The Big Ten West and MAC West Preview for 2022 - College Football Podcast - The Solid Verbal

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Ty and Dan continue their run of previews and focus on the Big Ten West. Will Scott Frost have better luck in 2022? Is Iowa still the favorite to win the division? Will Bobby Engram’s arrival at Wisconsin mean a more creative offense? What are the odds of a darkhorse run by Minnesota? How will Purdue rebound after losing David Bell and George Karlaftis? How long until Illinois is more than just plucky? Can Northwestern get back to being a Half Team? Plus, a quick look at the MAC West.

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