June 24, 2026

Big Ten power rankings: It’s Michigan and Ohio State, and everyone else


At this point in the Big Ten season, this much is clear: It’s Michigan and Ohio State and everybody else. Reasonable minds can disagree on which team has been more elite this season, but there’s no legitimate argument for any other league member being a national force. We’re getting closer, of course, to the Wolverines and Buckeyes settling it on the field. Here’s where the Big Ten stands with three weeks left. All upcoming games will be played this Saturday, Nov. 12. 14. Northwestern Last week’s ranking: 14; Overall record (Big Ten): 1-8 (1-5); Up next: at Minnesota Strong winds and, at times, heavy rain, made for an ugly game in Evanston. It seemed to help level the playing field for Northwestern against mighty Ohio State. The Wildcats led 7-0 after the first quarter, were tied at half, and stayed within a touchdown until a few minutes left in the…

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