Big Ten Week 2 Power Rankings: Spartans headline successful week

0 Shares Print Week 2 in the power rankings features something of a shakeup at the bottom, as the final four teams shuffled spots from last week. The Big Ten’s front-runners took care of business Saturday. Michigan State headlined the successful week with its 31-28 victory over Oregon. It was a much-needed triumph for the league as well as for the Spartans, of course, in their bid to remain primary contenders for the College Football Playoff. The Big Ten went 12-2 on Saturday as Rutgers and Maryland lost to leave six in the league unbeaten. Here’s the rundown: 1. Ohio State Buckeyes: A lackadaisical showing against Hawaii does nothing to remove the luster from the defending champs, who showcased Ezekiel Elliott and a smothering defense in the 38-0 win at the Horseshoe. And both quarterbacks played in the first half. Who’s ready to talk more about that? 2. Michigan State Spartans: A late defensive stand turned away Oregon in the Spartans’ statement victory…

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