2026 Returning Production - Big Ten Teams

Hawkangler

All-Conference
Mar 16, 2014
1,885
4,215
113
It is all about the QB position. our running game will have to be better to make up for Gronowki's rushing yards and TD's. Hecklinski's body will take a pounding if he runs alot. With our returning TE's and new receivers our passing offense could be much improved. Once again the QB is key. Hawks taking a big gamble, hope it pays off.
 

WeBeHerkin

All-American
Aug 5, 2016
4,509
5,149
113
Iowa is last but if their portal pickups pan out and the new starters are ready then they will out perform

I am not worried about the defense but I am worried about the QB position
I ain't worried about QB. #10 will be just fine and a run threat.
 

nu2u

All-Conference
Aug 10, 2006
10,404
2,700
113
Not an insignificant statistic but highly unreliable in predicting success. When rosters and schedules are analyzed this Fall the top 3 teams on this list will be nowhere near the top ranked teams in the B10.
 

uihawk82

All-Conference
Nov 17, 2021
2,487
3,768
113
I ain't worried about QB. #10 will be just fine and a run threat.
I am more concerned with #10's lack of experience rather than his skills but I think Lester will coach him up and Lester's offense can get receivers open with large windows to throw the ball
 

LaQuintaHawk

All-Conference
Jun 29, 2025
1,896
3,847
113
Returning production used to be a huge deal before the transfer portal....now it's an antiquated metric and frankly of little use anymore.
True, but it does shine a light on how active said teams must be in the portal.
 

r_desihawk

All-Conference
Jul 3, 2025
2,598
3,775
112
i'm not the best at geometry but if a team returns 69% that means that even if they completely turn things around they will enjoy the same experience they did previously correct?