Big Ten Football: Week 11 Power Rankings

9. Indiana

Week 11 result – 45-31 loss to Penn State

You have to give Indiana props. They came into Week 11 against a red-hot Penn State team and slowed them down tremendously. If it wasn’t for a few late touchdowns in the fourth quarter, the Hoosiers could’ve ended Penn State’s Big Ten Championship hopes.

On top of that, Indiana would’ve become bowl eligible for the second straight season. With Michigan and Purdue remaining, winning that sixth game is going to be tough. Of course, they should be able to pull out a win against Purdue, but you never know how things will turn out in the Big Ten.

Don’t let a 5-5 record fool you. Indiana is a good team that has had some tough games. Playing three of the top five Big Ten teams already, and will play a fourth on Saturday. The Hoosiers have endured more than they can handle and that is why they find themselves at .500. Don’t think that this team wouldn’t have taken advantage of an easier schedule.