I see no reason why we can't win the West. If we don't, I will lose all hope for this program until Eichorst and Riley are gone.
Northwestern, they are Northwestern. No one knows how good they will be, and they find ways to win.
Illinois, not a great team. Should be a win, unlike last season. We will be better.
Indiana is going to be a much different team, without Sudfeld. This could be a win, but also a loss.
Purdue, I don't see being a threat, if this staff can remember what a team's weakness is and stick to it.
Wisconsin losing their DC, is huge, because they were mediocre at best this season, and they lose a lot as well.
Ohio Sate- I am counting this as a loss, and probably will the the largest point deficit in Riley's tenure here, until I see something otherwise.
Minnesota, lets face it, they aren't what they were two years ago.
Maryland- Come on, should be a win.
Iowa- Losses a lot. Overrated this will be a win in Iowa City.
Seriously, I see one loss, two possibly in Conference play. Our opponents could have 2+ losses, with their schedules. Iowa, once again, has the easiest, and could be our biggest threat. I haven't been impressed with anyone in the West last season, outside of Northwestern's Power 5 school wins in the non conference schedule. I see us going into conference play 2-1, ending the season at 9-3. 8-4 at worst. Again, I could be VERY wrong, like I was this last season.