College Football 2008
Big 10 Outlook
By Adam Ripple

Predicted Finish

1. Ohio State: With Heisman Trophy candidate Chris Wells leading the Buckeyes, look for them to win the Big 10 and punch an early ticket to the National Championship game.
2. Wisconsin
3. Illinois
4. Penn State
5. Michigan
6. Purdue
7. Michigan State
8. Iowa
9. Indiana
10. Northwestern
11. Minnesota

Top Offensive Player - Chris Wells, Ohio State: Rushed for over 1,600 yards in his sophomore campaign for the Buckeyes. Wells also accounted for 15 of the Buckeyes touchdowns in 2007.

Top Defensive Player - James Laurinaitis, Ohio State: The senior linebacker was the 2007 Butkus Award winner, tallying 121 tackles, 5 sacks and 2 interceptions. The leader of the Buckeye defensive will likely have a repeat performance this season.

Top Newcomer - Terrelle Pryor, Ohio State: The former Jeannette quarterback was considered one of the most versatile athletes in Pennsylvania history. The nation's top recruit will make an immediate impact for the Buckeye offense.

Top Coaching Staff - Wisconsin: Brett Bielema and his staff have carried on the tradition left by former coach Barry Alvarez. In two seasons the Badgers have complied a record of 21-5 under Bielema.

Coach on the Hot Seat - Kurt Ferentz, Iowa: The Pittsburgh native was supposed to be the next coach to leave the college ranks for the NFL. But in the past three seasons under Ferentz, the Iowa Hawkeyes are only 19-18.