Big Ten Football: Week 6 Power Rankings

8. Penn State

Week 6 result – 38-14 win over Maryland

For the first time all season, this Penn State team looked like the promising squad they were anticipated to be. Beating Maryland 38-14 kept their hopes alive to make this season into something worth fighting for.

After their Week 7 bye, the Nittany Lions face Ohio State. Will this game be close? Probably not. But if the Week 6 Nittany Lions show up, the Buckeyes could be in for a surprise. And for Penn State, if they want any chance at seeing a ranking next to their name, they need a W.

Don’t look at this game to be anything more than a bright light at the end of a long tunnel. This team is dealing with injuries and inexperience. They won’t do much from this point on, but their future is very very bright.