Minnesota, Wisconsin drop following robust losses


It was a terrific weekend for some groups, but in addition a depressing weekend for some too. That features Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The 2 rivals that battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe each had troubling losses this weekend and each dropped on this week’s energy rankings. A lot of the league stayed in the identical spot in any other case.

Take a look at the place I rank every of the Large Ten groups following this previous weekend’s motion:

No. 14: Illinois

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Earlier energy rating: No. 14 (similar) Report: 1-4 (1-2 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Loss at Purdue, 13-9 Illinois drops their fourth straight recreation and thus stays within the basement of those energy rankings. The Preventing Illini have been within the recreation in opposition to Purdue however as soon as once more got here up quick late.

No. 13: Minnesota

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Earlier energy rating: No. 8 (down 5 spots) Report: 2-2 (0-1 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Loss vs. Bowling Inexperienced, 14-10 Minnesota went from the best of highs to the bottom of lows up to now two weeks. The Golden Gophers have been favored by greater than 30 factors in opposition to the lowly Falcons of Bowling Inexperienced, however by some means got here up quick on this non-conference matchup. Minnesota takes a serious dip in these energy rankings.

No. 12: Northwestern

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Earlier energy rating: No. 12 (up one spot) Report: 2-2 (0-1 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Win vs. Ohio, 35-6 Northwestern took care of enterprise in opposition to a foul MAC group in Ohio. That win is not essentially spectacular however will get the Wildcats again to .500 on the yr and up one spot in these energy rankings.

No. 11: Purdue

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Earlier energy rating: No. 12 (up one spot) Report: 3-1 (1-0 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Win vs. Illinois, 13-9 Purdue was in a position to survive an upset bid from Illinois in a low-scoring battle in West Lafayette, Ind. The Boilermakers are midway to bowl eligibility, and seem like heading in the right direction to ending within the higher half of the Large Ten West Division.

No. 10: Indiana

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Earlier energy rating: No. 10 (similar) Report: 2-2 (0-1 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Win at Western Kentucky, 33-31 I am nonetheless unsure what to make of Indiana due to how robust their schedule has been to date. However Saturday’s street win over a strong Western Kentucky squad was a step in the precise course. It was an in depth recreation and that can hold me from shifting the Hoosiers up in these rankings.

No. 9: Nebraska

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Earlier energy rating: No. 11 (up two spots) Report: 2-3 (0-2 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Loss at Michigan State, 23-20 Nebraska has confirmed in back-to-back weeks that they are not the identical group that many wrote off after their Week 0 loss to Illinois. The Cornhuskers in all probability ought to have gained in opposition to Michigan State on Saturday, and can be a lot greater in these rankings had they discovered methods to win their earlier two video games.

No. 8: Rutgers

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Earlier energy rating: No. 7 (down one spot) Report: 3-1 (0-1 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Loss at Michigan, 20-13 Rutgers had their first actual check of the season on Saturday, and so they handed in my eyes. I did not anticipate them to win in Ann Arbor however needed to see if they might at the least hold it shut — which they did. That is going to be a troublesome Rutgers squad all through the complete season it seems.

No. 7: Wisconsin

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Earlier energy rating: No. 6 (down one spot) Report: 1-2 (0-1 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Loss vs. Notre Dame, 41-13 The rating is not an correct illustration of how this recreation performed out. It was an in depth recreation up till the fourth quarter earlier than Notre Dame pulled away on account of a pair of pick-six touchdowns. Regardless, Wisconsin isn’t a terrific group this yr and can want a win over Michigan this upcoming week to get their season again on observe.

No. 6: Maryland

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Earlier energy rating: No. 9 (up three spots) Report: 4-0 (1-0 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Win vs. Kent State, 37-16 Maryland noticed a pleasant increase on this week’s energy rankings after taking good care of enterprise in opposition to Kent State. The Terps’ rise within the rankings is considerably associated to quite a few groups forward of them dropping, however regardless you have to respect a group that’s 4-0 to start out the season. Maryland will get their subsequent massive check this week in opposition to Iowa in a Friday evening matchup.

No. 5: Michigan

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Earlier energy rating: No. 5 (similar) Report: 4-0 (1-0 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Win vs. Rutgers, 20-13 Michigan made sufficient performs to get previous a pesky Rutgers group of their Large Ten opener. The Wolverines needed to make the most of the passing recreation greater than ever earlier than this season, and appear to be a group greater than able to successful at Wisconsin this upcoming weekend.

No. 4: Michigan State

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Nick King/Lansing State Journal

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Earlier energy rating: No. 4 (similar) Report: 4-0 (2-0 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Win vs. Nebraska, 23-20 Good groups discover methods to win video games once they aren’t at their finest and that is precisely what Michigan State did on Saturday. The Spartans’ offense was stifled for the primary time this yr and needed to depend on their protection and particular groups to outlive Nebraska’s upset bid. Michigan State stays right here at No. 4 within the energy rankings however will drop if they’ve the same efficiency subsequent week in opposition to Western Kentucky.

No. 3: Iowa

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Earlier energy rating: No. 3 (similar) Report: 4-0 (1-0 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Win vs. Colorado State, 24-14 Iowa struggled with a not-very-good Colorado State squad this weekend, which was actually the primary time we have seen the Hawkeyes susceptible this yr. Nevertheless, a win is a win, and I did not see sufficient from Michigan or Michigan State to maneuver them forward of Hawkeyes simply but.

No. 2: Ohio State

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Earlier energy rating: No. 2 (similar) Report: 3-1 (1-0 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Win vs. Akron, 59-7 There’s not a lot you possibly can take away from the Buckeyes’ enormous win over Akron for the reason that Zips are one of many worst groups within the MAC. Ohio State has an attention-grabbing street matchup in opposition to Rutgers this weekend. Ought to the Buckeyes dominate the Scarlet Knights, then they might discover themselves again on the prime of this listing.

No. 1: Penn State

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Earlier energy rating: No. 1 (similar) Report: 4-0 (1-0 in Large Ten) This week’s consequence: Win vs. Villanova, 38-17 Penn State retains issues rolling with one other strong victory — this time in opposition to FCS foe Villanova. Quarterback Sean Clifford threw for a career-high 401 passing yards and is constant to indicate he is a lot improved from final yr. Penn State hosts Indiana this weekend in one other robust matchup for the Nittany Lions.

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