Behold the glorious return of the Big Ten mailbag. It's been far too long since we last corresponded, but I'll try to do more of these if you have questions. You can send them in anytime via Twitter, though Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best times to hit me up.

Enough chit-chat. Let's do this.

@BennettESPN A stellar bowl season, multiple players drafted in the top 15, is the worm finally turning for the Big Ten?

— Matthew Krier (@matthewkrier) May 13, 2015

Brian Bennett: Defenders of the Big Ten during some of the recent fallow years liked to say that college football goes in cycles and that the league would tick back up. Perhaps the SEC just had a record "up" cycle. But the Big Ten ended the 2014 season with some major momentum, and it really needs to capitalize in what looks like a very promising 2015 that includes some serious NFL talent on campuses (eight of the top 25 of Mel Kiper Jr.'s first 2016 Big Board hail from the Big Ten). The geographic challenges that have plagued the conference aren't going away, but smart coaching hires and more aggressive recruiting tactics have helped turn the tide. Now, teams simply have to deliver on the field.

@BennettESPN @ESPN_BigTen 99 problems but QB ain't one of them. What is OSU's biggest problem entering the summer?

— Nick Terry (@nklpkl) May 13, 2015

Brian Bennett: Oh, to have Ohio State's "problems." Sure, there are some questions about the defensive line beyond Joey Bosa and Adolphus Washington, about who can stretch the field at receiver the way Devin Smith did and whether there's a lockdown corner a la Doran Grant. But nobody has a greater collection of elite talent than the Buckeyes, who also benefit from a favorable 2015 schedule. The biggest problem, really, is complacency after winning a national title, but I don't think Urban Meyer will let that happen.

@BennettESPN Will Nebraska finally beat Wisconsin this season? The game should be prime time in Lincoln!

— Adam Furley (@ADAMup18) May 13, 2015

Brian Bennett: It's pretty much impossible for me to predict right now who will win a game on Oct. 10 (or even the Thursday before a game, if you've seen my picks records). I really need to see the Huskers in action under Mike Riley to get a good feel for what that team will be like. I do have Wisconsin as my favorite to win the West Division right now, so obviously the game in Lincoln is huge.

And all you have to do is look at Bo Pelini's tenure to understand how much the Wisconsin game means for Nebraska. He did manage to beat the Badgers in Lincoln in 2012, but that game was quickly forgotten when Wisconsin won the rematch in Indianapolis 70-31 a few months later. There were also blowouts in Madison in 2011 and of course in 2014, when Melvin Gordon ran for approximately the square footage of North Dakota vs. the Huskers. Simply reverse those three outcomes and Pelini is probably still coaching Big Red. These are the two West powers right now (with Minnesota making a strong case as well). Like Pelini, Riley would struggle to achieve the kind of success fans want if he can't beat Wisconsin consistently.

@BennettESPN @ESPN_BigTen If he had to make the decision today, who starts at QB for Jim Harbaugh and U of M? Is using two QBs an option?

— Chris Godfrey (@DaWordOfGodfrey) May 13, 2015

Brian Bennett: If we're talking today, it would have to be Shane Morris, because Jake Rudock is just arriving from Iowa and hasn't had any time to practice with his new teammates. Morris has the edge, but Rudock could close that quickly with his experience and smarts. It will ultimately come down to what Harbaugh values, because I think Rudock can avoid mistakes and get the team into the right plays, but he's not going to offer a lot of big-play potential. Morris -- and perhaps even a couple of the freshmen -- have higher ceilings, but Harbaugh might want the safer route. I don't foresee a two-quarterback system, but a midseason switch of the starters would not surprise me.

@BennettESPN @ESPN_BigTen Who is the running back to look out for this year after so many leaving for the draft?

— Patrick Meade (@Peart_Meade) May 13, 2015

Brian Bennett: The returning star is Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott, who's a legitimate preseason Heisman Trophy contender. Wisconsin's Corey Clement will be the next big thing and is a lock, if he stays healthy, for 1,200-plus yards. Those two should battle for the league rushing title. Northwestern's Justin Jackson somewhat quietly had 1,000 yards as a freshman and could do even more this year. Keep an eye on Indiana's Jordan Howard, taking over for Tevin Coleman after transferring from UAB, and Rodrick Williams at Minnesota if he holds on to that job. Both teams have very good offensive lines and will run the ball a lot.