New Big Ten football power rankings highlight Ohio State atop familiar list

In his latest Big Ten football power rankings, analyst Ben Bolge ranks Ohio State as the premier team, giving Ryan Day another chance to shine. Oregon follows, with a nod to Dante Moore's long absence from UCLA, while Indiana lands third under Curt Cignetti. USC, Michigan, and UCLA round out the top six, each accompanied by playful commentary on coaches and players.

The list continues through Penn State, Illinois, Washington, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Rutgers, Northwestern, Maryland, and Purdue, pairing each school with a brief, often sardonic observation about its coach or prospects. The rankings serve as a preseason snapshot of the conference's perceived hierarchy.