It’s “talkin’ season” in college football, as Steve Spurrier likes to call it. The action on the field is non-existent, so there is a lot of predicting and analyzing right now. Today, we’ll participate in talkin’ season with some bold predictions for the Big Ten.

Much like preseason predictions from those who don't strap on a helmet and shoulder pads, take these picks as you may. Whether they're used for bulletin board fodder or I-told-you-so tweets during the season, these Big Ten prognostications are meant to warrant discussion and make you ponder arguments outside of the norm.

Some predictions are bolder than others, but here are 10 picks that could surprise in the Big Ten this season: