By virtue of being in the Big Ten West Purdue is the frontrunner as we approach the second half of the season. Really, there is no frontrunner, but six teams are 1-1 and Wisconsin, the preseason favorite, is 0-2 and in last place. There exists a world where Purdue at Illinois on November 12th is a game that might decide the division title. In the east the only drama is “Will Ohio State lose?”
At least the West will be fun, and a Purdue win this coming week at Maryland might give us a major edge.