Back during Big Ten Media Days in July, Cleveland.com published their predicted finish for the Big Ten West, based on a survey of 34 voters, including one beat writer from each team:
1. Nebraska, 198 points (14 first-place votes)
2. Iowa, 194.5 points (14)
3. Wisconsin, 172.5 points (4)
4. Northwestern, 142.5 points (1)
5. Purdue, 110.5 points
6. Minnesota, 100 points (1)
7. Illinois, 34 points
And here are the actual standings from the end of the season:
1. Wisconsin (10-4 overall, 7-2 B1G)
1. Minnesota (11-2, 7-2)
3. Iowa (10-3, 6-3)
4. Illinois (6-7, 4-5)
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