Chicago— So, how significant is the gap between the Big Ten Conference East and West divisions?
Perhaps the most popular measurement is 59 points.
Ohio State rolled to the East Division title last season, destroyed West Division champion Wisconsin, 59-0, in the league title game and then rolled over Alabama and Oregon to win the first-ever College Football Playoff.
UW entered the Big Ten title game No. 1 in the league and tied for fourth nationally in scoring defense (16.8 ppg.) and No. 1 in the league and No. 2 nationally in total defense (260.