ESPN FPI projected win-loss record for every Big Ten football team in 2024 (2024)

ESPN FPI projected win-loss record for every Big Ten football team in 2024 (1)

Ben Kenney

June 6, 2024 7:13 am CT

The 2024 Big Ten season will include a recalibration of expectations for nearly every program in the conference.

The new 18-team landscape with additions USC, UCLA, Oregonand Washington means a more difficult schedule for every team. Plus, the elimination of divisions means old goals and benchmarks are no longer attainable.

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The schedule and landscape became more challenging for every team. That, again, should lead to a new set of win-loss expectations for nearly every program. Making the 12-team College Football Playoff will soon be the benchmark for success, rather than appearing in or winning the conference championship game.

With those thoughts entering the 2024 Big Ten football season, we’ve already analyzed ESPN FPI’s strength of schedule ranking, Big Ten power ranking, Big Ten conference championship likelihood and overall top-40 ranking and College Football Playoff chances.

That preview series continues today with FPI’s projected win-loss record for every Big Ten team:

Purdue Boilermakers

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Nov 18, 2023; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters watches his team play against the Northwestern Wildcats in the fourth quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 4.5-7.5

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 11

FPI Rating: 0.5 (No. 60 in the nation)

Michigan State Spartans

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Michigan State’s head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Credit: Nick King/Lansing State Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK

Projected Record: 4.8-7.2

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 19

FPI Rating: -1.0 (No. 68 in the nation)

Get more (Michigan State) news, analysis and opinions onSpartans Wire

Indiana Hoosiers

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Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti looks on during the Indiana football spring game at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Credit: Bobby Goddin/Herald-Times-USA TODAY NETWORK

Projected Record: 5.3-6.7

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 43

FPI Rating: -2.4 (No. 77)

Illinois Fighting Illini

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Oct 29, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets linebacker Tarique Barnes (8) on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 5.3-6.7

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 15

FPI Rating: 0.2 (No. 62)

Minnesota Golden Gophers

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Oct 21, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck watches a replay against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 5.3-6.7

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 41

FPI Rating: 0.4 (No. 61)

Northwestern Wildcats

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Nov 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun looks on during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 5.5-6.5

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 39

FPI Rating: 1.3 (No. 57)

UCLA Bruins

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Feb 13, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins athletic director Martin Jarmond, right, with new head football coach DeShaun Foster during a press conference at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 5.5-6.5

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 12

FPI Rating: 4.9 (No. 40)

Get more (UCLA) news, analysis and opinions onUCLA Wire

Wisconsin Badgers

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Oct 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell leads the football team onto the field for warmups prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 5.8-6.2

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 24

FPI Rating: 5.0 (No. 39)

Washington Huskies

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Dec 1, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Washington Huskies mascot Harry the Husky and cheerleaders pose after the Pac-12 Championship game against the Oregon Ducks at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 6.4-5.6

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 13

FPI Rating: 6.7 (No. 31)

Get more (Washington) news, analysis and opinions on Huskies Wire

Nebraska Cornhuskers

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Nov 11, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule during the third quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 6.5-5.5

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 32

FPI Rating: 4.8 (No. 41)

Get more (Nebraska) news, analysis and opinions onCornhuskers Wire

Maryland Terrapins

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Oct 28, 2023; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach Mike Locksley (center) on the sidelines during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 6.6-5.4

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 25

FPI Rating: 4.1 (No. 46)

Iowa Hawkeyes

ESPN FPI projected win-loss record for every Big Ten football team in 2024 (13)

Oct 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 7.0-5.0

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 44

FPI Rating: 5.6 (No. 37)

Get more (Iowa) news, analysis and opinions on Hawkeyes Wire

USC Trojans

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Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after a penalty during the third quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamash*ta-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 7.1-5.1

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 27

FPI Rating: 11.1 (No. 18)

Get more (USC) news, analysis and opinions on Trojans Wire

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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Sep 3, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Greg Schiano before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 7.2-4.8

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 78

FPI Rating: 4.1 (No. 45)

Get more (Rutgers) news, analysis and opinions onRutgers Wire

Michigan Wolverines

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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches a play during the second half of the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Credit: Junfu Han-USA TODAY NETWORK

Projected Record: 8.3-3.9

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 18

FPI Rating: 14.9 (No. 12)

Get more (Michigan) news, analysis and opinions on Wolverines Wire

Penn State Nittany Lions

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Dec 30, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin on the sidelines against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 10.1-2.3

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 33

FPI Rating: 19.8 (No. 6)

Get more (Penn State) news, analysis and opinions on Nittany Lions Wire

Ohio State Buckeyes

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Dec 29, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day walks off the field after losing 14-3 to Missouri Tigers in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium. Credit: Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch-USA TODAY NETWORK

Projected Record: 10.2-2.2

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 16

FPI Rating: 22.2 (No. 4)

Get more (Ohio State) news, analysis and opinions on Buckeyes Wire

Oregon Ducks

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Sep 30, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning walks on the field before the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamash*ta-USA TODAY Sports

Projected Record: 10.8-1.8

Strength Of Schedule Rank: No. 30

FPI Rating: 24.5 (No. 2)

Get more (Oregon) news, analysis and opinions on Ducks Wire

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