Top Coaches: At age 51, Urban Meyer has already won three national titles and has Ohio State fans believing the Buckeyes could easily add to the tally. He has proven to be an elite recruiter and, along with talented coaches, has found a way to get the best out of that talent. … Mark Dantonio has a 75-31 record at Michigan State but still has managed to consistently convince his team it is the underdog in league play. The result is the scrappy Spartans have won two Big Ten titles and are always a threat to claim another. … New Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh enters the Big Ten picture espousing Michigan values after growing up in the program. The focus on hard work and attention to detail should help make Michigan a Big Ten title contender in the near future. Top Players: Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook, Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa, Penn State defensive tackle Anthony Zettel, Michigan State center Jack Allen, Ohio State safety Vonn Bell Top Team: Most college football analysts projected this upcoming season would be Ohio State’s prime year to win a national title. The Buckeyes clinched college football’s biggest prize a year early, but the forecast still calls for a remarkable 2015-16 season in Columbus. The Buckeyes are loaded at skill positions and have more talented quarterback options (J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones) than most other programs in the nation. …
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