Ruben Report: Preseason rankings suggest a lesser Big Ten this season

The Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate after defeating Wisconsin Badgers at Target Center in the 2023-24 Big Ten conference championship game. (Matt Krohn-Imagn Images)

In what looks to be a potentially down year for the Big Ten conference, what does that mean for Eric Musselman and the USC Trojans?

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Garry Paskwietz was a pioneer in bringing team-specific sports coverage to the internet. He founded WeAreSC in 1998 and was an Emmy winner for his work with Fox Sports West. Always generous with his time, knowledge, and compassion, he touched the lives of countless USC and high school football fans.