Like every college football season, 2022 is bound to produce some surprise teams that burst through for big years. During an appearance on VSiN Live, BTN analyst Anthony Herron tackled his pick for a “sleeper” team in the B1G West.

Wisconsin was picked as the preseason favorite in the West by most publications with Iowa and an elite defense also primed to make some noise. But for Herron, he sees Minnesota has a team that will surprise folks in 2022.

“I definitely agree on Minnesota,” said Herron. “They’re the squad I would pick in the B1G (West). ”

Herron went on to point out “proven commodities” that are back for the Gophers this season:

“Who’s the team with the most proven commodities in the West right now, who’s the team that’s the most versatile? We’ve seen what this offense can be with Tanner Morgan, we’ve seen what it can be with Kirk Ciarrocca leading the offense,” said Herron.

“The West division, yes, Minnesota’s the team that will win the division.”

Can Minnesota make its first B1G Championship Game appearance in program history this season? We’ll find out in a few months.