The offseason is nothing if not a time for predictions. That's why it's time for optimistic, pessimistic and realistic predictions for every Big Ten team this season. 

No one was surprised to see Ohio State in last year's Big Ten title game, but how many figured Michigan State would become one of the hottest teams in the country by year's end? 

Will this season have any more surprises? Or will it be preseason favorites dominating the top of the standings again?

Our optimistic, pessimistic and realistic picks are in this slideshow.

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