The Big Ten power rankings will be published weekly throughout the regular season using a mix of data-driven insight and unapologetic subjectivity. With 18 teams, nine conference games and wild variations in the quality of non-conference schedules, comparative analysis is an inherently flawed approach. Which is fine, because the Hotline hasn’t been wrong about anything in at least 90 minutes.

(Review last week’s Big Ten rankings here.)

And just like that, September is gone. Done. Over. The month was stocked with twist and turbulence, with upside stunners, downside surprises and major news off the field.

For the Big Ten, it began with a spirited victory (Ohio State over Texas) and ended with a gripping finish (Oregon over Penn State), but there were unexpected stumbles along the way.

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