No. 7: Michigan State
COACH: Mark Dantonio
2014 RECORD: 11-2
PROJECTED 2015 RECORD: 12-1
CIRCLE THE DATE: Nov. 21 at Ohio State
WHY NO. 7: Because quarterback Connor Cook is back for his third season as a starter for the Big Ten’s No. 2 program. While we weren’t watching, Dantonio has built the Spartans into a power. Their comeback victory in the bowl game last season was another sign that MSU is now a football school. Cook is on pace to set numerous school passing records.