Big Ten football power rankings, Dec. 1

1. Iowa (12-0, Big Ten Conference 8-0) There’s really not much to say about the Hawkeyes. They don’t blow anyone out and it’s rarely pretty, but they just keep winning. Iowa is balanced offensively. C.J. Beathard has only thrown three interceptions, and Iowa’s scoring defense is No. 15 in the country. I wholeheartedly believe Iowa will beat Michigan State in the Big Ten championship game. 2. Ohio State (11-1, 7-1) The Buckeyes looked like a team in turmoil after losing to the Michigan State Spartans two weeks ago. Running back Ezekiel Elliott trashed coach Urban Meyer in a postgame interview, and OSU appeared to be all but eliminated from the playoff…

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