The Big Ten is arguably more talented than it’s ever been thanks to the addition of four West Coast programs – including two recruiting powerhouses – and the transfer portal, which has allowed top teams another avenue to bring in talented players.
With the conglomeration of talent within the conference, earning a spot on the end-of-season All-Big Ten teams is a tough task. Here’s my prediction for how the postseason first-team All-Big Ten offense will look.
Quarterback: Drew Allar, Penn State
It’s easy to point to Allar’s shortcomings in big moments, including poor performances against Ohio State and Notre Dame last season, but it’s also clear the former 5-star recruit has improved year over year. In his first season under offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, Allar’s completion percentage jumped from 59.9% to 66.5%, and his average yards per completion increased considerably from 6.8 to 8.4. His one regression came in the touchdown-interception ratio, a side effect of pushing the ball downfield, but it was still a solid 24-8 mark in 2024. With another year working under Kotelnicki and a revamped wide receiver room – including a real threat in the slot for the first time – Allar could be poised for another leap forward. Looking at the rest of the Big Ten, Ohio State, Michigan and Oregon are all breaking in new quarterbacks, and many other teams don’t have the surrounding talent to produce big offensive numbers. Due to a lack of proven commodities around the league, Allar should be viewed as the frontrunner for this honor. It wouldn’t be surprising to see a young quarterback like Dylan Raiola or Bryce Underwood jump up and take this spot, but it’s hard to project that at this point in the offseason.
Running back: Nick Singleton, Penn State
One of the top running backs in the country, Nick Singleton will return for his…
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