Everything feels different in Columbus, except the fact that Ohio State is once again favored to win the Big Ten.

Urban Meyer will not be on the sidelines for the first time since 2011 with Ryan Day taking the reins. Justin Fields, a former five-star recruit who transferred from Georgia this offseason, is expected to be the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback after Dwayne Haskins lit up the record books in Columbus last season.

Ohio State is ranked at No. 5 in the 2019 Coaches poll behind Clemson, Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma.

Here is who will be chasing the Buckeyes:

Michigan Wolverines: It will be up to senior quarterback Shea Patterson and wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones Jr. to carry an offense that lost several starters. The hot seat is starting to warm for Jim Harbaugh, who is 38-14 in his four years in Ann Arbor. None of those 38 wins, however, have come against Ohio State.

Penn State Nittany Lions: Redshirt sophomore Sean Clifford is tasked with replacing record-setting three-year starter Trace McSorley. “He went from what people would probably list as a pro-style quarterback to, I think, a legitimate dual-threat guy that can hurt you in many ways,” head coach James Franklin told reporters. “He’s worked so hard at changing his body, and getting stronger, and getting more explosive.”

Wisconsin Badgers: Junior Jack Coan prevailed in the quarterback battle with freshman Graham Mertz as the Badgers try to take a leap to the top of the conference. An early test against Michigan will be a telling sign as to where this program is at.

Iowa Hawkeyes: Quarterback Nate Stanley heads into his senior season already holding the school record with 52 touchdown passes. However, his star tight ends from last season — T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant — are now in the NFL. Head coach Kirk Ferentz is heading into his 21st season with the program and is Iowa’s all-time winningest coach with 152 career wins.

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Michigan State Spartans: The Spartans are undergoing an offensive transition after shuffling their coaching staff with Brad Salem promoted from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. The Detroit Free Press reported that reconfigured contracts for Salem and staff reduced their deals to one season. The pressure to improve immediately for a unit that finished 13th in scoring offense in the conference last season will be immediate.

Northwestern Wildcats: There are high expectations for Clemson transfer quarterback Hunter Johnson, the five-star stud slated to take over for Nathan Thorson after last year’s Wildcats stunningly won the Big Ten’s West Division.

Nebraska Cornhuskers: It’s Year 2 for Scott Frost’s rebuilding project in Lincoln after going 4-8 in his first season. Quarterback Adrian Martinez is among the top Heisman candidates after totaling 25 touchdowns a season ago.

Minnesota Golden Gophers: After last year’s defensive growth, the Golden Gophers have a clear shot at contending for the Big Ten West title. However, quarterback Zack Annexstad’s injury puts the heat on Tanner Morgan, who went 4-2 as a starter last season.

Purdue Boilermakers: The Boilermakers will be fighting their way to get to a bowl game. Starting quarterback Elijah Sindelar and wide receiver Rondale Moore have the potential to become a dangerous duo in West Lafayette.

Indiana Hoosiers: There is hype around redshirt freshman quarterback Jack Tuttle as the Hoosiers try to get their first bowl wins in 28 years. They have 15 returning starters to a squad that went 5-7 last season.

Maryland Terrapins: The Terrapins are moving on from the disastrous DJ Durkin era that was marred by the tragic death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair. Mike Locksley is taking over after three years on Nick Saban’s staff at Alabama, including spending last season as the offensive coordinator.

Illinois Fighting Illini: Michigan transfer Brandon Peters was a huge offseason get and stabilizes the quarterback situation with freshman Isaiah Williams set as the backup. A light non-conference schedule could help build early confidence for Lovie Smith’s team.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights: Head coach Chris Ash is on the hot seat after three seasons and seven wins, including a 1-11 debacle a year ago. Starting quarterback Artur Sitkowski ranked last out of 113 quarterbacks nationally in pass efficiency rating a season ago.