Ohio State solidifies position as Iowa, Michigan, and PSU slump in rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Following Week 5, Ohio State earned a key victory against Iowa, a team that had beaten Michigan the previous week. Michigan is struggling to maintain performance levels, while Minnesota's unexpected competitiveness is gaining attention. Purdue also secured a surprising win over Illinois, indicating a reshuffle in the Big Ten power dynamics. The updated rankings highlight Ohio State at the top, while several teams, including Iowa and Michigan, experienced drops.
- •Ohio State ranks first following a victory over Iowa.
- •Iowa drops in the power rankings after recent losses.
- •Michigan's performance continues to decline with recent match outcomes.
- •Minnesota's strong showing surprises analysts.
- •Purdue recorded an impressive win against Illinois.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Big Ten football Week 5 power rankings: Iowa, Michigan, PSU all fall
"With Week 5 in the books, there have been quite a few teams who moved around in the Big Ten football power rankings.
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