Big Ten Football: Week 10 Power Rankings

6. Northwestern

Week 10 result – 21-7 loss to Wisconsin

Northwestern is probably the stingiest team outside the top 25. The Wildcats compete week after week and barely lose each week. The problem is that they have lost more times than they won.

Many people find it strange that Northwestern is ranked sixth in the Big Ten power rankings. Well, this team may be 4-5, but they are the best middle of the pack teams in the Big Ten. Three out of five of their losses have come from top ten teams in the NCAA. On the other end, all of their wins have come from middle of the pack teams, and they’ve found a way to win each time.

With three games remaining, Northwestern needs to steal two more victories to be bowl eligible. With Minnesota, Purdue, and Illinois left on their schedule, the Wildcats should be in good shape.