TEAM TO BEAT: IOWA
The Hawkeyes haven’t won the Big Ten since 1990 but enter this year as the preseason favorites, fronted by a powerful pitching staff. With juniors Brody Brecht and Marcus Morgan leading the way and sophomore Cade Obermueller set to join them in the rotation, the Hawkeyes have a trio of big arms to throw at opponents each weekend. If they can harness their big pure stuff just a bit more—all three have had control issues in their careers—they could be one of the best rotations in college baseball. Seniors Cade
