Posted a few of the teams I know have fans on the den.
They have MSU slotted #11 and no write up in this particular article, full B1G rankings at the link
# 2025 Big Ten football predictions: Is Penn State ready for its spotlight moment?
full article at link.
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Top contenders
Penn State: On paper, this team is loaded, starting with the Nick Singleton-Kaytron Allen backfield. Allar finally has some legit receivers to throw to with transfers Trebor Pena (Syracuse) and Kyron Hudson (USC). And Jim Knowles takes over another defense teeming with talent. Surely, James Franklin can’t screw this up, right?
Ohio State: The program has successfully reloaded year after year for more than two decades, but the core of last year’s title team was special, and Sayin is unproven. However, it helps having receivers like Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, plus Caleb Downs leading the secondary. The Buckeyes might take a step back, but they can still easily reach the CFP.
Iowa: Remember all those years when we thought, man, if only Iowa had a quarterback? Well, he’s here. It’s not a sure thing that Gronowski shines at the P4 level, but he should be a considerable upgrade. The offensive line could be dominant. And look at the schedule: No Ohio State or Michigan, while Penn State and Oregon are both at home.
Michigan: Michigan won eight games, including Ohio State and Alabama, despite abysmal quarterback play. If Underwood is even above-average, the Wolverines are a Top 25 team, thanks to a veteran defense with leaders like LB Ernest Hausmann and DE Derrick Moore. If Underwood is truly a phenom, Indianapolis is within reach.
Oregon: I see the Ducks taking a slight step back because Moore, the former UCLA QB, is not likely to be the next Bo Nix/Dillion Gabriel. However, Tulane RB Makhi Hughes has a chance to be Oregon’s next great back. The defense isn’t lacking talent, but it got exposed by Penn State and Ohio State to end last season.
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Other notable teams
Nebraska: My co-host Bruce Feldman is all in on this finally being the Huskers’ year. I’m more cautious. Though I like Raiola, especially in Dana Holgorsen’s offense, the schedule does set up nicely. I have them at 8-4, which might not seem impressive, but it would still be the program’s best season in nine years.
Coaches in trouble
Luke Fickell:
Mike Locksley:
David Braun: