CLOSE Breaking down Michigan State’s meltdown loss vs. Illinois, 37-34, as the Spartans were outscored 27-3 in the 4th quarter, Nov. 9, 2019. Chris Solari and Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press Minnesota is still undefeated. Illinois is bowl eligible. Indiana is ranked. What is going on in the Big Ten? As Week 12 approaches, this season has turned crazy. The latest edition of the conference power rankings reflects the zaniness of it all. The Golden Gophers sit above the likes of Michigan, Penn State and Wisconsin. Nebraska, that powerhouse from a bygone era, sits below Indiana and Purdue. Check out the order below: 1. Ohio State (9-0) Last week: 1. Even without Chase Young zipping around the edge and piling up sacks, the Buckeyes continued their rampage through the Big Ten last Saturday, wrecking Maryland in a 59-point victory. Ohio State has now outscored conference opponents, 296-51. This weekend, Rutgers…
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