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The Solid Verbal: 2017 Big Ten football will (finally) get weird and fun

Still top heavy, but the top is getting heavier!

NCAA Football: Ohio State at Wisconsin
NCAA Football: Ohio State at Wisconsin
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On our latest conference preview, we tackle (football term) as much 2017 Big Ten as we possibly can, including an appearance from the Big Ten Network’s Dave Revsine to talk both football and the 10th anniversary of the network. Topics on the show as a whole include:

• If any of the (assumed) good teams have vulnerabilities, are their QBs good enough to take advantage and pull upsets?

• With so much talent returning and being introduced to the rotation, where might Ohio State be vulnerable, especially with their 2017 offense run by new offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson?

• With so many pass catching and defensive losses, is this a gap year for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan?

• With a pillowy soft schedule, should anything fewer than 10 wins for Wisconsin be considered a shock?

• How will Penn State handle being the reigning champ and not just a team gunning to improve? Will defensive losses force more shootouts?

• Does Northwestern, with proven offensive skill, have enough in the way of quality defensive replacements?

• Let’s assume Nebraska QB Tanner Lee is as good as Husker fans are positive he is, who exactly is he throwing to?

...and much more!

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