It’s an annual tradition we started here at Buckeyes Wire. We take a look at the past year and put together the one thing each Big Ten football program wants most for Christmas. However, we don’t stop there. We peer into the crystal ball and see what each team will actually get for Christmas and beyond instead. After all, some are on the nice list, while others appear on the naughty list.
Remember, these are just for fun and it’s all just in jest, but we did actually get some of these right last year (yes, we also got some wrong).
So here it goes, what every Big Ten football program asked for for Christmas and what each will actually get. And as always, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, and whatever else you are celebrating this season from your friends at Buckeyes Wire.
Illinois Fighting Illini
Nov. 26, 2022; Evanston; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team on the field against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
The Christmas Wish
A bowl win in Tampa to wrap up a welcome back to relevancy in the Big Ten year.
What’ll SHow up in the Stocking
Warm weather, a trip to Bush Gardens, and a door prize that includes a loss in Tampa Bay. It’ll all lead to a reality check in 2023.
Indiana Hoosiers
Nov. 12, 2022; Columbus, Ohio; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen gestures from the sideline during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
The Christmas Wish
To bottle up the magical 2020 year that seemed to set the program up for some great momentum moving forward
What’ll SHow up in the Stocking
A good — not great — basketball program to go with continued disappointment on the gridiron.
Iowa Hawkeyes
Oct. 22, 2022; Columbus, Ohio; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz coaches during the second quarter against…
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