Big Ten power rankings: Who moved up and down and where Oregon football stands

Ohio State continues to look like the class of the Big Ten Conference, though the toughest portion of its schedule is still on the horizon.

The same could be said for second-tier teams Oregon, Penn State and Michigan, who all remain in the top 10 of the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Indiana also remains on its rapid rise up the standings thanks to its 5-0 start.

See how things look in the Big Ten power rankings as the college football season enters October.

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) is lifted in the air after scoring vs. Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan, on Sept. 28.

1. Ohio State

Last week: 1

Record: 4-0, 1-0 Big Ten

This week: vs. Iowa, 12:30 p.m. Saturday (CBS)

Last week: 38-7 win at Michigan State

What to know: The Buckeyes battered the Ducks’ next opponent as they kept their hold on the Big Ten power rankings’ top spot for the fifth straight week. Ohio State scored 35 points in the second and third quarters to turn its game against the Spartans into a blowout.

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) leaps in the air during a second quarter run against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl on Sept. 28 Pasadena, California.

2. Oregon

Last week: 2

Record: 4-0, 1-0

This week: vs. Michigan State, 6 p.m. Friday (FOX)

Last week: 34-13 win at UCLA

What to know: What a performance by the Ducks’ defense against the Bruins. Oregon allowed just 172 total yards, had four sacks, two interceptions and held UCLA to 1-for-11 on the third down and its offense out of the end zone.

3. Penn State

Last week: 3

Record: 4-0, 1-0

This week: vs. UCLA, 9 a.m. Saturday (FOX)

Last week: 21-7 win against Illinois

What to know: The Nittany Lions are looking more and more like a complete team after four games. Not only are they averaging 36.2 points per game, but they’re also allowing just 11.5 — second fewest in the…

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Publish date : 2024-10-01 11:04:30

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