Judging by the 2012 recruiting cycle, Michigan and Ohio State haven’t put just the Big Ten on notice - but the nation as well - that each football program plans on regularly competing for National Championships.

Since hiring Urban Meyer, Ohio State’s recruiting class has gone from one hovering outside the Top-20, to skyrocketing to No. 3 in the nation. Brady Hoke and the Michigan staff secured most of its top commits prior to the season, and a day before National Signing Day, the Wolverines still have a chance to reign in a Top-5 class.

We take a look a look at all of that, Nebraska having a chance to close with a bang, and the other major recruiting storylines in the Big Ten as the first Wednesday in February approaches.

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