Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan, USC fighting to join upper echelon

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches warmup ahead of the Purdue game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches warmup ahead of the Purdue game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 1, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

After a crazy week in college football, here are the updated Big Ten football power rankings.

Big Ten Power Rankings Week 11

1. Ohio State 9-0

Ohio State beat up on lowly Purdue 34-10. 

Last Week:1

2. Indiana 9-0

The Hoosiers came from behind to beat Penn State 27-24.

Last Week: 2

3. Oregon 8-1

Oregon defeated Iowa 18-16 after a field goal at the end of the game. 

Last Week: 3

4. Michigan 7-2

Idle, Northwestern is next at Wrigley Field. 

Last Week:4

5. USC 7-2

A 38-17 win over Northwestern on Friday moves USC up this week. 

Last Week: 6

6. Nebraska 7-3

Nebraska held off UCLA 28-21. 

Last Week:9

7. Illinois 6-3

Idle

Last Week:8

8. Minnesota 6-3

Idle

Last Week:10

9. Iowa 6-3

Lost a tough one to Oregon 18-16. 

Last Week:5

10. Washington 6-3

After finally entering the Top 25, Washington was upset by Wisconsin 13-10.

Last Week:7

11. Northwestern 5-4

Lost 38-17 Friday to USC. Northwestern looks to become bowl eligible Saturday against Michigan at Wrigley Field.

Last Week:11

12. Rutgers 5-5

Used a 21-point second quarter to defeat Maryland 35-20.

Last Week:13

13. Maryland 4-5

Lost to Rutgers 35-20. 

Last Week:12

14. Penn State 3-6

Pushed Indiana but ultimately lost, 27-24.

Last Week:15

15. Michigan State 3-6

Idle

Last Week:16

16. UCLA 3-6

Lost to Nebraska 28-21. 

Last Week:14

17. Wisconsin 3-6

In rainy and snowy conditions, the Badgers pulled off a 13-10 upset over then ranked #23 Washington. 

Last Week:18

18. Purdue 2-8

Purdue has now lost eight straight. The latest loss was to Ohio State, 34-10.

Last Week:17

 

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