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Big Ten Football Power Rankings, Week 9: Penn State makes statement

By Richard Kimball

UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - OCTOBER 19: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates a touchdown run during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines on October 19, 2019 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - OCTOBER 19: Sean Clifford #14 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates a touchdown run during the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines on October 19, 2019 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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It becomes harder and harder each week to write about the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as they continue to be at the bottom of the conference. I know it helps with recruiting but maybe it’s time Rutgers exits the Big Ten and join the MAC. Maybe then they can win more than one game — maybe.

Pick Analysis. Last Week: 10. Northwestern Wildcats. player. 882. Scouting Report. 1-5 (0-4). 13

The Northwestern Wildcats really put a fight…in the first quarter. Northwestern represented the West division in last season’s conference title game but that seems to be more of a fluke as the Wildcats can’t seem to get anything going in 2019. Anything next year will be considered a bounce back as the Wildcats have landed at the bottom of the barrel.

Maryland Terrapins. 12. player. Scouting Report. 3-4 (1-3). Last Week: 9. Pick Analysis. 824

The Maryland Terrapins once had early promise to shock the East division but they have been humbled ever since and continue to fall back into their rightful place on their side of the conference. A once-promising season with bowl aspirations could end with the Terrapins finishing with seven straight losses.

Scouting Report. 2-5 (1-3). Purdue Boilermakers. player. 848. Pick Analysis. Last Week: 13. 11

The Purdue Boilermakers might be one of the most random teams in terms of results in college football. Nonetheless, Purdue has not met expectations this season and will most likely finish this season with just three or four wins, if they play their cards right. Hopefully the experience these young players have gotten will carry over into next season.

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