Week 7 Big Ten Power Ratings

Here's how we'd rank the teams in the Big Ten this week from first to last.
Week 7 Big Ten Power Ratings
Week 7 Big Ten Power Ratings

1. Ohio State (6-0)
Bye week was good to the Buckeyes' playoff hopes, courtesy of Georgia's stunning loss. 

2. Wisconsin (6-0)
Badgers have allowed the fewest points through six games by a FBS team since 1993 (h/t ESPN). 

3. Penn State (6-0) 
Lost the stat sheet but won the game in Iowa City. 

4. Minnesota (6-0)
When you're posting +3 or better yards-per-play differential in three straight conference games, that's not a fluke. 

5. Michigan (5-1)
No idea how good this team is or isn't. The talent is obvious, but so are the mental errors. 

6. Iowa (4-2)
Penn State and Michigan scored a combined two touchdowns off Iowa on drives that weren't set up by turnovers and just 27 combined points total. Iowa lost both games. (h/t Hawkeye Nation)

7. Michigan State (4-3)
First time since 2009 the Spartans have allowed 30+ points three consecutive games. 

8. Indiana (4-2) 
Two wins away from bowl eligibility. 

9. Nebraska (4-3)
Just absolutely mauled up front in Minneapolis. 

10. Purdue (2-4)
420 yards passing from freshman quarterback Jack Plummer. 

11. Maryland (3-3)
Remember when the Terps were in the AP top 25? Good times. 

12. Northwestern (1-4)
The good news had a bye to get healthy. The bad news is the Buckeyes are next. 

13. Illinois (2-4)
Somehow scored 25 straight points against Michigan. 

14. Rutgers (1-5)
Had 74 yards of total offense against the Hoosiers. 


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