1. (2) Michigan State: I was back and forth, but sided with Iowa last week. This week I feel stronger putting the Spartans here. Dominated against a decent Penn State team.
2. (1) Iowa: One of two undefeated teams in the country. Great, great season.
3. (4) Ohio State: Defense looked good as always. Offense....looked good. I keep wondering how much of last week was play-calling, how much was the weather, and how much was just Michigan State's defense. MSU's defense certainly was the biggest part, but I still can't wrap my head over how inept the Buckeye offense was in that game.
4. (3) Michigan: The team seemed to peak a little too early in the season. Great season vs. pre-season expectations even if it seems a bit down at the end. Good things lie ahead.
5. (5) Northwestern: Over-achieved this year vs. their talent and finished strong. Great to see the Wildcats back.
6. (6) Wisconsin: Kept the Axe. Several close losses this year. Reverse a few things with Iowa and Northwestern and they are the class of the west again.
7. (8) Nebraska: Far better than their record shows, but still 5-7.
8. (7) Penn State: Better season than 1st few weeks would suggest, but still need big jump to get back to elite.
9. (9) Minnesota: Somewhat disappointing season, but some bright spots, and I think keeping coaching staff was a good move.
10. (10) Indiana: Bowl eligible! They won the games they should (other than vs. Rutgers) and looked good in the games they lost (other than to Penn State).
11. (11) Illinois: Given what happened a week before the season, not a terrible result, but things looked more promising for awhile.
12. (12) Purdue: The last 3 I could interchange, but Purdue has the best win with the win over Nebraska.
13. (13) Maryland: Reversed last year and came from behind to beat Rutgers. On to a new coaching staff.
14. (14) Rutgers: Very disappointing season outside of the win vs. Indiana and close loss to Michigan State. New athletic department on the way.

"Rand the Big Ten going into Championship Week"

Are these Rand Paul's rankings? Wow, that guy has juice if he has time for this.

My rankings:

1) Iowa
2) Michigan State
3) Ohio State
4) Northwestern
5) Michigan
6) Wisconsin
7) Penn State
8) Indiana
9) Nebraska
10) Minnesota
11) Illinois
12) Maryland
13) Purdue
14) Rutgers

(12-01-2015 11:42 AM)Jimmy Wrote:  "Rand the Big Ten going into Championship Week"

Are these Rand Paul's rankings? Wow, that guy has juice if he has time for this.

It's why he's slipped a bit. After football season is over is when he rises in the polls

1) MSU - Takes the #1 spot this week. I think they'll beat Iowa. Feels like everyone has forgotten about the Nebraska loss already.
2) OSU - Huge statement game against the Wolverines. They will be praying for chaos this weekend.
3) Iowa - I know they are undefeated, but I don't think they would've been if they were in the East. If not for Michigan getting run over by OSU, I'd have them at #4.
4) Michigan - Still a great first season for Harbaugh.
5) Northwestern - Congrats to Fitzgerald for a second 10-win season at NU.
6) Wisconsin - Do the Badgers consider this season a success? One TD each vs. Iowa and NU and they are playing MSU on Saturday.
7) Nebraska - All things considered, a decent November to finish to the season.
8) PSU - As expected, a 3-game skid to close the season. This seems like the right place for them to land. What a waste of Hack's senior year, though.
9) Minnesota - Not much to say for them.
10) Illinois - or them.
11) Indiana - Congrats to the Hoosiers on becoming bowl eligible.
12) Maryland - Heck of a comeback vs. Rutgers. I'm sad I drove down from Boston to witness it.
13) Purdue - Would've beat Rutgers.
14) Rutgers - Huge off season for this team, which coming off a disaster of a year. Rutgers needs a strong coaching hire to stop the bleeding and stabilize the program.