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2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
2nd in Big Ten - West
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2020 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 5-0 | 7-1 |
| Indiana | 6-1 | 6-2 |
| Penn State | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Maryland | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 3-6 |
| Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Michigan State | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 6-1 | 7-2 |
| Iowa | 6-2 | 6-2 |
| Wisconsin | 3-3 | 4-3 |
| Minnesota | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Purdue | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Illinois | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards197.698th
Rushing Yards171.059th
Points For31.884th
Points Against16.0122nd
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Davidkov | OT | Signed | 82 |
| Justice Sullivan | OLB | Signed | 81 |
| Connor Colby | OG | Signed | 80 |
| Gennings Dunker | OG | Signed | 80 |
| Arland Bruce IV | ATH | Signed | 79 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | T.J. Hockenson | John Mackey Award |
| 2017 | J. Jewell | Lott IMPACT Trophy |
| 2015 | D. King II | Jim Thorpe Award |
| 2014 | B. Scherff | Outland Trophy |
| 2009 | S. Greene | Doak Walker Award |