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On a weekend where two undefeated teams took their first L’s of the season, the Badgers were able to keep the Heartland Trophy from No. 18 Iowa in a 24-22 victory.
With very few shake ups ahead of the Badgers, Wisconsin moved up slightly in the rankings to No. 15 according to the Coaches Poll, and No. 15 in the AP Poll as well.
#Badgers up one spot to No. 15 in the Coaches Poll. #Gophers are top-10 and INDIANA IS RANKED! https://t.co/ELU5GSEgXm
— Bucky's 5th Quarter (@B5Q) November 10, 2019
Lets take a look at the updated rankings in the Big Ten and across the nation after the weekend.
The B1G
Ohio State continues to play as one of the top teams in the nation. The Buckeyes put up 73 points in a rout of Maryland, and leapt up to No. 2 in both polls because of Alabama’s loss to LSU.
The Buckeyes put up the most points in a @BigTen game since 1950
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 9, 2019
Watch all 10 of @OhioStateFB's TDs in their blowout win against Maryland ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/nqzohYRiFL
Minnesota was the big winner on the weekend after stunning Penn State 31-26 to remain undefeated. The Gophers jumped all the way to No. 7 in the updated polls, while Penn State fell to No. 11 in the Coaches Poll and No. 9 in the AP.
After their bye week, Michigan maintained their No. 14 ranking as they prepare for a rivalry matchup with a struggling Michigan State squad.
Played somebody. #PSUvsMINN pic.twitter.com/y2OJQSL0PR
— Minnesota Football (@GopherFootball) November 9, 2019
After the Badgers, Iowa stayed in the rankings at No. 23 in the AP Poll and No. 22 in the Coaches Poll. The Hawkeyes will look to play spoiler next weekend as they welcome undefeated Minnesota in a game Wisconsin fans will be watching intently.
Last, but not least, Indiana is now ranked No. 25 in the Coaches Poll and No. 24 in the AP Poll. The Hoosiers are 7-2 on the season, but have Penn State and Michigan to come the next two weeks
No. 24!
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) November 10, 2019
For the first time since Sept. 20, 1994, #IUFB is ranked in the AP poll! pic.twitter.com/XVcZgCnWq7
Nationwide musings
- The top five drastically changed with the losses of Alabama and Penn State. LSU is the consensus No. 1 AP/Coaches ranked team, followed closely by Ohio State and Clemson.
- There are six group of five teams vying for a New Year's Six bowl opportunity.
The G5 New Year's Six bowl berth battle is hot: pic.twitter.com/cyO0HXmOgd
— Matt Belz (@savedbythebelz) November 10, 2019
- LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, Baylor and Minnesota are the only remaining undefeated teams across the FBS.
- There are only two Pac-12 teams in the rankings, but both Oregon and Utah are in the top ten.
- The SEC has three teams in the top five according to both polls.
"WE GOT THE PIG!" @Chris_Guwap pic.twitter.com/4fYNystMkY
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) November 10, 2019
Newcomers
AP Top-25: No. 22 Texas; No. 24 Indiana; No. 25 Oklahoma State
Coaches Poll: No. 23 Texas; No. 24 Appalachian State; No. 25 Indiana
Drop outs
AP Top-25: No. 20 Kansas State; No. 22 Wake Forest; No. 24 San Diego State
Coaches Poll: No. 20 Wake Forest; No. 22 Kansas State; No. 24 San Diego State