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Ranking the Big Ten’s Top Offensive Lines in 2023

Mike Farrell’s breaks down Michigan, Ohio State, Illinois, and the other top offensive lines in the Big Ten

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Dec 31
Dec 31

We’ll continue ranking the top players – or in this case units – at every position in every Power 5 conference. Let’s kick off the offensive line units with the Big Ten.

1. Michigan

— Led by Zak Zinter and Trevor Keegan, this could be the best unit in the entire country.

The Michigan Wolverines offensive line, including Zak Zinter (65), Olusegun Oluwatimi (55), Giovanni El-Hadi (58) and Ryan Hayes (76), and tight ends Matthew Hibner (88) and Joel Honigford, get set against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Michigan Stadium on Nov. 19, 2022.

2. Ohio State

— Donovan Jackson leads a solid unit but the loss of Paris Johnson Jr. will be a tough one.

Nov 5, 2022; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) lines up during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field.

3. Penn State

— Olumuyiwa Fashanu could have been a high pick if he opted for the NFL Draft and he leads an offensive line that should be a strength for James Franklin.

Sep 17, 2022; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (10) celebrates with offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu (74) after scoring a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the third quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

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4. Illinois

— Bret Bielema always has tough and nasty offensive linemen and Isaiah Adams leads a group that should have another great season.

Nov 5, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (78) congratulates i tight end Tip Reiman (89) after his two-point conversion during the second half at Memorial Stadium.

5. Wisconsin

— The Badgers are known for offensive linemen and Jack Nelson and Cincinnati transfer Jake Renfro are a nice 1-2 combo.

Wisconsin offensive lineman Jack Nelson (79) proceeds pass protection during the second quarter in the Badgers’ 24-0 win over Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois
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