BIG TEN, 2014
The Big Ten will realign into West and East football divisions in 2014, when Maryland and Rutgers join the conference. The Gophers will be in the West, which should be easier than their current situation in the Legends Division. Here's a look at the eventual breakdown:
WEST
TeamCurrent divisionTrend vs. Gophers
IllinoisLeaders3-10 since 1996
IowaLegends4-3 since 2006
Gophers Legends
NebraskaLegends16-0 since 1963
NorthwesternLegends5-1 since 2007
PurdueLeaders2-3 since 2008