Big Ten Football Power Rankings, Week 3: Time to buy Maryland stock
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are one of the best teams in the nation at meeting expectations. Yes, losing is the expectation, but they do a great job at it. But don’t worry, Rutgers still has 10 more opponents to be able to double their season win total from 2018 but that will have to wait another week as the Scarlet Knights are off this weekend.
2-0. Last Week: W 52-0 vs EIU. Pick Analysis. Indiana Hoosiers. 13. player. 813. Scouting Report
This might be one of the very few times in program history that you will see the Indiana Hoosiers score over 50 points and provide a goose egg to their opponents. They welcome in the Ohio State Buckeyes in Week 3 for their first conference game of the season. While it could get ugly, the Hoosiers have been known to play tough against the Big Ten powers at home.
807. Last Week: W 32-23 @ UConn. Illinois Fighting Illini. 12. player. 2-0. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
The Fighting Illini have a chance to start off the season 3-0 for the first time since the 2011 season with a win over Eastern Michigan this Saturday. The Illini face a very tough road ahead in conference play and will need every win they can get outside of Big Ten play to be able have any chance at becoming bowl eligible.
Pick Analysis. Minnesota Golden Gophers. 852. Scouting Report. 2-0. Last Week: W 38-35 2OT @ Fresno State. 11. player
Saturday’s win over Fresno State marked the third straight 2-0 start for the Minnesota Golden Gophers under PJ Fleck in as many years. Minnesota will look to carry a similar streak, by starting off 3-0 for the third straight year under Fleck as they play Georgia Southern at home this upcoming Saturday,