![]() Now 2-1 in conference play, the Boilermakers are in excellent position in the Big Ten West. Purdue was able to escape its three turnovers and 13 rushing yards as Aidan O’Connell threw for 360 yards and two touchdowns. Once again in another close game decided by four or fewer points, the Boilermakers were able to stave off Maryland with two late touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Purdue Boilermakers (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) - Last week’s rank: 7 Both teams were tied for the majority of the second half, but Maryland couldn’t make the late comeback. The Boilermakers also had three turnovers, which the Terrapins weren’t able to capitalize on. Once more, they returned to their penalty ridden ways and it cost them the game. Since entering conference play, the Terrapins are now 1-2 after losing a tight one to Purdue. It appears whenever Maryland tries to formulate a string of wins, someone throws a wrench in the plan. Maryland Terrapins (4-2, 1-2 Big Ten) - Last week’s rank: 6 Wisconsin found the redemption it needed, and interim head coach Jim Leonhard collected his first win Perhaps he can get his second in East Lansing this weekend. They regained their footing on the ground, rushing for 193 yards after last game’s performance of 2 yards. The Badgers dominated the Wildcats, with quarterback Graham Mertz going for 299 yards and five touchdowns. One way to come back from a blowout is to create one of your own. Wisconsin Badgers (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) - Last week’s rank: 10 They’ve been rolling since their bye and face a tough opponent in Purdue this weekend. After being shut out in the first half, Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson threw two touchdowns, with the go-ahead 27-yarder coming about midway through the fourth quarter. Nebraska has now strung together two wins in a row, improving to 2-1 in conference play. For one whole day, the Cornhuskers were leading the Big Ten West after their win against Rutgers on Thursday night. Once you remove Scott Frost, you shoot to the top of the Big Ten West. Nebraska Cornhuskers (3-3, 2-1 Big Ten) - Last week’s rank: 14 While their defense did well to try and keep it close, the lack of offense was a huge hindrance to their effort. While they kept up with Michigan in the first half, they went scoreless in the second, punting four times and turning it over on downs to end the game. The Hoosiers have now been dealt their third loss in a row, and are two losses away from having 700 total in program history. Indiana Hoosiers (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) - Last week’s rank: 11 The Hawkeyes have just one win in Big Ten play and now have a bye to prepare for Ohio State. Iowa was shut out in the second half and while the game was tied for the majority of that time, Illinois’ go-ahead field goal came with less than three minutes left. Iowa had five possessions totaling negative yardage, and somehow one resulted in a field goal. Iowa Hawkeyes (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) - Last week’s rank: 8 With three interceptions and 97 penalty yards, the Scarlet Knights couldn’t find their way to score in the second half. After leading the majority of the game against the Cornhuskers, Rutgers threw the game away, literally and figuratively. Without clear and consistent quarterback play, the Scarlet Knights have no Big Ten wins. And losing their 21st consecutive Big Ten game at home is a tougher pill to swallow. It’s a sad occurrence to go from undefeated to a three-game losing streak. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten) - Last week’s rank: 9 Their defense didn’t fare any better, allowing 515 total yards. With three turnovers in the game and a missed field goal at the end of the first half, the Wildcats couldn’t get anything going offensively until the fourth quarter. It was unfortunate the Wildcats were at the receiving end of Wisconsin’s pent up emotion, but Northwestern didn’t do itself any favors. What we like here is consistency, and Northwestern is consistently bad. Northwestern Wildcats (1-5, 1-2 Big Ten) - Last week’s rank: 13 MSU’s offense doesn’t bode any better, as they put up a meager 202 total yards against OSU. Ohio State can attest, as the Spartans allowed 614 total yards. The conference has taken notice of Michigan State’s lagging defense, as the Spartans allow on average 6.1 yards per play, the worst in the Big Ten. The Spartans have lost four in a row, including most recently to Ohio State. Michigan State Spartans (2-4, 0-3 Big Ten) - Last week’s rank: 12 ![]() So what does that all mean for the power rankings? Let’s find out. The Big Ten East has the highest highs with two teams 3-0 in the conference, as well as the lowest lows with two teams without a win in conference play. On Core News you can find the freshest elecontronic music DJ mixes, sets and radio shows in genres such as house, techno, bass, EDM, electronica, drum and bass, hip hop and tons of more banging styles.The Big Ten West is still up for grabs and there are some newcomers in the mix.
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