Big Ten Power Rankings - GH's Noel Thompson

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Noel’s Big Ten Power Rankings.

Where do the teams stand after week 8?


1. Ohio State (7-0)

Last Week’s Spot: #1

Ohio State looked human for the first four minutes of the game, as they were down to 7-3. Then they decided to outscore the Hawkeyes 51 to 3 to route Iowa in Columbus.

Next Up: @ Penn State


2. Michigan (7-0)

Last Week’s Spot: #2

Michigan was idle last week, they now host in state rival Michigan State.

Next Up: Michigan State


3. Illinois (6-1)

Last Week’s Spot: #3

Illinois was idle last week, they now travel to Nebraska as 7 point favorites.

Next Up: @ Nebraska


4. Penn State (6-1)

Last Week’s Spot: #4

In his 40th career start, Sean Clifford threw four touchdowns as Penn State beats Minnesota in their annual White Out game.

Next Up: Ohio State


5. Maryland (6-2)

Last Week’s Spot: #6

Maryland was without starting quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa as they take down Northwestern to become bowl eligible.

Next Up: Idle

6. Wisconsin (4-4)

Last Week’s Spot: #11

The Badgers have now beaten Purdue an impressive 16 consecutive times. Graham Mertz threw for 203 yards and tosses two touchdowns.

Next Up: Bye

7. Purdue (5-3)

Last Week’s Spot: #5

The last time Purdue beat Wisconsin in football, the average cost of a gallon of gas was $1.72. They now gladly welcome a bye week.

Next Up: Bye


8. Minnesota (4-3)

Last Week’s Spot: #7

I wonder if Athan Kaliakmanis imagined his first start as a college quarterback in front of 100,000 people in a night game in Happy Valley. The Gophers have now lost three in a row.

Next Up: Rutgers

9. Nebraska (3-4)

Last Week’s Spot: #9

The Huskers had a bye week and will now try to cool down the red hot Illini at home.

Next Up: Illinois


10. Iowa (3-4)

Last Week’s Spot: #8

Iowa’s top defense could only handle the Buckeyes so long. The offense continues to scratch heads with Petras running things. Is it time for Padilla to start?

Next Up: Northwestern


11. Rutgers (4-3)

Last Week’s Spot: #12

Rutgers snapped a 21-game conference home losing streak as they beat Indiana by 24-17.

Next Up: @ Minnesota


12. Michigan State (3-4)

Last Week’s Spot: #10

The Spartans were on a bye week last week. Came at a good time as they now travel to Ann Arbor to take on their friendly rivals.

Next Up: @ Michigan


13. Indiana (3-5)

Last Week’s Spot: #13

After a 3-0 start, the Hoosiers have dropped five in a row. They head into a bye before they play Penn State and Ohio State.

Next Up: Bye



14. Northwestern (1-6)

Last Week’s Spot: #14

The Wildcats tied things up in the fourth quarter but gave up a 75 yard touchdown run to Roman Hemby on the next possession. Does Northwestern win another game this year?

Next Up: @ Maryland
 

8th seems right, time to regroup and climb the ladder again.
 




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