Big Ten power poll

1. Ohio State (9-0, 5-0): The Buckeyes rank fifth nationally in scoring offense and eighth in scoring defense.

2. Wisconsin (7-2, 4-1): Team stayed focused after Arizona State loss, but bad officiating call hovers over everything.

3. Michigan State (8-1, 5-0): Spartans don't play Ohio State or Wisconsin this year, making path to division title easier.

4. Gophers (8-2, 4-2): Rank sixth in Big Ten in scoring offense (30.7 points per game) and scoring defense (23.4)

5. Nebraska (7-2, 4-1): The Cornhuskers haven't folded, even if a foot injury likely ended the Taylor Martinez era.

6. Iowa (6-4, 3-3): The Hawkeyes' three Big Ten losses were to the top three teams in this power poll.

7. Michigan (6-3, 2-3): Brady Hoke looked beaten down after back-to-back losses to Michigan State and Nebraska.

9. Indiana (4-5, 2-3): The Hoosiers will miss running back Tevin Coleman (ankle injury) at Wisconsin on Saturday.

10. Northwestern (4-5, 0-5): It's surprising to think that the Wildcats haven't won since defeating Maine on Sept. 21.

11. Illinois (3-6, 0-5): Indiana loss left fans restless about coach Tim Beckman again, and here comes Ohio State.