BIG TEN NOTEBOOK Transformed UCLA puts newfound energy to the test at No. 2 Indiana

The difference between the top of the Big Ten Conference and the rest of the league is becoming larger as the second half of the conference season begins.

Top-ranked Ohio State (7-0, 4-0 B1G) is off this week while No. 2 Indiana (7-0, 4-0 B1G) and No. 6 Oregon (6-1, 3-1 B1G) maintain favorable outlooks as the Hoosiers and Ducks fight for a spot in the conference title game.