Originally Posted by
BisonTru
NDSU- Easy favorite with what they have returning.
SDSU- SDSU rarely has a ton of big time talent, but they always seem to be at least solid at every phase of the game. At the end of the season they always are in the playoffs, I don't see 2016 being any different.
UNI- I'm mixed on UNI. They have a ton of talent on the defensive line, but lose a ton on the back end of that defense. Just like NDSU they go by that defense and I really don't know who they have to replace the guys they are losing.
YSU- Talent's there, IMO. Pelini's easy to not like, but he's still getting millions from Nebraska. We'll see how they do in their sophomore season with Bo.
USD- Glenn had them trending up, Neilson keeps that momentum heading in the right direction.
ISUr- They are replacing some very talented individuals. It'll be interesting to see who emerges, but Spack seems to have been doing well in the recruiting trail. They seem to be really excited about QB Kolbe. I haven't watched him much, but they may go how he goes.
WIU- Trenton Norvell, IMO, is the best passer in the league. They may shock some people in his senior season. Still can't put them much higher with the new staff.
ISUb- This is where I see a drop off significantly. Not expecting much from the trees.
SIU- Lot's of offensive stats, maybe knock off someone they shouldn't, but at the end of the day defense prevails in the Valley.
MSU- Easy pick for the bottom, but FWIW, USD was a lock for bottom two last year, and ISUb was the consensus bottom two years ago and they made the playoffs. So....maybe.. I guess.