BT returning starters for 2024 - per Athlon:
IA 17 surprise team? (if an offensive pulse is detected. )
OSU 15 shaping up as another strong year
Several middle of the road teams have 14 - including MN, NE, NW, RU (possible fast starts) Which of these guys has the best year????
PSU 10 Expect D to be strong just not AS strong as we're used to. But the O could surprise to the upside if a couple WRs emerge.
Also IL, MSU, MD have 10.
Michigan: 5 (Offense: 1, Defense: 4) (Big expectations considering their very heavy losses and likely sputtering O)
WA 2 Huge drop off expected. But I wouldnt be surprised if they outperformed expectations.
Other than OSU, nobody stands out with their returning starters, a common indicator of who is likely to have above average records.
At the other end, UM stands out with just 5. making these guys likely to take a few lumps, and perhaps upsets. Too bad we dont play them this year.
PS Outside the BT, with PSU ties, VATech has 19 returning starters. Could be a pretty good year for the Hokies.
IA 17 surprise team? (if an offensive pulse is detected. )
OSU 15 shaping up as another strong year
Several middle of the road teams have 14 - including MN, NE, NW, RU (possible fast starts) Which of these guys has the best year????
PSU 10 Expect D to be strong just not AS strong as we're used to. But the O could surprise to the upside if a couple WRs emerge.
Also IL, MSU, MD have 10.
Michigan: 5 (Offense: 1, Defense: 4) (Big expectations considering their very heavy losses and likely sputtering O)
WA 2 Huge drop off expected. But I wouldnt be surprised if they outperformed expectations.
Other than OSU, nobody stands out with their returning starters, a common indicator of who is likely to have above average records.
At the other end, UM stands out with just 5. making these guys likely to take a few lumps, and perhaps upsets. Too bad we dont play them this year.
PS Outside the BT, with PSU ties, VATech has 19 returning starters. Could be a pretty good year for the Hokies.
