Big Ten Football Power Rankings for Week 9: Ohio State and Oregon Lead the Pack

As the college football season progresses, the Big Ten Conference is seeing some clear leaders emerge in the power rankings for Week 9. Here’s a breakdown of the top teams and their recent performances.

Ohio State remains at the top of the rankings, despite a close loss to Oregon in their last game. The Buckeyes, with a current record of 5-1, are projected to finish the season 11-1 and are ranked No. 1 in both the AP and coaches’ polls. Their next game is against Nebraska on October 26, scheduled for 12:00 PM ET on FOX.

Oregon, now 7-0, has solidified its position as the second-best team in the Big Ten. The Ducks had a dominant 35-0 win over Purdue and are projected to go undefeated this season. They face Illinois on October 26 at 3:30 PM ET on CBS.

Indiana is another undefeated team, standing at 7-0 and ranked No. 3 in the power rankings. The Hoosiers had a convincing 56-7 win over Nebraska and are yet to trail in any game this season. Their next match is against Washington on October 26 at 12:00 PM ET on the Big Ten Network.

Penn State, with a 6-0 record, follows closely behind. The Nittany Lions secured a 33-30 win over USC and are projected to finish 10-2. They will face Wisconsin on October 26 at 7:30 PM ET on NBC.

Wisconsin, currently 5-2, rounds out the top five. The Badgers had a strong defensive performance in their 23-3 win over Northwestern. They host Penn State on October 26 at 7:30 PM ET on NBC.

Iowa, despite a loss to Michigan State, remains in the sixth position with a 4-3 record. The Hawkeyes will look to bounce back against Northwestern on October 26 at 3:30 PM ET on the Big Ten Network.

Other notable teams include USC, which suffered a loss to Maryland, and Michigan State, which upset Iowa. Maryland’s exciting win over USC has kept them in contention, while USC faces Rutgers on October 25 at 10:00 PM ET on FOX.