The complete 2016 Big Ten football preview

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Welcome back, college football. We missed you.

With the 2016 college football season officially upon us, we come to the culmination of CSNChicago.com's outrageously comprehensive Big Ten football preview.

Take a look at some of the big-picture pieces previewing and attempting to predict what will happen in the conference this season, and go team-by-team for the biggest storylines on all 14 of the campuses throughout Big Ten Country.

Games start this week, so be sure to get your reading in now. You'll be an expert by kickoff.

Why all 14 teams will/won't win the Big Ten this season

Five games that will decide who plays for the Big Ten title

Who wins the Big Ten Championship Game in 2016?

A third straight College Football Playoff appearance for the Big Ten?

The @CSNBigTen preseason All-Big Ten Team

Illinois Fighting Illini

Illini have bought in to Lovie, a positive sign for recruiting

In his final season, Wes Lunt looks to lead Illini through more change

Will Ke'Shawn Vaughn flourish as Illini's go-to back?

Video: CSN goes 1-on-1 with Illini coach Lovie Smith

Video: Wes Lunt on Illinois' offense for 2016

Video: Lovie Smith: "There's a rebirth to our program"

Video: Lovie Smith talks about recruiting process with Illini

Video: Whitman is "confident" Illini will see progress under Lovie

Video: Illinois football impact players ready for the 2016 season

Indiana Hoosiers

To take Hoosiers higher, Kevin Wilson needs to finally fix defense

Devine Redding next to run wild for Hoosiers

Iowa Hawkeyes

Can Hawkeyes turn in worthy encore performance?

C.J. Beathard looks to lead another strong campaign for Hawkeyes

Can Desmond King be even better for Hawkeyes?

Video: C.J. Beathard: "Now we know what it's going to take" to win

Maryland Terrapins

Can DJ Durkin build up Terps in loaded Big Ten East?

Will Likely looks to impact all phases of game for Terps

Can Terps fix woeful quarterback play from a year ago?

Video: Maryland football coach Durkin: "We can recruit with anyone"

Michigan Wolverines

Harbaugh's turnaround yields huge expectations for Michigan

Lewis, Peppers to star for Michigan defense (and everywhere else)

Michigan's pass-catchers should make life easy for new QB

Video: Michigan players on what Jim Harbaugh brings

Michigan State Spartans

Overlooked again, perennial-power Spartans don't sweat lack of hype

Connor Cook leaves big shoes to fill at QB for Michigan State

Malik McDowell and the Spartans defense look to wreak havoc

Video: Michigan State prepared for Big Ten season

Minnesota Golden Gophers

Tracy Claeys continues Gophers on path Jerry Kill started

Can Gophers' Mitch Leidner live up to surprising NFL Draft buzz?

Video: Leidner, Claeys talk Gopher QB's NFL Draft buzz

Nebraska Cornhuskers

After six-win season, can Huskers find normalcy under Mike Riley?

Can Tommy Armstrong better get the ball to Huskers' offensive weapons?

Northwestern Wildcats

To contend for title, Northwestern needs to win the big games

In Year 2 as starter, Clayton Thorson looks to improve Cats' passing game

Lighter load for Justin Jackson could prove big for Northwestern

Losing several starters, Northwestern reloads on defense

Video: Pat Fitzgerald talks about Northwestern's 2016 season

Video: Fitzgerald reacts to nine-game Big Ten schedule

Video: Who is Chicago's Big Ten team? Fitz responds

Ohio State Buckeyes

Even after losing so much to NFL, Buckeyes don't rebuild, they reload

J.T. Barrett primed for big year as the Buckeyes' only QB

Can Mike Weber follow in Ezekiel Elliott's footsteps?

Video: J.T. Barrett talks talented but inexperienced Buckeyes

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State hopes to see sanctions-impacted decisions pay off

Is Penn State's Saquon Barkley already the Big Ten's best back?

Will new coordinator, new QB fix ailing Penn State offense?

Video: James Franklin: "I think you're going to see progress"

Video: Penn State thinks Saquon Barkley is the best running back

Purdue Boilermakers

Can Darrell Hazell turn optimism into results at Purdue?

Will another season bring another QB quandary for Purdue?

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

In Chris Ash, Rutgers has the change it desperately needed

Janarion Grant an all-around weapon for Rutgers

Chris Ash using Meyer, Bielema influence at Rutgers

Video: Hamilton: Chris Ash "everything you look for in a coach"

Wisconsin Badgers

Healthy Corey Clement ready to break out with Badgers' experienced RB corps

Badgers face daunting schedule in and out of conference

Can Badgers continue defensive success under new coordinator?

Video: Vince Biegel on Badgers' defensive coordinator switch

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