This weekend Big Ten play will be underway for all teams, meaning Minnesota and Wisconsin will face conference competition for the first time this season. Finally we can see how the perceived top and bottom teams fare in the Big TenBefore the season, Minnesota was projected to win the conference. The Spartan caused the Gophers trouble last year, making each contest a one-goal game or a tie.

<strong>Wisconsin (1-8-1, 0-0-0 B1G) vs. Penn State (7-4-2, 1-1-0 B1G): Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. CT; Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. CT</strong>

The moment of truth.

The NCAA-worst Badgers host the Nittany Lions. But unlike last season, Wisconsin isnt a lock to win at the Kohl Center. The Badgers have struggled, while Penn State has been a surprise in out-of-conference play.