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Breaking down each weeks biggest games in the Big Ten

Found August 07, 2013 on Football Extra Points:
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​College football season is nearly upon. It is time to look forward into the new year and feast on what will most likely be another dramatic and intense season as always. This should apply to the Big Ten as well, as there will be several major storylines throughout the season. The Big Ten looks to have some strength at the top of the conference this season, with five teams ranked in the preseason Coaches’ Poll and a sixth team sitting right outside the top 25. With a top-heavy conference, there are going to be plenty of chances for the superior teams to beat up on each other. With a single loss potentially being the difference between two teams in their chase to represent their division in the Big Ten Championship Game, every week is crucial. There will be plenty of big games to go around on the Big Ten’s schedule, and here are the biggest matchups by week which could have serious implications in the conference race: Week 1 – Penn State vs. Syracuse (played in East Rutherfo...
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