Big Ten Power Rankings week 10: How did Michigan fare this week?

Purdue v Michigan
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Here's an updated look at the Big Ten football power rankings after Week 10.

1. Ohio State 8-0

Another week, another win for the Buckeyes. This time 38-14 over Penn State. Julian Sayin was 20/23 for 316 yards and four touchdowns. Next up is a road game against Purdue.

Last Week: 1

2. Indiana 8-0

Indiana continued its undefeated season with a 55-10 victory over Maryland. The Hoosiers rushed 52 times for 367 yards and four touchdowns. Indiana faces Penn State next. 

Last Week: 2

3. Oregon 7-1

After having this week off, the Ducks are on the road next against Iowa. 

Last Week: 3

4. Michigan 7-2

Michigan struggled but ultimately got the win against Purdue 21-16, led by Jordan Marshall’s 25 carries for 185 yards and three touchdowns. Michigan has a bye next week. 

Last Week: 4

5. Iowa 6-2

Iowa had the week off and welcomes Oregon next week.

Last Week: 5

6. USC 6-2

The Trojans trailed 14-6 at the half but managed to come back and beat Nebraska 21-17. USC plays Northwestern next. 

Last Week: 6

7. Washington 6-2

After being idle this week, Washington travels to Madison to face Wisconsin. 

Last Week: 8

8. Illinois 6-3

The Fighting Illini won 35-13 against Rutgers, becoming bowl eligible back-to-back years for the first time in 14 years. The Illini have a bye next week. 

Last Week: 9

9. Nebraska 6-3

Nebraska lost a tough one to USC 21-17. Next up is a road game against UCLA. 

Last Week: 7

10. Minnesota 6-3

The Gophers beat Michigan State in overtime 23-20. Minnesota has a bye this upcoming week. 

Last Week: 12

11. Northwestern 5-3 

Northwestern had a bye this week. They are back against USC on the road. 

Last Week: 13

12. Maryland 4-4

Maryland found itself on the wrong end of a 55-10 beatdown at the hands of Indiana. The Terrapins will look to rebound on the road next week against Rutgers. They also fired their head coach.

Last Week: 10

13. Rutgers 4-5

Rutgers couldn’t get anything going against the Fighting Illini losing 35-13. Next for Rutgers is Maryland. 

Last Week: 11

14. UCLA 3-5

Idle this week, next up for the Bruins will be Nebraska. 

Last Week: 16

15. Penn State 3-5

Penn State couldn’t slow down the Buckeyes quarterback, losing 38-14. Next week they face Indiana at home. 

Last Week: 14

16. Michigan State 3-6

Michigan State couldn’t pull out the overtime win against Minnesota, losing 23-20. The Spartans have a bye week coming up. 

Last Week: 15

17. Purdue 2-7

Purdue just fell short of pulling off a major upset against Michigan falling 21-16. The Boilermakers welcome Ohio State to town next week. 

Last Week: 17

18. Wisconsin 2-6

After a bye week, Wisconsin looks to pick up its first Big Ten win on the season against Washington. 

Last Week: 18

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