Big Ten post-spring power rankings: Ohio State over Oregon for No. 1, USC lands in top five

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While we’ve seen plenty of teams win the title of “offseason champions” only to fall flat on their face during the season, it isn’t likely Ohio State will suffer such a fate. It’s very much Big Ten title or bust in Columbus. Hell, it’s probably more national title or bust. Ohio State retained most of its key pieces from last season and added to the roster by landing big names in the portal such as Alabama’s Caleb Downs and Ole Miss’ Quinshon Judkins. Will Howard transferred in at QB but has not officially won the starting job because Ohio State has enviable depth at the QB spot. The only questions are on the offensive line.2

Speaking of programs that have had a great offseason, Oregon enters its first season in the Big Ten as a legitimate contender to win the league. Bo Nix has been replaced by left-handed Bo Nix (more commonly known as Dillon Gabriel), and he’s just one of the impressive transfers Dan Lanning has landed. There’s a strong argument that the Ducks are the second-most talented team in…


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Author : Tom Fornelli

Publish date : 2024-05-09 06:08:36

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