Ranking 2012 ACC/Big Ten Challenge games

Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, November 26, 2012

The 14th annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge tips off Tuesday night, starting with Minnesota-Florida State and Iowa-Virginia Tech at 7:15 p.m. ET. On the line: The Big Ten will try to win its fourth consecutive event, this after losing the first 10.

It's been an impressive turnaround for the Big Ten, which won 8-4 last season. See my rankings of the 12 games for this year's event in a photo gallery in this post.

View the 2012 ACC/Big Ten Challenge schedule on our BTN.com scoreboard.

Feb. 19, 2012; Madison, WI, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Patrick Chambers talks to a referee during the game with the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin defeated Penn State 65-55. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-US PRESSWIRE

October 25, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers men's head coach Tim Miles speaks to the audience during the Big Ten media day at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Mandatory Credit: Reid Compton-US PRESSWIRE

Nov 11, 2012; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Terone Johnson (0) guards Hofstra Pride guard Dallas Anglin (11) at Mackey Arena. Purdue defeated Hofstra 83-54. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE

Nov 23, 2012; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Andre Hollins (1) celebrates scoring with guard Austin Hollins (20) against the Memphis Tigers during the 2012 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Imperial Arena at the Atlantis Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-US PRESSWIRE

Nov 19, 2012; Lahaina, HI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players Brandon Paul (2) , Tyler Griffey (42) , Tracy Abrams (13) , and D.J. Richardson (1) walk together after coming out of a timeout in a game against the Southern California Trojans during the 2 012 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE

JAN 4, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Roy Devyn Marble (4) dribbles up court guarded by Minnesota Gophers guard Chip Armelin (23) in the second half at Williams Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 64-62. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-US PRESSWIRE

Nov 13, 2011; Evanston, IL, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Drew Crawford (1) shoots over Texas Southern Tigers forward Aaron Clayborn (32) during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Northwestern Wildcats defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 79-49. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-US PRESSWIRE

November 25, 2012; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Keith Appling (11) shoots a free throw during the second half of a game against the Louisiana Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at Jack Breslin Students Events Center. MSU won 63-60. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-US PRESSWIRE

November 14, 2012; Gainesville, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard/forward Ryan Evans (5) shoots as Florida Gators guard Michael Frazier II (20) defends during the first half at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE

Nov 21, 2012; New York, NY, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) and teammates celebrate a basket by guard Glenn Robinson III (not pictured) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Michigan won the game 67-22. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-US PRESSWIRE

Nov 18, 2012; Uncasville, CT, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Aaron Craft (4) shoots the ball against Washington Huskies center Aziz N'Diaye (5) during the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIRE

Nov. 19, 2012; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Cody Zeller (center) and teammates before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Legends Classic at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE

Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor

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Ranking 2012 ACC/Big Ten Challenge games

Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, November 26, 2012

Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor