Phil Miller's Big Ten power poll

October 26, 2012 at 2:01AM

BIG TEN POWER POLL

1. Ohio State (8-0; at Penn State)

Buckeyes get two games vs. Oregon -- in eight years.

2. Michigan (5-2; at Nebraska)

Became first team in history to 900 wins last week.

3. Penn State (5-2; vs. Ohio State)

Big weekend: Nearly 100 recruits reportedly visiting.

4. Nebraska (5-2; vs. Michigan)

Rex Burkhead might sit Saturday after third knee injury.

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5. Wisconsin (6-2; vs. Michigan State)

Montee Ball has two TDs in 17 consecutive Big Ten games.

6. Northwestern (6-2; vs. Iowa)

"Passing" QB Trevor Siemian completed only 16 of past 42 attempts.

7. Iowa (4-3; at Northwestern)

With Mark Weisman hurt, only 20 rushing yards vs. Penn State.

8. Michigan State (4-4; at Wisconsin)

The Wolverines have allowed only three rushing TDs all year.

9. Purdue (3-4; at Gophers)

Boilermakers somehow have missed five PATs this season.

10. Gophers (4-3; vs. Purdue)

Have yet to create a turnover in a Big Ten game.

11. Indiana (2-5; at Illinois)

Five consecutive losses, but four by four points or fewer.

12. Illinois (2-5; vs. Indiana)

Eleven consecutive Big Ten losses. Last win? Indiana.

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