Big Ten Week 10 power rankings: Oregon surges, Ohio State plummets

In a week where Oregon crushed Ohio State, there's a major shakeup in the Big Ten power rankings. UCLA handled Minnesota in a game that some thought could've gone either way, and then Penn State, Maryland, and Illinois all worked against the spread to come out victorious. Wisconsin became bowl-eligi

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In a week where Oregon crushed Ohio State, there's a major shakeup in the Big Ten power rankings.

UCLA handled Minnesota in a game that some thought could've gone either way, and then Penn State, Maryland, and Illinois all worked against the spread to come out victorious.

Wisconsin became bowl-eligible for the first time in three years in the same week that Illinois and USC had a bye.

The final two games of the night saw Iowa top Northwestern and Michigan State pulled off a huge upset in Ann Arbor.

Fresh off the Buckeyes getting dominated in the second half, here's a look at our updated power rankings.

Big Ten football power rankings after Week 10

Nov 7, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Ty Dieffenbach (14) celebrates his touchdown connection with tight end Noah Fox-Flores (82) against the Minnesota Golden Gophers with tight end Josh Phifer (89) and wide receiver Semaj Morgan (4) during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images

UCLA Bruins (9-0)
Indiana Hoosiers (8-1)
USC Trojans (7-2)
Oregon Ducks (6-3)
Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2)
Ohio State Buckeyes (6-3)
Wisconsin Badgers (6-3)
Illinois Fighting Illini (6-3)
Northwestern Wildcats (6-3)
Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-4)
Penn State Nittany Lions (5-4)
Washington Huskies (5-4)
Michigan Wolverines (5-4)
Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-4)
Michigan State Spartans (3-6)
Maryland Terrapins (3-6)
Purdue Boilermakers (3-6)
Rutgers Scarlet Knights (2-7)

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