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Here’s how the SiriusXM Big Ten Radio team voted to shape this week’s edition of the 2024 “Power Rankings”:
1. Oregon (6-0)
The Ducks won a thriller over Ohio State 32-31
2. Ohio State (5-1)
The Buckeyes lost 32-21 against Oregon last Saturday night.
3. Penn State (6-0)
The Nittany Lions beat USC 33-30 in overtime
4. Indiana (6-0)
The Hoosiers were idle last weekend.
5. Illinois (5-1)
The Fighting Illini came back to defeat Purdue 50-49 in overtime.
6. Nebraska (5-1)
The Huskers had a bye week.
7. Iowa (4-2)
The Hawkeyes scored an impressive win over Washington 40-16.
8. Washington (4-3)
Iowa scored a 40-16 victory over the Huskies.
9. Michigan (4-2)
The Wolverines were idle last week.
10. USC (3-3)
The Trojans were defeated by Penn State 33-30 in OT.
11. Wisconsin (4-2)
The Badgers went on the road and beat Rutgers 42-7.
12. Minnesota (4-2)
The Golden Gophers picked up a win over UCLA 21-17.
13. Rutgers (4-2)
The Scarlet Knights were beaten by Wisconsin 42-7.
14. Northwestern (3-3)
The Wildcats brought back a road win over Maryland 37-10.
15. Michigan State (3-3)
The Spartans had a bye week.
16. Maryland (3-3)
The Terps lost to Northwestern at home 37-10.
17. UCLA (1-5)
The Bruins were defeated by Minnesota 21-17.
18. Purdue (1-5)
The Boilermakers couldn’t hold on to beat Illinois and lost 50-49 in overtime.