There was no question which team was superior in a Big Ten top-10 showdown in Ann Arbor, and two surprising teams have taken over first place in the wide-open Big Ten West. It was an eventful weekend around the Big Ten in Week 7.
the weekend started off with two pivotal games in the division races. Michigan manhandled Penn State in a top-10 matchup in the Big Ten East and looked like a team poised to power their way to another appearance in the College Football Playoff. In the West, Brett Bielema’s success at Illinois has already led to bowl eligibility for the Illini and the inside track to a division championship following a win over Minnesota. Illinois already owns wins over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. But Purdue is still in the running as well.
Here is a look around the Big Ten in Week 7, followed by a look at the updated conference standings after week 7.