Every once in a while we like to toss up a question to our writers here at Buckeyes Wire to get their thoughts on a hot topic in the world of Ohio State and the Big Ten. In this case, despite the fact that we are just four weeks into the college football season, there is a pretty clear separation at the top of the Big Ten East division and the Big Ten.
Three teams appear to not only be the class of the league but are among the top ten in the country currently, all vying for the trifecta of a division title, Big Ten championship, and College Football Playoff appearance.
Those three teams aren’t a surprise to anyone. Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State all look like three of the best teams in the country this year and depending on who you follow and what media outlet you listen to, there’s an argument to be made for each of the three being the best in the conference.
So, we decided to weigh on on that debate too and ask each of our writers to rank those three teams in order with a quick explanation of why. We’re sure they will all join hands and sing “kumbaya.” Probably more likely is that there’s going to be some slinging of mud and disagreement (that seems more entertaining anyhow).
Here’s how each sees the pecking order in the Big Ten after four weeks. Of course we asked them to try and put their Buckeye pride to the side and be as honest and unbiased possible (wink, wink).
Mark Russell starts us off this week.