Big Ten Football Power Rankings for Week 1

Published 4:19 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

Week 1 of the college football season is here. To find out how each Big Ten team stacks up against the rest of the conference, take a look at our power rankings below.

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Big Ten Power Rankings

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Projected records reflect games against only FBS opponents.

No. 1: Michigan

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 12-0
  • Last Game Result: 34-13 win against Washington
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 42nd

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Fresno State
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: NBC

No. 2: Oregon

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-1
  • Last Game Result: 45-6 win against Liberty
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 35th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Idaho
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: BTN

No. 3: Ohio State

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-3
  • Last Game Result: 14-3 loss against Missouri
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 18th

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Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Akron
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+

No. 4: Penn State

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 12-0
  • Last Game Result: 38-25 loss against Ole Miss
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 37th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ West Virginia
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: FOX

No. 5: Washington

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-3
  • Last Game Result: 34-13 loss against Michigan
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 4th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Weber State
  • Game Time: 11:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: BTN

No. 6: USC

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-7
  • Last Game Result: 42-28 win against Louisville
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 17th

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Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: LSU
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Sunday, September 1
  • TV Channel: ABC

No. 7: Maryland

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-2
  • Last Game Result: 31-13 win against Auburn
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 54th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: UConn
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1

No. 8: UCLA

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-4
  • Last Game Result: 35-22 win against Boise State
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 53rd

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ Hawaii
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+

No. 9: Iowa

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Last Game Result: 35-0 loss against Tennessee
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 62nd

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Illinois State
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: BTN

No. 10: Rutgers

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-5
  • Last Game Result: 31-24 win against Miami (FL)
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 34th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Howard
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 11: Northwestern

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Last Game Result: 14-7 win against Utah
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 61st

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Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Miami (OH)
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: BTN

No. 12: Wisconsin

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
  • Last Game Result: 35-31 loss against LSU
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 65th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Western Michigan
  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET on Friday, August 30
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 13: Nebraska

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
  • Last Game Result: 13-10 loss against Iowa
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 69th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: UTEP
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: FOX

No. 14: Purdue

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-9
  • Last Game Result: 35-31 win against Indiana
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 52nd

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Indiana State
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: BTN

No. 15: Minnesota

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 1-10
  • Last Game Result: 30-24 win against Bowling Green
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 64th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: North Carolina
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
  • TV Channel: FOX (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 16: Illinois

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
  • Last Game Result: 45-43 loss against Northwestern
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 63rd

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Eastern Illinois
  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, August 29
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 17: Indiana

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
  • Last Game Result: 35-31 loss against Purdue
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 33rd

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Florida International
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, August 31
  • TV Channel: BTN

No. 18: Michigan State

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-9
  • Last Game Result: 42-0 loss against Penn State
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 10th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Florida Atlantic
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET on Friday, August 30
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

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