As summer fades into fall and those in the Midwest trade flip-flops for hoodies, there’s excitement in the air because Big Ten Football is nearing a return.
The conference lost several impact players to the NFL draft, but with a new season comes emerging stars ready to make names for themselves.
Who’s the next Melvin Gordon, Trae Waynes or Brandon Scherff?
In identifying 10 breakout candidates to watch, the criteria is as follows:
- Excitement
- Potential impact
- Ability
With the start of the season closing in, here are 10 players to keep an eye on.