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After just the first full week of conference play, it seems the Big Ten is more wide open than previously thought. Northwestern, Michigan and Iowa all impressed while perennial powers Ohio State, Michigan State and Wisconsin looked weak. While the Buckeyes and Spartans still claim the top two spots, some other teams are putting pressure on them.
Here are our power rankings after five weeks of college football:
1![]() Ohio State Buckeyes
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Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2

Michigan State Spartans
RECORD: 5-0 (1-0) || LAST WEEK: 2
Despite poor outings from both the Spartans and Buckeyes, they still remain in a tier by themselves.
Despite poor outings from both the Spartans and Buckeyes, they still remain in a tier by themselves.
Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
3

Michigan Wolverines
RECORD: 4-1 (1-0) || LAST WEEK: 3
Harbaugh has his team rolling after back-to-back shutouts.
Harbaugh has his team rolling after back-to-back shutouts.
Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3.29 |
4

Northwestern Wildcats
RECORD: 5-0 (1-0) || LAST WEEK: 4
Despite a 27-0 demolition of Minnesota, it still seems this team is in search of national respect.
Despite a 27-0 demolition of Minnesota, it still seems this team is in search of national respect.
Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.86 |
5

Iowa Hawkeyes
RECORD: 5-0 (1-0) || LAST WEEK: 6
Iowa, like Northwestern, is dangerous. But no one's quite sure how dangerous yet.Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.86 |
6

Wisconsin Badgers
RECORD: 3-2 (0-1) || LAST WEEK: 5
A 10-6 loss at home to Iowa has led many to write off the Badgers. They'll still be a factor in the Big Ten West race, though.Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
7

Nebraska Cornhuskers
RECORD: 2-3 (0-1) || LAST WEEK: 7
A 2-3 team ranked at No. 7? Welcome to the Big Ten West, where mediocrity (and sometimes less than that) rules.Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7.71 |
8

Indiana Hoosiers
RECORD: 4-1 (0-1) || LAST WEEK: 10
The Hoosiers move up in our power rankings despite losing. They showed some good things against Ohio State.Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
8 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8.43 |
9

Penn State Nittany Lions
RECORD: 4-1 (1-0) || LAST WEEK: 9
Another head-scratching outing for Penn State, a 20-14 win at home over Army.Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8.71 |
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Illinois Fighting Illini
RECORD: 4-1 (1-0) || LAST WEEK: 11
Illinois eked out a 14-13 win over Nebraska at home and could be a tough matchup for the Hawkeyes on Saturday.Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10.14 |
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
RECORD: 3-2 (0-1) || LAST WEEK: 8
Sure, Northwestern might be good... or Minnesota is really bad.Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10.14 |
12

Purdue Boilermakers
RECORD: 1-4 (0-1) || LAST WEEK: 14
A three-point loss in East Lansing was impressive.Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
13

Rutgers Scarlet Knights
RECORD: 2-2 (0-1) || LAST WEEK: 12
Look at the two teams at the bottom of the rankings. Welcome to the Big Ten, friends.Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
14

Maryland Terrapins
RECORD: 2-3 (0-1) || LAST WEEK: 13
Don't score a point at home to Michigan... yikes.Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13.86 |