SiriusXM Big Ten College Football Power Rankings – Week 2

Pete Pistone and the rest of the SiriusXM Big Ten Radio team will unveil their “Power Rankings” each week of the college football season. Check out the Week 2 “Power Rankings” below, and start listening to SiriusXM Big Ten Radio (Ch. 372) on the SiriusXM app now.

Here’s how the SXM Big Ten Radio team voted to shape this week’s edition of the 2024 “Power Rankings”:

1. Ohio State (2-0)

The Buckeyes blanked Western Michigan 56-0 in Columbus

2. USC (2-0)

The Trojans had no problem shutting out Utah State 48-0.

3. Penn State (2-0)

The Nittany Lions had a battle with Bowling Green but prevailed 34-27.

4. Oregon (2-0)

The Ducks’ won a shootout over Boise State 37-34.

5. Nebraska (2-0)

The Huskers scored a big win at home against Colorado 28-10.

6. Michigan (1-1)

The Wolverines lost at home against Texas 31-12.

7. Rutgers (2-0)

A 49-17 win over Akron kept the Scarlet Knights perfect this season.

8. Illinois (2-0)

The Fighting Illini scored a statement win at home against Kansas 23-17.

9. Washington (2-0)

Another win for the Huskies to start the season with a 30-9 victory over Eastern Michigan.

10. Iowa (1-1)

The Hawkeyes gave up an early lead and lost the Cy Hawk Trophy to Iowa State 20-19.

11. Indiana (2-0)

The Hoosiers ran Western Illinois out of the stadium with a 77-3 thrashing.

12. Wisconsin (2-0)

The Badgers took down Western Michigan 28-14 to open their campaign.

13. Michigan State (2-0)

The Spartans pulled off a big upset win over Maryland 27-24.

14. Maryland (1-1)

The Terps lost at home to Michigan State 27-24.

15. Purdue (1-0)

The Boilermakers were idle last week and set to play Notre Dame on Saturday.

16. Minnesota (1-1)

The Golden Gophers evened their record beating Rhode Island 48-0.

17. Northwestern (1-1)

A double overtime loss to Duke 26-20 dropped the Wildcats to .500 on the season.

18. UCLA (1-0)

The Bruins were off and face Indiana at home on Saturday night.