Last week was chalkier than we’re used to in the Big Ten, with only Maryland, Iowa and Penn State winning games where they were clear underdogs. Everything else went exactly as you would have expected. Home teams won their games, the top half of the conference beat the bottom half of the conference, and separation is starting to be pretty clear as we hit the home stretch.
Starting this week, this piece will serve as both the rankings piece and my rooting interest piece (in other words, which teams play Maryland and how do I want them to beat the Terrapins).