Updated SP+ rankings has 6 B1G teams in top 25 following Week 3

Week 3 was not necessarily a great week for the B1G.

After a strong first two weeks across the conference, Week 3 featured many close games and disappointing finishes throughout. Michigan State, Maryland, and Purdue were among the teams to lose to non-conference opponents. Penn State and Iowa were among teams to win against Power 5 rivals, though both won in close fashion.

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Entering Week 4, B1G play ramps up even further with six teams entering conference action. While the conference race is a long way from being decided, it’s always a good time to see how the conference stacks up against other teams in the country.

One ranking system that is particularly interesting is the SP+ system put out by ESPN’s Bill Connelly. Following Week 3, the SP+ has Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, and LSU in the top four spots. Ohio State at No. 5 is the first B1G team.

Here are the B1G teams ranked in the top 25:

• No. 5 – Ohio State
• No. 7 – Wisconsin
• No. 14 – Penn State
• No. 16 – Michigan
• No. 23 – Michigan State
• No. 24 – Iowa

You can check out a full explanation of the SP+ methodology here.

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.