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ESPN releases its unsung hero for every ranked B1G team
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On Wednesday, ESPN released its unsung hero for every top-25 team. Currently, there are four B1G teams (Penn State, Wisconsin, Ohio State, and Michigan State) which means there are four unsung B1G heroes.
Thee four B1G unsung heroes are as followed: Penn State wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton, Wisconsin receiver Quintez Cephus, Ohio State receiver Johnnie Dixon, and Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie. Here is what ESPN had to say on all four players:
Hamilton: “Running back Saquon Barkley and quarterback Trace McSorley have deservedly garnered a ton of attention for Penn State. But Hamilton has made a big impact this season as well. Hamilton is fourth in the Big Ten in receiving yards and has four receiving touchdowns on the season.”
Cephus: “Freshman running back Jonathan Taylor is getting a ton of national attention, rushing for 1,125 yards through seven games. While he deserves the attention, Cephus should also receive some praise. The Badgers have dealt with injuries at receiver and Cephus, only a sophomore, has stepped up, hauling in five touchdowns and 446 yards.”
Dixon: “Dixon almost quit football and has dealt with injuries throughout his career at Ohio State. He is now tied for the most receiving touchdowns on the season for the Buckeyes with four. He has only 10 receptions, but he’s averaging 27.6 yards per catch.”
Bachie: “Bachie is only a sophomore, but has helped the Michigan State defense tremendously. The Spartans are No. 4 in total defense, moving ahead of Michigan by two yards per game, which is a complete turnaround from last season. Bachie was recently named the Co-Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after a career-high 13 tackles and a forced fumble in Michigan State’s win over Indiana. If he keeps on the path he’s on, Bachie won’t qualify as unsung for much longer.”
You can see the rest of the 25 unsung heroes here.