Sean Higgs

1. Ohio State – What’s not to like with the Buckeyes. This team is a BCS Title contender. Not much to add. Everyone knows what is expected from this team. Can’t Miss Trend … OSU is 10-1 SU vs Iowa last 11

2. Iowa Hawkeyes – Now with all eyes on the Buckeyes, look for the value with this bruising Big 10 squad. QB Ricky Stanzi will have a great senior season. They get OSU, Penn State and Wisconsin all at home. This team will be favored in every game this year, including at home vs the Buckeyes. A legit BCS team. Can’t Miss Trend… Iowa 4-1 ATS last 5 at home vs Wisconsin

3. Wisconsin – Badgers look to build on their bowl win over the Hurricanes. A tough schedule as they get Iowa, Michigan and Michigan State all on the road, plus the Buckeyes at home. Badgers do bring back 16 starters and should have their usual power run game offense and solid defense. This team can easily go 10-2 losing just to Iowa and Ohio State. Can’t Miss Trend.. Wiscy is 1-7 ATS last 8 vs Iowa

4. Penn State- Joe Pa is back and will have a tough go in 2010. They face both Iowa and Ohio State plus grab Alabama as an out of conference game. PSU lost its QB and has just 13 returning starters. Five of those starters are on defensive so needless to say, they have some holes to fill. Can’t Miss Trend.. Penn State was 1-7 ATS at home last year

5.Michigan State- I really like HC Mark Dantonio. He is just one of those coaches who gets the most out of all his teams. This year, he has one of his better ones. With 7 starters on both sides of the ball and junior QB Kirk Cousins looking to improve on his 19/9 last year, this team is poised to make some noise. As long as this team plays a little better defense, they should make a bowl. Can’t Miss Trend… Spartans are 7-1 ATS last 8 vs Illinois

6. Michigan – Oh RichRod that seat must be on fire by now. What a mistake this is looking like for the Wolverines. After a 5-2 start the Wolverines dropped 5 in a row. RichRod is now in his 3rd year here and should have most of ‘his players’ contributing. Look for an improved year with 15 returning starters and QB Nate Forcier growing in the role. The defense must improve more if this team is to return to a premier bowl. Can’t Miss Trend… Michigan is 3-1 ATS last 4 vs Iowa at home

7. Northwestern – The bottom of the Big 10 can go any which way in my opinion. Northwestern loses its QB and other key cogs on both sides of the ball. Can’t Miss Trend … Northwestern 8-2 ATS last 10 vs Illinois

8. Purdue – Another team lacking depth to really compete with the big dogs of the league. HC Danny Hope will need a lot of it to improve in year 2. Their front 7 should be good with 6 players back, but losing the entire secondary will be tough. Can’t Miss Trend.. Purdue is 9-3 ATS last 12 vs Minnesota

9. Illinois – HC Ron Zook has to be on the hot seat. I mean, this guy can recruit players but he hasn’t gotten any real results. With 8 starters back on defense, they will be respectable. But the offense leaves a lot to be desired. Can’t Miss Trend …. Illini are 6-3 ATS last 9 vs Ohio State

10.Indiana Hoosiers – With just 4 starters back on defense, this can be an ugly year for HC Bill Lynch. The offense promises to show some flashes of brilliance as it returns 8 starters. This school can really use a bowl to ease some pain for Coach Lynch. Can’t Miss Trend… OVER has cashed in 8 of the last 9 vs Iowa

11. Minnesota – Oh this team is that bad and they have a tough schedule. Southern Cal, Iowa, Penn State and Ohio State all come calling. HC Tim Brewster can at least say his group is battle tested. With just 2 returning starters on defense, it will be a long year in Minny. Can’t Miss Trend… Minnesota is 7-3 ATS last 10 vs Northwestern
 

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