Big Ten Breakdown: Week One Preview

As we roll into Week Five of the college football season, the Big Ten has begun conference play. How is the Big Ten going to end up this season? I can’t tell you for sure, but I can break down the week one Big Ten matchups.   Minnesota at Ohio State Ohio State is a football powerhouse and still is, even though they suffered a ego-killing loss to USC. USC is the top ranked team in the nation, and Ohio State just isn’t there. Don’t get me wrong—they are a very good team that should be ranked 10-20. Their egos were stroked slightly after beating Troy last week, and they will be getting back on their feet to face Minnesota. Terrelle Pryor looked great with four TD passes to help the Buckeyes notch a 28-10 victory. Minnesota enters the game at 4-0 and is fired up. Their recent victory over Florida Atlantic proved that their defense can make the big stops, and their offense can put points on the board. The problem is with the caliber of teams that Minnesota has ... (link)