The Big Ten names an Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Player of the Week each Monday during the season, but the non-winning candidates are never revealed.
So, every Monday morning, NJ.com will compile a list of the best individual performances around the Big Ten regardless of team outcome to hand out "game balls."
Keep in mind, however, that the Big Ten tends to choose Players of the Week from winning teams. Scroll through the slideshow to see our nominees and selections.
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