Big Ten football power rankings

1. Ohio State (7-0, 3-0): Urban Meyer has four 20-game winning streaks. No other coach has compiled more than two.

2. Michigan State (7-0, 3-0): Mark Dantonio's wise moves vs. Michigan: trusting Connor Cook, rushing 11 on that punt.

3. Iowa (7-0, 3-0): After bye week, Hawkeyes play Maryland and go to Indiana before the Gophers visit Nov. 14.

4. Michigan (5-2, 2-1): Jabrill Peppers vs. Michigan State: Two tackles as DB, two receptions as WR, 129 return yards.

5. Wisconsin (5-2, 2-1): Badgers have nation's third-best scoring defense (10.9) behind Michigan and Duke (tied at 9.3).

6. Northwestern (5-2, 1-2): Since 27-0 win over Minnesota, Wildcats have been outscored 78-10 by Michigan and Iowa.

7. Illinois (4-2, 1-1): Interim coach Bill Cubit has already beat Nebraska. Would a win over Wisconsin seal his job?

9. Penn State (5-2, 2-1): Freshman RB Saquon Barkley returned from ankle injury to rush for 194 yards at Ohio State.

10. Gophers (4-3, 1-2): Pass rush needs work. Minnesota ranks second-to-last in Big Ten with 1.4 sacks per game.

11. Rutgers (3-3, 1-2): Scarlet Knights had played respectable defense before winning 55-52 shootout over Indiana.

12. Indiana (4-3, 0-3): Hoosiers didn't even play respectable defense against Southern Illinois. Bowl hopes fading.

13. Purdue (1-6, 0-3): Trailed Wisconsin just 10-7 before last play of third quarter in eventual 24-7 loss in Madison.