Seven Big Ten teams ranked entering week six, Huskers begin ascent back into top 25

Seven different Big Ten programs are ranked in the US LBM Coaches Poll and the AP Poll ahead of week six.

This week’s AP Poll and US LBM Coaches Poll feature seven Big Ten teams in both polls, and a handful of Big Ten programs have received votes in the process. 

The Ohio State Buckeyes lead all Big Ten programs in the rankings at No. 3 in each poll. The Buckeyes received four first-place votes in the AP Top 25 and seven first-place votes in the US LBM Coaches Poll. 

The Oregon Ducks and Penn State Nittany Lions, ranked No. 6 and No. 7, respectively, are also in the top ten in both polls.

The Michigan Wolverines moved into the top ten in both polls after their 27-24 win over Minnesota. There was a discrepancy when it comes to the USC Trojans; AP Voters are much higher on the Trojans, ranking Lincoln Riley’s program at No. 11, while the coaches rank them at No. 15. 

The Indiana Hoosiers (No. 23 / No. 24) and Illinois Fighting Illini (No. 24 / No. 25) round out the Big Ten’s representation in both polls.

Big Ten programs that received votes in either poll this week include the Nebraska Cornhuskers following their 28-10 win over Purdue, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. 

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