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The Big Ten West is better than we thought
After Iowa rolled through the Big Ten West last season, it’s a much more competitive division here in 2016. The Hawkeyes join three undefeated teams – Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Minnesota – and while Iowa’s loss to North Dakota State stings for any long-term playoff aspirations, they’re still right in the middle of the division race as well. They have their usual mix of strong defense and a run-heavy offense that should keep them in every game.
Wisconsin has been one of the biggest surprises of the season and they made a statement with their 30-6 win against Michigan State (more on them in No. 8).
We saw Nebraska as a rising team this season and they’ve lived up to it to this point. The defensive line and defensive backs have been strong across the board with FS Nate Gerry (88.3)grading among the nation’s best safeties. Offensively, QB Tommy Armstrong leads an experienced unit with his efficiency as both a passer and as a runner.
As for Minnesota, QB Mitch Leidner (80.1) is off to a great start after an inconsistent career, and DT Steven Richardson is off to a monster start as the leader of Minnesota’s underrated defense.
While the Big Ten West will beat each other up over the coming weeks and their records will lose some luster, it’s important to highlight just how good they’ve been to this point with a number of impressive wins over both conference and non-conference opponents.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/college-football-everything-you-need-to-know-following-week-4/
The Big Ten West is better than we thought
After Iowa rolled through the Big Ten West last season, it’s a much more competitive division here in 2016. The Hawkeyes join three undefeated teams – Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Minnesota – and while Iowa’s loss to North Dakota State stings for any long-term playoff aspirations, they’re still right in the middle of the division race as well. They have their usual mix of strong defense and a run-heavy offense that should keep them in every game.
Wisconsin has been one of the biggest surprises of the season and they made a statement with their 30-6 win against Michigan State (more on them in No. 8).
We saw Nebraska as a rising team this season and they’ve lived up to it to this point. The defensive line and defensive backs have been strong across the board with FS Nate Gerry (88.3)grading among the nation’s best safeties. Offensively, QB Tommy Armstrong leads an experienced unit with his efficiency as both a passer and as a runner.
As for Minnesota, QB Mitch Leidner (80.1) is off to a great start after an inconsistent career, and DT Steven Richardson is off to a monster start as the leader of Minnesota’s underrated defense.
While the Big Ten West will beat each other up over the coming weeks and their records will lose some luster, it’s important to highlight just how good they’ve been to this point with a number of impressive wins over both conference and non-conference opponents.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/college-football-everything-you-need-to-know-following-week-4/