1. Indiana
The reigning Big Ten champion returns virtually its entire roster. The Hoosiers are a top-10 squad for a reason. They're loaded.2. Nebraska
With three starters back in their weekend rotation, the Huskers are confidently predicting an NCAA regional appearance.3. Michigan State
The Spartans just missed the postseason last year. They'll be plenty motivated to finish strong this time.4. Michigan
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highly regarded recruiting class joined the team last fall, bolstering a
group of sophomore studs. Lots of potential in Ann Arbor.5. Ohio State
With several holes to fill, the Buckeyes need a big year from two-way standout Josh Dezse, who missed 2013 with a back injury.6. Illinois
Pitcher Kevin Duchene headlines a strong group of sophomores on a team that'll need to replace much of its offensive firepower.7. Minnesota
No
Metrodome means a rare nonconference set of road trips for the Gophers,
who'll have to reload at the starting pitching spot now that their top
two arms are gone.8. Purdue
If the Boilermakers don't collapse during a brutal nonconference slate, the young club will be much-improved.9. Iowa
There
seems to be a renewed focus and increased level of commitment among a
now-seasoned team under first-year coach Rick Heller.10. Northwestern
The
Wildcats have just 15 league wins in the last two seasons. They can be
pesky, but they lack depth in an improving conference.11. Penn State
New
coach Rob Cooper takes over a team that suffered a 10-game losing
streak and then a separate 1-9 stretch during this past season.
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The reigning Big Ten champion returns virtually its entire roster. The Hoosiers are a top-10 squad for a reason. They're loaded.2. Nebraska
With three starters back in their weekend rotation, the Huskers are confidently predicting an NCAA regional appearance.3. Michigan State
The Spartans just missed the postseason last year. They'll be plenty motivated to finish strong this time.4. Michigan
A
highly regarded recruiting class joined the team last fall, bolstering a
group of sophomore studs. Lots of potential in Ann Arbor.5. Ohio State
With several holes to fill, the Buckeyes need a big year from two-way standout Josh Dezse, who missed 2013 with a back injury.6. Illinois
Pitcher Kevin Duchene headlines a strong group of sophomores on a team that'll need to replace much of its offensive firepower.7. Minnesota
No
Metrodome means a rare nonconference set of road trips for the Gophers,
who'll have to reload at the starting pitching spot now that their top
two arms are gone.8. Purdue
If the Boilermakers don't collapse during a brutal nonconference slate, the young club will be much-improved.9. Iowa
There
seems to be a renewed focus and increased level of commitment among a
now-seasoned team under first-year coach Rick Heller.10. Northwestern
The
Wildcats have just 15 league wins in the last two seasons. They can be
pesky, but they lack depth in an improving conference.11. Penn State
New
coach Rob Cooper takes over a team that suffered a 10-game losing
streak and then a separate 1-9 stretch during this past season.
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