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Big Ten Power Rankings: Preseason

With football less than one month away, all the talk is centered around who will take home the Big Ten Championship and likely secure a berth in the College Football Playoffs. Illinois fans know that this rebuild by Coach Lovie Smith and crew is a process, but nonetheless are anxiously awaiting their turn atop the Big Ten Power Rankings.

As we look to 2017, this appears to be a four team race atop the Big Ten, and as always, should create some drama throughout the season.

Ranking: 1

LW: —

Move: —

Featuring a high octane offense let by Heisman hopeful JT Barrett, the Buckeyes will look to the be cream of the crop in the Big Ten.