Rutgers-centric Big Ten Football Power Rankings Week 10, 2019

12. Maryland Terrapins (3-6, 1-5)

Last Week:They hosted the Michigan Wolverines last week and the game went as expected. Maryland lost to the perennial conference powerhouse 38-7.

This Week:Out of the frying pan and into the fire. The Terrapins head to Columbus, Ohio for a matchup with top-ranked Ohio State.

11. Nebraska Cornhuskers (4-5, 2-4)

Last Week:Nebraska blew a 10-0 half time lead as well as a late 27-24 lead. Purdue scored with 1:08 remaining in the game which sent the Cornhuskers to a 31-27 defeat.

This Week:Bye

10. Purdue Boilermakers (3-6, 2-4)

Last Week:It was a huge win for the Boilermakers, and not only because alumni Drew Brees was in the house. Purdue put together a late drive of 12 plays for 82 yards in only 3:13. It culminated in a 9-yard touchdown run byDavid Bellto pull out a 31-27 Boilermakers win at home over Nebraska.

This Week: Purdue travels to Northwestern this week.Jeff Brohm‘s team must win out this year to play in a bowl game.

9. Michigan State Spartans (4-4, 2-3)

Last Week:Bye

This Week:This game is not a must-win for MSU at home against Illinois, but its pretty close.

8. Illinois Fighting Illini (5-4, 3-3)

Last Week:The Illini defense beat down Rutgers in the second half. They scored two defensive touchdowns and set up another score with a turnover.

This Week:Illinois is red hot with three straight wins. They can become bowl eligible with a win at Michigan State, this week.

7. Wisconsin Badgers (13th ranked, 6-2, 3-2)

Last Week:Bye

This Week:It’s a big matchup in Madison as 18th ranked Iowa comes to town. Wisconsin needs to win this game for any shot at a share of the West Division title.

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