Week 11 was awesome in the B1G. Indiana rallied to win at Penn State with a last minute touchdown. Oregon won on a walk-off field goal at Iowa. Wisconsin got their first B1G win over Washington.
With three weeks to go in the season it looks like the B1G could have 13 teams eligible. There are ten teams at six wins, with another seven with six or less losses. Northwestern and Rutgers are at five wins and just need one more. UCLA, Penn State, Wisconsin, and Michigan State are 3-6. Look for Penn State to finish with three wins (Michigan State, Nebraska, Rutgers).
Locks for playoffs and Indy could be fun: Ohio State, Indiana
Should be good but last three games aren't easy: Oregon
Already lost twice and still plays Oregon: USC
Beat them four in a row, why not a 5th? Michigan
Three playoff spots are still looking good for the B1G. Iowa lost a nailbiter against Oregon to be eliminated. It pretty much comes down to two games Oregon/USC and OSU/Michigan. If Oregon and Ohio State win then the B1G will be at three playoff teams. If USC or Michigan can pull off an upset the B1G should get four teams in the playoff.
Now for the power rankings:
1. Ohio State (9-0) - The Bucks had no issues with Purdue without Carnell Tate and a reconfigured offensive line. Being healthy is the most important things for the Buckeyes at this point as they have UCLA and Rutgers before the Michigan game.
2. Indiana (10-0) - The Hoosiers had a comeback win over Penn State to stay undefeated. A tight win over a 3-6 doesn't look great on paper, but it was a good road win over a team still fighting. They host Wisconsin this week.
3. Oregon (8-1) - The Ducks left Kinnick with a walk-off win, which is all you can ask for. They host Minnesota this week.
4. USC (7-2) - The Trojans beat Northwestern on Friday night. They host Iowa this week with the playoffs still in sight.
5. Michigan (7-2) - The Wolverines were off and travel to Wrigley Field this week for a Big Noon Kickoff.
6. Iowa (6-3) - The Hawkeyes scored with two minutes to take the lead against Oregon, but the defense allowed the Ducks to march down the field and kick a game winner as time expired, extinguishing their playoff hopes. They travel to USC this week.
7. Illinois (6-3) - The Illini were off and host Maryland this week.
8. Nebraska (7-3) - The Huskers beat UCLA in the Rose Bowl and are off this week.
9. Washington (6-3) - The Huskies lost at Wisconsin to squash any playoff hopes. It was a horrible loss to a floundering team. There's rumors that Jedd Fisch's wife is miserable in Seattle and he's looking for a new job, which probably means Demond Williams is heading with him. They host Purdue this week.
10. Northwestern (5-4) - The Wildcats lost at USC and host Michigan at Wrigley Field this week.
11. Minnesota (6-3) - The Gophers were off and travel to Oregon this week.
12. Rutgers (5-5) - The Scarlet Knights beat Maryland and are one win away from a bowl game. They're off this week before traveling to Columbus and hosting Penn State in what could be for bowl eligibility.
13. UCLA (3-6) - The Bruins lost to Nebraska and travel to Ohio State this week.
14. Maryland (4-5) - The Terps lost at Rutgers and travel to Illinois this week.
15. Wisconsin (3-6) - The Badgers won their first B1G game of the season! They won a 13-10 slugfest over Washington. Reality is going to hit hard this week as they travel to Indiana.
16. Michigan State (3-6) - The Spartans were off and host Penn State this week. The Land Grant trophy came will be extra special this season, as both teams come in to the game 0-6 in the B1G. Woof.
17. Purdue (2-8) - The Boilermakers lost to Ohio State and travel to Washington this week.
136. Penn State (3-6) - The Lions almost won against #2 Indiana, losing in the last minute. There's actually a good chance the Lions win their last three games. Will they opt out of a bowl game at 6-6?
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