Nov 6, 2021; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Parker Washington (3) can not make a catch on quarterback Sean Clifford (not pictured) throw as Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jakorian Bennett (2) defends during the first half at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 6, 2021; College Park, Maryland, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Parker Washington (3) can not make a catch on quarterback Sean Clifford (not pictured) throw as Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jakorian Bennett (2) defends during the first half at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

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Ranking the Best Skill Position Groups in the Big Ten

by Alec Whitaker
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The Big Ten Conference is loaded with talent, especially at the skill positions on offense.

Today’s college football is all about scoring as many points as possible. For years, the Big Ten was considered a ‘ground and pound’ conference that focused on defense and the inside run game, but not anymore.

Big Ten teams have loaded up on speed and skill at running back, tight end and wide receiver. In this year’s NFL Draft, three Big Ten wide receivers went in the top 20 picks.

This year, the conference has multiple Heisman contenders and some of the nation’s most high-powered offenses.

That got us thinking, which Big Ten teams surround their quarterbacks with the most talent? Here are the five most loaded skill position groups in the conference.

Next: Honorable Mention

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