We're at the halfway point in the 2016 season, so it's time for our midseason All-Big Ten team. You'll notice that a few big names are missing from our preseason team, and a few guys whom nobody was talking about this summer have played their way on. And to no one's surprise, Ohio State and Michigan dominate the selections.
Offense
QB J.T. Barrett, Ohio State: No surprise here. Barrett is a leading Heisman Trophy candidate for his work leading the No. 2 Buckeyes. He has thrown for 16 touchdowns (against four interceptions) and has run for six more.
RB Justin Jackson, Northwestern: Jackson leads the Big Ten in rushing (698 yards) and carries (143) and has scored six touchdowns.
RB Saquon Barkley, Penn State: A big-play threat every time he touches the ball, Barkley is averaging 5 yards per carry and has scored nine total touchdowns.
WR Austin Carr, Northwestern: One of the true surprises of the season, the redshirt senior leads the Big Ten in catches (43), receiving yards (595) and receiving touchdowns (eight).
WR Amara Darboh, Michigan: Darboh is a big-play receiver who's averaging 16 yards per catch with five touchdown receptions. His 46-yard touchdown catch was the difference in the Wisconsin win.
TE Jake Butt, Michigan: The preseason All-American has lived up to expectations so far, with 23 catches for 270 yards and three scores.
OL Pat Elflein, Ohio State: The senior center has been an anchor and a leader for Ohio State, which has rushed for 300.5 yards per game, fourth-best in the FBS.
OL Nick Gates, Nebraska: The sophomore left tackle has been the Cornhuskers' best offensive lineman while protecting Tommy Armstrong's blind side.
OL Mason Cole, Michigan: Cole switched from left tackle to center this off season and hasn't missed a beat, leading an offensive line that has paved the way that leads the Big Ten in scoring at 50 points per game.
OL Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin: A transfer from Division III Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Ramczyk has emerged as the Badgers' top lineman.
OL Billy Price, Ohio State: The third-year starter has been another reason for the Buckeyes' offensive success.
All-purpose Curtis Samuel, Ohio State: Is Samuel a running back or a receiver? The answer is yes. The H-back leads the Big Ten in all-purpose yardage with 456 rushing yards and 403 receiving yards.
Defense
DL Ryan Glasgow, Michigan: Don't look for stats with Glasgow. He's a premier run-stuffer and leader for the No. 1 total defense in the FBS.
DL Tyquan Lewis, Ohio State: Lewis paces the Buckeyes with four sacks and 5.5 tackles for loss, leading the way up for the No. 3 scoring defense in the country.
DL Jake Replogle, Purdue: The Boilermakers have been awful defensively as a whole, but Replogle has been a bright spot by consistently generating pressure from his defensive tackle spot.
DL Carroll Phillips, Illinois: Phillips leads the Big Ten in tackles for loss (11) and is tied for third with four sacks.
LB Jabrill Peppers, Michigan: The Wolverines move Peppers all over the field defensively, and he has 10 tackles for loss while moving into the Heisman Trophy discussion.
LB T.J. Watt, Wisconsin: A breakout star on the Badgers' fierce defense, Watt has five sacks and eight tackles for loss.
LB Raekwon McMillan, Ohio State: The junior doesn't put up big stats since the Buckeyes don't ask him to make many plays in the backfield. But he almost never misses a tackle and has been a leader for a very young defense that has been dominant.
DB Malik Hooker, Ohio State: The first-year starter is a leading candidate for Big Ten defensive player of the year honors, thanks to his four interceptions and outstanding play at safety.
DB Desmond King, Iowa: King has only one interception this year -- a pick-6 last week vs. Purdue -- but he's playing as well or better than he did a year ago when he won the Jim Thorpe Award.
DB Jourdan Lewis, Michigan: Lewis missed the first three games of the season, which would normally be too much to be considered for a midseason all-conference team. But he's been nearly impossible to throw against since he returned, and his acrobatic interception sealed the win over Wisconsin.
DB Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State: Another breakout player for the Buckeyes' defense, Lattimore's three interceptions give him an edge for this spot in a crowded field of star defensive backs this season.
Specialist
K Emmit Carpenter, Minnesota: He's 10-for-11 on field goals this year, including a perfect 5-for-5 on attempts from 40 yards or longer.
P Cameron Johnston, Ohio State: The Australian continues to dazzle, averaging 50.8 yards per punt attempt, including a 68-yarder at Oklahoma.
PR Jabrill Peppers, Michigan: Another reason Peppers is in the Heisman mix: He's averaging 17.8 yards per return, second-best in the FBS, with a touchdown.
KR Solomon Vault, Northwestern: His 32.3 yards per return is sixth-best in the county, and he scored on a 95-yard return at Michigan State.