1. Michigan State (12-3): Sparty's six-game win streak ties the longest in the league and they're going strong. 2. Michigan (11-4): What a fun surprise; the Wolverines are truly in the title race.

3. Ohio State (11-4): The Buckeyes need to get more balanced scoring if they have their sights set on the championship.

4. Wisconsin (9-6): The Badgers haven't had a quality win since playing Indiana a month ago.

5. Indiana (8-7): The Hoosiers are still going through growing pains, but they've shown they can do it.

6. Iowa (7-8): We know this much. At least Wisconsin is incapable of beating the Hawkeyes.

7. Purdue (8-7): The Boilermakers are in it, but they don't have a single impressive win.

8. Northwestern (6-9): On the verge won't cut it; the Wildcats need to finish strong.

9. Minnesota (5-10): So many lost chances. Still, there are several opportunities ahead.

10. Illinois (5-10): It's hard to watch the Illini anymore. Will they win another game?

11. Penn State (4-11): Probably didn't think they'd beat four different Big Ten teams at the beginning of the year.

12. Nebraska (4-11): A win over Illinois was nice, but it doesn't change the facts.