:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47288700/usa-today-8821874.0.jpg)
The non-conference season is done and the Big Ten boasts five undefeated teams, and five teams in the AP Top 25, including the top two teams. Michigan and Wisconsin have both come back strong after season-opening defeats to top-flight teams in Utah and Alabama, respectively. Plus, Northwestern's wins over Stanford and Duke have looked even better as those teams have beaten USC and Georgia Tech, respectively. The Big Ten seems to be a pretty decent conference these days.
Here are our power rankings after four weeks of college football:
1
Ohio State Buckeyes
|
| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.13 |
2
Michigan State Spartans
RECORD: 4-0 || LAST WEEK: 2
Sparty finally makes a move in dislodging Ohio State from the top of our rankings, earning one first-place vote.
Sparty finally makes a move in dislodging Ohio State from the top of our rankings, earning one first-place vote.
| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1.88 |
3
Michigan Wolverines
RECORD: 3-1 || LAST WEEK: 5
A 31-0 win over BYU has vaulted Michigan back into the national spotlight.
A 31-0 win over BYU has vaulted Michigan back into the national spotlight.
| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3.88 |
4
Northwestern Wildcats
RECORD: 4-0 || LAST WEEK: 4
A 24-19 win over Ball State isn't pretty, but a huge third quarter from Clayton Thorson could be a sign of things to come.
A 24-19 win over Ball State isn't pretty, but a huge third quarter from Clayton Thorson could be a sign of things to come.
| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
5
Wisconsin Badgers
RECORD: 3-1 || LAST WEEK: 3
Since falling to Alabama, Wisconsin has beaten its last three opponents by a combined score of 114-3.| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4.13 |
6
Iowa Hawkeyes
RECORD: 4-0 || LAST WEEK: 6
A huge test looms for the Hawkeyes, as Iowa travels to Wisconsin to open Big Ten play.| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.25 |
7
Nebraska Cornhuskers
RECORD: 2-2 || LAST WEEK: 7
Nebraska has to rely on QB Tommy Armstrong Jr., but his five interceptions in four games have been costly.| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7.25 |
8
Minnesota Golden Gophers
RECORD: 3-1 || LAST WEEK: 8
Three straight wins for Minnesota...each by three points over Colorado State, Kent State and Ohio.| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7.63 |
9
Penn State Nittany Lions
RECORD: 3-1(1-0) || LAST WEEK: 9
Christian Hackenberg finally seemed to be getting more comfortable in Penn State's unimpressive 37-21 win over San Diego State.
| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
10
Indiana Hoosiers
RECORD: 4-0 || LAST WEEK: 13
#iufb4gameday :(| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10.13 |
11
Illinois Fighting Illini
RECORD: 3-1 || LAST WEEK: T-10
Illinois surrendered 13 fourth-quarter points, needing a late field goal to hold off Middle Tennessee State| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11.5 |
12
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
RECORD: 2-2(0-1) || LAST WEEK: 12
Rutgers 27, Kansas 14. Two of the best big-time college football has to offer.| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11.63 |
13
Maryland Terrapins
RECORD: 2-2 || LAST WEEK: T-10
Whatever happened to Randy Edsall being a good coach?| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13.13 |
14
Purdue Boilermakers
RECORD: 1-3 || LAST WEEK: 14
Purdue travels to Michigan State this weekend... Good luck!| Henry Bushnell | Josh Rosenblat | Zach Pereles | Josh Burton | Lyndsey Armacost | Ian McCafferty | Michael Odom | Zach Wingrove | AVERAGE |
| 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13.5 |