Which Wisconsin will show up this season? What makes Minnesota the division wild card? How far can Scott Frost improve Nebraska? We examine those questions and more about the wide-open Big Ten West.
Wide receiver Oliver Martin, a former four-star recruit from Iowa City West High who originally spurned the Hawkeyes for Michigan, has transferred to Iowa.
Sophomores such as Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle are ready to break out after a year of seasoning.
Patriots players told me of a nice moment after practice with Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz (pictured) addressing the team. Ferentz's remarks sparked a round of applause. Bill Belichick on Ferentz: "Winningest coach in Iowa football, longest tenured FBS coach at one school. He's coached at every level successfully. I think his resume speaks for itself. He's a tremendous person. I learned a lot from him in the three years he coached for me at the Browns. I'm grateful for our friendship and relationship — and the family members that he has sent us."
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Iowa and Iowa State have extended their annual football rivalry two more seasons through 2025.
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Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz was on Dari & Mel and talked about what it was like to watch TJ Hockenson & Noah Fant get drafted.
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Iowa TE T.J. Hockenson to the Lions at No.8 overall. Hockenson has the athletic traits to win in the passing game. He's a detailed route runner with the ability to produce after the catch. Plus, he will finish as a blocker. Think of Hockenson as a middle of the field threat for QB Matthew Stafford in Detroit.
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Each Top 25 team has a key player who will start the season outside the spotlight. From Clemson to Army, here are the potential household names.
From a Clemson-Texas A&M rematch to another round of Georgia-Notre Dame, these are the top games we're already looking forward to.
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 8-1 | 13-1 |
| Michigan | 8-1 | 10-3 |
| Penn State | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Michigan State | 5-4 | 7-6 |
| Maryland | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Indiana | 2-7 | 5-7 |
| Rutgers | 0-9 | 1-11 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 8-1 | 9-5 |
| Wisconsin | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Purdue | 5-4 | 6-7 |
| Iowa | 5-4 | 9-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Minnesota | 3-6 | 7-6 |
| Illinois | 2-7 | 4-8 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Jones | DE | Committed | 81 |
| Deuce Hogan | QB-PP | Committed | 80 |
| Tyler Elsbury | OT | Committed | 80 |
| Leshon Williams | RB | Committed | 80 |
| Elijah Yelverton | TE-Y | Committed | 79 |
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | T.J. Hockenson | John Mackey Award |
| 2017 | J. Jewell | Lott IMPACT Trophy |
| 2015 | D. King | Jim Thorpe Award |
| 2014 | B. Scherff | Outland Trophy |
| 2008 | S. Greene | Doak Walker Award |
