The Buckeyes are the odds-on favorites to win the East, but could face competition from Indiana with a healthy Michael Penix Jr. Jerod Ringwald Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. searches for his teammates after finishing an interview during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. Austin Hanson, Sports EditorAugust 29, 2021 Big Ten East football looked different than it ever had before last season. Because of COVID-19, the division’s seven teams all kicked their seasons off without fans in October. Some squads played as many as nine games, while others competed in as few as five. Only two teams in the division finished with win percentages over .500: Indiana and Ohio State. This season, all Big Ten East squads figure to stand on more equal footing. Every team is set to play 12-game schedules beginning Sept. 4. With the…
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