10. Purdue (Last week 9)
Look, I know Purdue isn’t likely to bowling, but it did find a way to put on its big boy pants towards the end of the year here. And besides, trains are cool.
9. Michigan State (Last week 10)
I feel a little weird putting the Spartans behind the Illini, but that’s the reality of where this program is this year. It looks like the Spartans will sneak into a bowl game if it can beat Maryland. You can probably bet on that one.
8. Illinois (Last week 9)
The Illini lost a tough one to Iowa, but it continues the trend of being more competitive than a razor blade is to Lovie Smith’s beard (try clippers first). There’s real progress in Champaign and now there’s a real shot at a winning campaign and a trip somewhere warmer for the winter.
7. Indiana (Last week 6)
Yes it’s been a solid year for Indiana, but it still can’t seem to beat one of the big boys to knock that door down. Things were close for a bit against Michigan, then they got more out of hand than a root canal on your birthday.
6. Iowa (Last week 7)
iLLLLLLinois #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/rtTXV4PwQY
— Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 23, 2019
It’s pretty much been a typical Iowa year. Win some, lose some, go to a respectable bowl game. The only thing missing is yet another contract extension for Kirk Ferentz.