Last year saw the Big Ten Conference go from being an abject disappointment to the top of the college football world, the result of Ohio State's winning the national title and teams like Michigan State and Wisconsin posting impressive performances during bowl season.
Throughout the season, though, the league wasn't lacking in terms of individual talent. Four players were named first-team Associated Press All-Americans, including a clean sweep of the running back position.
Melvin Gordon and Tevin Coleman have moved on to the NFL, though, as have other Big Ten stars from 2014. Yet there's plenty of talent still around to take their place, including many players who figure to contend for Big Ten Player of the Year honors.
Here's the most likely candidates, listed alphabetically.