This year, on paper, the Big Ten West is the most level it has been in quite some time. Most years the Big Ten West is a competition between the Iowa football team and Wisconsin; with Wisconsin mostly winning. With teams like Purdue, Minnesota, Northwestern, and Nebraska improving this offseason, the Big Ten West could make for some must-see matchups when they face off.
We’ve already identified what the blueprint is for winning the Big Ten West from the Iowa football team’s standpoint, and contributor Ryan Sikes has been breaking down the top players at each position group including corners, wide receivers, and defensive lineman, but whos each team x-factor?