The contenders … for now
5. Purdue (2-1) – last week (5)
The Boilers almost won the title of upstart team of the West Division when it dropped a close one to Northwestern. They still look like a pretty good team that could cause some issues.
4. Northwestern (4-0) – last week (4)
Yeah, the Wildcats are undefeated, but we’re still waiting to see what happens when they take on a real, quality opponent. They’ll need more than protractors and calculators against Wisconsin Saturday.
3. Indiana (3-0) – last week (3)
They’re playing real live football in Bloomington this year. The defense has been solid and the offense one of a big-play variety. A big test awaits against Ohio State this weekend.
2. Wisconsin (2-0) – last week (2)
I almost moved Indiana into the No. 2 spot last week. After watching the Badgers dismantle Michigan, I’m glad I didn’t. This team looks to be for real, but it needs to finally get over the “championship” hump now that it’s over the coronavirus hump.
1. Ohio State (3-0) – last week (1)
The Buckeyes had practice and that’s about it after Maryland had to cancel the contest with OSU because of a coronavirus outbreak. Ohio State on a bye is the best kind of Ohio State for the ‘Terps. The Buckeyes are still top dog until they show they aren’t
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