1. Ohio State (9-1, 6-1): J.T. Barrett broke former Purdue QB Drew Brees' career Big Ten record for total TDs with 98.

2. Michigan (9-1, 6-1): Maybe we shouldn't have been surprised. The Wolverines are 1-5 vs. Iowa since 2009.

3. Wisconsin (8-2, 5-2): The Badgers intercepted Illinois QB Jeff George Jr. four times — all in the first half.

4. Penn State (8-2, 6-1): The Trace McSorley-to-Chris Godwin connection has been one of the Big Ten's best.

5. Nebraska (8-2, 5-2): Indelible image vs. Gophers: Tommy Armstrong Jr., injured post-TD, carried off by teammates.

6. Gophers (7-3, 4-3): U managed only 265 yards of total offense in the 24-17 loss at Nebraska last Saturday.

7. Northwestern (5-5, 4-3): Clayton Thorson has thrown at least three touchdown passes in five games this season.

8. Iowa (6-4, 4-3): C.J. Beathard passed for only 66 yards in the Michigan upset. Akrum Wadley rushed for 115.

9. Indiana (5-5, 3-4): Breakout season for Nick Westbrook, who ranks second in Big Ten receiving yards (793).

10. Maryland (5-5, 2-5): D.J. Durkin's defense gave up average of 630.3 yards to Indiana, Michigan and Ohio State.

11. Illinois (3-7, 2-5): Illini have been outscored 89-11 in past two road games against Wisconsin and Michigan.

12. Michigan State (3-7, 1-6): Spartans tuned up for Ohio State, ending seven-game skid with 49-0 rout over Rutgers.

13. Purdue (3-7, 1-6): Jumped to a 10-0 lead against Northwestern, then got steamrollered 45-17 in fifth loss in a row.

14. Rutgers (2-8, 0-7): The Scarlet Knights have been shut out three times in Big Ten play.