Although the Big Ten is typically renowned for its formidable defenses, the recent western expansion has infused the conference with programs boasting significant talent at the offensive skill positions. With Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington joining the mix, the question arises: how do these newcomers stack up against the rest of the now 18-team league heading into the 2024 college football season?
The Big Ten is poised to showcase two of the most explosive offenses in the nation this season, as both Ohio State and Oregon are loaded up with key incoming transfers. Those two teams clearly stand out in terms of overall talent at the skill positions. Meanwhile, only a handful of Big Ten teams return their starting quarterback from last season as a wave of transfers step into new roles.
Kicking off a summer series dissecting the Big Ten position by position, we delve into the talent at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end.
Below is a detailed ranking of each Big Ten team’s overall skill position talent heading into the 2024 college football season:
