Which team sits on top of the Big Ten as we enter the college football postseason? Keep reading, as we’ve got power rankings to get you caught up on where every team stands.

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Big Ten Power Rankings

Projected records reflect games against only FBS opponents.

No. 1: Oregon

• Current Record: 13-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 12-0
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 53rd
• Last Game Result: W 45-37 vs Penn State

No. 2: Ohio State

• Current Record: 10-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 11-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 51st
• Last Game Result: L 13-10 vs Michigan

Next Game

• Week 17 Opponent: Tennessee
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 21
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 3: Indiana

• Current Record: 11-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 74th
• Last Game Result: W 66-0 vs Purdue

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Next Game

• Week 17 Opponent: Notre Dame
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET on Friday, Dec. 20
• TV Channel: ESPN (Watch on Fubo – Regional restrictions may apply)

No. 4: Penn State

• Current Record: 11-2 | Projected 2024 Record: 12-2
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 63rd
• Last Game Result: L 45-37 vs Oregon

Next Game

• Week 17 Opponent: SMU
• Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Dec. 21
• TV Channel: TNT

No. 5: Iowa

• Current Record: 8-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-4
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 60th
• Last Game Result: W 13-10 vs Nebraska

Next Game

• Week 17 Opponent: BYE

No. 6: USC

• Current Record: 6-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 24th
• Last Game Result: L 49-35 vs Notre Dame

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Next Game

• Week 17 Opponent: BYE

No. 7: Michigan

• Current Record: 7-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-6
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 19th
• Last Game Result: W 13-10 vs Ohio State

Next Game

• Week 17 Opponent: BYE

No. 8: Minnesota

• Current Record: 7-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-6
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 46th
• Last Game Result: W 24-7 vs Wisconsin

Next Game

• Week 17 Opponent: BYE

No. 9: Illinois

• Current Record: 9-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 8-4
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 57th
• Last Game Result: W 38-28 vs Northwestern

Next Game

• Week 17 Opponent: BYE

No. 10: Nebraska

• Current Record: 6-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 40th
• Last Game Result: L 13-10 vs Iowa

Next Game

• Week 17 Opponent: BYE

No. 11: Rutgers

• Current Record: 7-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-6
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 61st
• Last Game Result: W 41-14 vs Michigan State

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Next Game

• Week 17 Opponent: BYE

No. 12: UCLA

• Current Record: 5-7 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 15th
• Last Game Result: W 20-13 vs Fresno State

No. 13: Washington

• Current Record: 6-6 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 23rd
• Last Game Result: L 49-21 vs Oregon

Next Game

• Week 17 Opponent: BYE

No. 14: Wisconsin

• Current Record: 5-7 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 25th
• Last Game Result: L 24-7 vs Minnesota

No. 15: Maryland

• Current Record: 4-8 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 20th
• Last Game Result: L 44-7 vs Penn State

No. 16: Michigan State

• Current Record: 5-7 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 27th
• Last Game Result: L 41-14 vs Rutgers

No. 17: Northwestern

• Current Record: 4-8 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 39th
• Last Game Result: L 38-28 vs Illinois

No. 18: Purdue

• Current Record: 1-11 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
• Strength of Schedule Ranking: 9th
• Last Game Result: L 66-0 vs Indiana

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