Big Ten Power Poll

1. Michigan State (2-1): Final nonconference tune-up comes this week against Craig Bohl's 3-1 Wyoming squad.

2. Nebraska (4-0): Tommy Armstrong Jr. continues to play well, with nine TD passes and two interceptions.

3. Wisconsin (2-1): Badgers face a 2-2 South Florida team that averages just 21.8 points per game.

4. Ohio State (2-1): Buckeyes get Cincinnati next. Bearcats are 2-0 with wins over Toledo and Miami (Ohio).

5. Penn State (4-0): Improved running game is helping the Nittany Lions take pressure off Christian Hackenberg.

6. Iowa (3-1): All four games this year have been decided by one possession. One loss was to Iowa State.

7. Maryland (3-1): A narrow loss to West Virginia and a win over Syracuse. Playmakers abound on this team.

8. Indiana (2-1): Win last week at Missouri was Hoosiers' first road win over a top-20 team since 1987.

9. Rutgers (3-1): The offense took a huge hit when running back Paul James went down with a torn ACL.

10. Michigan (2-2): Among the most staggering stats: That minus-10 turnover margin (two takeaways, 12 turnovers).

11. Gophers (3-1): Committed an uncharacteristic 10 penalties last week, while San Jose committed none.

12. Illinois (3-1): Beat Texas State despite nearly being outgained (485-475) and holding ball for just 22:19.

13. Northwestern (1-2): DE Ifeadi Odenigbo had two sacks, three forced fumbles and a recovery vs. Western Illinois.

14. Purdue (2-2): Iowa gets first chance to devour this Big Ten West cupcake. Minnesota's turn comes Oct. 18.