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Indiana maintains top Big Ten ranking despite conference competition

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Indiana maintains top Big Ten ranking despite conference competition

Summary

In Week 3 of Big Ten action, Indiana holds the top position after a 38-0 win against Western Kentucky. Ohio State moves up to second after a significant 59-3 victory over Kent State. Iowa, USC, and Penn State also remain competitive with impressive wins, while Maryland drops following a loss to Virginia Tech. Upcoming matchups include Indiana facing Northwestern on September 25 and several teams, including Ohio State and Michigan, set to compete against challenging opponents this weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Indiana remains undefeated at 3-0 with a win over Western Kentucky.
•Ohio State improves to 2-1 after beating Kent State 59-3.
•Iowa wins 55-0 against Northern Iowa, showing strong running game.
•Maryland loses 35-26 to Virginia Tech, affecting their ranking.
•Several key matchups are scheduled for September 26, including Iowa at Michigan.

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8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Why conference leader dropped in Big Ten football power rankings

What they're saying

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It was a mostly status quo week across the Big Ten, but several teams dropped places, even after wins. Here's where things stand as league play ramps up.
— Yahoo Sports

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