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Another week of madness and close games resulted in major shifts in our power rankings heading into this weekend. Here’s how we rank the Big Ten teams.
1
Ohio State Buckeyes
RECORD: 6-0
WEEK 8: at Penn State
AVERAGE RANK: 1.2
The Buckeyes remain on top after a big win against Wisconsin. They’ll travel to Happy Valley this weekend.
WEEK 8: at Penn State
AVERAGE RANK: 1.2
| Zach Pereles | 1 | Will Ragatz | 2 |
| Josh Burton | 1 | Daniel Rapaport | 2 |
| Rob Schaefer | 1 | Martin Oppegaard | 1 |
| Tristan Jung | 1 | Caleb Friedman | 1 |
| Sam Brief | 1 | Ian McCafferty | 1 |
2
Michigan Wolverines
RECORD: 6-0
WEEK 8: vs. Illinois
AVERAGE RANK: 1.8
Michigan has to take care of an awful Illinois team ahead of a meeting with the “little brother,” Michigan State.
WEEK 8: vs. Illinois
AVERAGE RANK: 1.8
| Zach Pereles | 2 | Will Ragatz | 1 |
| Josh Burton | 2 | Daniel Rapaport | 1 |
| Rob Schaefer | 2 | Martin Oppegaard | 2 |
| Tristan Jung | 2 | Caleb Friedman | 2 |
| Sam Brief | 2 | Ian McCafferty | 2 |
3
Wisconsin Badgers
RECORD: 4-2
WEEK 8: at Iowa
AVERAGE RANK: 3.0
The Badgers have endured one of the most difficult schedules in America. Do they have enough in the tank at Kinnick this weekend?
WEEK 8: at Iowa
AVERAGE RANK: 3.0
| Zach Pereles | 3 | Will Ragatz | 3 |
| Josh Burton | 3 | Daniel Rapaport | 3 |
| Rob Schaefer | 3 | Martin Oppegaard | 3 |
| Tristan Jung | 3 | Caleb Friedman | 3 |
| Sam Brief | 3 | Ian McCafferty | 3 |
4
Nebraska Cornhuskers
RECORD: 6-0
WEEK 8: vs. Purdue
AVERAGE RANK: 4.0
Purdue should be an easy tune-up before Nebraska has to prove it’s legit against Wisconsin.
WEEK 8: vs. Purdue
AVERAGE RANK: 4.0
| Zach Pereles | 4 | Will Ragatz | 4 |
| Josh Burton | 4 | Daniel Rapaport | 4 |
| Rob Schaefer | 4 | Martin Oppegaard | 4 |
| Tristan Jung | 4 | Caleb Friedman | 4 |
| Sam Brief | 4 | Ian McCafferty | 4 |
5
Northwestern Wildcats
RECORD: 3-3
WEEK 8: vs. Indiana
AVERAGE RANK: 5.5
The Wildcats hop back up into the upper half. They’ve been all over this season.
WEEK 8: vs. Indiana
AVERAGE RANK: 5.5
| Zach Pereles | 5 | Will Ragatz | 6 |
| Josh Burton | 5 | Daniel Rapaport | 6 |
| Rob Schaefer | 6 | Martin Oppegaard | 5 |
| Tristan Jung | 6 | Caleb Friedman | 5 |
| Sam Brief | 5 | Ian McCafferty | 6 |
6
Indiana Hoosiers
RECORD: 3-3
WEEK 8: at Northwestern
AVERAGE RANK: 5.7
The Hoosiers need to get their offense back on track in Evanston after back-to-back losses.
WEEK 8: at Northwestern
AVERAGE RANK: 5.7
| Zach Pereles | 7 | Will Ragatz | 5 |
| Josh Burton | 6 | Daniel Rapaport | 5 |
| Rob Schaefer | 5 | Martin Oppegaard | 6 |
| Tristan Jung | 5 | Caleb Friedman | 7 |
| Sam Brief | 6 | Ian McCafferty | 5 |
7
Iowa Hawkeyes
RECORD: 5-2
WEEK 8: vs. No. 10 Wisconsin
AVERAGE RANK: 7.0
All that talk about Iowa falling apart this year? It hasn’t been pretty, but 5-2 is nothing to be ashamed of.WEEK 8: vs. No. 10 Wisconsin
AVERAGE RANK: 7.0
| Zach Pereles | 6 | Will Ragatz | 7 |
| Josh Burton | 8 | Daniel Rapaport | 8 |
| Rob Schaefer | 7 | Martin Oppegaard | 7 |
| Tristan Jung | 7 | Caleb Friedman | 6 |
| Sam Brief | 7 | Ian McCafferty | 7 |
8
Penn State Nittany Lions
RECORD: 4-2
WEEK 8: vs. No. 2 Ohio State
AVERAGE RANK: 8.1
The Nittany Lions have a home game on primetime TV this weekend… Too bad it’s against Ohio State.
WEEK 8: vs. No. 2 Ohio State
AVERAGE RANK: 8.1
| Zach Pereles | 9 | Will Ragatz | 8 |
| Josh Burton | 7 | Daniel Rapaport | 7 |
| Rob Schaefer | 8 | Martin Oppegaard | 8 |
| Tristan Jung | 8 | Caleb Friedman | 9 |
| Sam Brief | 9 | Ian McCafferty | 8 |
9
Michigan State Spartans
RECORD: 2-4
WEEK 8: at Maryland
AVERAGE RANK: 8.9
Sparty is just falling apart. They’ll try all three of their quarterbacks versus Maryland.
WEEK 8: at Maryland
AVERAGE RANK: 8.9
| Zach Pereles | 8 | Will Ragatz | 9 |
| Josh Burton | 10 | Daniel Rapaport | 9 |
| Rob Schaefer | 9 | Martin Oppegaard | 9 |
| Tristan Jung | 10 | Caleb Friedman | 8 |
| Sam Brief | 8 | Ian McCafferty | 9 |
10
Minnesota Golden Gophers
RECORD: 4-2
WEEK 8: vs. Rutgers
AVERAGE RANK: 9.8
After an undefeated non-conference slate, Minnesota hopes to build off its first B1G win last week.WEEK 8: vs. Rutgers
AVERAGE RANK: 9.8
| Zach Pereles | 10 | Will Ragatz | 10 |
| Josh Burton | 9 | Daniel Rapaport | 10 |
| Rob Schaefer | 10 | Martin Oppegaard | 10 |
| Tristan Jung | 9 | Caleb Friedman | 10 |
| Sam Brief | 10 | Ian McCafferty | 10 |
11
Maryland Terrapins
RECORD: 4-2
WEEK 8: vs. Michigan State
AVERAGE RANK: 11.0
After starting 4-0, Maryland is just hoping to sneak into a bowl with a brutal schedule upcoming.WEEK 8: vs. Michigan State
AVERAGE RANK: 11.0
| Zach Pereles | 11 | Will Ragatz | 11 |
| Josh Burton | 11 | Daniel Rapaport | 11 |
| Rob Schaefer | 11 | Martin Oppegaard | 11 |
| Tristan Jung | 11 | Caleb Friedman | 11 |
| Sam Brief | 11 | Ian McCafferty | 11 |
12
Purdue Boilermakers
RECORD: 3-3
WEEK 8: at No. 8 Nebraska
AVERAGE RANK: 12.3
Darrell Hazell is finally gone. Small victories!
WEEK 8: at No. 8 Nebraska
AVERAGE RANK: 12.3
| Zach Pereles | 12 | Will Ragatz | 13 |
| Josh Burton | 13 | Daniel Rapaport | 12 |
| Rob Schaefer | 12 | Martin Oppegaard | 12 |
| Tristan Jung | 13 | Caleb Friedman | 12 |
| Sam Brief | 12 | Ian McCafferty | 12 |
13
Illinois Fighting Illini
RECORD: 2-4
WEEK 8: at No. 3 Michigan
AVERAGE RANK: 12.7
Illinois beat Rutgers last week to stay out of the cellar. The reward? A trip to Ann Arbor.
WEEK 8: at No. 3 Michigan
AVERAGE RANK: 12.7
| Zach Pereles | 13 | Will Ragatz | 12 |
| Josh Burton | 12 | Daniel Rapaport | 13 |
| Rob Schaefer | 13 | Martin Oppegaard | 13 |
| Tristan Jung | 12 | Caleb Friedman | 13 |
| Sam Brief | 13 | Ian McCafferty | 13 |
14
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
RECORD: 2-4
WEEK 8: at Minnesota
AVERAGE RANK: 2,912.7
RUTGER
WEEK 8: at Minnesota
AVERAGE RANK: 2,912.7
| Zach Pereles | 14 | Will Ragatz | 14 |
| Josh Burton | 14 | Daniel Rapaport | 14 |
| Rob Schaefer | 14 | Martin Oppegaard | 14 |
| Tristan Jung | 29,000 | Caleb Friedman | 14 |
| Sam Brief | 15 | Ian McCafferty | 14 |