October 20, 2024

Big Ten power rankings: Michigan cares vs. Ohio State, it just isn't good enough


Justin Fields’ quote got plenty of attention Saturday, even if it isn’t entirely accurate. Michigan takes the Ohio State game seriously. Very. It just can’t compete. Not as long as the talent gap exists and the Wolverines have the Buckeyes’ full attention, although that could dim at any point since this is a “rivalry” by only the loosest definition. It’s Ohio State and everybody else. Until further notice. On to the season’s final rankings: Barry Reeger | AP Photo Don’t Edit 14. RUTGERS (2-10, 0-9) Well that was unexpected. And we’re not just talking about the Scarlet Knights hanging around a bit against Penn State’s JV team (27-6), but the fact Greg Schiano is indeed returning as the program’s head coach. It went from foregone conclusion to dead in the water to NJ.com’s breaking story late Saturday night. So thanks to the fans and others, maybe Rutgers doesn’t occupy this…

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