Around the Big Ten

[iam416]

Correct. I think that was 2012 -- when Wisky finished third in the division but got to go because OSU and PSU were post-season ineligible.

[iam416]

The only year that Ohio State's division did not win the B10 CG was in 2013 when Ohio State fucking choked against Sparty. So, the Leaders was 2-1 (Wisky with two wins) and then the East is 7-0.

[THE_WIZARD_]

M opens up -3.5 points. Top 10 team against Losers to Bert...only 3.5?

Take M. Lay the points. Bet the farm.

HARBAUGH!!! 34 FROSTY!!! 13

[lineygoblue]

M opens up -3.5 points. Top 10 team against Losers to Bert...only 3.5?

Take M. Lay the points. Bet the farm.

HARBAUGH!!! 34 FROSTY!!! 13

You are much cuter when you express man-love for tractors.

No sandbagging allowed here, sir. We all saw how the Huskerz destroyed NW. Frosty has your boys on the upswing. Martinez is going to be a huge problem for GattisMcdonaldbaugh.

Nebraska will win by a TD. Or more.

[THE_WIZARD_]

STFU

[Dr. Strangelove]

WEEK 6

Ohio State v. Maryland (12 PM) Fox
Michigan State @ Rutgers (12 PM) BTN

Illinois v. Wisconsin (3:30 PM) BTN
Iowa v. Penn State (4 PM) Fox

Michigan @ Nebraska (7:30 PM) ABC

[Hannibal]

Per mgoblog, it's the first Top 5 head-to-head matchup in the conference since the early 1960s that doesn't involve either Michigan or OSU.

[Cody_Russell]

Of course Penn State @ Iowa is not a night game. Let’s give the night game to Nebraska! Good job, broadcast networks.

Simply by that fact, I go from 60-40 in favor of Iowa to 55-45 Iowa.

[Hannibal]

That game is probably going to be awful.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Per mgoblog, it's the first Top 5 head-to-head matchup in the conference since the early 1960s that doesn't involve either Michigan or OSU.

The last one without OSU was Michigan at Penn State in 1997.

[Da Geezer]

So the closest the B10 West has been to the Playoff is in the discussion or yes... by winning the B10 Championship game. OK, a little noise, but it would be ideal for one of their teams to make the Playoff.
Yes, that Iowa vs Michigan State was REALLY close.

B10 West is 2-8 in the B10 Championship game. Never won that game in the Playoff era. IMO, don't see the B10 West as BAD. It's either below average or mediocre. Lacks an elite program.

Maybe Iowa has a shot if they beat Penn State and win the B10 Championship game.

Move UoM to the West and Purdue to the East. I've been saying that for years. When surveys are done of the "main rival" for the West's schools, UW, Minn, NW, and Iowa consider UM their biggest rival. I couldn't care one whit about the supposed rivalry with OSU, because it doesn't exist anymore.

On another matter, notice how AA and Talent continually bad-mouth their respective powerhouse teams. Both are playoff teams with outstanding talent.

[lineygoblue]

On another matter, notice how AA and Talent continually bad-mouth their respective powerhouse teams. Both are playoff teams with outstanding talent.

They aren't serious when they do that Geezer. They've been sandbagging their teams' expectations for decades in here now. They both know their respective teams are in the elite of CFB, and when it comes to playoff time, both will be right there in contention for playoff spots. Their negative talk about their respective teams should be taken with a grain of salt.

[iam416]

I'm 100% serious. Anyone who has watched Ohio State this season and has a basic understanding of football realizes that they are a massively flawed team. I'm not saying they're going 6-6 or anything, but the fact of the matter is they play in a very strong division with 3 other teams that look better than Ohio State. They all, e.g., play defense really well. That still matters.

I thought OSU would be 10-2 this year -- a transition year -- but 8-4 is far more likely.

I don't know what AA's excuse is, but, again, I've watched OSU lose at home to a team that couldn't beat Stanford and then barely escape Tulsa.

[froot loops]

Who is the third team that looks better? It certainly isn't MSU. They have had a good start but they are not on OSU's level.

[Cody_Russell]

Every team has flaws if you’re not Bama or Georgia.
What was the season when everyone was panicking about Ohio State’s terrible run defense as a flaw? 2018?
Oh right, Ohio State still beat M 62-39.

M has flaws too.
Above average QB, marginal WRs, questionable CBs, and inconsistent coaching.