Defending national champion Indiana leads the Big Ten with three players earning preseason honors. A media panel selected 12 players for these honors, without considering their positions on the team. The Big Ten took a different approach to preseason honors this year, opting not to create a traditional all-conference team.

Instead, the media panel chose 12 players to recognize their achievements. Indiana has the most players represented, with three selections. Further details about the selected players and the preseason honors are available from the source, including the names of Indiana's representatives, such as wide receiver Charlie Becker and a linebacker, though their names are not fully specified here.