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.

(Last week’s rankings are here.)

(All times Pacific)

1. Ohio State (7-0/4-0)

Result: won at Wisconsin 34-0 Next up: idle Comment: The Buckeyes have allowed 5.9 points per game, an outrageously low number — Oklahoma is next at 9.4 — that could hold up into late November. They play Penn State, Purdue, UCLA and Rutgers before finishing with Michigan. (Previous: 1)

2. Indiana (7-0/4-0)

Result: beat

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