Chattanooga Times Free Press

POWER RANKINGS

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1. Ohio State (1-0): First-world-football problems: Criticism comes the Buckeyes' way when they win but don't look perfect while doing so.

2. Wisconsin (1-0): While Justin Fields made more headlines, Badgers redshirt freshman Graham Mertz put up a bronze trophy performanc­e of his own last week. But COVID-19 may bring him down.

3. Michigan (1-0): It is still early, but Jim Harbaugh may have finally found his man (Joe Milton) at the long-lost quarterbac­k position.

4. Indiana (1-0): It's a stretch to think the Hoosiers are capable of making a ton of noise in the East. Then again, they strettttch­ed for a big win vs. Penn State.

5. Penn State (0-1): Will the Nittany Lions come out angry like they have something to prove against the Buckeyes? Or crawl into a feline fetal position?

6. Purdue (1-0): Wide receiver David Bell rang up Iowa for 13 receptions, including three touchdown grabs. The catch-fest should continue against Illinois.

7. Nebraska (0-1): How is it possible that the Cornhusker­s lose and still move up one spot in the rankings? They played Ohio State tough for one half, that's how.

8. Minnesota (0-1): The Gophers go as far as Tanner Morgan takes them. The junior QB is good, but with that defense he's going to need to be great to win the West.

9. Northweste­rn (1-0): Good news: Wildcats were excellent in an opening win against Maryland. Bad news: It was Maryland.

10. Iowa (0-1): Hawkeyes need to clean up the penalties (10 against Purdue) or fall to 0-2 for the first time since 2000.

11. Rutgers (1-0): Take a photo of this week's rankings, Scarlet Knights, because the pretty picture will fade in time.

12. Illinois (0-1): If the passing game sputters in October, what happens when the Illini try to toss it around during nasty November weather?

13. Michigan State (0-1): Lose to Rutgers, as the Spartans did in their opener, and drop in the rankings like a piano from a 20-story window.

14. Maryland (0-1): Get used to cold, damp living quarters, Terrapins fans, because the basement could be a permanent residence.

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