I never made a pre season prediction, because I really don't like them.. I probably would've said 6-6 based on much improved defense and a Had-to-be-better offense. The offense is about what I expected I think, which means they haven't really impressed me, and I don't think they will impress for a few more games, if at all. Reminds me a bit of 08 and 09 squads, doing just enough to win games, but frustrate you at times.
The secondary on defense was flat out scary in week one. But they seem to have improved each week, and maybe they can turn into a stout defense of the past. The line really needs to get pressure, though.
As for opponents, I don't know enough about them to really predict how we stack up against them. I will say this, I don't know why everyone's so high on Northwestern. They had 10 wins last season, right? I wouldn't be surprised if they dropped back to 8 or 7. They just seem like that kinda team that will always struggle to hit that 10 win mark. We host, later in the season, I think we take them. We host Michigan, at home, and based on last two weeks for them, we can take them. Purdue is awful, and Nebraska...meh, not sure..
Sure losses for me are Ohio State, Wisconsin. Toss ups are MSU, Nebraska, Minnesota. Wins against Purdue, Northwestern, Michigan.
I guess I'm looking at 7-5 right now.. I just worry about Rudock being in his first B1G game AND its on the road.. Unless we can run at will, I think the offense struggles. Hopefully, Iowa State was good prep for him.