Why conference leader dropped in Big Ten football power rankings
It was a mostly status quo week across the Big Ten, but several teams dropped places, even after wins. Here's where things stand as league play ramps up.
The Big Ten conference showed relative stability in its football power rankings following Week 3. Indiana maintained its top ranking at 1-0, while Ohio State and Iowa held steady in second and third places. USC (4-0) and Penn State (3-0) also retained their top four positions.
Notable performances included UCLA's upward trend throughout the rankings, Northwestern's upcoming game against Indiana, and Oregon's need to win against USC. Michigan and Washington faced significant tests as they prepared for key matchups against Iowa and Minnesota, respectively.
Michigan State showed promising defensive play, while Nebraska's struggles behind the freshman running back Jamal Rule were highlighted. Wisconsin's offensive improvement and Michigan's potential regression were key talking points. Indiana's defense remained a strong suit, while Purdue's defensive deficiencies were emphasized as a concern.
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