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Big Ten Football Power Rankings, Week 7: Ohio State dominates again

By Richard Kimball

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 5: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes picks up three yards near the goal line in the fourth quarter as Tyriq Thompson #17 of the Michigan State Spartans holds on for the tackle at Ohio Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan State 34-10. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 5: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes picks up three yards near the goal line in the fourth quarter as Tyriq Thompson #17 of the Michigan State Spartans holds on for the tackle at Ohio Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Michigan State 34-10. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have already matched their win total from a season ago and are trying to improve by picking up win No. 2. It’s a stretch that they’ll be able to pull it off but wishful thinking for “momentum” for the new head coach isn’t so bad, now is it?

1-4 (0-2). 13. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Last Week (11): L 35-7 at #12 Penn State. Purdue Boilermakers. player. 848

There are many teams that wish they could press the reset button on the 2019 season and the Purdue Boilermakers is one of them. From injuries to inconsistencies, it has been a miserable year for a once hopeful season for Purdue. Purdue seems due for a win and maybe one over Maryland can right the ship.

player. Scouting Report. 2-3 (0-2). Last Week (13): L 40-17 at Minnesota. Illinois Fighting Illini. 12. 807. Pick Analysis

The Illinois Illini would be bowl eligible every year if they were in the MAC but unfortunately for them, they’re in the Big Ten. Following their loss to Minnesota in Week 6, picking up four wins in their last seven games seems highly unlikely. The question now starts to turn towards Lovie Smith: Should he stay or should he go?

11. 813. Pick Analysis. Indiana Hoosiers. Last Week (12): Bye. player. Scouting Report. 3-2 (0-2)

Barring a complete meltdown, the Indiana Hoosiers should be break they halfway point towards bowl eligibility. With Rutgers this weekend, the Hoosiers should easily pick up win number four. Also barring any other meltdowns, the Hoosiers shouldn’t finish below 11th in the conference power rankings at season’s end.

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