1. Ohio State (2015: 12-1 Overall, 7-1 Big Ten) Not only are the Buckeyes in the spotlight of the Big Ten, they’re in the spotlight of the nation. Ohio State lost Ezekiel Elliot, Braxton Miller and Joey Bosa to the NFL Draft but will remain steady at the skill positions. Heisman trophy candidate J.T. Barrett will start for the Buckeyes at quarterback, and on the defensive side of the ball, Raekwon McMillan will lead the linebacking corp. McMillan could be the best linebacker in the country. OSU has a tough non-conference matchup with Oklahoma Sept. 17 and will play Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska and Wisconsin on its Big Ten schedule. But the Buckeyes will find a way; they always do. 2. Michigan State (2015: 12-2, 7-1) Connor Cook is gone. Aaron Burbridge is gone. Mark Dantonio doesn’t care. Since 2010, Michigan State has won 65 games, more than any other Big Ten team. Senior Tyler O’Connor will be given the reins behind center. O’Connor helped defeat No. 2 Ohio State 17-14 in his first and only start. Michigan State will control the line of scrimmage in just about every game it plays. MSU is led by defensive tackle Malik McDowell…
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