Ohio State previously used a very different – albeit successful – approach under Jim Tressel, but now the Buckeyes are scanning the country more so than ever before in search of the nation's top players.
For the most part, Penn State and Michigan have been doing quite well for themselves on the trail, and they too have found success honing in on various regions of the country. Then there are schools like Michigan State and Wisconsin who have been successful even with a lack of star power in their recruiting classes.
The Northwesterns and Minnesotas of the world have been known to pluck a talented player here and there, but outside of the conference's five biggest powers, there hasn't been a whole lot of noise.