Big Ten football preview 2023: Will Michigan top Ohio State for 3-peat before expansion?
Since Big Ten football teams last took the field, when Michigan and Ohio State lost in dramatic fashion on New Year’s Eve in the College Football Playoff semifinals, plenty has gone down in the conference.
Four new head coaches settled into place in this turbulent offseason. The latest change came with the July firing of Pat Fitzgerald at Northwestern after accusations by former players of systemic hazing in the program. August brought the impending additions of Oregon and Washington to the Big Ten in 2024 with Pac-12 mates USC and UCLA.
Before they defect, another season awaits — with storylines abound this year.
