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Big Ten |
Big XII |
Offense |
Defense |
Winner |
Ohio State |
Texas |
TEX |
TEX |
TEX |
Penn State |
Oklahoma |
OU |
OU |
OU |
Iowa |
Oklahoma State |
OSU |
IOWA |
IOWA |
Michigan |
Nebraska |
UM |
NU |
UM |
Minnesota |
Kansas |
KU |
UM |
KU |
Wisconsin |
Texas Tech |
TT |
TT |
TT |
Michigan State |
Baylor |
PUSH |
PUSH |
PUSH |
Indiana |
Missouri |
UM |
IU |
UM |
Northwestern |
Texas A&M |
PUSH |
TAMU |
TAMU |
Illinois |
Colorado |
ILL |
PUSH |
PUSH |
Purdue |
Iowa State |
Purdue |
PUSH |
Purdue |
Kansas State |
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BigTen vs Big XII |
3-5-2 |
3-5-3 |
3-6-2 |
Let's just say that theoretically these are the conferences lined up from top to bottom. I admit, these are just my personal opinions. Looking at this, I've placed who I think has the better offense, better defense, and who I think would win (O+D+Unresearched feeling). Again, I'm admitting a lack of specific research into match ups, it's just my perceptions.
All that said, I still can't see the BigTen matching up to the depth of the Big XII. Texas would beat any team in the Big Ten at least 8 times out of 10 right now. They match up well against anything we throw at them.
Oklahoma, when healthy, is a better team than any team in the Big Ten, but I don't think they dominate quite as much, probably 6 out of every 10 games against any BigTen opponent. This is enough for me to say OU vs Ohio State would be a push (see bottom chart). If they weren't choke artists, I would probably give them more. Since their not healthy, I would most likely give PSU the edge on offense, and probably even the winner category.
I like Iowa against OSU just because of their defense. It's been pleasantly surprising, carrying them in each of their games. Now that they've figured out their running back situation, I think they'll be alright.
Nebraska and Michigan would be a close one. Nebraska has a bit more depth on defense, but Michigan matches up much like VT against Nebraska. It'd be a great game, and I think Michigan has the edge.
Minnesota and Kansas is another evenly matched game, but I just can't trust Minnesota's offense of "pass it to Decker or die." That and Reesing is a pretty good quarterback. For that reason, I think KU wins it.
Wisconsin and Texas Tech would be death in all facets for the Badgers. Their speed rushing defensive ends and their huge DTs will have no force against Tech. They won't be fast enough to bull rush the interior line man and be forced to scramble around to catch Tech's passing game.
Michigan State and Baylor is my favorite match up of the two groups. Roberts is another really good QB running the spread option for Baylor. Both of these teams are too inconsistent for me to get a good feel on. I almost want to say Baylor, but I'm not sure their D could keep it within 7 points for a Sparty No moment.
Indiana's D vs Missouri's O would be a fun lower level match to watch. We still don't know enough about Indiana other than they squeak out the victories. Missouri has looked serviceable, so I think they win this one.
NU and TAMU just adds to the list of really good match ups. Both teams are rebuilding from near scratch. NU has potential, but I don't see them being a huge force this year. TAMU is just as shaky, including a near loss to Utah State this last week. I think TAMU's got a bit better group of athletes on D, which is why I give them the nod.
Illinois vs Colorado would be the clash of the dark horse failures. Neither head coach could develop a player for their lives these days. I could see this game as a 6-3 or 54-49 score. I can't even pick a favorite. It'd just be ugly either way.
Purdue and Iowa State would be much of the same in terms of ugly. I feel I have to give Purdue the nod just because their offense is at least functional.
Kansas State is so much worse than any team in the Big Ten, I don't think it really matters. They should give the BigTen at least win just due to their ineptitude.
For a bigger chart on my thoughts on who would beat who:
OSU | PSU | IOWA | MICH | MINN | WISC | MSU | IND | NU | ILL | PURD | |
TEX | TEX | TEX | TEX | TEX | TEX | TEX | TEX | TEX | TEX | TEX | TEX |
OU | PUSH | OU | OU | OU | OU | OU | OU | OU | OU | OU | OU |
OSU | tOSU* | PSU | IOWA | MICH | MINN | OSU | OSU | OSU | OSU | OSU | OSU |
NEB | OSU | PSU | IOWA | MICH | NEB | NEB | NEB | NEB | NEB | NEB | NEB |
KU | OSU | PSU | IOWA | KU | KU | KU | KU | KU | KU | KU | KU |
TT | OSU | PSU | IOWA | TT | TT | TT | TT | TT | TT | TT | TT |
BU | OSU | PSU | IOWA | MICH | MINN | WISC | PUSH | BU | BU | PUSH | PUSH |
MIZZOU | OSU | PSU | IOWA | MICH | MINN | WISC | MIZZ | MIZZ | MIZZ | MIZZ | MIZZ |
TAMU | OSU | PSU | IOWA | MICH | MINN | WISC | MSU | TAMU | TAMU | TAMU | TAMU |
CU | OSU | PSU | IOWA | MICH | MINN | WISC | MSU | CU | CU | PUSH | PUSH |
ISU | OSU | PSU | IOWA | MICH | MINN | WISC | MSU | IND | NU | ILL | PURD |
KSU | OSU | PSU | IOWA | MICH | MINN | WISC | MSU | IND | NU | ILL | PURD |
*tOSU is Ohio State
Looking at this, I'd say we match up pretty evenly once you get past Texas/Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma may not have a strong record in BCS bowls, but generally their appearances have been more exciting than the Tressel-ball snoozers. Tom Osborne's Nebraska teams generated the same vibe back in the 90s, before they blew out FSU.
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:33 AM ^