1. Iowa – Iowa is growing accustom to weekly drama, oh, and weekly winning. Michigan State took Iowa to the wire and it took another amazing comeback by Stanzi to pull out the win. No turnovers and no big mistakes is a recipe for success and the Hawkeyes just keep winning. Iowa host an Indiana team next weekend that melted down in the second half against Northwestern. This is a good thing for an Iowa team with a banged up stud running back.

2. Penn State – I was concerned last week when PSU headed to the Big house. As a Penn State fan I have bad memories of that place. All those were washed away on Saturday as the Lions rolled over Michigan in convincing fashion 35-10. The conferences top rated defense held the top rated offense to 10 points. The Michigan offense imploded with turnovers and the secondary looked lost trying to corral the young stable of Lion wide receivers. This week he Lions head to Northwestern. If PSU plays their game, they should go into the OSU game at 8-1.

3. OSU – OSU rebounded nicely with a 38-7 drubbing of Minnesota. There is no questioning the OSU defense but the offense is still a question mark. When a team shuts down the OSU run and makes them one dimensional, can they put points on the board. They shouldn’t have to worry about that this weekend as New Mexico State comes to town. Thanks for giving PSU new ideas for cupcakes to schedule.

4. Wisconsin – Wisconsin was idle last week, giving them two weeks to prepare for a pretty good Purdue team and lick their wounds from brutal back-to-back games. I think this is a good team and barring a meltdown they should win out the rest of the year.

5. Michigan State – MSU had Iowa beat before they went into the old prevent defense and let Iowa march down the field and win as time expired. As a PSU fan let me tell you I know the feeling. This is a solid team that is getting better every week. They head to Minnesota to take on the struggling Gophers. The rest of the schedule looks pretty good for MSU prior to hosting PSU for the season finale.

6. Purdue - Purdue did its part to help rid the Big 10 of Ron Zook beating Illinois 24-14. Purdue had a rough start but they seem to be pulling it together. Things don’t get any easier as their next three opponents are Wisconsin, Michigan, and MSU.

7. Michigan – I guess you could say that the Wolverines were exposed on Saturday. PSU dismantled them in just about every aspect of the game. It was most evident on the offensive and defensive lines. Michigan just didn’t look ready for what was heading their way. This brings up the question, how bad is Notre Dame? Nothing will stop the bleeding better than heading up to Illinois to rack up some stats.

8. Minnesota – Minnesota looked outclassed for the second straight week. PSU and OSU dominated Minnesota on both sides of the ball. Things don’t get any easier as the gophers take on Michigan State Saturday.

9. Northwestern - Northwestern came back from a first half blowout to beat Indiana with a field goal with 20 seconds to go. Northwestern will look to upset PSU this weekend at home.

10. Indiana - Indiana has been like a tale of two cities all season. They play great one game, horrible the next. Last week they played great for one half and fell apart in the next. The Hoosiers lost to Northwestern 29-28. They try to spoil the season for Iowa next weekend.

11. Illinois – I can’t even do it this week, its just too easy!!!