Big Ten power rankings
1. Ohio State (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten): Up 7-0 at halftime on Iowa, Buckeyes score three third-quarter TDs to seize control in 35-7 win. Huge game at Oregon this Saturday.
2. Oregon (5-0, 2-0): Ducks tune up for Buckeyes by overcoming early sloppiness to beat Michigan State 31-10.
3. Penn State (5-0, 2-0): Nittany Lions keep UCLA out of end zone until 16 seconds remained in fourth quarter during 27-11 win.
4. Indiana (6-0, 3-0): The Hoosiers beat Northwestern 41-24 and move to 6-0 for the first time since 1967, the season they went to their only Rose Bowl.
5. Illinois (4-1, 1-1): The Illini were idle last weekend, get a visit from Purdue before facing Michigan and Oregon back-to-back.
6. Nebraska (5-1, 2-1): Huskers sack Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis four times, hold star RB Kyle Monangai to 78 yards in 14-7 win during windy, 97-degree day.
7. Rutgers (4-1, 1-1): Scarlet Knights, held to 2.4 yards per rush at Nebraska, face another physical defense at Wisconsin on Saturday.