Big Ten Football Power Rankings for Week 7

Published 12:19 pm Sunday, October 6, 2024

Week 7 of the college football schedule is here. To find out how every Big Ten team compares to 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: Ohio State

  • Current Record: 5-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 12-0
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 92nd
  • Last Game Result: W 35-7 vs Iowa

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: @ Oregon
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: NBC (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 2: Oregon

  • Current Record: 5-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 53rd
  • Last Game Result: W 31-10 vs Michigan State

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: Ohio State
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: NBC (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 3: Indiana

  • Current Record: 6-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 81st
  • Last Game Result: W 41-24 vs Northwestern

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Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: BYE

No. 4: Maryland

  • Current Record: 3-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 2nd
  • Last Game Result: L 42-28 vs Indiana

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: Northwestern
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Friday, Oct. 11
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 5: Penn State

  • Current Record: 5-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 11-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 97th
  • Last Game Result: W 27-11 vs UCLA

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: @ USC
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+

No. 6: Rutgers

  • Current Record: 4-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 9-2
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 42nd
  • Last Game Result: L 14-7 vs Nebraska

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Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: Wisconsin
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: BTN

No. 7: Iowa

  • Current Record: 3-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-3
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 7th
  • Last Game Result: L 35-7 vs Ohio State

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: Washington
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: FOX

No. 8: Washington

  • Current Record: 4-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 39th
  • Last Game Result: W 27-17 vs Michigan

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: @ Iowa
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: FOX

No. 9: Nebraska

  • Current Record: 5-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-5
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 103rd
  • Last Game Result: W 14-7 vs Rutgers

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: BYE

No. 10: USC

  • Current Record: 3-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 79th
  • Last Game Result: L 24-17 vs Minnesota

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: Penn State
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+

No. 11: Michigan State

  • Current Record: 3-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 1st
  • Last Game Result: L 31-10 vs Oregon

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Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: BYE

No. 12: Michigan

  • Current Record: 4-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 43rd
  • Last Game Result: L 27-17 vs Washington

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: BYE

No. 13: Illinois

  • Current Record: 4-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-3
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 73rd
  • Last Game Result: L 21-7 vs Penn State

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: Purdue
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 14: Minnesota

  • Current Record: 3-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 45th
  • Last Game Result: W 24-17 vs USC

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: @ UCLA
  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 15: Wisconsin

  • Current Record: 3-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-9
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 87th
  • Last Game Result: W 52-6 vs Purdue

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: @ Rutgers
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: BTN

No. 16: Northwestern

  • Current Record: 2-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 19th
  • Last Game Result: L 41-24 vs Indiana

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: @ Maryland
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Friday, Oct. 11
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 17: UCLA

  • Current Record: 1-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 2-10
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 5th
  • Last Game Result: L 27-11 vs Penn State

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: Minnesota
  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 18: Purdue

  • Current Record: 1-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 57th
  • Last Game Result: L 52-6 vs Wisconsin

Next Game

  • Week 7 Opponent: @ Illinois
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Oct. 12
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

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