Joe Christensen's Big Ten Power Poll
September 11, 2015 at 4:19AM
1. Ohio State (1-0): For his next trick, Braxton Miller will kick off to himself and return it 100 yards for a score.
2. Michigan State (1-0): If Oregon wants a shootout, these Spartans are ready. See their 42-41 bowl win over Baylor.
3. Northwestern (1-0): Held then-No. 21 Stanford to 240 yards, just 3.87 per play, in a tone-setting win at Ryan Field.
4. Gophers (0-1): Seeking their biggest nonconference win of Jerry Kill's tenure, Saturday at Colorado State.
5. Wisconsin (0-1): Injuries to Corey Clement and Michael Caputo gave the Badgers issues on both sides of the ball.
6. Nebraska (0-1): Tommy Armstrong was 24-for-41 for 319 yards against BYU, including 5-for-8 on third down.
7. Iowa (1-0): The Hawkeyes are mourning the death of two-time All-Big Ten safety Tyler Sash, at age 27.
8. Michigan (0-1): How long will Jim Harbaugh's leash be for Jake Rudock, who threw three INTs in loss at Utah?
9. Rutgers (1-0): Big Ten's leading returning WR Leonte Carroo had three catches for 128 yards and three touchdowns.
10. Maryland (1-0): Will Likely has more punt return yardage (233) than the rest of the Big Ten combined (223).
11. Illinois (1-0): Interim coach Bill Cubit was particularly impressed by his defensive line in rout of Kent State.
12. Penn State (0-1): Offensive line was a big question entering the year, and allowed 10 sacks in loss to Temple.
13. Purdue (0-1): Outgained Marshall 454-397, but Austin Appleby's four interceptions proved too much.
14. Indiana (1-0): If Southern Illinois can put up 659 yards on this team, what about Ohio State on Oct. 3?
about the writer
Aaron Huglen and wife Maddie are expecting their first baby right before the Gophers take aim at a sixth NCAA title.
