East Division

1. Michigan State 5-1 (2-0) –The Spartans couldn’t put Purdue away until the last two minutes of the game, but they still moved to 5-1.

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th at Indiana- MSU is back in the Hoosier state for the second straight week, this time in the Battle for the Old Brass Spittoon. The Spartans should be able to roll as Indiana is starting a true freshman former linebacker at quarterback.

2. Ohio State 4-1 (1-0)–Ohio State had an off week to prepare for Rutgers.

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th vs. Rutgers- The Buckeyes go back-to-back with the new kids on the block. Playing at the Shoe OSU should be able to handle a feisty Rutgers squad.

3. Maryland 4-2 (1-1)–Maryland hosts Iowa for a cross over match up against the Hawkeyes.

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th-vs. Iowa- Iowa’s offense looked great against Indiana. Can Maryland slow it down?

4. Rutgers 5-1 (1-1)–The Knights are coming off a bye week before their big trip to Columbus.

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th– at Ohio State- The Knights hit the road for the first time in the Big Ten and it will be a doozy. The Shoe is not an easy place to play. Can Gary Nova be good enough to expose the Buckeye secondary?

5. Penn State 4-2 (1-2) –Penn State has hit dire straights after losing at Michigan. An open week will much needed before the Buckeyes invade Happy Valley

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th– OPEN

6. Michigan 3-4 (1-2)– Winning sure has quieted the critics for now. Michigan now has two weeks to gear up for the Spartans. One would think that is a must win for Hoke if he wants to stay in Ann Arbor.

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th– OPEN

7. Indiana 3-3 (0-2)– Indiana’s worst nightmare came true when it was announced Monday that Nate Sudfeld would miss the rest of the 2014 season as the result of a hit sustained in the 45-29 loss at Iowa.

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th-vs. Michigan State- The Hoosiers are going to need an all-time great performance from the nation’s leading rusher Tevin Coleman to even have a chance at winning the Old Brass Spittoon for the first time since 2006.

West Division

1. Nebraska 5-1 (1-1)–The Huskers had a week to lick their wounds and get ready for the Wildcats.

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th– at Northwestern- Every year this game is a great one. Why should 2014 be any different? The Huskers have more talent but the game is in Evanston.

2. Minnesota 5-1 (2-0)–A 100-yard kickoff return was the key in the Gophers’ victory last week against a pesky Northwestern team. Minnesota is right in the thick of the race in the West.

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th The Gophers will have a great shot at 3-0 when the Boilermakers come into town.

3. Iowa 5-1 (2-0)– Iowa’s offense exploded for 45 points against Indiana, but then again it was against Indiana.

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th– at Maryland- Tough road game against the Terps.

4. Wisconsin 4-2 (1-1) –The Badgers pulled out a 10-point win against a struggling Illini team.

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th– OPEN

5. Northwestern 3-3 (2-1)–The ‘Cats host the Huskers in what is always a great game. Northwestern is still in the race in the West, but need to start winning again.

Coming Up: October 18^th– vs. Nebraska- Last year’s game ended on a miracle Hail Mary as time expired. What does 2014 have in store?

6. Purdue 3-4 (1-2)–The Boilers look much improved on the field. They took the Spartans to the limit.

Coming Up: Oct. 18^th– at Minnesota- Can Purdue steal a win on the road? If they can slow down David Cobb they might.

7. Illinois 3-4 (0-3)–Is this the week Illinois regroups or falls apart? An open week can fix a lot of problems, but it can also give players and coaches time to read what is being written and said about them on the web.

Coming Up: October 18^th– OPEN

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