2010 Big Ten Predictions
A look at BigTenBuzz.com’s 2010 Big Ten Conference predictions. Who will finish on top? Who will take home the Big Ten’s individual honors? Bowl predictions? Up and comers? Check it out
The following predictions are from Steve Deace from his 2010 College Football Preview
Iowa 7-1/ 10-2
Ohio State 7-1/ 11-1
Wisconsin 6-2/ 10-2
Penn State 5-3/ 8-4
Michigan 4-4/ 8-4
Michigan State 4-4/ 8-4
Northwestern 4-4/ 7-5
Purdue 3-5/ 6-6
Illinois 2-6/ 4-8
Indiana 1-7/ 5-7
Minnesota 1-7/ 2-10
All-Big Ten Offense
QB—Scott Tolzien (Wisconsin)
RB—John Clay (Wisconsin)
RB—Evan Royster (Penn State)
WR—DeVier Posey (Ohio State)
WR—Keith Smith (Purdue)
TE—Lance Kendricks (Wisconsin)
OL—Gabe Carimi (Wisconsin)
OL—Stephen Schilling (Michigan)
OL—Justin Boren (Ohio State)
OL—Stefan Wisniewski (Penn State)
OL—Dave Molk (Michigan)
K—Phillip Welch (Wisconsin)
All-Big Ten Defense
DL—Adrian Clayborn (Iowa)
DL—Ryan Kerrigan (Purdue)
DL—Cameron Heyward (Ohio State)
DL—Jack Crawford (Penn State)
LB—Greg Jones (Michigan State)
LB—Ross Homan (Ohio State)
LB—Quentin Davie (Northwestern)
DB—Tyler Sash (Iowa)
DB—Jay Valai (Wisconsin)
DB—Chimdi Chekwa (Ohio State)
DB—Brett Greenwood (Iowa)
P—Ryan Donohue (Iowa)
Offensive Player of the Year—John Clay, Wisconsin
Defensive Player of the Year—Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
Lineman of the Year—Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
Offensive Newcomer of the Year—Taylor Lewan, Michigan
Defensive Newcomer of the Year—William Gholston, Michigan State
Coach of the Year—Rich Rodriguez, Michigan
Coach With Work to Do—Ron Zook, Illinois
Game of the Year—Ohio State at Iowa
Conference Upset of the Year—Northwestern over Penn State
Non-Conference Upset of the Year—Michigan over Notre Dame
Best Non-Conference Win—Ohio State over Miami, Fla.
Buy Low—Michigan
Sell High—Penn State
BCS National Championship (BCS #1 vs. BCS #2)
Oklahoma (12-1) vs. Boise State (12-0)
Sugar Bowl (BCS vs. SEC champ)
Ohio State (11-1) vs. Alabama (11-2)
Orange Bowl (BCS vs. ACC champ)
Florida (9-3) vs. Miami, Fla. (11-2)
Fiesta Bowl (BCS vs. BCS)
Connecticut (9-3) vs. Texas (10-2)
Rose Bowl (Pac-10 champ vs. Big Ten champ)
Oregon State (8-4) vs. Iowa (10-2)
Capitol One Bowl (Big Ten vs. SEC)
Wisconsin (10-2) vs. South Carolina (10-3)
Outback Bowl (Big Ten vs. SEC)
LSU (8-4) vs. Michigan (8-4)
Gator Bowl (Big Ten vs. SEC)
Penn State (8-4) vs. Arkansas (9-3)
Insight Bowl (Big Ten vs. Big 12)
Iowa State (6-6) vs. Michigan State (8-4)
Texas Bowl (Big Ten vs. Big 12)
Texas Tech (7-5) vs. Northwestern (7-5)
Dallas Football Classic (Big Ten vs. Big 12)
Baylor (6-6) vs. Purdue (6-6)
