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Projected Big Ten football standings for the 2024 season

The college football season is upon us, so here is a full projection of how the 2024 season will finish in the Big Ten.

By Rees Woodcock

The logo of the Big Ten Conference is seen on a yard marker during Iowa Hawkeyes football Kids Day at Kinnick open practice, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. 210814 Ia Fb Kids Day 109 Jpg
The logo of the Big Ten Conference is seen on a yard marker during Iowa Hawkeyes football Kids Day at Kinnick open practice, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. 210814 Ia Fb Kids Day 109 Jpg / Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via Imagn Content Services, LLC
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9. Rutgers Scarlet Knights 6-6 (4-5 Big Ten)

Rutgers is likely to do Rutgers things this season and win enough games to get into one of the bottom bowl games. I have them, once again, winning six games.

  • Biggest Wins: Washington, Minnesota

There could be an “upset” in the Big Ten opener for Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights welcome Washington. This is a long flight and the Huskies will likely take a step back this season. Rutgers always has a good defense, so this could be a nice win.

Needing some wins down the stretch to get to a bowl game, Rutgers could get back on track with a big win over Minnesota. This win breaks a four-game losing streak and helps build momentum for the Scarlet Knights.

  • Biggest Losses: Wisconsin, UCLA

Rutgers has a two-game homestand in the middle of the season that features games against Wisconsin and UCLA.

I have the Scarlet Knights dropping both of these contests. They are in the heart of a four-game losing streak. If Rutgers can knock one of these teams off, everything would change. But I just don’t see it happening.

  • Biggest Threats: @ Michigan State

The Spartans won’t be good this season, but by the time the final game of the season rolls around, their new quarterback will have gelled with the team.

I have Rutgers beating Michigan State in the final game of the season, but this game is a huge threat. Not only will the Spartans have more chemistry, but this is a game that will either make or break bowl hopes. That is a lot on the line.

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