The Big Ten is loaded in 2025 — but who really has what it takes to make it to Indianapolis?
This week on Preferred Walk-On, the Deacon Board for the Church of Tailgate breaks down:
π₯ Players to Watch — breakout stars and NFL-ready studs
π¨ Impact Transfers — game-changers who could swing a season
πͺ Under-the-Radar Teams — sleepers ready to disrupt the power structure
π₯ Hot Seat Coaches — who’s coaching for their job this fall
π Big Ten Title Predictions — who’s punching their ticket to Indy
Plus: We’re on the hunt for the best Big Ten tailgates as part of our 2025 Titans of the Tailgate. From Madison to Ann Arbor, Lincoln to Columbus — we want to see whose the top of the tailgate class in the Big Ten.
π JOIN THE CONGREGATION: If you’re tailgating year-round and tirelessly testifying about the virtues of college football, welcome home.
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