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It’s pretty much unanimous that Ohio State is going to win the Big Ten. I haven’t found anyone saying otherwise as we get closer to the start of the 2008 College Football season. As far as my predictions, I like both Michigan and Michigan State to be in the upper half of the Big Ten and make it to warm-weather bowl games. The Wolverines will struggle at times, but I think Rich Rodriguez’s style on both sides of the bowl will be plenty good enough with the athletes they have to have a successful season. Michigan State is on the rise and should be plenty fun to watch themselves. If Javon Ringer can stay healthy then they’ll contend for the crown. They do have one of the tougher schedules in the country and the toughest Big Ten schedule by far.

My 2008 Big Ten Predictions
1. Ohio State - The most talented team in the Big Ten with 20 starters back, sorry Big Ten.
2. Illinois – Can the Juice lead the Illini to another magical season?
3. Wisconsin – Always good, but need to find a new quarterback.
4. Michigan State – We’ll see how they handle the pressure of being on the cusp of the Top 25.
5. Michigan – 4 losses wouldn’t shock me, but then neither would 1 or 2.
6. Penn State – I’m not as high on Penn State as others.
7. Northwestern – Fun to watch and will be in many games.
8. Purdue – Bowl game? Not this year.
9. Indiana – When’s basketball start?
10. Iowa – Ferentz will be done after this season.
11. Minnesota – Not a lot of talent and a horrible defense.

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