Predicting every Big Ten football team's record in 2024
![Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Xavier Johnson (0) runs past Michigan Wolverines defensive end Josaiah Stewart (5) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium. Ohio State lost 30-24. Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Xavier Johnson (0) runs past Michigan Wolverines defensive end Josaiah Stewart (5) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium. Ohio State lost 30-24.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/wolverine_digest/01j58w44jyw8mp0ehrgp.jpg)
We are just a few weeks away from seeing college football back on the big stage. Week 0 will kick off next weekend, while the first full week of football is just two weeks away. The Big Ten will have a new look to it this year with the additions of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington coming over from the Pac-12.
With the season swiftly approaching, I looked through every Big Ten schedule and made a prediction of every game played this year. Below you can find each Big Ten team, who I think they will beat, or lose to, and their final record.
Illinois:
Wins: Eastern Illinois, Central Michigan, Purdue, Minnesota, Michigan State
Losses: Kansas, Nebraska, Penn State, Michigan, Oregon, Rutgers, Northwestern
Record: 5-7 (3-6)
Indiana:
Wins: Florida International, Western Illinois, Charlotte, Maryland, Purdue
Losses: UCLA, Northwestern, Nebraska, Washington, Michigan State, Michigan, Ohio State
Record: 5-7 (2-7)
Iowa:
Wins: Illinois State, Iowa State, Troy, Minnesota, Washington, Michigan State, Northwestern, Wisconsin, UCLA, Maryland, Nebraska
Losses: Ohio State
Record: 11-1 (8-1)
Maryland:
Wins: UConn, Michigan State, Virginia, Villanova, Northwestern
Losses: Indiana, USC, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers, Iowa, Penn State
Record: 5-7 (2-7)
Michigan:
Wins: Fresno State, Texas, Arkansas State, USC, Minnesota, Washington, Illinois, Michigan State, Indiana, Northwestern
Losses: Oregon, Ohio State
Record: 10-2 (7-2)
Michigan State:
Wins: Florida Atlantic, Prairie View, Indiana, Purdue
Losses: Maryland, Boston College, Ohio State, Oregon, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Rutgers
Record: 4-8 (2-7)
Minnesota
Wins: North Carolina, Rhode Island, Nevada, Maryland
Losses: Iowa, Michigan, USC, UCLA, Illinois, Rutgers, Penn State, Wisconsin
Record: 4-8 (1-8)
Nebraska:
Wins: UTEP, Colorado, Northern Iowa, Illinois, Purdue, Indiana, UCLA
Losses: Rutgers, Ohio State, USC, Wisconsin, Iowa
Record: 7-5 (4-5)
Northwestern:
Wins: Miami (OH), Eastern Illinois, Indiana, Illinois
Losses: Duke, Washington, Maryland, Wisconsin, Iowa, Purdue, Ohio State, Michigan
Record: 4-8 (2-7)
Ohio State:
Wins: Akron, Western Michigan, Marshall, Michigan State, Iowa, Nebraska, Penn State, Purdue, Northwestern, Indiana, Michigan
Losses: Oregon
Record: 11-1 (8-1)
Oregon:
Wins: Idaho, Boise State, Oregon State, UCLA, Michigan State, Ohio State, Purdue, Illinois, Michigan, Maryland, Wisconsin, Washington
Losses: None
Record: 12-0 (9-0)
Penn State:
Wins: West Virginia, Bowling Green, Kent State, Illinois, UCLA, USC, Washington, Purdue, Minnesota, Maryland
Losses: Ohio State, Wisconsin
Record: 10-2 (7-2)
Purdue:
Wins: Indiana State, Northwestern
Losses: Notre Dame, Oregon State, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, Oregon, Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State, Indiana
Record: 2-10 (1-8)
Rutgers:
Wins: Howard, Akron, Washington, Nebraska, UCLA, Minnesota, Maryland, Illinois, Michigan State
Losses: Virginia Tech, Wisconsin, USC
Record: 9-3 (7-2)
UCLA:
Wins: Hawaii, Indiana, Minnesota, Fresno State
Losses: LSU, Oregon, Penn State, Rutgers, Nebraska, Iowa, Washington, USC
Record: 4-8 (2-7)
USC
Wins: Utah State, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Maryland, Rutgers, Nebraska, UCLA
Losses: LSU, Michigan, Penn State, Washington, Notre Dame
Record: 7-5 (6-3)
Washington:
Wins: Weber State, Eastern Michigan, Washington State, Northwestern, Indiana, USC, UCLA
Losses: Rutgers, Michigan, Iowa, Penn State, Oregon
Record: 7-5 (4-5)
Wisconsin:
Wins: Western Michigan, South Dakota, Purdue, Rutgers, Northwestern, Penn State, Nebraska, Minnesota
Losses: Alabama, USC, Iowa, Oregon
Record: 8-4 (6-3)
Big Ten standings:
Oregon 12-0 (9-0)
Ohio State 11-1 (8-1)
Iowa 11-1 (8-1)
Michigan 10-2 (7-2)
Penn State 10-2 (7-2)
Rutgers 9-3 (7-2)
USC 7-5 (6-3)
Wisconsin 8-4 (6-3)
Washington 7-5 (4-5)
Nebraska 7-5 (4-5)
Illinois 5-7 (3-6)
UCLA 4-8 (2-7)
Maryland 5-7 (2-7)
Michigan State 4-8 (2-7)
Northwestern 4-8 (2-7)
Indiana 5-7 (2-7)
Purdue 2-10 (1-8)
Minnesota 4-8 (1-8)
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