Big Ten Football Power Ranking Week 12
By Ryan Kay
Here is a look first at the teams ranked 18th through 15th in these week 12 Big Ten football power rankings.
The rankings primarily used in these rankings can fluctuate throughout the season due to team performances, injuries, and other factors.
The websites/ranking systems that were used for the latest rankings came from:
KFordRatings
College Football Research Center
Massey Ratings
Jeff Sagarin's College Football Ratings
ESPN's College Football Power Index 2024
Based on the analysis, an overall ranking of each team is given, along with the relative strength of each Big Ten team. We considered the strengths and weaknesses of each ranking system when interpreting the results.
An important note: These rankings are just one tool for evaluating teams. They have been used with other factors, such as team statistics, their last four games, and how they have played in conference games.
Key victory this season: Indiana State (49-9)
Single-digit losses this season: Northwestern (20-26), @ Illinois (49-50)
Where they are ranked nationally in various college football rankings: K Ford Ranking: 110
College Football Research Center Rankings: 104
Massey Ratings Ranking: 114
Jeff Sagarin Ranking: 110
ESPN's College Football Power Index Ranking:109
Key victories this season: Miami (OH) (13-6), @ Maryland (37-10), and @ Purdue (26-20)
Single-digit loss this season: Duke (20-26)
Where they are ranked nationally in various college football rankings: K Ford Ranking: 77
CFRC Ranking: 68
Massey Ranking: 78
Sagarin Ranking: 79
ESPN's FPI Ranking: 79
Key victories this season: USC (29-28), UConn (50-7), and @ Virginia (27-13)
Single-digit loss this season: Michigan State (24-27)
Where they are ranked nationally in various college football rankings: K Ford Ranking: 57
CFRC Ranking: 72
Massey Ranking: 66
Sagarin Ranking: 68
ESPN's FPI Ranking: 60
Key victories this season: Minnesota (26-19), Washington (21-18), and @ Virginia Tech (26-23)
Single-digit loss this season: @ Nebraska (7-14) and UCLA (32-35)
Where they are ranked nationally in various college football rankings: K Ford Ranking: 61
CFRC Ranking: 53
Massey Ranking: 65
Sagarin Ranking: 64
ESPN's FPI Ranking: 63