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ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) rankings have been released.
On every Sunday, ESPN releases the brand new rankings following the previous week of college football action. And there are plenty of B1G names in the Top 25 this week.
Leading the way for the B1G is still Ohio State, coming in at No. 2, despite having this weekend’s game vs. Maryland canceled due to COVID-19 related issues within the Terrapins program. Wisconsin climbed up to the No. 3 spot after pummeling Michigan 49-11 in Ann Arbor.
Iowa, Indiana, Northwestern and Penn State (yes, Penn State), all are still in the Top 25 this week, as well. Here’s a look at the complete Top 25 from ESPN’s FPI:
- Alabama
- Ohio State
- Wisconsin
- Clemson
- Florida
- Georgia
- Notre Dame
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Texas
- Texas A&M
- BYU
- Auburn
- UCF
- Cincinnati
- Iowa
- Indiana
- Northwestern
- USC
- Oklahoma State
- Virginia Tech
- Utah
- Penn State
- North Carolina
- LSU
The FPI ranks every team participating at the FBS level. So, let’s take a look at where the rest of the B1G teams rank this week. Here’s where the other eight squads sit:
- No. 32: Nebraska
- No. 39: Purdue
- No. 41: Michigan
- No. 64: Minnesota
- No. 73: Rutgers
- No. 80: Maryland
- No. 83: Illinois
- No. 91: Michigan State
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB