While Ohio State has been best known for its offensive star power in recent years, the Buckeyes could potentially have more defensive stars in 2023, at least in terms of first-team All-Big Ten honorees.
That’s what I’m predicting will happen in 2023 on my annual preseason All-Big Ten team.
Going into next week’s Big Ten Media Days, I’m predicting Ohio State will lead the conference with seven first-team All-Big Ten selections this year – three on offense and four on defense. Penn State, Wisconsin and Michigan are also teams I expected to be well-represented with all-conference selections, with the Buckeyes, Nittany Lions, Badgers and Wolverines combining for 19 of the 22 projected first-team honorees on offense and defense.