Big Ten Preview 2025
From top to bottom, the Big Ten is a gauntlet every year. Every Saturday has playoff implications, and the last two national champions have come from its ranks. This isn’t just one of the best conferences in college football it’s the proving ground where contenders are battle tested, and pretenders are exposed.
From top to bottom, the Big Ten is a gauntlet every year. Every Saturday has playoff implications, and the last two national champions have come from its ranks. This isn’t just one of the best conferences in college football it’s the proving ground where contenders are battle tested, and pretenders are exposed.
From the Cheap Seats
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From the Cheap Seats 〰️
2024 Recap
1 Texas Longhorns Vs 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (-3)
We’re getting a dream matchup right out of the gate as the # 1 Longhorns travel to take on the defending champions at the Horseshoe. The Arch Manning area begins as Texas is out for revenge after last season’s tough College Football Playoff semifinal loss, while the Buckeyes aim to ride last year’s momentum into another title run. A ton of unknown in this matchup on both sides. Brian Hartline has built a reputation as one of the nation’s top recruiters at the wide receiver position for Ohio State, but this will be our first true look at him calling plays as the offensive coordinator paired with highly touted quarterback Julian Sayin. Look for the defenses to reign supreme in this one, with the turnover battle likely deciding the outcome. In the end, Michael Taaffe comes up with a huge turnover for the Longhorns, helping Texas secure a statement win.
Pick: Texas +3
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Pick: Texas +3 〰️
Texas Ohio State
278.8 Passing Yards/Game 263.0 Passing Yards/Game
158.8 Rushing Yards/Game 166.4 Rushing Yards/Game
33.0 Points/Game 35.7 Points/Game
42.6% 3rd Down % 43.6% 3rd Down %
15.3 Pts Allowed/Game 12.9 Pts Allowed/Game