Breaking down the Big Ten East
Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Pete Ruden studied the Big Ten East and made predictions on how the season will shake out.
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.
August 26, 2019
Michigan
2018 record: 10-3 (8-1)
Predicted 2019 record: 10-2 (8-1)
Head coach: Jim Harbaugh (fifth season, 38-14)
Quick fact: The last Michigan quarterback to rush for 2 touchdowns in a game was former Hawkeye Jake Rudock in 2015.
Season outlook: Michigan has consistently played the role of Ohio State’s little brother since Jim Harbaugh took over as head coach. Now, it might be the Wolverines’ turn to make the trip to Indianapolis.
Ohio State
2018 record: 13-1 (8-1)
Predicted 2019 record: 10-2 (7-2)
Head coach: Ryan Day (first season, 3-0)
Quick fact: No team has thrown more touchdowns in the past two seasons than Ohio State (90).
Season outlook: The Buckeyes lost Dwayne Haskins last season after the quarterback finished third in the Heisman voting. Now, Georgia transfer Justin Fields will lead the way, leaving Ohio State’s passing success up to him.