1. Ohio State (5-0; vs. Nebraska)
They're the most penalized team: 37 flags, 325 yards.
2. Nebraska (4-1; at Ohio State)
Already have 19 sacks, two fewer than in all of 2011.
3. Northwestern (5-0; at Penn State)
Juggernaut? Romped to 704 yards vs. Indiana in victory.
4. Michigan State (3-2; at Indiana)
Great defense undermined by offense: Only 10 TDs.
5. Michigan (2-2; at Purdue)
76 first downs are fewest in the league.
6. Purdue (3-1; vs. Michigan)
Already returned three interceptions for touchdowns.
7. Penn State (3-2; vs. Northwestern)
Kicking still a disaster: 2-8 on FGs, last in punting.
8. Wisconsin (3-2; vs. Illinois)
56 rushing yards vs. Huskers defense that allowed UCLA 344.
9. Iowa (3-2; bye)
LBs Hitchens, Morris ranked 1-3 in Big Ten in tackles.
10. Minnesota (4-1; bye)
Senior D.L. Wilhite's 4.5 sacks are most in league.
11. Illinois (2-3; at Wisconsin)
Sophomore QB Reilly O'Toole completing 78 percent of passes.
12. Indiana (2-2; vs. Michigan State)
Hoosiers have lost 21 of past 22 Big Ten games.
The Gophers were outscored 5-0 at even strength and were outshot 46-21 by the Buckeyes.
