Northwestern makes strides in Big Ten power rankings after Week 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Northwestern moved up three spots in the Week 3 Big Ten power rankings following a decisive 41-7 victory over Colorado. Ohio State and Indiana ranked first and second, maintaining their positions after significant wins. Maryland dropped three spots after another loss, this time to Virginia Tech. The teams will face tougher competition with eight conference games approaching in Week 4.
- •Northwestern beats Colorado 41-7, jumps to 12th in rankings.
- •Ohio State defeats Kent State by 56 points, remains first.
- •Maryland loses to Virginia Tech, falls to 13th place.
- •Big Ten opens with several key matchups in Week 4.
- •USC narrowly beats Rutgers, will face Oregon next.
- 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Liebert’s Week 3 Big Ten power rankings: Northwestern rises, Maryland falls in quiet week
"Week 3 was the appetizer for a massive Week 4 slate in the Big Ten.
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