Big 10 Football Power Rankings

Michigan overtakes the top spot from the Buckeyes in this week’s Big 10 Football Power Rankings after dominating Penn St. The Michigan State Spartans start to creep back up the rankings after an overtime thriller against Wisconsin. Illinois finds itself in the top 3 for the first time, while Purdue celebrates a competitive win against the Terrapins.

Ohio St holds firm at the top with a beat down of Sparty. Penn St and Michigan prepare for an epic matchup this week that will certainly carry Big 10 title implications. Purdue and Illinois move up after surprising wins against quality foes.

The hunt for the Big 10 title appears to be a 3-team race, including Ohio St, Michigan, and Penn St. Minnesota dropped their first game of the season while missing star running back Mo Ibrahim, and Illinois looked dominant during their impressive win against Wisconsin. The Wisconsin loss lead to the unexpected firing of Head Coach Paul Chryst.

The Buckeyes overtake Michigan in the number 1 position after completely dominating Wisconsin. Minnesota continued to look impressive against Michigan State. The Spartans plummet in the rankings as they fall to 2-2 and look to be in shambles.

The Spartans fall after a disappointing loss to Washington. Michigan and Ohio St continue to look impressive, while the nation still sleeps on Minnesota. The Iowa offense got what the doctor ordered with a matchup against a terrible Nevada team.

Nebraska plummets to a new all-time low, while Minnesota appears to be the class of the West. Michigan hangs on to the top spot and names JJ McCarthy QB1. Michigan State will be tested this week as they take on Washington as underdogs.

The Wolverines looked strong in their opener, while the Spartans and Nittany Lions show some weakness. Ohio St has the strongest win of the season so far, but it still isn’t enough to overtake Michigan in the top spot.