Big Ten Football Power Rankings for Week 13

Published 12:20 pm Sunday, November 17, 2024

As we enter Week 13 of the college football season, which team sits on top of the Big Ten? We break it all down below in our newly updated power rankings.

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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: 9-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 11-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 62nd
  • Last Game Result: W 31-7 vs Northwestern

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: Indiana
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: FOX (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 2: Oregon

  • Current Record: 11-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 11-0
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 60th
  • Last Game Result: W 16-13 vs Wisconsin

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: BYE

No. 3: Indiana

  • Current Record: 10-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 82nd
  • Last Game Result: W 20-15 vs Michigan

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Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: @ Ohio State
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: FOX (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 4: Penn State

  • Current Record: 9-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 11-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 69th
  • Last Game Result: W 49-10 vs Purdue

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: @ Minnesota
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: CBS (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Paramount+

No. 5: Iowa

  • Current Record: 6-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 34th
  • Last Game Result: L 20-17 vs UCLA

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: @ Maryland
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 6: USC

  • Current Record: 5-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 39th
  • Last Game Result: W 28-20 vs Nebraska

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Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: @ UCLA
  • Game Time: 10:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: NBC (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 7: Wisconsin

  • Current Record: 5-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 19th
  • Last Game Result: L 16-13 vs Oregon

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: @ Nebraska
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 8: Minnesota

  • Current Record: 6-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 53rd
  • Last Game Result: L 26-19 vs Rutgers

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: Penn State
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: CBS (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Paramount+

No. 9: Nebraska

  • Current Record: 5-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 33rd
  • Last Game Result: L 28-20 vs USC

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: Wisconsin
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 10: Illinois

  • Current Record: 7-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 55th
  • Last Game Result: W 38-16 vs Michigan State

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: @ Rutgers
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: Peacock

No. 11: Michigan

  • Current Record: 5-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 21st
  • Last Game Result: L 20-15 vs Indiana

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Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: Northwestern
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 12: Washington

  • Current Record: 6-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 32nd
  • Last Game Result: W 31-19 vs UCLA

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: BYE

No. 13: Rutgers

  • Current Record: 6-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 50th
  • Last Game Result: W 31-17 vs Maryland

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: Illinois
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: Peacock

No. 14: UCLA

  • Current Record: 4-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 9th
  • Last Game Result: L 31-19 vs Washington

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: USC
  • Game Time: 10:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: NBC (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 15: Maryland

  • Current Record: 4-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 28th
  • Last Game Result: L 31-17 vs Rutgers

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: Iowa
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 16: Michigan State

  • Current Record: 4-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 17th
  • Last Game Result: L 38-16 vs Illinois

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: Purdue
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Friday, Nov. 22
  • TV Channel: FOX (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 17: Northwestern

  • Current Record: 4-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 27th
  • Last Game Result: L 31-7 vs Ohio State

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: @ Michigan
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 23
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 18: Purdue

  • Current Record: 1-9 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 5th
  • Last Game Result: L 49-10 vs Penn State

Next Game

  • Week 13 Opponent: @ Michigan State
  • Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Friday, Nov. 22
  • TV Channel: FOX (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

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