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Last week’s ranking in parentheses

1. Michigan (2)

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Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines walked off with the Paul Bunyan Trophy after beating Michigan State 21-7.
Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines walked off with the Paul Bunyan Trophy after beating Michigan State 21-7.

Jim Harbaugh’s crew is finally atop a ranking that doesn’t involve coolest spring break trips.

2. Iowa (3)

Kirk Ferentz on a visit from Olympic wrestler Lou Banach: “I know we don’t have Will Ferrell and Snoop Dogg, but we had a gold medalist on our sideline.”

3. Ohio State (1)

Purdue freshman Rondale Moore racked up 252 all-purpose yards and scored twice in a 49-20 upset of Ohio State.
Purdue freshman Rondale Moore racked up 252 all-purpose yards and scored twice in a 49-20 upset of Ohio State.

It’s tough to win when you can’t run, stop the run or bottle up Rondale Moore.

4. Purdue (9)

Trended worldwide after posting the third-largest victory by an unranked team over a top-two team in AP poll history.

5. Wisconsin (4)

Headed to Northwestern to settle the great debate — brats versus Chicago dogs.

6. Northwestern (6)

America’s worst favorite could have pitched a shutout at Rutgers and still not covered the 20½ points.

7. Penn State (7)

Trace McSorley was 19 of 36 for 220 yards with no touchdowns and a pick in Penn State's 33-28 squeaker at Indiana. He also ran for 107 yards and two scores.
Trace McSorley was 19 of 36 for 220 yards with no touchdowns and a pick in Penn State’s 33-28 squeaker at Indiana. He also ran for 107 yards and two scores.

One large reason Trace McSorley ranks 80th nationally in passing efficiency rating: His receivers have bad hands.

8. Michigan State (5)

Whatever happened to NFL prospect Brian Lewerke?

9. Indiana (10)

Hoosiers ran 100 plays against Penn State. Needed one more.

10. Maryland (8)

You know it’s a tough passing day when Ty Johnson leads the team with two receptions — for 2 yards.

11. Nebraska (12)

Not one, not two but three Cornhuskers rushed for 100-plus yards in Scott Frost’s first coaching win at the school.

12. Minnesota (11)

Tanner Morgan came off the bench in Minnesota's 53-28 loss at Nebraska and finished 11 of 16 for 214 yards and ran for 35 yards and a touchdown.
Tanner Morgan came off the bench in Minnesota’s 53-28 loss at Nebraska and finished 11 of 16 for 214 yards and ran for 35 yards and a touchdown.

In case you care, a quarterback controversy is brewing between Zack Annexstad and Tanner Morgan.

13. Illinois (13)

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The dumpster fire that is Illini football would have been useful at snowy Camp Randall Stadium.

14. Rutgers (14)

Chris Ash got a 15-yard penalty for hollering at the refs. Would he have preferred an ejection?

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