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The Big Ten's Top 20 headliners — Part II

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The Big Ten's Top 20 headliners — Part II

• Brian Christopherson
• Jun 28, 2013
• Jun 28, 2013 Updated Jul 24, 2014
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Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez (3) stays ahead of the Wisconsin defense on a 76-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

• GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

Nebraska wide receiver Kenny Bell tries for a catch against Michigan State's Darqueze Dennard (31). Dennard was called for pass interference, moving Nebraska to the 5-yard line in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich.

• GWYNETH ROBERTS/Lincoln Journal Star

Penn State's Allen Robinson is the top pass catcher statistically in the Big Ten this season.

• AP photo

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2012, file photo, Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner, left, wards off Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan lost half its starters and is transitioning this spring from the spread to pro-style offense with quarterback Devin Gardner. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

• Mark Duncan

• FRANCIS GARDLER/Lincoln Journal

Michigan State linebacker Max Bullough (40) plays against Minnesota during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

• PAUL BATTAGLIA

Ohio State defensive back Bradley Roby (1) intercepts a second-quarter pass by Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez in front of teammate Ryan Shazier at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012.

• ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

Minnesota wide receiver Da'Jon McKnight (6) is stopped by Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland (44) after making a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

• PAUL BATTAGLIA

Michigan offensive linesman Taylor Lewan (77) is seen during an NCAA college football spring scrimmage in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

• Carlos Osorio

Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller (5) is caught in the grip of Nebraska linebacker Will Compton (51) in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012.

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Brian Christopherson

The countdown rolls on with the second act. Who are the biggest headliners in the Big Ten for the upcoming football season?

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FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2012, file photo, Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner, left, wards off Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Michigan lost half its starters and is transitioning this spring from the spread to pro-style offense with quarterback Devin Gardner. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

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Michigan State linebacker Max Bullough (40) plays against Minnesota during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

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Ohio State defensive back Bradley Roby (1) intercepts a second-quarter pass by Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez in front of teammate Ryan Shazier at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012.

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Minnesota wide receiver Da'Jon McKnight (6) is stopped by Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland (44) after making a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

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