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Dienhart: Toughest non-con game for each Big Ten team
Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network
There is no better way for a team to test itself than by playing a tough non-conference foe in September. There are some interesting clashes between Big Ten squads and quality Power Five foes in 2016, but opportunities to play big-time opponents are limited this season as Big Ten teams are playing just three non-conference games with nine Big Ten tilts on the docket. [ MORE: Dienhart: Best chance for every Big Ten team to card upset ] Here is my pick for each team’s toughest non-league opponent. Illinois. North Carolina’s visit on Sept. 10 will be a great test.
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Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network
There is no better way for a team to test itself than by playing a tough non-conference foe in September. There are some interesting clashes between Big Ten squads and quality Power Five foes in 2016, but opportunities to play big-time opponents are limited this season as Big Ten teams are playing just three non-conference games with nine Big Ten tilts on the docket. [ MORE: Dienhart: Best chance for every Big Ten team to card upset ] Here is my pick for each team’s toughest non-league opponent. Illinois. North Carolina’s visit on Sept. 10 will be a great test.
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