Big Ten West predictions: Wisconsin again the team to beat
August 30, 2017 at 1:47AM
Chip Scoggins' predicted order of finish (preseason AP rank included):
1. Wisconsin (No. 9)
Badgers have legitimate shot at making College Football Playoff.
2. Northwestern
Wildcats don't play Ohio State or Michigan.
3. Iowa
New QB but Hawkeyes bring back top-notch offensive line.
4. Nebraska
Huskers switching to 3-4 defense under new coordinator Bob Diaco.
5. Gophers
Unsettled QB situation but running back tandem of Smith and Brooks very good.
6. Purdue
New coach Jeff Brohm has big rebuilding project on his hands.
7. Illinois
Year 1 of Lovie Smith Era underwhelming. Year 2 might not be much better.
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Two standouts for Minnesota were Tori McKinney (17 points) and Annika Stewart (20), as Prairie View A&M fell to 2-6.
