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How the 2021 B1G recruiting rankings stand entering the first week of August
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There’s still a lot of time remaining until the Early Signing Period for the 2021 recruiting class. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a quick look at how things are going on the recruiting trail in the B1G.
Obviously, this is a unique time in the recruiting cycle. The NCAA has placed a moratorium on recruiting — not permitting prospects to take official or unofficial visits to campus. Coaches have not been allowed to host camps or visit with players in a face-t0-face setting.
Recruiting has shifted to essentially an online, phone and social media setting. It’s forced coaches and programs to get really creative in the process. Some are doing much better than others.
As we hit the month of August, let’s take a look at the basic rankings in the 2021 recruiting rankings in the B1G.
*Rankings via 247Sports Composite Rankings
1. Ohio State Buckeyes
National rank: No. 1
4- and 5-star commits: 16
Total commits: 19
2. Michigan Wolverines
National rank: No. 8
4- and 5-star commits: 11
Total commits: 21
3. Wisconsin Badgers
National rank: No. 16
4- and 5-star commits: 5
Total commits: 15
4. Iowa Hawkeyes
National rank: No. 18
4- and 5-star commits: 3
Total commits: 17
5. Maryland Terrapins
National rank: No. 19
4- and 5-star commits: 3
Total commits: 18
6. Minnesota Golden Gophers
National rank: No. 24
4- and 5-star commits: 4
Total commits: 15
7. Penn State Nittany Lions
National rank: No. 27
4- and 5-star commits: 6
Total commits: 13
8. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
National rank: No. 32
4- and 5-star commits: 1
Total commits: 21
9. Nebraska Cornhuskers
National rank: No. 35
4- and 5-star commits: 2
Total commits: 14
10. Northwestern Wildcats
National rank: No. 41
4- and 5-star commits: 3
Total commits: 14
11. Indiana Hoosiers
National rank: No. 58
4- and 5-star commits: 1
Total commits: 13
12. Illinois Fighting Illini
National rank: No. 59
4- and 5-star commits: 0
Total commits: 14
13. Michigan State Spartans
National rank: No. 64
4- and 5-star commits: 0
Total commits: 12
14. Purdue Boilermakers
National rank: No. 83
4- and 5-star commits: 1
Total commits: 9
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