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Spring football is officially over, and now the real debate begins.
On this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff resets the entire Big Ten Conference heading into the summer and breaks every team into POWER TIERS based on culture, quarterback play, roster strength, physicality, and championship potential.
🏆 Tier 1 — The Standard
Indiana • Ohio State • Oregon • Michigan
⚔️ Tier 2 — Contenders
USC • Washington • Penn State
🎢 Tier 3 — Swing Teams
Iowa • Illinois • Nebraska
🚨 Tier 4 — Questions To Answer
Minnesota • Northwestern • UCLA • Michigan State
⛔ Tier 5 — Rebuild Mode
Maryland • Rutgers • Purdue
Is Indiana still the standard after a historic 16-0 National Championship season?
Can Ohio State reclaim the top spot?
Which teams are being overrated heading into 2026?
Coach Griff breaks it all down in this full Big Ten post-spring reset.
By SHANNON GRIFFITH TheHoosier.com5
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Spring football is officially over, and now the real debate begins.
On this episode of Hoosier Football Tailgate, Coach Griff resets the entire Big Ten Conference heading into the summer and breaks every team into POWER TIERS based on culture, quarterback play, roster strength, physicality, and championship potential.
🏆 Tier 1 — The Standard
Indiana • Ohio State • Oregon • Michigan
⚔️ Tier 2 — Contenders
USC • Washington • Penn State
🎢 Tier 3 — Swing Teams
Iowa • Illinois • Nebraska
🚨 Tier 4 — Questions To Answer
Minnesota • Northwestern • UCLA • Michigan State
⛔ Tier 5 — Rebuild Mode
Maryland • Rutgers • Purdue
Is Indiana still the standard after a historic 16-0 National Championship season?
Can Ohio State reclaim the top spot?
Which teams are being overrated heading into 2026?
Coach Griff breaks it all down in this full Big Ten post-spring reset.

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