SiriusXM Big Ten College Football Power Rankings – Week 5

Pete Pistone and the rest of the SiriusXM Big Ten Radio team will unveil their “Power Rankings” each week of the college football season. Check out the Week 5 “Power Rankings” below, and start listening to SiriusXM Big Ten Radio (Ch. 372) on the SiriusXM app now.

Here’s how the SiriusXM Big Ten Radio team voted to shape this week’s edition of the 2024 “Power Rankings”:

1. Ohio State (4-0)

The Buckeyes kept rolling after beating Michigan State 38-7.

2. Penn State (4-0)

The Nittany Lions took care of Illinois 21-7.

3. Oregon (4-0)

The Ducks knocked off UCLA 34-13.

4. Michigan (3-1)

The Wolverines survived a battle with Minnesota to win 27-24.

5. USC (3-1)

The Trojans topped Wisconsin 38-21.

6. Indiana (5-0)

The Hoosiers are still undefeated to start the year after beating Maryland 42-28.

7. Rutgers (4-0)

The Scarlet Knights scored a big win at home against Washington 21-18.

8. Illinois (4-1)

The Fighting Illini lost for the first time this season against Penn State 21-7.

9. Iowa (3-1)

The Hawkeyes were idle last weekend.

10. Nebraska (4-1)

The Huskers had no problems beating Purdue 28-10.

11. Washington (3-2)

Rutgers put a 21-18 loss on the Huskies.

12. Michigan State (3-2)

The Spartans were beaten by Ohio State 38-7.

13. Wisconsin (2-2)

The Badgers lost to USC on the road 38-21.

14. Minnesota (2-2)

The Golden Gophers lost a close one against Michigan on the road 27-24.

15. Maryland (2-2)

The Terps lost on the road to Indiana 42-28.

16. Northwestern (2-2)

The Wildcats were on a bye week.

17. UCLA (1-3)

The Bruins dropped their game against Oregon 34-13.

18. Purdue (1-3)

The Boilermakers were no match for Nebraska losing 28-10.