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The opportunities were there. But with all but two games left for the league in college football's opening weekend, the most anticipated season in Big Ten history has started with a whimper rather than a bang.
The conference, which was arguably college football's most talked-about this offseason, went a respectable 7-5 through its first 12 games of 2015 but suffered losses in five of its highest-profile matchups.
Defending national champion and unanimous preseason No. 1 Ohio State still has a chance to put a positive spotlight on the league with its Monday-night matchup with Virginia Tech, but the Buckeyes would likely just be viewed as a cut above their conference counterparts with a win over the Hokies.