Big Ten goes 17-1, and that lone losing team suffers in the new power rankings

BIG TEN POWER RANKINGS

1. Ohio State (1-0): The rich get richer as freshman WR Jeremiah Smith debuts with two TD receptions in a 52-6 romp over Akron.

2. USC (1-0): Trojans, QB Miller Moss cash in impressive fourth-quarter parlay to edge LSU 27-20 in Las Vegas.

3. Penn State (1-0): Nittany Lions roll to 457 yards under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki of Litchfield, Minn., in 34-12 win at West Virginia.

4. Michigan (1-0): In a surprising move, coach Sherrone Moore starts QB Davis Warren over Alex Orgi. Wolverines pull away late to beat Fresno State 30-10.

5. Oregon (1-0): QB Dillon Gabriel threw the ball all over the field – 41-for-49 for 380 yards – but Ducks had only 24 points to show for it.

6. Iowa (1-0): Kirk Ferentz served his one-game suspension, and the Hawkeyes put up 40 points against Illinois State. Iowa State will offer stiffer test this week.

7. Nebraska (1-0): Matt Rhule had improvements of six and four wins in the second year of his last two coaching stops. His second year in Lincoln began with a 40-7 rout of UTEP.

8. Maryland (1-0): New QB Billy Edwards Jr. (20-for-27, 311 yards, two TDs) and wideout Tai Felton (seven catches, 178 yards, two TDs) led 50-7 romp over UConn.

9. Wisconsin (1-0): Workmanlike 28-14 win over Western Michigan included Badgers staple of solid running game (74 yards from Chez Mellusi, 66 from Tawee Walker).

10. Michigan State (1-0): Joe Rossi’s Spartans defense debuted with a safety and held Florida Atlantic to 2-for-15 on third downs in a 16-10 win.

11. Rutgers (1-0): Yes, that was Athan Kaliakmanis going an efficient 15-for-24 for 147 yards and three TDs in a 44-7 win over Howard.

12. Washington (1-0): Jedd Fisch’s Huskies show balance in 35-3 win over Weber State.

13. Illinois (1-0): Fighting Illini rush for 244 yards, pass for 242 while throttling Eastern Illinois 45-0.

14. Indiana (1-0): The Curt Cignetti era begins with Hoosiers outgaining Florida International 414-182 in 31-7 win.

15. Purdue (1-0): QB Hudson Card completes 24 of 25 passes for 273 yards and four TDs as Boilermakers hammer Indiana State 45-0, prepping for matchup vs. Notre Dame.

16. UCLA (1-0): Bruins rally from 10-point deficit, win with field goal in final minute to edge Hawaii 16-13.

17. Northwestern (1-0): A crowd of 12,023 packs Wildcats’ lakefront temporary stadium, and they’re treated to a 13-6 win over Miami (Ohio).

18. Gophers (0-1): Minnesota, Penn State and USC were the only Big Ten teams to play Power Four opponents this weekend, and the Gophers were the only conference team to lose. They let a winnable game against North Carolina get away.