Following what was undoubtedly the weirdest season in modern college football history, 2021 brings the hope of a return to some sort of normalcy. With that comes a brand new batch of drama and storylines. Here is what will define each Big Ten team’s season and what to keep an eye on as the season nears.
How long will it take the Illini to embrace Bret Bielema’s system?
Expectations are certainly low in Champaign as the Lovie Smith era did not turn out as expected. Bret Bielema brings with him a history of Big Ten success but not a whole lot else.