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The team room at Ohio State has been redecorated with flags representing all the branches of the United States military and Old Glory is positioned squarely in the middle behind a podium. But the Buckeyes making their way down a hallway covered in ...


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1,000 posts on BP! I lurked for a loooong time before joining so I should have way more. Either way, I'd like to say that I am getting married on Wednesday and we are expecting a baby in October. I don't know if it is a boy or girl because we have that info sealed in an envelope as a surprise to be revealed at a later date. Anyways, just thought I'd share. No more posts from me (I'm sure I'll still check in to see what's going on) for about a week and a half so don't have too much fun without me.

Google BM5: Yes or no: Will Kellen Mond be a Buckeye? - 247Sports

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BM5: Yes or no: Will Kellen Mond be a Buckeye?
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Ohio State brought in the nation's fourth ranked recruiting class in 2016 per the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings. The class featured a mix of talented prospects on both sides of the ball, with 10 of the Buckeyes' 25 signees coming from ...
The Hurry Up: Baylor Fallout, Beck Visits Martell Again, Teradja Mitchell Interested in Buckeyes, Stills Brothers ...Eleven Warriors (registration)
Art Briles out at Baylor: Could that change things in Ohio State's race for four-star QB Kellen Mond?cleveland.com

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MotS&G Ohio State’s Games Against Hoosiers Are Often “Who Knows?”

Ohio State’s Games Against Hoosiers Are Often “Who Knows?”
Chip Minnich
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“ Hell, there are no rules here – we’re trying to accomplish something…” ~ Thomas Edison

Leave it to Thomas Edison, an Ohioan and considered “The Father Of Invention”, to appropriately summarize the goals for the 2016 Ohio State football team. No rules – just accomplish something.

“Something” is a pretty vague and open concept. Considering how much talent Ohio State lost to graduation and the NFL Draft, considering how I have written throughout spring practice about how 44 players on Ohio State’s roster are either redshirt freshmen or true freshmen…Damn right, Mr. Edison. There are no rules. Ohio State fans are just looking to see what this team can accomplish against a much tougher schedule in 2016 than 2015, with tremendously talented, yet inexperienced, players.

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Indiana Hoosiers (Game 5)

2016 OSU Opponent Ranking: 9 out of 12

Players Recruited By Ohio State: OL Tim Gardner, DB Tyler Green, and DB Jayme Thompson. Gardner was signed as part of Ohio State’s 2013 recruiting class, but left the program after a disciplinary incident in the summer of 2013. Gardner played in eleven games for Indiana in 2015. Tyler Green could technically be considered recruited by Ohio State, yet did not sign with Ohio State in 2015. Green played in eight games as a true freshman for Indiana in 2015. Jayme Thompson was also part of Ohio State’s 2013 recruiting class, like Tim Gardner. Thompson redshirted in 2013, transferred after the 2013 season to Iowa Western C.C. for 2014 and 2015, and signed with Indiana for the 2016 season.

Game Date: October 8, 2016

Kickoff Time: TBA

Location: Ohio Stadium

Rationale For The Ranking: Truth be told, I struggled with where to place Indiana on this opponent ranking. Think about how the games against Indiana have gone since Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer took over the program in 2012 – A nailbiter that went down to the wire in Bloomington in 2012, 52-49. Ohio State rolled Indiana in Ohio Stadium in 2013, 42-14. Ohio State has to rally behind Jalin Marshall’s performance in 2014, 42-27. Ohio State survives Indiana last year in Bloomington, 34-27. Why not rank Indiana higher?

Here is why – Nate Sudfeld and Jordan Howard have both departed Indiana for the NFL. While Indiana returns quarterback Zander Diamont, who tormented the Buckeyes last season, I believe Ohio State will have too much on both sides of the ball for Indiana to be able to keep pace as they have in recent seasons.

Prediction: Ohio State will be coming off a home game versus Rutgers, and will be tempted to be looking ahead to two tough road trips on the horizon with Wisconsin and Penn State. Even with the road trips looming, Coach Meyer and his staff will be able to remind his players about Ohio State has had extremely tough, close calls against the Hoosiers, and I believe Ohio State will come out with a more focused approach more like the 2013 game than the 2014 or 2015 contests.

Previous Rankings:

10- Rutgers
11- Bowling Green
12- Tulsa


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LGHL 4-star recruit gets coveted Ohio State offer

4-star recruit gets coveted Ohio State offer
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Ohio State's summer schedule is jam packed. Between developing the 2016 Buckeye squad and recruiting, the coaching staff will have what seems like zero down time.

It's coming. Yesterday marked 100 days until Ohio State football kicks off the 2016 season. With today cracking double digits until the matchup versus Bowling Green State University in Columbus, the Buckeye football staff has enough on it's plate to keep them more than busy this summer stretch. With recruiting being one of the major focuses this summer, Urban Meyer and company have put together a to do list that shows exactly why they are one of the premier programs in college football.


1️⃣ Days till kickoff in The Shoe.

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— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) May 26, 2016
Texas star receives Buckeye offer


The affinity Ohio State has for the state of Texas is no secret. Urban Meyer has had success in the Lone Star State and continuing relationships in Texas has helped him land several talented prospects in his tenure with the Buckeyes. Yesterday, the roots in Texas grew even deeper as it was announced via his twitter that BJ Foster (Angleton,Texas / Angleton HS) had received an offer from Ohio State.

A two-way player, Foster has both running back and safety duties on Friday nights in the fall, but most likely projects as a defensive back at the next level. The 2018 4-star stands at 6 feet 1 inch, 188 pounds and already boasts a very impressive offer list.

With 21 schools already throwing their hat into the ring, it's easy to see why Ohio State came calling. Schools on the list for Foster include Baylor, Texas, Arizona, Arizona State, Georgia, Michigan, Michigan State. As things currently stand, this Texas prospect is pegged to stay home and play for the Longhorns according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions, but Ohio State and others certainly have time to compete for his services.


Ok here we go BIG time Ohio State offer pic.twitter.com/fjBAK4GBV3

— THEBJFOSTER (@nofear_2) May 26, 2016
Top 2018 LB wanting to see Ohio State


Ohio State defensive coordinator Luke Fickell has been second to none in his development of linebackers in his tenure with the Buckeyes. Producing NFL Draft picks at record pace seems to be in Fickell's DNA and recruits all over the country are taking notice. In particular, the nation's top ranked 2018 inside linebacker, Teradja Mitchell (Virginia Beach, Va. / Bishop Sullivan Catholic) has let it be known that he is interested in making the trek to Columbus and see what the Buckeyes have to offer.

The No.18 player in the 2018 class already has a Buckeye offer, but seems to be wanting to make the relationship stronger. A visit to Ohio State would certainly help this take place. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches and 225 pounds, Mitchell boasts the size that fits the Darron Lee mold perfectly. With over 25 offers already, Mitchell is easily one of the most sought after recruits in the 2018 class, but his interested in Ohio State shows that the Buckeyes have a real chance to be a major player for his services. Look for a visit to happen with Mitchell some time in the near future.


I wanna visit Ohio State ⭕

— Teradja Mitchell (@WhosThatNumber7) May 26, 2016
Baylor fallout, Mond situation


Yesterday, Baylor University and head football coach Art Briles went their separate ways. While recruiting certainly isn't anywhere near the forefront in this tragic situation, players unfortunately will most likely have some rethinking to do in terms of Baylor as a prospective college destination. One name linked to Ohio State long prior has been signal caller Kellen Mond (Bradenton, Fla. / IMG Academy). The nation's fourth-ranked dual-threat quarterback has been committed to Baylor for nearly a year, but with the departure of Briles, the status of Mond and the Bears is certainly in limbo.

Mond recently visited Ohio State back in April and received an offer while on his visit to Columbus. Since then, we've heard several things on Mond and his chances of ending up a Buckeye. Although Ohio State is certainly still actively pursuing Tate Martell (Las Vegas, Nev. / Bishop Gorman), its been said by Mond himself that he was told he was "their main guy" in the 2017 class. The fallout at Baylor has certainly been disappointing and while recruiting easily takes a back seat to those affected, Mond will have a tough choice to make in the near future. Ohio State very well could end up seeing Mond feeling the Ohio State pull in the coming weeks.


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— .. Kellen™ ♛ ♰ ♛ (@TheKellenMond) May 26, 2016
OSU summer camp schedule


Ohio State's coaching staff will have a loaded summer in terms of satellite camp opportunities and on-sight position camps in Columbus. Hoping to continue the trend in bringing the nation's elite prospects to Ohio State, Urban Meyer has made sure that there is little to no downtime in the summer months as the evaluations of recruits will never cease to stop. In an article with cleveland.com, an in depth look is taken to see just how busy Ohio State will be. Currently, the Buckeyes are scheduled to head to Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia and others each for satellite camps. The Ohio State brand has been a top program in college football because of it's work ethic and chase of perfection. This summer will easily continue that trend.

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Mond has been actively looking at other options since the spring, and has seemingly moved much closer to the Buckeyes or Auburn than Baylor even prior to today's news. "I'm not sure how it will affect my recruitment," Mond told 11W. "I definitely ...
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2018 NC WR Tre Turner (Virginia Tech Verbal)

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Camping at tOSU on June 17th. Already holds offers from Florida, Florida State, Tennessee, North Carolina & VT among others. Very close friends with '18 NC DE K.J. Henry, whom the Buckeyes have offered. One to keep an eye on.

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The game will be the first on the gridiron between the Buckeyes and the Green Wave, two programs that have each been in existence for over 120 seasons. Tulane is a member of the American Athletic Conference's west division, won by coach Tom Herman's ...
Ohio State football | Tulane added to Buckeyes' 2018 scheduleColumbus Dispatch
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Big Ten football mailbag: Counting down the days to football
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Google Buckeyes add Tulane for 2018; schedules now set next 4 years - 247Sports

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Buckeyes add Tulane for 2018; schedules now set next 4 years
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Ohio State announced that it had filled its lone football schedule vacancy for the next four seasons by signing for a 2018 home game against Tulane. The Buckeyes now have full schedules through the next four seasons. Below is OSU's release on this ...
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nick Sergakis hit two home runs to lead Ohio State past Michigan 8-3 Wednesday in the Big Ten tournament. Sergakis hit solo shots in the third and fifth innings for the Buckeyes (39-17-1), who will play Iowa today. Ohio State ...
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LGHL Evan Turner and Jantel Lavender headline Ohio State's 2016 Athletics Hall of Fame class

Evan Turner and Jantel Lavender headline Ohio State's 2016 Athletics Hall of Fame class
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The eight Buckeyes will be inducted on September 9th, and honored at halftime of Ohio State's game with Tulsa the next day.

"Eight new members will be enshrined in the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame this fall. The Class of 2016, which includes athletes from eight sports, will be inducted Sept. 9 at a dinner and introduced to the public at halftime of the Ohio State home football game vs. Tulsa."

- The Ohio State University


Ohio State announced their 2016 class of inductees to the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame earlier today, with the most notable member of the class being Evan Turner. The Chicago native compiled quite the list of accolades during his time in Columbus. Turner's best year for the Buckeyes came in 2010, when he was named Big Ten Player of the Year, National Player of the Year, and was a first team consensus All-American. Earlier this year, Turner had his No. 21 jersey retired by the school at halftime of the February 16th game against Michigan.

Joining Turner in this year's class is Jantel Lavender, who is one of the most decorated women's basketball players in school history. Lavender became the first Ohio State basketball player, male or female, to win the Big Ten Player of the Year award four times, and the only women's basketball player in a Power Five conference to do so. Lavender is Ohio State's all-time leading scorer with 2,818 points, and the Big Ten's all-time leading rebounder, grabbing 1,422 rebounds in her four years with the Buckeyes.

Along with Turner and Lavender, there are six other inductees into this year's class. Men's tennis player Justin Kronauge has won more singles and doubles matches than anyone else in school history. Diver Randall Larson was a national champion and All-American. John Machado was the first three-time first team All-Big Ten baseball player in school history. Samantha Marder is the only three-time All-American softball player in school history. Track and field athlete Dan Taylor was a seven-time Big Ten champion, and a two-time national champion. Paul Zelenak rounds out the class, as he won numerous individual and team national championships.


"There is a Heisman Trophy candidate running the offense and a future first-round pick quarterbacking the defense at middle linebacker, but it's Ohio State's other captain it likely wouldn't be able to live without for long -- particularly early in the season."

- Austin Ward, ESPN.com


At first glance it may look like quarterback J.T. Barrett is Ohio State's most indispensable player, but Austin Ward of ESPN thinks otherwise. In Ward's opinion, the player who Barrett will be taking the snaps from, center Pat Elflein, is Ohio State's most indispensable player. After lining up at right guard last year, Elflein will slide over to center for his senior season, replacing Jacoby Boren. Urban Meyer and company have been planning for this for a while, giving Elflein practice reps at center over the past couple seasons, and Elflein has seen some limited game action there when he has been needed.

With Elflein being a potential Rimington Trophy candidate, his play on the field makes him very important to the Ohio State offense, but what makes him so indispensable to the Buckeyes is the leadership he brings. Ohio State has to replace three starters on the offensive line heading into this season, so a strong presence from Elflein is definitely needed. The unit will be called on to keep J.T. Barrett clean, as unlike last year, this isn't nearly as much depth this season behind Barrett at quarterback. Elflein's senior leadership will be called on early in the season, when the Buckeyes make the trip to Norman for a tough road matchup with Oklahoma in the third week of the season.

"(I'm) 10 times (better than last year). I look at the film and it amazes me, and I give that to (receivers coach Al) Saunders, because just sitting there and doing the extra meeting time with him and him really breaking down certain routes to me and how he wants them run, it's awesome."

- Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor via Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com


The 2015 season for former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor didn't go exactly as he planned as he was trying to transition from quarterback to wide receiver. Pryor made the 53-man roster for the Browns out of training camp, but was released by the team just a few days later. After Josh McCown was ruled out for the season in early December, Pryor was resigned, and in the regular season finale recorded his only catch of the season, a 42-yard reception against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now with a new coaching staff in place, Pryor is hoping a full offseason with the team will help him to become more comfortable at the wide receiver position.

With the Browns drafting Corey Coleman, Ricardo Louis, Jordan Payton, and Rashad Higgins in last month's NFL Draft, Pryor knows that he'll have to make a name for himself with the new coaching staff quickly. The good news for Pryor is his new head coach Hue Jackson is already familiar with him, after drafting Pryor as a quarterback in Oakland, as well as coaching Pryor during his short stint last year in Cincinnati. Pryor has credited his work so far with wide receivers coach Al Saunders to his growth already this offseason, and he feels like a strong season could be in front of him. The former quarterback feels had he stayed healthy last year he'd be even farther ahead of where he has grown this offseason. With a new coaching staff, and quarterback to work with, this could be the season in which Pryor breaks out at his new position.


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Google Biddle chat transcript: What is Buckeyes' weakest link in 2016? - 247Sports

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Google TFF: Buckeyes schedule complete thru 2019 - ABC6OnYourSide.com

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LGHL Ohio State football announces 2018 game vs Tulane, complete 2017, 2019 schedules

Ohio State football announces 2018 game vs Tulane, complete 2017, 2019 schedules
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OSU's full 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 football schedules are now out in the wild.

If you're trying to plan a family trip, a wedding, or the like around Ohio State football, the OSU athletic department did you a solid Thursday.

Thursday afternoon, Ohio State announced their last open date over the next four seasons. September 22, 2018, is filled by a matchup against Tulane. As expected, with the Big Ten moving to a three-game non-conference game model and OSU already having contests against Oregon State and at TCU on the slate, the game comes against a non-Power 5 opponent and at home.

OSU's full 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 football schedules are now fully fleshed out. No additional changes were made public in Ohio State's release and no further changes are expected until the 2020 season or later.

Here are the complete OSU football schedules for the next four season:

2016


09/03/16 vs. Bowling Green Columbus, Ohio TBA

09/10/16 vs. Tulsa Columbus, Ohio TBA

09/17/16 at Oklahoma Norman, Okl. TBA

10/01/16 vs. Rutgers * Columbus, Ohio 12:00 p.m. ET

10/08/16 vs. Indiana Columbus, Ohio TBA

10/15/16 at Wisconsin * Madison, Wis. 8:00 p.m. ET

10/22/16 at Penn State * State College, Pa. 8:00 p.m. ET

10/29/16 vs. Northwestern * Columbus, Ohio 5:30 p.m. ET

11/05/16 vs. Nebraska * Columbus, Ohio 8:00 p.m. ET

11/12/16 at Maryland * College Park, Md. TBA

11/19/16 at Michigan State * East Lansing, Mich. TBA

11/26/16 vs. Michigan * Columbus, Ohio TBA

2017


09/02/17 at Indiana Bloomington, Ind. TBA

09/09/17 vs. Oklahoma Columbus, Ohio TBA

09/16/17 vs. Army West Point Columbus, Ohio TBA

09/23/17 vs. UNLV Columbus, Ohio TBA

09/30/17 at Rutgers * Brunswick, N.J. TBA

10/07/17 vs. Maryland * Columbus, Ohio TBA

10/14/17 at Nebraska * Lincoln, Neb. TBA

10/28/17 vs. Penn State * Columbus, Ohio TBA

11/04/17 at Iowa * Iowa City. Iowa TBA

11/11/17 vs. Michigan State * Columbus, Ohio TBA

11/18/17 vs. Illinois * Columbus, Ohio TBA

11/25/17 at Michigan * Ann Arbor, Mich. TBA

2018


09/01/18 vs. Oregon State Columbus, Ohio TBA

09/08/18 vs. Rutgers * Columbus, Ohio TBA

09/15/18 at TCU Fort Worth, Texas TBA

09/22/18 vs Tulane Columbus, Ohio TBH

09/29/18 at Penn State * State College, Pa. TBA

10/06/18 vs. Indiana Columbus, Ohio TBA

10/13/18 vs. Minnesota * Columbus, Ohio TBA

10/20/18 at Purdue * West Lafayette, Ind. TBA

11/03/18 vs. Nebraska * Columbus, Ohio TBA

11/10/18 at Michigan State * East Lansing, Mich. TBA

11/17/18 at Maryland * College Park, Md. TBA

11/24/18 vs. Michigan * Columbus, Ohio TBA

2019


08/31/19 vs. Florida Atlantic Columbus, Ohio TBA

09/07/19 vs. Cincinnati Columbus, Ohio TBA

09/14/19 at Indiana Bloomington, Ind. TBA

09/21/19 vs. TCU Columbus, Ohio TBA

09/28/19 at Nebraska * Lincoln, Neb. TBA

10/05/19 vs. Michigan State * Columbus, Ohio TBA

10/19/19 at Northwestern * Evanston, Ill. TBA

10/26/19 vs. Wisconsin * Columbus, Ohio TBA

11/09/19 vs. Maryland * Columbus, Ohio TBA

11/16/19 at Rutgers * Piscataway, N.J. TBA

11/23/19 vs. Penn State * Columbus, Ohio TBA

11/30/19 at Michigan * Ann Arbor, Mich. TBA

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Big Ten football mailbag: Counting down the days to football
Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network

How good could the Huskers football team be? Is this the year Michigan knocks out Michigan State? Which team is in a transition year but still has hope? Your emails landed in Tom Dienhart's inbox, and he answers them once again in his weekly mailbag.
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LGHL Post-NBA Draft early entry deadline Big Ten power rankings

Post-NBA Draft early entry deadline Big Ten power rankings
Grant Freking
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Though their core remains intact, the Buckeyes still aren't quite ready for Big Ten title contention.

The dust has settled from Wednesday's deadline for underclassmen to decide whether to return to college or embrace their professional dreams. With rosters virtually set in stone for the 2016-17 season, there's no better time than now to see how the pecking order in the Big Ten could shake out next winter.

14) Rutgers


2015-16: 7-25 (1-17 Big Ten)

Key returnees: Corey Sanders, Deshawn Freeman, Mike Williams, Jonathan Laurent

Key departures: Bishop Daniels, D.J. Foreman, Omari Grier, Greg Lewis

Why they're here: New coach Steve Pikiell has his hands full inheriting a Rutgers program that has not been to the NCAA Tournament since 1991 and has gone 3-33 in its first two Big Ten regular seasons.

13) Minnesota


2015-16: 8-23 (2-16 Big Ten)

Key returnees: Nate Mason, Jordan Murphy, Charles Buggs, Dupree McBrayer, Bakary Konate

Key departures: Kevin Dorsey, Joey King, Carlos Morris

Why they're here: With the suspension of transfer Reggie Lynch earlier this month, coach Richard Pitino has had to suspend or dismiss seven different players since the start of the 2014-15 season because of off-the-court transgressions. It will be interesting to see how long of a leash new Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle grants Pitino moving forward.

12) Nebraska


2015-16: 16-18 (6-12 Big Ten)

Key returnees: Andrew White, Tai Webster, Glynn Watson Jr., Jack McVeigh

Key departures: Shavon Shields, Benny Parker

Why they're here: With White, who averaged 16.8 points per game in 2015-16, deciding to put off his pro dreams, Nebraska suddenly has an interesting backcourt mix, with the 6-7 White joined by Webster and a pair of transfers in Anton Gill (Louisville) and James Palmer (Miami, Florida). On the flip side, coach Tim Miles has to find production from what appears to be a limited frontcourt.

11) Penn State


2015-16: 16-16 (7-11 Big Ten)

Key returnees: Shep Garner, Payton Banks, Josh Reaves, Julian Moore, Deividas Zemgulis

Key departures: Brandon Taylor, Donovon Jack, Devin Foster, Jordan Dickerson

Why they're here: Coach Pat Chambers hopes to reinvigorate his program with what is an unprecedented recruiting class by Penn State standards: two four-star recruits (point guad Tony Carr, wing Lamar Stevens) and a pair of three-star players (power forward Joe Hampton, wing Nazeer Bostick), a group ranked fourth in the Big Ten and 26th in the country by 247Sports. Factor in the presence of UConn transfer Terence Samuel and the return of Garner, the team's second leading scorer last year, and the Nittany Lions have constructed the foundation of a promising backcourt and wing rotation.

10) Iowa


2015-16: 22-11 (12-6 Big Ten). Lost 87-68 to Villanova in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Key returnees: Peter Jok, Dom Uhl, Nicholas Baer, Ahmad Wagner

Key departures: Jarrod Uthoff, Mike Gesell, Adam Woodbury, Anthony Clemmons

Why they're here: The Hawkeyes should probably be lower on the totem pole, but consider this placement a vote of confidence in coach Fran McCaffery's player development system, which has recently transformed Uthoff, Jok, and Aaron White from three-star recruits into Big Ten stars.

9) Northwestern


2015-16: 20-12 (8-10 Big Ten)

Key returnees: Bryant McIntosh, Aaron Falzon, Derek Pardon, Vic Law, Scottie Lindsey, Sanjay Lumpkin

Key departures: Tre Demps, Alex Olah

Why they're here: The Wildcats are still a year away from a very real chance at their first-ever NCAA Tournament bid, but a step forward in 2016-17 is possible with further growth from McIntosh, Falzon, and Pardon, as well as the return of Law from a shoulder injury that wiped out the former four-star wing's 2015-16 campaign. The losses of Demps and Olah, Northwestern's first and third leading scorers last season, respectively, should not be underestimated, though.

8) Illinois


2015-16: 15-19 (5-13 Big Ten)

Key returnees: Malcolm Hill, Mike Thorne Jr., Jalen Coleman-Lands, Maverick Morgan, Michael Finke

Key departures: Kendrick Nunn

Why they're here: The dismissal of Nunn, the team's second leading scorer in 2015-16, is a blow that should be softened by the surprise return of Throne Jr., a 6'11 forward who averaged nearly 13 points and nine boards in eight games last season. The continued development of Hill (18.1 ppg in 2015-16) and Coleman-Lands (42 percent from 3) plus the addition of intriguing Cleveland-area swingman Kipper Nichols provide the Fighting Illini with real hope after two consecutive disappointing seasons have left coach John Groce on thin ice.

7) Maryland


2015-16: 27-9 (12-6 Big Ten). Lost 79-63 to Kansas in the Sweet 16.

Key returnees: Melo Trimble, Jared Nickens, Damonte Dodd, Dion Wiley

Key departures: Diamond Stone, Robert Carter, Jake Layman, Rasheed Sulaimon

Why they're here: Trimble's 11th-hour announcement of his return to College Park on Wednesday spared the Terrapins from a rebuilding season. Sans Stone, Carter, and Layman, Maryland will likely become more of a small-ball squad in 2016-17; four-star guards Anthony Cowan and Kevin Huerter enter the fray next year, with Wiley coming back from injury.

6) Ohio State


2015-16: 21-14 (11-7 Big Ten). Lost 74-66 to Florida in the second round of the NIT.

Key returnees: Marc Loving, JaQuan Lyle, Jae-Sean Tate, Keita Bates-Diop, Trevor Thompson, Kam Williams

Key departures: Daniel Giddens, A.J. Harris, Mickey Mitchell

Why they're here: Thad Matta is going to ride or die with his six major returnees over the next two seasons, a group that will be charged with ensuring Ohio State begins to resemble more of the program that averaged nearly 30 wins and a third-place finish in the Big Ten from 2010-15. Keep an eye on the newcomers: JUCO combo guard C.J. Jackson and the three freshmen (Derek Funderburk, Micah Potter, Andre Wesson), as there's a strong possibility that at least two of the newbies will find their way into consistent playing time.

5) Michigan


2015-16: 23-13 (10-8 Big Ten). Lost 70-63 to Notre Dame in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Key returnees: Zak Irvin, Derrick Walton Jr., Duncan Robinson, Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman, Mark Donnal

Key departures: Caris LeVert, Ricky Doyle, Aubrey Dawkins, Spike Albrecht, Kameron Chatman

Why they're here: Holy roster turnover, Batman. Since the season ended, the Wolverines have seen Doyle, Dawkins, Chatman, and Albrecht transfer out of the program, thinning out what had the potential to be a very deep team. Much like Ohio State though, Michigan's core (Irvin, Walton Jr., Robinson, Abdur-Rahkman, Donnal) was always going to determine its 2016-17 ceiling. One newcomer to watch is freshman point guard and 2016 Ohio Mr. Basketball Xavier Simpson. As MLive noted in March, the last Mr. Basketball to attend Michigan was former national player of the year Trey Burke.

4) Purdue


2015-16: 26-9 (12-6 Big Ten). Lost 85-83 to Arkansas-Little Rock in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Key returnees: Caleb Swanigan, Vince Edwards, Isaac Haas, P.J. Thompson, Dakota Mathias, Ryan Cline

Key departures: A.J. Hammons, Rapheal Davis, Kendall Stephens, Johnny Hill

Why they're here: With Swanigan and Edwards putting off the NBA and the 7-foot Haas due for more minutes with Hammons out of eligibility, the Boilermakers' strength will remain with its sturdy frontcourt. Purdue also has just enough depth at guard with Thompson, Cline, Mathias, and Michigan transfer Spike Albrecht to remain a fringe Big Ten title contender.

3) Michigan State


2015-16: 29-6 (13-5 Big Ten). Lost 90-81 to Middle Tennessee State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Key returnees: Eron Harris, Gavin Schilling, Lourawls Nairn Jr., Matt McQuaid

Key departures: Denzel Valentine, Bryn Forbes, Matt Costello, Deyonta Davis

Why they're here: Consider the Spartans' ranking an investment in the future, as Tom Izzo will look to mesh veterans like Harris, Schilling, and Nairn Jr. with one of Michigan State's best-ever recruiting classes, a group ranked No. 4 in the country by 247Sports and anchored by five-star wings Miles Bridges and Joshua Langford. Bet on the 2016-17 Spartans returning to the program's defensive roots -- the past two seasons Michigan State has finished outside the top 30 in Ken Pomeroy's defensive efficiency rankings; prior to that the last time the Spartans were outside the top 30 was 2007-08 -- and worrying about replacing nearly 65 percent of the team's scoring later in the season.

2) Indiana


2015-16: 27-8 (15-3 Big Ten). Lost 101-86 to North Carolina in the Sweet 16.

Key returnees: Thomas Bryant, James Blackmon Jr., Robert Johnson, OG Anunoby, Collin Hartman, Juwan Morgan

Key departures: Yogi Ferrell, Troy Williams, Max Bielfeldt, Nick Zeisloft

Why they're here: The return of Blackmon Jr. and Bryant ensures that the Hoosiers will have a chance finishing in the top 10 of KenPom's offensive efficiency rankings for the third year in a row. Blackmon, a junior-to-be guard, missed most of last season with a knee injury and isn't much of a passer at this stage (1.7 career assists per game), but he is an elite shooter from 3 (41 percent). Bryant is a burgeoning paint monster who shot 68 percent from the field a year ago. Lastly, keep a close eye on the development of Anunoby, whose diverse skill set needs only catch up to his spectacular athleticism.

1) Wisconsin


2015-16: 22-13 (12-6 Big Ten). Lost 61-56 to Notre Dame in the Sweet 16.

Key returnees: Nigel Hayes, Bronson Koenig, Ethan Happ, Vitto Brown, Zak Showalter

Key departures: None

Why they're here: The Badgers return every player of note from a squad that finished the regular season by winning 11 of its last 13 games and upsetting second-seeded Xavier in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The return of Hayes -- who has never failed to reach the Sweet 16 in his previous three seasons at Wisconsin -- provides the Badgers with a potent inside-out threat to pair with Koenig's 3-point shooting (39 percent in 2015) and Happ's paint prowess (12.4 points, 7.9 rebounds per game in 2015). Factor in the tranquility provided by athletic director Barry Alvarez's full commitment to coach Greg Gard, and Wisconsin is the team to beat in the Big Ten.

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Entering the 28th season of Ohio State football, spirits were high as John Wilce entered his fourth year as head coach. Before Wilce's arrival, Ohio State only had two coaches make it to year four (Jack Ryder and A.E. Herrinstein). In fact, the ...


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