Returning C.J. With the staffs comfort recruiting in the Sunshine State, it Palmer, who had 41 catches for 458 yards and three TDs with the Tigers the last three seasons, followed Joseph. The Buckeyes won the conference's only titles in the CFP era (2014) and BCS era (2002). 2022 Big Ten Football Predictions. Knowles will bring a more aggressive defense, and sophomores Jack Sawyer and J.T. Minnesota might rival Illinois for the strangest season in 2021. Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports. Bret Bielema certainly improved the Illini in his first year in Champaign, and Illinois did somehow manage to beat Penn State on the road. The thing about college football is that its entirely impossible to pin down. The defense, however, struggled to defend against the pass. The opener against Notre Dame could be worrisome as well. He completed 63 percent of his passes in 10 games for 2,407 yards with 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Michigan has to travel to Ohio State this season, so thats going to be an issue too. However, realistically, the Scarlet Knights are probably still a year or so away from making a significant jump in results on the field. It wouldnt be a surprise if there are some missteps along the way. 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. This team could surprise some people. Without knowing how two-deep depth charts are going to shake out, we'll take a stab anyway at way-too-early final record predictions for every team in the conference entering the offseason with a caveat these will be amended after spring practice and just before games kickoff in the fall. All eyes are now out of the rearview mirror and on the horizon as 2023 approaches. Nebraska lost nine games by nine points or less last season, and Northwestern is trying to bounce back after its own nine-loss season. Spring ball is kicking off for most teams, and if it hasnt already, its on the horizon. The offense should be really good with Tanner Morgan deciding to come back for one more season under center, and running back Mohamed Ibrahim back from injury, but there are still issues to address. Mel Tucker expects it. Please check your email for a confirmation. Can they finish some of those close games in 2022? Dont expect Michigan to get the fortune and results it got this past season. The best-worst team in the country, Nebraska lost all of its games, except for Ohio State, by just one score, and its loss against the Buckeyes is another one it should have won. 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. The other side of the ball is a question mark. Michigan is the lone, scary crossover from the East, but it hosts Oklahoma and opens the season in Ireland against Northwestern. Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports. To beat the Buckeyes, you have to keep up as best you can. This is a major chance at redemption after the Cougars took down the Badgers at Camp Randall in 2022. Penn State Well know more after the early-season contest against Ohio State. This is a team hit hard by personnel losses, with Penix, Ty Fryfogle, Stephen Carr, and Peyton Hendershot all moving on. (Photo: USA TODAY Sports) Projected finish: T-4th in Big Ten East. Penn State may not be making the New Years Six cut on these bowl projections, but getting a chance to end the year in a matchup with Tennessee could make for an entertaining end to the year. 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. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. Will Nebraska finally go bowling? Wins: Wyoming, Virginia,Chattanooga, Purdue,at Northwestern, Losses: at Indiana, at Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, at Nebraska, Michigan State, at Michigan. 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. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports. The offense will be one of the best in the country again with C.J. Following a tremendous start to 2021 spurred by beating Wisconsin in Week 1, the Nittany Lions faltered down the stretch. Quarterback Aidan OConnell is back in the fold as the Boilers try and fill holes at receiver. This is a major chance at redemption after the Cougars took down the Badgers at Camp Randall in 2022. Stroud is big news (he still had to come back, obviously) for an offense that was firing on all cylinders and the team in Columbus certainly hopes the coaching revamp, led by defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, pays big dividends. Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Wisconsin at Iowa (Nov. 12) These Big Ten West rivals have traded three-score wins in each 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. 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. Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. Is there more even-year magic in store? 3. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Aidan Hutchinson going No. 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. Running back TreVeyon Henderson totaled 1,567 scrimmage yards and 19 scores as a true freshman. Jim Harbaugh peeked into an NFL position but decided to stay. He's the next elite back off the Wisconsin assembly line. 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. UPDATE 12/27/22 Welcome to Football Alliance! Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports. 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). 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. 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. And with Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State expected to rank as February 22, 2023 12:24 pm ET. There are a lot of questions across the Big Ten Conference, in the final season before USC and UCLA join the fray. The new receivers include Marvin Harrison Jr, who caught three touchdowns in the Rose Bowl, and former top prospects Julian Fleming and Emeka Egbuka. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. Iowas defense could make for a scrappy game in this bowl matchup as neither team has had much of a dangerous offense. The word: Purdue might be the conference's most difficult-to-project team in 2022. Since returning to his alma mater in 2018, the former Nebraska quarterback is 15-29 overall with a 10-25 conference record. According to the 247Sports bowl projections, Wisconsin just barely gets into the Orange Bowl ahead of Penn State. Here is a look at the spring way-too-early 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. Luis Robert Jr., CF, White Sox. 29: Michigan State at MichiganNov. The offense has to show more explosion and the defense more consistency. This article was gathered automatically by our news bot. 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. They are 6-7 in New Year's Day Six Bowls, and the Spartans and Wolverines were routed in their lone CFP appearances. Penn State is the only other school to have a 40-point offense in the last five years with 41.1 ppg. The Nittany Lions likely would have fared better overall had Sean Clifford not left the Iowa game with injury. It helps that Iowa gets Michigan at home, but facing the Wolverines and Buckeyes in one season isnt exactly cause for celebration. If you've followed the sport recently, you knew Scott Frost would be prominently featured in this section. This is the other half of what should be a thrilling October day. Whether the Iowa offense can score consistently is again a major question, but this defense should be fierce. 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? List LOOK: Michigan football 2022 schedule officially set. 2022 Summary Casey Thompson turned in a season-long performance worthy of mixed reviews. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. 10: Washington State at WisconsinSept. HIGHEST RATED. C.J. Please check your email for a confirmation. Can Wisconsin get back to Indy? Sign up for the WolverinesWire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, #Michigan has an incredible track record with edge rushers under Jim Harbaugh. 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. Michigan won the league last year, but Ohio State enters the 2022 college football season as the overwhelming Big Ten favorite. The Ohio State Buckeyes will look to get back into the College Football Playoff this season. Ohio State has the makings of a potential national champion in 2022. The Big Ten sent two teams to the CFB Playoff in 2022 for the first time in conference history. Will Luke Fickell have tremendous success in his first year at Wisconsin? 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. How it will unfold: Arguably the toughest team to project in 2023, Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. No other Big Ten team has averaged 500 yards per game. The word: Bret Bielema expects a much-improved team after a 5-7 finish last fall, but unfortunately for the Fighting Illini, that may not show up in the win-loss column, given the brutality of the slate. Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports. Sept. 3: Notre Dame at Ohio StateSept. Stroud and the offense have sensational upside, but a highly inconsistent defense has much to prove under new coordinator Jim Knowles. Please check your email for a confirmation. We're expecting a winner-take-all showdown in the regular-season finale at Ohio State. This marks the third straight season Penn State has opened a college football season on the road against a Big Ten opponent. This might not be giving Minnesota enough credit here. In our 2021 too-early power rankings, eventual Big Ten champion, the hometown Michigan By: Pete Fiutak, College Basketball Predictions, Lines, How To Watch: Sunday, February 26, NCAA Tournament Bracket Projections, 68 Team Predictions, Bubble Teams February 27, AP Poll Top 25 Projection College Basketball Rankings Prediction Week 17, Coaches Poll Top 25 Projection College Basketball Rankings Prediction Week 17, Coaches Poll Top 25 College Basketball Rankings Week 17, AP Poll Top 25 College Basketball Rankings Week 17, College Basketball Rankings: Top 68 Teams February 27. (soft launch) Air Force Falcons. And then, when it comes to the Michigan game, while OSU acolytes will act confidently, remember: the last time that Ohio State beat the Wolverines was in 2019. #GoBlue. Last season was a dream campaign for Mel Tucker and Michigan State. 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. Michigan 3. Although the West will continue lagging behind the East overall, both divisions should have a tense race into the final weekend. The Buckeyes, however, are the prohibitive favorite to strike back in 2022. 2022 CFN College Football Preview of Every Team Big Ten Preseason Predictions: East Big Ten East Predicted Finish 1. The word: Perhaps one of the more surprising teams in the Big Ten next season could be the Nittany Lions, who underachieved in 2021, but will be on a mission to get to double-digit wins in 2022. The questions on offense surround the quarterback position. The goal for 2022 might just be to get into a bowl, this time with a winning record. This is a team and program hoping to get back to winning the Big Ten East and competing for playoff spots. 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. Can either Padilla or Petras develop into a consistent starter this season? That's what it'll take for Minnesota to be a serious factor in the division, if P.J. Early Big Ten Football Predictions for 2022 East Division 1. DECOURCY: Michigan restores rivalry with Ohio State with dominant win. Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports. It's still the toughest road test on the Buckeyes' schedule and part of a thrilling day in the Big Ten East. The lone remaining ranked team in the preseason AP poll, Michigan State is attempting to build on an impressive year. Getting one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the country back is going to make a huge difference for Purdue. Dec 30, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Payton Thorne (10) celebrates after a victory against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half during the 2021 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Over the next two weekends, Wisconsin, Penn State and MSU take on a seldom-seen power-conference opponent. Even if Northwestern has another frustrating year, the program boasts one of the country's premier offensive linemen. Florida was very lucrative to the Oklahoma Sooners in the class of 2023. 29: Ohio State at Penn State. Michigan will have a tough test there in the finale. He's also a valued NFL prospect, should he turn pro following his junior campaign this fall. Riley Moss, the league's 2021 Defensive Back of the Year, headlines the secondary. Well, that could be entertaining. Last season, Ohio State lost to But predicted standings, records, and everything else for the Big Ten in 2022. Will either Minnesota or MSU surge in the standings? Wisconsin was red hot after the loss to Michigan before the loss to Minnesota. Which teams can take a big step forward? Favorites. 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 You'll now receive the top Buckeyes Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 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. That's the next step. Ryan Day's team still finished 11-2 last year and returns All-American quarterback C.J. Stec is a multiple sport athlete, playing both football and basketball at Jacobs High School back home and his junior season was his first with the football team. Michigan football might not go back to the playoff in 2022, but dont expect a big dropoff from the Wolverines. 2022 Summary Casey Thompson turned in a season-long performance worthy of mixed reviews. 36:46-38:23 Conclusion, #collegefootball #ohiostatefootball #michiganfootball #nebraskafootball #michiganstatefootball #pennstatefootball #wisconsinfootball #collegefootballrecruiting #football. The opener in Dublin is a huge tone-setter for both teams. 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. 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. 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 Wolverines finally broke through under coach Jim Harbaugh for the program's first Big Ten championship since 2004, and that snapped Ohio State's run of four straight conference titles. 7566. Win or lose that first game, the Boilermakers could be in a good spot in 2022. That hopeful rise starts with a September victory in East Lansing. He started 35 games for Virginia the last three seasons and was a semifinalist for the Rimington Trophy. Outbursts in those games keeps the national attention. 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. Will it be Tommy DeVito or Artur Sitkowski under center when Week 1 rolls around? CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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A new-look offense will be headlined by former Pitt offensive coordinator Mark Whipple and Texas transfer quarterback Casey Thompson. Overall, this unit is stacked. They'll have to go through arguably the league's toughest four opponents to get there and October is the most important month with battles against Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio State defining the month. Sign up for the Badgers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. However, the appeal isn't solely about the Buckeyes' superstar trio. Stroud | Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Peter Skoronski | Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Jim Harbaugh | Michael Hickey/Getty Images, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Payton Thorne | Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Scott Frost | Steven Branscombe/Getty Images, Blake Corum | Gregory Shamus/Getty Images, Jaxon Smith-Njigba | Harry How/Getty Images, Riley Moss | Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Nick Herbig and Dean Ingram | Patrick McDermott/Getty Images, TreVeyon Henderson | Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Share this story. Ohio State's high-powered offense will be too much for Michiganand then Wisconsin in the conference championship gameto contain. They will have to if Scott Frost wants to stay in Lincoln. Sep 17, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema walks off the field after the loss against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. That is what 247Sports has done with a spring edition of its way-too-early bowl projections for the 2023 season. 0:00-1:26 Introduction The road game at Iowa probably determines which one of those two squads reaches the conference championship game. Wisconsin is the pick to win the division, but the Badgers are going to earn it. It should be enough to keep things at the level they were last season, but you have to believe that some of those close games will actually go in the win column in 2022. The maize and blue will be relying heavily on the offense, which returns eight starters, including quarterback Cade McNamara. The Buckeyes return quarterback C.J. Score Prediction: Wisconsin 27, Washington State 24. But will Penn State have what it takes to make another New Years Six berth after winning the Rose Bowl last season? Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said those schools can help "carry some weight" for the Big Ten. If the Nittany Lions create one break and catch a fortunate bounce, they'll be in the picture. There are enough soft spots to get this team back to bowl eligibility it looks like and the Boilermakers could push for seven or eight wins, if they're able to knock off one of the better teams on the schedule, but expecting this team to win the division will be a lot to ask. The Hawkeyes play cross-over games against Ohio State and Michigan. 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. Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports. Here is a look at the spring way-too-early Apr 17, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback CJ Stroud (7) during the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. It was a strange 2021 campaign for Bret Bielema in his first year at Illinois. The Buckeyes haven't lost to Michigan at Ohio Stadium since 2000, however. Be more involved in the big games. follow. Michigan State Spartans. The Boilermakers lost their best overall player in defensive end George Karlaftis and wide receiver David Bell to the NFL draft. Projected Big Ten Champion: Ohio State Buckeyes. The Wolverines rushed for a league-best 214.4 yards per game last season. No other Big Ten coach that begins the season is in imminent danger, though a nine-loss record certainly could change that. The defense loses some key components and the Wolverines arent dynamic enough on offense to have the same success they enjoyed this year. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. 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