Joel Klatt predicts how Big Ten standings will shake out
Fox's Joel Klatt unveils his Big Ten standings projection after Week 5.
Michigan and Ohio State atop the East, Iowa and Wisconsin finish 1-2 in the West, according to Klatt.
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt released his latest Big Ten standings projection after Week 5 of the college football season. Klatt's predictions are based on what he has seen from each team so far this season, as well as his knowledge of the conference. Here is a look at his projected standings:
**East Division** 1. Michigan (5-0) 2. Ohio State (5-0) 3. Penn State (5-0) 4. Michigan State (4-1) 5. Maryland (4-1) 6. Indiana (3-2) 7. Rutgers (3-2) **West Division** 1. Iowa (4-1) 2. Wisconsin (4-1) 3. Purdue (4-1) 4. Illinois (3-2) 5. Northwestern (1-4) 6. Minnesota (1-4) 7. Nebraska (1-4)There are a few surprises in Klatt's projections. First, he has Michigan and Ohio State tied atop the East Division. This is a bit surprising, given that Ohio State has looked like the more dominant team so far this season. However, Klatt believes that Michigan's defense is good enough to give Ohio State a run for its money. He also believes that Michigan's schedule is a bit easier than Ohio State's down the stretch.
Another surprise is Klatt's projection of Iowa and Wisconsin finishing 1-2 in the West Division. Iowa has looked like the better team so far this season, but Klatt believes that Wisconsin's experience and depth will give them the edge in the end.
Overall, Klatt's projections are well thought out and based on what he has seen from each team so far this season. It will be interesting to see how his predictions hold up as the season progresses.
