Ohio State, Indiana, UCLA, and Northwestern rise in Big Ten rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 12:52 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Big Ten Power Rankings for Week 8 highlight Ohio State and Indiana as top contenders, with UCLA and Northwestern also performing well. Ohio State is on a bye week before facing USC, while Indiana narrowly defeated Michigan 13-6 in overtime. UCLA triumphed over Michigan State with a 28-10 score. Northwestern maintained momentum by defeating Rutgers 42-14, gearing up for a matchup against Oregon. Several teams experienced upsets, creating a shifting in the rankings.
- •Ohio State is on a bye week before facing USC.
- •Indiana won 13-6 over Michigan in overtime.
- •UCLA defeated Michigan State 28-10 on October 24.
- •Northwestern beat Rutgers 42-14 and will next play Oregon.
- •Multiple upsets continue to shape rankings and expectations.
- 12:52 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten Power Rankings – Week 8
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