While there were no big upsets in week 10, the B1G was not without excitement. Ohio State took care of business against Penn State, coming out strong in the third quarter to seal the game. Indiana had another dominant victory over Maryland after a slow early start. USC handed Nebraska their third loss and knocked Dylan Raiola out for the season in the process. Michigan held off Purdue to set up an easy path to The Game. Illinois had no issues with a bad Rutgers team. Minnesota beat Michigan State with a game winning kick.
Week 11 looks to offer a little more excitement as there's a big game in Kinnick Stadium with Oregon facing the Hawkeyes on Saturday night. Iowa has looked great the past few weeks and look to keep their playoff hopes alive. Penn State has certainly been disappointing this season, but can they muster up an upset victory as Indiana comes to State College?
Locks for playoffs and Indy could be fun: Ohio State, Indiana
Should be good but last four games aren't easy: Oregon
Already lost twice and still play Oregon: Iowa, USC, Washington
Beat them four in a row, why not a 5th? Michigan
Three playoff spots are still looking good for the B1G. If Iowa, USC, or Washington win out they'll be in the playoff. Will Oregon at 10-2 still get in?
Now for the power rankings:
1. Ohio State (8-0) - The Bucks handled Penn State and head to Purdue this week, a place they've lost plenty of times in the past. Not sure this Purdue team has it in them.
2. Indiana (9-0) - The Hoosiers smoked Maryland this week for another blowout win. They at Penn State this week in their last "maybe" test of the regular season.
3. Oregon (7-1) - The Ducks were off and head to Iowa for a night game at Kinnick.
4. USC (6-2) - The Trojans beat Nebraska and host Northwestern this week, looking to keep their playoff hopes alive.
5. Michigan (7-2) - The Wolverines struggled against a bad Purdue team. They're off this week.
6. Washington (6-2) - The Huskies were off and travel to Wisconsin this week.
7. Iowa (6-2) - The Hawkeyes were off and host Oregon on Saturday night. A win and the playoffs are very much in reach for Iowa.
8. Illinois (6-3) - The Illini beat Rutgers and are off this week.
9. Nebraska (6-3) - The Huskers late season slide is in full swing as they lost to USC. They're at UCLA this week.
10. Northwestern (5-3) - The Wildcats were off and travel to USC this week.
11. Minnesota (6-3) - The Gophers beat Michigan State on a kick at the buzzer. They're off this week.
12. UCLA (3-5) - The Bruins were off and host Nebraska this week.
13. Maryland (4-4) - The Terps lost big to Indiana and travel to Rutgers this week.
14. Rutgers (4-5) - The Scarlet Knights lost to Illinois and host Maryland this week.
15. Michigan State (3-6) - The Spartans lost late to Minnesota are off this week.
16. Purdue (2-7) - The Boilermakers hung close at Michigan before falling. They host Ohio State this week looking for a big upset.
17. Wisconsin (2-6) - The Badgers were off and host Washington this week, still in search of their first B1G win.
136. Penn State (3-5) - The Lions lost big in Columbus and get to host #2 Indiana this week, still in search of their first league win.
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