The clocks have been set forward. The sun is sitting in the sky later into the evening. The birds are chirping. You can stand outside for longer than 10 minutes in the Midwest without the need to stuff your hands into your pockets. Everything is muddy.
It’s spring in the Big Ten, and while fans are paying attention to March Madness, they’re also keeping an eye on their football teams. After all, life is pretty good for the Big Ten on the football field these days. The league has won consecutive national titles, and last year saw standout seasons from Indiana and Illinois, both of which won 10 games. That’s something you don’t typically see.
As we enter spring practice for the 2025 season, everyone is a little optimistic about their team, because what else are you supposed to be five months before the season begins? Still, there are also questions everywhere you look, and we’ll start getting hints to their answers in the coming weeks. As spring practices begin, here’s a look at the biggest questions surrounding all 18 Big Ten schools.
Illinois
Who steps in at receiver? The Illini are coming off their first 10-win season in nearly a quarter century and enter 2025 with nearly their entire roster from last season remaining intact. The returning production, combined with a relatively friendly schedule have people wondering if this team, which came close to a playoff berth last season, is a legit contender to get there this season.
While having Luke Altmyer and the entire offensive line is a great start on offense,…
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Author : Tom Fornelli
Publish date : 2025-03-11 13:23:00
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