Big Ten predictions: Is Ohio State overrated? Can any team challenge Wisconsin in the West?

Pat Fitzgerald concluded his media session Monday with these six words: “Enjoy the ride. Here we go.”

Big Ten football is finally upon us, starting with Northwestern–Purdue in prime time Thursday.

The offseason was quiet. Only three items made ripples: Quarterback Shea Patterson gained immediate eligibility at Michigan, giving Wolverines fans one less thing…