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Big Ten West predictions: Wisconsin again the team to beat

August 30, 2017 at 1:47AM

Chip Scoggins' predicted order of finish (preseason AP rank included):

1. Wisconsin (No. 9)

Badgers have legitimate shot at making College Football Playoff.

2. Northwestern

Wildcats don't play Ohio State or Michigan.

3. Iowa

New QB but Hawkeyes bring back top-notch offensive line.

4. Nebraska

Huskers switching to 3-4 defense under new coordinator Bob Diaco.

5. Gophers

Unsettled QB situation but running back tandem of Smith and Brooks very good.

6. Purdue

New coach Jeff Brohm has big rebuilding project on his hands.

7. Illinois

Year 1 of Lovie Smith Era underwhelming. Year 2 might not be much better.

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Murphy, a sixth-year graduate forward, has taken her game to a “whole new level” this year with the Gophers and Team USA.

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Renée Jones Schneider

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Murphy, a sixth-year graduate forward, has taken her game to a “whole new level” this year with the Gophers and Team USA.