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Big Ten Week 1 Power Rankings: Illinois Makes Strong Opening Claim

By Noah Strackbein

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Sep 3, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Markell Jones (8) runs with the ball against Eastern Kentucky Colonels defensive back Ben Bascom (29) during the 4th quarter at Ross Ade Stadium. Purdue defeats Eastern Kentucky 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; West Lafayette, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Markell Jones (8) runs with the ball against Eastern Kentucky Colonels defensive back Ben Bascom (29) during the 4th quarter at Ross Ade Stadium. Purdue defeats Eastern Kentucky 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 11 Purdue

Week 1 result – 45-24 win over Eastern Kentucky

Purdue was really the only Big Ten team to stay neutral during Week 1. Their 45-24 victory over Eastern Kentucky isn’t anything to praise, but it certainly isn’t anything to doubt.

They may still be in the bottom half of the Big Ten, but they’re towards the upper side of the bottom half. They’ll need to earn some noticeable wins before they can really make moves in this conference.

Right now, Purdue isn’t much of a threat to the rest of the conference, but that may change as the season moves on. Between quarterback, David Blough, and running back, Markell Jones, the Boilermakers offense may just be one of the best in the Big Ten.

Again, nothing can be determined after a win to Eastern Kentucky. That being said, Purdue has the biggest chance to shake up the Big Ten this season.

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