Big Ten Football: Week 11 Power Rankings

5. Nebraska

Week 11 result – 24-17 win over Minnesota

Nebraska desperately needed this win against Minnesota. After dropping two consecutive games to Wisconsin and Ohio State, the Cornhuskers have virtually eliminated themselves from the College Football Playoff.

Ranked 19th, Nebraska still sits pretty well for a quality bowl game. With Maryland and Iowa as their remaining two games, the Cornhuskers can still finish with a 10-win season.

With a 10-win season, and most likely a finish in the top 25, Nebraska should be in the running for some of the more major bowls. Even though their chances at a National Championship faded quickly, the 2016 season is not a bust.