A fan of any given team has plenty of reason to hate the guy who lines up against "Dear Old U." But every so often, we find a guy on the other team who just so darn likable, entertaining or just such a decent human being that we really can't bring ourselves to put much effort into our dislike.
Raising money to charity, visiting young fans in the hospital, endless optimism and fantastic on-field performances can all bring positive attention to college football players—and rightfully so. In that spirit, we've listed a player (or in a few rare cases, a collection of players) from each team who have earned fans throughout the Big Ten.
Admit it: It's just so darn easy to like these guys.