Big Ten football power rankings, Week 9: Purdue stumbles

Oct 22, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney (36) sacks Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) during the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY NETWORK /

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Michigan was off this week after their victory over Penn State a week ago. The Wolverines appear the only one that may be able to challenge Ohio State for the conference crown. Before thinking about the Buckeyes, they will first need to take on rival Michigan State this Saturday night under the lights.

Ohio State’s offense did not have one of its better games. Fortunately against Iowa’s inept offense, it did not matter. Eventually, in the second half, the Buckeyes picked it up and rolled the Hawkeyes 54-10.

This Ohio State team seems different this year. They are clicking for the most part in all phases and they seemed to have fixed what hurt them last year, the trenches on both sides of the ball.

Can it take them back to the Big Ten championship game? Absolutely they are the favorite to get there. However, the Buckeyes should receive at least a challenge from Penn State in State College this week.

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