Big Ten Power Rankings: Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana Hoosiers Jockeying

The Oregon Ducks remained undefeated in their 39-18 win over the Maryland Terrapins. What do this week's Big Ten Power Rankings look like with the one-loss Ohio State Buckeyes and unbeaten Indiana Hoosiers?

Cory Pappas | Nov 11, 2024

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel carries the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Eugene, Ore. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The Oregon Ducks improved to 10-0 after their win over the Maryland Terrapins. How do this week's Big Ten Power Rankings shake out?

1. Oregon Ducks: 10-0 (Last Week: 1)

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning yells on the sideline as the Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Eugene, Ore. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Another week, another Oregon win. The Ducks played a pretty sloppy game vs. Maryland but in the end, it didn’t matter, and they still won by three touchdowns.

Next Game: 11/16 at Wisconsin

2. Ohio State Buckeyes: 8-1 (Last Week: 2)

Ohio State easily handled a bad Purdue team at home. Nothing much to report here as Ohio State is good, Purdue is not.

Next Game: 11/16 at Northwestern

3. Indiana Hoosiers: 10-0 (Last Week: 3)

Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti gets a hug from his children after the Indiana versus Michigan football game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 9, 2024. / Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The darlings of college football held off a Michigan comeback on Saturday night in Bloomington to improve to 10-0. The dream season continues for Indiana, a school that normally shifts its attention to Hoosiers basketball at this time in the season. Also, Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti’s daughter got engaged on the field after the game. What's not to love?

Next Game: 11/23 at Ohio State

4. Penn State Nittany Lions: 8-1 (Last Week: 4)

Penn State continues to be Penn State. The Nittany Lions love to beat up on inferior teams, and they did just that against Washington. Unfortunately for Penn State, nobody will take them seriously as a true national contender until they beat a top-ten team, and they have struggled to do so under coach James Franklin.

Next Game: 11/16 at Purdue

5. Illinois Fighting Illini: 6-3 (Last Week: 6)

After the top four teams, it becomes very difficult to rank the rest of the Big Ten. Illinois moves up a spot despite not playing this past weekend.

Next Game: 11/16 vs. Michigan State

6. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 6-4 (Last Week: 5)

Right as it looked like Minnesota was building momentum, they promptly lost to Rutgers. The Gophers had their four-game winning streak snapped by a Rutgers team on its own four-game losing streak.

Next Game: 11/23 vs. Michigan State

7. Iowa Hawkeyes: 6-4 (Last Week: 7)

The Iowa Hawkeyes stay put at No. 7 after their three-point loss at UCLA. The Bruins have been playing very well as of late so Iowa does not drop too many spots.

Next Game: 11/23 at Maryland

8. Nebraska Cornhuskers 5-4 (Last Week: 10)

The winners of the bye week are the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nebraska jumped up two spots without playing a game.

Next Game: 11/16 at USC

9. UCLA Bruins 4-5 (Last Week: NR)

Nov 8, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe, center, celebrates with linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) defensive back Jaylin Davies (6) after an interception in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

How about the UCLA Bruins? They were left for dead after their 1-5 start but have flipped a switch and are on a three-game winning streak. Sure, there are teams with better records below them on here, but they are playing better than most of the Big Ten right now. This is the power rankings and NOT the standings.

Next Game: 11/15 vs. Washington