Big Ten Football: Ohio State Buckeyes lead Week 2 power rankings, Michigan State closes gap

Endzonescore.com Big Ten Power Rankings 1) Ohio State Buckeyes: 2-0 The Ohio State Buckeyes looked lethargic in the first half, but the defending College Football Playoff champions got a 38-0 shutout over Hawaii. 2) Michigan State Spartans: 2-0 Mark Dantonio and his Spartans took care of business against the Oregon Ducks 31-28 in front of a prime time television audience. If Ohio State weren’t the defending champs, Michigan State could be sitting in the top spot right now. 3) Northwestern Wildcats: 2-0 No one expected the Wildcats to be sitting at 2-0. This week’s match-up against Duke will be a good measuring stick to gauge just how tough Northwestern is. 4) Wisconsin Badgers: 1-1 This pick might seem a little bit high, but taking into account their loss was to the number 2 Alabama Crimson Tide, some slack should be given. This is a good football team with a lot of potential. 5) Michigan Wolverines: 1-1                                                                               A tough loss to Utah to start the season was followed with a solid performance against Oregon State. If quarterback Jake Rudock can continue to manage Jim Harbaugh’s gritty offensive scheme, Michigan will continue to improve. 6) Iowa Hawkeyes: 2-0 Iowa took home the Cy-Hawk trophy over the weekend. Iowa State has been a thorn for the Hawkeyes over the past several seasons. …

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