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The same four B1G teams that have appeared on most preseason top 25 lists have also made the cut for Sports Illustrated. The rankings, however, have fluctuated a bit.
Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan and Wisconsin were all listed in Sports Illustrated’s top 25 list but the publication only needed 12 spots to include the four teams. Here’s where those teams ranked:
- No. 3 Ohio State
- No. 8 Penn State
- No. 11 Michigan
- No. 12 Wisconsin
The Buckeyes have rotated between the second and third spots on most preseason polls. They are listed behind Alabama and Florida State in this poll. Penn State has typically been in the top 10 but has surged into the top five in some rankings. Michigan and Wisconsin have also fluctuated but have been just outside the top 10 according to most.
To get the full list of teams SI has listed in the top 25, you can see it here.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB