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College football recruiting has looked much different than it typically does. That’s not much of a secret. And now, with the B1G postponing the season until the spring, coaches will be tasked with selling their product without allowing prospects the opportunity to see it on the field.
That might be easier for some than others.
As much as things have changed over the last six months, recruiting never stops. Teams have been forced to get creative with their pitches, still attempting the best possible players over other teams and conferences that are continuing to move forward with a fall schedule.
The calendar has turned to September, meaning we’re inching closer to the Early Signing Period for the 2021 recruiting class. There’s still plenty of time for things to change, but it’s always good to see how teams stand.
Here’s a look at the B1G recruiting rankings with the 2021 class, according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings:
1. Ohio State
National rank: No. 1
Total commits: 19
4- and 5-star: 16
2. Michigan
National rank: No. 9
Total commits: 21
4- and 5-star: 11
3. Wisconsin
National rank: No. 17
Total commits: 16
4- and 5-star: 5
4. Maryland
National rank: No. 19
Total commits: 20
4- and 5-star: 3
5. Iowa
National rank: No. 20
Total commits: 17
4- and 5-star: 3
6. Nebraska
National rank: No. 24
Total commits: 17
4- and 5-star: 3
7. Minnesota
National rank: No. 25
Total commits: 16
4- and 5-star: 4
8. Penn State
National rank: No. 32
Total commits: 13
4- and 5-star: 6
9. Rutgers
National rank: No. 35
Total commits: 22
4- and 5-star: 1
10. Northwestern
National rank: No. 48
Total commits: 14
4- and 5-star: 3
11. Indiana
National rank: No. 52
Total commits: 14
4- and 5-star: 2
12. Illinois
National rank: No. 60
Total commits: 16
4- and 5-star: 0
13. Michigan State
National rank: No. 66
Total commits: 13
4- and 5-star: 1
14. Purdue
National rank: No. 80
Total commits: 10
4- and 5-star: 1
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