Dream big. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

Do you recall that old feel-good saying used as motivational fuel during your adolescent years? The same expression rings true every summer for college football programs who otherwise few expect to compete for conference championships during the ensuing season, the mid to low-level teams often facing the doldrums of disappointment by the end of October while the contenders form near the top of respective divisions.

The new season brings optimism throughout the Big Ten and without Urban Meyer at the top of the throne, there's a handful of teams budding with confidence they can get it done as league champions.

Peering into the crystal ball of prognostications, we're looking at dream scenarios for every program in the Big Ten this fall and what that would entail: