An unforgettable season in the Big Ten is officially over, and now it’s time to turn the page for the resurgent conference.
What’s next? Plenty can change during offseason conditioning, spring practice and training camps in August, but the ESPN.com reporting crew is already taking its first stab at the power rankings for the 2017 campaign.
1. Ohio State (four first-place votes): The Buckeyes were clearly humbled by the shutout loss in the College Football Playoff, but there was no shame in reaching that stage with 16 new starters. Urban Meyer shouldn’t have to worry about inexperience this year.