Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 7

1. Michigan State- They're still undefeated and they're still rolling. Most well rounded team east of the Mississippi, no joke.

2. Iowa- The defense is pretty damn good and Kirk Ferentz is an amazing coach. Their doors are wide open to the Big Ten Championship with consistent play from a decent offense.

3. Wisconsin- They beat the number 1 team in the country, and lost to my #1 in the Big Ten power rankings. The offense is led by the greatness of the White/Clay combo on offense, and a hard nosed defense.

4. Ohio State- Lost to a tough Wisconsin team, but still in position to win 11 games this season with Pryor and that defense at the helm.

5. Michigan- The defense has not improved all year but that Michigan offense is absolutely dominant, but they need help from the defensive side of the ball. Turnovers will be huge if they want an 8 win season up in Ann Arbor.

6. Illinois- Zook still has this team with some passion, but their talent is still not quite there in order to win the games necessary for eight wins. 6-7 wins is very realistic, though.

7. Purdue- No Robert Marve, no problem as Purdue has gotten back to 4-2 after their open week. This team looks good enough for 6 MAYBE 7 wins right now.

8. Northwestern- With a bye week this week, the Wildcats were able to recoup after their loss to Purdue after joining the Top 25 for the first time this season. 8 wins are a possibility.

9. Penn State- Penn State is not there mentally or physically. The offense is always stagnant and the defense is doing pretty well, but a bowl game would be the best case scenario.

10. Indiana- Good offense, tough schedule, bad defense. 6 wins is possible, but I do not see it happening.

11. Minnesota- Tim Brewster is gone and this team does not have anything to look forward to. 6-6 is the best POSSIBLE case scenario, but we all know that will not happen.