Big Ten power rankings

1. Michigan State (1-0): Connor Cook, Big Ten title game and Rose Bowl MVP, picked up right where he left off.

2. Ohio State (1-0): Navy rushed for a surprising 370 yards but passed for only 20 against the Buckeyes defense.

3. Iowa (1-0): Jake Rudock's 250-yard, two-TD, no-INT performance highlighted victory over Northern Iowa.

4. Nebraska (1-0): Yes, it was only Florida Atlantic, but 784 yards of offense was a modern Big Ten record.

5. Wisconsin (0-1): Tanner McEvoy, dual threat QB — threat to run, threat to injure vendors with his throws.

6. Michigan (1-0): Trimmed down RB Derrick Green averaged 11.3 yards per carry against Appalachian State.

7. Gophers (1-0): Eastern Illinois outgained them 409-339, but the Gophers won 42-20.

9. Rutgers (1-0): Expansion critics warmed to the idea of adding Rutgers after that win over Washington State.

10. Indiana (1-0): The passing game might not be as explosive this year, but RB Tevin Coleman certainly is.

11. Maryland (1-0): C.J. Brown's three rushing touchdowns were nice, but he completed just 11 of 24 passes.

12. Illinois (1-0): Oklahoma State transfer Wes Lunt prevented Youngstown State upset with four TD passes.

13. Northwestern (0-1): Wildcats hope for bounce-back season seems far-fetched after brutal opening loss to Cal.