1. Michigan (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten): If the Wolverines keep playing defense like they did against Penn State in a 24-15 win, it won't matter who's on the sideline coaching them.
2. Ohio State (10-0, 7-0): Buckeyes toyed with Michigan State 38-3, now have tune-up with Gophers to prepare for The Game.
3. Penn State (8-2, 5-2): James Franklin responds to loss to Michigan by firing offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich. That's the fourth play-caller he has fired since taking over at Penn State in 2014.
4. Iowa (8-2, 5-2): Suddenly, quarterback Deacon Hill breaks through with 232-yard passing day in 22-0 win over Rutgers that secured at least a share of the Big Ten West Division title for the Hawkeyes.
5. Maryland (6-4, 3-4): Terrapins survive 13-10 at Nebraska as Huskers commit five turnovers, including three in the fourth quarter.
6. Rutgers (6-4, 3-4): Scarlet Knights rushing game disappears at Iowa, gaining only 34 yards on 23 carries.
(Note: Five-way tie for seventh)
(Tie-7) Illinois (5-5, 3-4): Backup QB John Paddock, who burned the Gophers a week earlier, passed for 507 yards and four TDs in 48-45 overtime win over Indiana. Illini are one of five teams tied for second in the Big Ten West.