Welcome to a new episode of Land-Grant Podcast Network’s I-80 Football Show. On this show, we travel down I-80 to talk all things Big Ten Football. This is the only Big Ten Podcast that’ll cover all 18 teams. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to for the next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan.

We’re back for another preview episode this time focusing on the rebuilding programs in the Big Ten. Starting with Minnesota, excluding the pandemic they won nine-plus games in three years including an eleven-win campaign in 2019. Despite their success, they were never able to break through and win the Big Ten West Division leaving them scrambling in a new landscape with nothing to show for their previous efforts. Entering 2024 they’re hoping to rebound after a tough season last year but their schedule may not allow for much success. 

Maryland has performed admirably under Mike Locksley. They’ve gone to and won three straight bowl games but you could argue that they have underperformed as well relative to the talent on their roster. This season they must replace Tualia Tagovilioa, the most decorated quarterback in Terrapin history, and replace key starters on both sides of the ball. Can offensive coordinator Josh Gattis and Roman Hemby lead Maryland to another successful season or will they take a step back in 2024?

UCLA and Michigan State are tough teams to preview going into the 2024 season as they both have new coaches and are replacing major parts of their rosters. Michigan State at least has a potential star at quarterback and an experienced head coach to lean on as they try to fix one of the worst offenses in the country and a leaky pass defense. UCLA is under the command of a first-time head coach and an offensive coordinator with mixed reviews. For both programs, 2024 may be a year to forget as they draw some of the toughest teams in the conference. 

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