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 for each team:
1. Wisconsin, 233 points (29 first-place votes)
2. Iowa, 202 points (5)
3. Northwestern, 160 points
4. Minnesota, 146 points
5. Nebraska, 91.5 points
6. Purdue, 72.5 points
7. Illinois, 47 points
And here are the actual standings from the end of the regular season:
1. Iowa (10-2 overall, 7-2 B1G)
2. Minnesota (8-4, 6-3)
2. Wisconsin (8-4, 6-3)
2. Purdue (8-4, 6-3)
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