Big Ten: From top to bottom The conference’s top teams, based on the USA Today Network’s preseason power poll, heading into the 2021 season: 1. Ohio State: As C.J. Stroud takes over at quarterback, remember that the past two Buckeyes QBs (Dwayne Haskins in 2018 and Justin Fields in 2019) combined for 91 TDs, 11 INTs and 8,104 yards. And went 26-2. 2. Penn State: Overlooked and undervalued after struggling during the pandemic season, the Nittany Lions will rebound behind a veteran QB, loads of talent at the skill positions and an experienced defensive back seven. 3. Wisconsin: Don’t sleep on the Badgers as a legitimate threat to reach the playoff. We’ll know for sure by the end of September, after games against Penn State and Notre Dame. 4. Iowa: Five points is all that separated Iowa from an unbeaten 2020 season. This year, the schedule is a concern; Iowa plays Indiana and…
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