Please check your email for a confirmation. And with Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State expected to rank as Itll have to show that it can win big games before we can place the Cornhuskers higher. It's still the toughest road test on the Buckeyes' schedule and part of a thrilling day in the Big Ten East. They had a season of close losses yet registered a Big Ten-worst 1-8 league mark. The sophomore began to live up to the hype this year in his first season as a starter. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. Following a 5-0 start last season, Penn State tumbled to six losses in the last eight games. 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. Otherwise, the remainder is focused on key trips for Michigan and Ohio Statewhich both enjoy an 8:4 home/road split this season. Akron Zips. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports. Dont expect Michigan to get the fortune and results it got this past season. But the offense generally hasnt been the issue for the Terps its been the defense. Aug. 27: Nebraska vs. Northwestern (in Dublin). Penn State is 4-5 in Big Ten play each of the last two seasons. Not since 2010-13 has OSU gone two-plus seasons without standing atop the conference. It was a strange 2021 campaign for Bret Bielema in his However, Penn State has a lot of returning talent and plays Ohio State, Michigan State, and cross-division Minnesota at home. Can they finish some of those close games in 2022? Both coordinators exited for new opportunities, while Michigan lost five draft picks and a half-dozen more pro signings. The Fighting Illini were led by Chase Brown on the ground and pulled off one of the weirdest wins of the college football season by taking down Penn State in nine, yes nine, overtimes. There's incredible talent on Ohio State's offense. Will Ohio State be able to finish the job this time around (possible spoiler alert below)? 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. MORE:SEC predictions| Big 12 predictions |Bowl projections|2022 All-America team. Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) April 21, 2022, Nov 28, 2020; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen looks on from the sideline in the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. TRENDING. Credit: USA TODAY Sports. Luis Robert Jr., CF, White Sox. However, the appeal isn't solely about the Buckeyes' superstar trio. ESPN FPI Predicted Record. 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. And why not take Bret Bielema out to Las Vegas for a bowl game matchup with the Pitt Panthers. Wisconsin is the pick to win the division, but the Badgers are going to earn it. There are still question marks at quarterback, the defense was less than stellar, the offense stagnant, and key pieces will need to be replaced. follow. Theres no doubt Greg Schiano has shifted the culture in a good way at Rutgers. Consequently, it's more fiscally responsible for Nebraska to not pull a USCwhich ditched Clay Helton after two games last season. Big Ten football predictions 2022: Conference standings, impact transfers, best games, Michigan restores rivalry with Ohio State with dominant win. They'll figure it out. This article was gathered automatically by our news bot. 17: Penn State at Auburn; Michigan State at Washington. 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. 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. Ohio State The path to a Big Ten title should go through Columbus in 2022. Will Ohio State earn revenge? 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 Huskers also have a new offensive coordinator in Mark Whipple, who worked with Heisman Trophy finalist Kenny Pickett at Pitt last season. Based on our own way-too-early top 25 at 247Sports, it appears Michigan will take on four nationally-ranked teams in its quest to return to the College Football Playoff. It starts with taking full advantage of a slate that misses Penn State and Michigan from the other side of the conference and taking care of business in the 50-50 games. It will be tough, but there is talent in Happy Valley. They also lost at home to Rutgers and UTSA. 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 Wolverines rushed for a league-best 214.4 yards per game last season. The new receivers include Marvin Harrison Jr, who caught three touchdowns in the Rose Bowl, and former top prospects Julian Fleming and Emeka Egbuka. Can any of those other schools disrupt that? Can the defense hold up alongside an offense that put together multiple massive games last season? However, realistically, the Scarlet Knights are probably still a year or so away from making a significant jump in results on the field. The Big Ten conference will be fascinating once again in 2022. No other Big Ten coach that begins the season is in imminent danger, though a nine-loss record certainly could change that. The quarterback controversy will be a fascinating story to follow in the months leading up to the season. Will either Minnesota or MSU surge in the standings? Wins: Northwestern (Dublin, Ireland), North Dakota, Georgia Southern, Indiana, at Purdue, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Losses: Oklahoma, at Rutgers, at Michigan,at Iowa. 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. Ohio State has averaged at least 40 points and 500 yards in each of the last five seasons since Day arrived in Columbus as an assistant coach under Urban Meyer. But overhauls are never sure things, even with the collection of talent that OSU has. If the Nittany Lions create one break and catch a fortunate bounce, they'll be in the picture. 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. Share this story. Big Ten football order of finish predictions for 2022 season from Phil Steele. The season opener against Penn State will set the tone, and thats the only top team from the East that Purdue faces. Be more involved in the big games. C.J. But dont be deceived. What PFF Says. The quarterback battle between Cade McNamara and J.J. McCarthy is ongoing and very likely makes its way into the regular season. UPDATE 12/27/22 Welcome to Football Alliance! Fourth-year coach Ryan Day brings back a loaded offense that features Heisman Trophy finalist C.J. It would somewhat surprising if Northwestern made a push in 2022, because it feels about another year away. Everything sets up for the Wolverines to defend their crown, and ultimately, it will likely come down to Michigan and Ohio State, once again. 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. We saw in the Big Ten Championship Game how far away the Hawkeyes were from the Wolverines, so itll be interesting to see if they can even the scales a bit this upcoming year. Mel Tucker expects it. Wins: Duke, Southern Illinois, Miami (Ohio), Losses: Nebraska (Dublin, Ireland), at Penn State, Wisconsin, at Maryland, at Iowa, Ohio State, at Minnesota, at Purdue,Illinois. It was a strange 2021 campaign for Bret Bielema in his first year at Illinois. Stroud finished fourth in the Heisman voting last season after putting up 4,435 passing yards and 44 TDs as a first-year starter. 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. 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. But, in general, if the Terrapins cant stop anybody, it still is, at best, a middle-of-the-pack Big Ten team. 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. February 22, 2023 12:24 pm ET. Minnesota head football coach P.J. The schedule sees the Scarlet Knights land Minnesota, Oct 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Brandon Peters (18) hands the ball off to running back Chase Brown (2) in the second half against the Charlotte 49ers at Memorial Stadium. Oh, what a division. Will Cade McNamara comfortably retake his starting job or can former five-star talent J.J. McCarthy make a push? Here is a look at the spring way-too-early bowl projections for Big Ten teams from 247Sports. Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports. Isaiah Hole. Last year, Michigan State soared from 2-5 to a transfer-fueled 11-2. Here's a game-by-game look at every team's schedule in 2022 and final predictions for every program in the Big Ten. This offseason included an aura of bitterness despite the team posting an 11-2 record and Rose Bowl victory last year. Ohio State Buckeyes (-225 to win the Big Ten) 2021 record: 11-2 (8-1 Big Ten) National title odds: +320. No other Big Ten team has averaged 500 yards per game. Ibrahim and Henderson will be sharing the spotlight with Wisconsin bruiser Braelon Allen, who powered his way to 1,268 yards and 12 scores in his first college season. CLICK HERE to download the CBS Sports Mobile App and get the latest on your team today. View 13 items Too-early 2023 Big Ten football game-by-game predictions by team. 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. No team is probably more anxious to get the season started than the Ohio State Buckeyes. Over/under: 11. Big Ten Game Result Predictions Today, March 1. 2 overall to the hometown Detroit Lions headlines the losses in the 2022 NFL draft. The defense improved last season and will have to continue that upward trajectory. Michigan looks to repeat but Ohio State is coming back with a vengeance. An early-midseason road game at Iowa and midseason home games against Penn State and MSU could provide trouble, but the Wolverines could, if not should, enter the Week 13 game in Columbus with maybe one loss, if not undefeated, provided the defense finds a way to retool after offseason losses. The Buckeyes, however, are the prohibitive favorite to strike back in 2022. In our 2021 too-early power rankings, eventual Big Ten champion, the hometown Michigan Wolverines, were slated at No. Son of former Michigan offensive lineman Mike Sullivan. 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. The running back room will lead the way as Braelon Allen and Chez Mellusi return to form a duo with unlimited potential. The Buckeyes won the conference's only titles in the CFP era (2014) and BCS era (2002). But if the Huskers start poorly, Frost's fate may be just about sealed as the calendar flips to October. They are 6-7 in New Year's Day Six Bowls, and the Spartans and Wolverines were routed in their lone CFP appearances. Wins: Western Michigan, Akron, at Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, at Illinois, Rutgers, Indiana. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Michigan and Michigan State shocked everyone and finished well above their projections. It helps that Iowa gets Michigan at home, but facing the Wolverines and Buckeyes in one season isnt exactly cause for celebration. It was part of a ridiculous season where Smith-Njigba had 95 catches for 1,606 yards and nine TDs. Here are the 10 players I think are primed for breakout seasons in 2023. The defense, however, was as good as any unit in the country. 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. USA TODAY - Bryant Crews 1h. 4 days. Nov 20, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) drops back for a pass in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at TCF Bank Stadium. If you've followed the sport recently, you knew Scott Frost would be prominently featured in this section. Michigan won the league last year, but Ohio State enters the 2022 college football season as the overwhelming Big Ten favorite. Can Harbaugh erase the heartaches of 2016 and 2018 in The Shoe? Penn State opens the season on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Purdue. 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. The home game with Iowa and battle at Minnesotaare two potential spots for wins if the Scarlet Knights out-execute the opposition. But Artur Sitkowski isnt exactly the ideal quarterback, and this is a roster mostly bereft of talent. 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. It's not going to be easy in 2022. Michigan State had a rough 2022 season but the odds are probably pretty good that the Spartans will at least make a return to the postseason next bowl season. The season was one of chaos that no one predicted.

Five best college football futures bets to make, including our Syracuse Orange, who return 80% of their starters this season. 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. The defense is good enough, but losing George Karlaftis will certainly set it back. It feels like a run the table year for Ohio State in 2022. Score Prediction: Wisconsin 27, Washington State 24. Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Teradja Mitchell (3) and Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste (8) come together to tackle Maryland Terrapins running back Challen Faamatau (29) during the second quarter of their NCAA college football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on October 9, 2021. Credit: USA TODAY Sports. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with these schools or teams. Unique? Stroud and his weapons abounding. Up front, OSU returns three starters plus Matthew Jonesa very regular player over the last two seasons. Its time to predict the entire Big Ten, not just the Iowa Hawkeyes! Other than it being the first conference matchup of the season, probably not. https://badgerswire.usatoday.com/lists/predicting-every-big-ten-football-teams-2022-record/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. The opener against Notre Dame could be worrisome as well. Iowa will be Iowa and beat teams it shouldnt, yet play with teams it should be better than. B/R's preview of the Big Ten includes star players, top storylines, key games and just about everything short of USC and UCLA. Quarterback Tanner Morgan and running back Mohamed Ibrahim are back in the Twin Cities as the offense will have familiar personnel. Penn State losing to Purdue is his upset pick of the year in the Big Ten. But predicted standings, records, and everything else for the Big Ten in 2022. 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. 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 lone remaining ranked team in the preseason AP poll, Michigan State is attempting to build on an impressive year. We're expecting a winner-take-all showdown in the regular-season finale at Ohio State. 36:46-38:23 Conclusion, #collegefootball #ohiostatefootball #michiganfootball #nebraskafootball #michiganstatefootball #pennstatefootball #wisconsinfootball #collegefootballrecruiting #football. Following a tremendous start to 2021 spurred by beating Wisconsin in Week 1, the Nittany Lions faltered down the stretch. 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. The narrative feels the same in 2022, as Iowa and Wisconsin face the likelihood of low-ceiling offenses. Below is a look at the bowl projections and playoff picks before all the fun begins for the 2022 season. Outbursts in those games keeps the national attention. Ohio State is 7-3 in New Year's Day Six bowls, too. It's hard to say, but it's usually safe to pencil inthe Hawkeyes surpassing their preseason Vegas win total given Kirk Ferentz's track record at the program. Wins: Colorado State, Hawaii, UConn, Maryland, at Iowa, at Indiana, Penn State, at Rutgers, Nebraska, Illinois. December 27, 2023 12:00 am Mike Margittai. 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. Starting off the New Years Day bowl lineup could be the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who are expected to have a solid season once again in the Big Ten West. The rest of the slate is treacherous. Fleck's team intends on toppling Iowa and Wisconsin down the stretch to advance to the Big Ten Championship Game. March 1, 2023 12:56 pm CT. College football writers are taking notice of the Longhorns loaded returning roster. Can either Padilla or Petras develop into a consistent starter this season? The defense loses some key components and the Wolverines arent dynamic enough on offense to have the same success they enjoyed this year. If the third times the charm, then Michigan could be celebrating a national championship. We may be months away from the start of the 2023 season, but it is never too early to start making bowl projections, right? 12: Wisconsin at IowaNov. Knowles will bring a more aggressive defense, and sophomores Jack Sawyer and J.T. Michigan is the lone, scary crossover from the East, but it hosts Oklahoma and opens the season in Ireland against Northwestern. The Spartans defeated their crosstown rivals, won 11 games, and had one of the best running backs in the country in Kenneth Walker III. Losing Adrian Martinez via transfer to Kansas State wont help matters in 2022, but perhaps Scott Frost has the pieces outside the quarterback position that could help the Huskers get over that hump. Yes, the Buckeyes are still a shining star in the conference, but they do have some issues. The 2021 Big Ten season was filled with surprises based on preseason expectations. There are plenty of questions across the Big Ten Conference in the final season before USC and UCLA join the fray. Ohio State's high-powered offense will be too much for Michiganand then Wisconsin in the conference championship gameto contain. The giant-killers now know what they have at quarterback, with Aidan OConnell leading the charge. Ohio State has seemingly rescinded offer to star quarterback Dylan Raiola, Latest Mel Kiper NFL mock draft has three Ohio State players in first round, Top ten Ohio State rated quarterback recruits since 2000, Top-rated recruit from every state for Ohio State football since 2000, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Wins: Indiana State, at Syracuse, Florida Atlantic, Iowa,Northwestern, at Indiana, Losses: Penn State, at Minnesota, at Maryland,Nebraska, at Wisconsin,at Illinois. (Photo: USA TODAY Sports) Projected finish: T-4th in Big Ten East. Iowa will go as far as its offense can carry it. The Buckeyes have won 25 straight conference games at home by an average of 30.9 points per game. The word: Will Iowa get back to the Big Ten Championship Game in the black-and-blue division? Wins: Illinois, Idaho, Western Kentucky,Maryland, Losses: at Cincinnati, at Nebraska, Michigan,at Rutgers, Penn State, at Ohio State, at Michigan State, Purdue. Heading into 2022, there are major questions for just about everybody not named Ohio State. Iowa, Wisconsin and Northwestern are 0-8 in the Big Ten championship game since the conference switched to the East and West division setup. Indiana Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen walks along the sideline during the fourth quarter of an NCAA Division I football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. If quarterback Sean Clifford remains healthy and can be the star he was at the beginning of the year, the rest of the roster is talented enough to surprise and contend for the Big Ten championship. Florida was very lucrative to the Oklahoma Sooners in the class of 2023. Day repeatedly used the word "edgy" at Big Ten Media Days to describe the team's mindset in the offseason. But will Penn State have what it takes to make another New Years Six berth after winning the Rose Bowl last season? Please check your email for a confirmation. The road game at Iowa probably determines which one of those two squads reaches the conference championship game. 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. 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