Big Ten Power Rankings: Penn State, Iowa hold down the top two spots. How far did the Gophers drop?

1. Penn State (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten)

Nittany Lions can't look past Indiana to next week's huge game at Iowa. Last week: 1

2. Iowa (4-0, 1-0)

Hawkeyes face Friday road test at unbeaten Maryland. Last week: 2

3. Ohio State (3-1, 1-0)

Buckeyes have averaged 53.7 points in seven games vs. Rutgers. Scarlet Knights should be better this year. Last week: 3

4. Michigan State (4-0, 2-0)

Spartans step out of conference play to face Western Kentucky. Last week: 4

5. Michigan (4-0, 1-0)

Are the Wolverines a Big Ten title contender? Trip to Wisconsin will say a lot. Last week: 5

6. Maryland (4-0, 1-0)

Terps can make a big statement at home against Iowa. Last week: 8

7. Wisconsin (1-2, 0-1)

Five turnovers killed Badgers vs. Irish. Now they face Michigan. Last week: 7

8. Purdue (3-1, 1-0)

Boilermakers did just enough to top Illinois. Pivotal game vs. Gophers is next. Last week: 9

9. Rutgers (3-1, 0-1)

Greg Schiano has Rutgers competitive again. Last week: 10

10. Indiana (2-2, 0-1)

Hoosiers begin tough three-game stretch: at PSU, vs. MSU, vs. OSU. Last week: 11

11. Gophers (2-2, 0-1)

Lose at home to Bowling Green, and you drop like a rock. Response at Purdue will be telling. Last week: 6

12. Nebraska (2-2, 0-1)

Huskers punted away a win against Michigan State. Last week: 13

13. Northwestern (2-2, 0-1)

Maple Grove's Evan Hull torched Ohio U. with 216 rushing yards, including 90-yard TD. Last week: 14

14. Illinois (1-4, 1-2)

Illini have lost past two Big Ten games by a combined seven points. Last week: 12