Who are the 14 biggest X factors in the Big Ten?

9:45 AM ET This story appears in ESPN College Football 2016, on newsstands now. Order online today! By now, you know that guys like J.T. Barrett and Jabrill Peppers will be essential to the success of Ohio State and Michigan. But what about any lottery ticket-type players across the Big Ten? Here are the 14 X factors from across the conference. East Division Head coach Jim Harbaugh was busy in his first full recruiting cycle in Ann Arbor, signing ESPN’s No. 6 overall class. The group includes the country’s top overall prospect, defensive tackle Rashan Gary; ESPN 300 four-star running back Kareem Walker; and early enrollee Devin Bush Jr., who could start at linebacker from Day 1. The youngsters join a roster stocked with experienced talent, so if enough members of this class contribute right away, they could push the Wolverines over the top. Thanks to the Buckeyes’ wealth of passers in 2015, the former five-star quarterback prospect redshirted last year, then made the full-time switch to wideout. And with the departure of last season’s leading wide receiver trio — Michael Thomas, Jalin Marshall and Braxton Miller (1,599 receiving yards combined) — Gibson will have ample opportunity to earn playing time this fall. The Florida native is an elite athlete, and Barrett will need a weapon to help him shoulder the load. Head coach James Franklin went bold in hiring Moorhead, the former Fordham head coach, to revitalize a feeble offensive attack (133.9 rush yards…

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