College football teams that Big Ten fans should root for in 2020

PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 23: Johnny Langan #17 hands off the ball to Isaih Pacheco #1 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half of their game against the Michigan State Spartans SHI Stadium on November 23, 2019 in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

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Wan’Dale Robinson, Nebraska football (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /

Illinois: North Carolina Tar Heels

Both of these schools are used to finding success on the basketball court more than the football field, but came off of a relatively strong season in 2019. If you’re hoping your team is on the brink of success, the transition should be easy from the Fighting Illini to the Tar Heels. The season will be a mix of hope, nerves, and close games.

Nebraska: Ole Miss Rebels

Ole Miss and Nebraska are in similar positions in college football in that they aren’t as successful as they once were. Both schools are looking to get back to national prominence in one way or another. For Nebraska, they had their success in the 90s. For Ole Miss, it was longer ago. Disappointed fans will have no problem adjusting to their new team.

Indiana: Kentucky Wildcats

Indiana football has really never been good. They haven’t won a national championship in their history and despite better days, it doesn’t look like they’ll be winning one any time soon. Similar to the Hoosiers, the Kentucky Wildcats have only been a prominent basketball school. There actually is bad blood between these teams, but for the sake of college football, they’ll have to stick together.

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