Honestly, if everything clicks, the Gophers have what it takes to be in Indy in December. WebAll that plus Josh revisits 5 more bold predictions from the preseason. The best news is MSU returns quarterback Payton Thornewho seemed a bit underappreciated with 3,233 yards and 27 touchdowns to 10 pickslast 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). Sign up for the Nittany Lions Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports. Wins: Colorado State, Hawaii, UConn, Maryland, at Iowa, at Indiana, Penn State, at Rutgers, Nebraska, Illinois. The Wolverines are the spring way-too-early pick to take on Georgia in the national championship on the 247Sports bowl projections. Penn State losing to Purdue is his upset pick of the year in the Big Ten. The new receivers include Marvin Harrison Jr, who caught three touchdowns in the Rose Bowl, and former top prospects Julian Fleming and Emeka Egbuka. USA TODAY - Bryant Crews 1h. The Wildcats have no favors from the Big Ten schedule, as they have to head to Penn State and welcome Ohio State at home. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Stroud could change that. This is a team and program hoping to get back to winning the Big Ten East and competing for playoff spots. Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports. All 14 coaches returned to the Big Ten, but Nebraska's Scott Frost is on the hottest of hot seats. To beat the Buckeyes, you have to keep up as best you can. We may be months away from the start of the 2023 season, but it is never too early to start making bowl projections, right? Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. 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