Believe it or not, we are approaching the midpoint of the college football season, and so far, it has been another entertaining one. The Big Ten is among the best conferences in the country this year with Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan appearing in the top 10. Beyond that, it’s anyone’s guess as to what teams emerge.
Teams such as Iowa and Wisconsin have had their moments, while Minnesota and Illinois have been going in the wrong direction. What we thought we knew at the beginning of the year has changed a little bit and will continue to do so with all the observations we can take from the games that are played on our favorite high resolution television or streaming device.
On that note, it’s time to look at our new Big Ten football power rankings after Week 6. There were a few teams on an off week, but there was still enough to try and formulate the pecking order in the conference.
Here’s how things shake out after this weekend’s set of games.