Week 6 was an important set-up week for the Big Ten. Nothing truly monumental happened and there were no real upsets to report on, but the conference’s true leaders (and legends) are evident.
On the East side of things, Ohio State helped cement the status of a Big Three in the division. Unfortunately for Maryland, they’re just going to have to settle for the second-best tier.
Both the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions will look to gain some momentum ahead of their Week 8 clash. Should they be able to take down their respective opponents this upcoming week—UMass and Purdue shouldn’t cause too many problems—they will then face off in a battle of the undefeated. Contention for a spot in the Big Ten championship game will be on the line in Columbus.
The big matchup in the West, however, is slated to occur this upcoming week. Both Iowa and Wisconsin got the job done. The Badgers secured a pretty significant 24-13 win over Rutgers.
The clear two best teams in the West meet on Saturday afternoon at Camp Randall Stadium. It will go a long way in determining who will be the king of the West.
It’s going to be an exciting two weeks for the Big Ten. Here is a look at the current Big Ten Power Rankings heading into Week 7.