In 2006 the Big Ten was arguably on top of the football world. This was evident by its two flagship programs being #1 and #2 heading into The Game. After an epic battle tOSU came out on top and many thought the de facto national champion was just determined. However, the conference as a whole would go on to struggle in their post season and both teams would lose convincingly.

Fast forward to 2016. The table is set the same way again however this time it is #2 vs #3. Another epic game and another meltdown in the bowl games.

What gives?! I can only hope the remaining teams win out so as to prevent the conference from falling into another 10 years of obscurity.