Detroit News Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 13
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Go through the gallery to see The Detroit News Big Ten Power Rankings for Week 13 of the college season, compiled by Matt Charboneau. Al Goldis, Associated Press
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1. Wisconsin (11-0, 8-0) – The Badgers finally got
1. Wisconsin (11-0, 8-0) – The Badgers finally got a win over a ranked opponent, wearing down Michigan to remain unbeaten. Jonathan Taylor ran for 132 yards for the Badgers, who have locked up the Big Ten West and a spot in the conference title game. They finish with Minnesota before preparing to face Ohio State with a spot in the College Football Playoff likely on the line. Last week: 1. Stacy Revere, Getty Images
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2. Ohio State (9-2, 7-1) – The win over Illinois was
2. Ohio State (9-2, 7-1) – The win over Illinois was about what was expected as the Buckeyes scored 28 points in the first quarter and were never challenged. The win locked up the Big Ten East title for the Buckeyes, who will take on Wisconsin in the conference title game. Before that, however, they head to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan. Last week: 2. Kirk Irwin, Getty Images
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3. Northwestern (8-3, 6-2) – The usual suspects led
3. Northwestern (8-3, 6-2) – The usual suspects led the Wildcats in a drubbing of Minnesota. Quarterback Clayton Thorson threw for three touchdowns while running back Justin Jackson gained 166 yards. The Wildcats have now won six straight games and head into the final week of the season with a trip to Illinois and looking to improve their bowl standing. Last week: 3. David Banks, Getty Images
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4. Michigan State (8-3, 6-2) – The Spartans bounced
4. Michigan State (8-3, 6-2) – The Spartans bounced back from last week’s ugly loss to Ohio State by getting the job done at home against Maryland. They did nothing through the air but ran for 271 yards as LJ Scott gained 147 yards and scored a touchdown. The Spartans close the season at Rutgers with a chance to land a solid bowl bid. Last week: 4. Al Goldis, Associated Press
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5. Penn State (9-2, 6-2) – Saquon Barkley led an offensive
5. Penn State (9-2, 6-2) – Saquon Barkley led an offensive explosion in a win over Nebraska by gaining 224 total yards and scoring three touchdowns, giving him a program-record 39. The defense had its troubles slowing the Cornhuskers but it was just enough as the Nittany Lions head to Maryland to close out the season with their eye on a New Year’s Six bowl game. Last week: 5. Chris Knight, Associated Press
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6. Michigan (8-3, 5-3) – Getting a big win on the road
6. Michigan (8-3, 5-3) – Getting a big win on the road continues to be elusive for the Wolverines as they played Wisconsin tough but in the end their offense couldn’t get rolling. QB Brandon Peters was lost to an apparent head injury and his status remains unclear heading into the regular-season finale at home next week against Ohio State. Last week: 6. Stacy Revere, Getty Images
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7. Indiana (5-6, 2-6) – The Hoosiers, a team that played
7. Indiana (5-6, 2-6) – The Hoosiers, a team that played some of the best in the conference tough all season, is now on a winning streak after shutting out Rutgers a week after knocking off Illinois. The Hoosiers now find themselves in position to become bowl eligible if they can win at Purdue in the regular-season finale. Last week: 8. Michael Hickey, Getty Images
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8. Purdue (5-6, 3-5) – There seems little doubt first-year
8. Purdue (5-6, 3-5) – There seems little doubt first-year coach Jeff Brohm will get some votes for coach of the year as the Boilermakers are now one win from becoming bowl eligible. They’re in that position after going on the road and beating Iowa, and now must get a win at home over Indiana for the critical sixth victory. Last week: 9. Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press
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9. Iowa (6-5, 3-5) – The most difficult team to figure
9. Iowa (6-5, 3-5) – The most difficult team to figure out in the entire conference has to be the Hawkeyes. The same team that lost to Penn State on the final play of the game and, two weeks ago, blitzed Ohio State, lost at home to Purdue a week after getting rolled by Wisconsin. They’ll make a bowl game, but the Hawkeyes have to be reeling. Last week: 7. Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press
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10. Maryland (4-7, 2-6) – The Terrapins started the
10. Maryland (4-7, 2-6) – The Terrapins started the season with a big win at Texas but it’s been all downhill from there. They alternated their third- and fourth-string quarterbacks at Michigan State but could generate very little offense. A bowl game likely is gone now as they head into the finale against Penn State. Last week: 12. Al Goldis, Associated Press
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11. Nebraska (4-7, 3-5) – The Cornhuskers were game
11. Nebraska (4-7, 3-5) – The Cornhuskers were game against Penn State but in the end simply couldn’t muster up a decent defense. Tanner Lee threw for 399 yards and three touchdowns but the Huskers gave up 609 yards to Penn State and are now likely out of a bowl game as the future of coach Mike Riley is in limbo. Last week: 13. Chris Knight, Associated Press
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12. Minnesota (5-6, 2-6) – The Golden Gophers have
12. Minnesota (5-6, 2-6) – The Golden Gophers have now lost three of four after getting blanked at Northwestern. They’ve won just twice in the last eight weeks and now they’ll need to find a way to upset Wisconsin next week to reach a bowl game in coach P.J. Fleck’s first season. Last week: 10. David Banks, Getty Images
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13. Rutgers (4-7, 3-5) – The Scarlet Knights had a
13. Rutgers (4-7, 3-5) – The Scarlet Knights had a two-game win streak earlier in the Big Ten season but have now lost three of four after getting shut out on the road against Indiana. There’s still a shot at reaching a bowl game but the Scarlet Knights will have to knock off Michigan State next week to make that happen. Last week: 11. Michael Hickey, Getty Images
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14. Illinois (2-9, 0-8) – There wasn’t a team that
14. Illinois (2-9, 0-8) – There wasn’t a team that was likely going to stop Ohio State this week, but the Fighting Illini provided little resistance as the losing skid reached nine games. The Illini will close things at home against Northwestern as the future of coach Lovie Smith will likely start to become an issue heading to the offseason. Last week: 14. Kirk Irwin, Getty Images
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    Michigan State jumped up one spot to No. 21 and Michigan tumbled out of this week's Associated Press college football poll, released Sunday.

    Michigan State (8-3) took care of business at home with a 17-7 victory over Maryland, while Michigan (8-3) couldn't knock off unbeaten Wisconsin in a 24-10 road loss.

    In the Amway coaches' poll, MSU rose from No. 24 to No. 22 while Michigan, who checked in at No. 18 a week ago, fell out of the rankings.

    There was little movement among the top 10 as Alabama held onto the top spot in both polls once again following a 56-0 thrashing of Mercer.

    Miami, Oklahoma, Clemson and Wisconsin rounded out the top five in the AP poll, and the 2-5 order in the coaches' poll is Miami, Clemson, Wisconsin and Oklahoma.

    More: Charboneau’s AP vote: Will Badgers get boost in CFP rankings?

    ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL

    1. Alabama (58 first-place votes), 11-0 record, 1,522 points (last week: 1)

    2. Miami (3), 10-0, 1,433 (2)

    3. Oklahoma, 10-1, 1,370 (3)

    4. Clemson, 10-1, 1,355 (4)

    5. Wisconsin, 11-0, 1,328 (5)

    6. Auburn, 9-2, 1,203 (6)

    7. Georgia, 10-1, 1,157 (7)

    8. Ohio State, 9-2, 1,064 (8)

    9. Notre Dame, 9-2, 1,023 (9)

    10. TCU, 9-2, 906 (11)

    11. USC, 10-2, 891 (12)

    12. Penn State, 9-2, 888 (13)

    13. Central Florida, 10-0, 833 (14)

    14. Washington State, 9-2, 697 (15)

    15. Washington, 9-2, 613 (16)

    16. Mississippi State, 8-3, 573 (17)

    17. Memphis, 9-1, 496 (18)

    18. Oklahoma State, 8-3, 422 (10)

    19. LSU, 8-3, 415 (21)

    20. Stanford, 8-3, 407 (20)

    21. Michigan State, 8-3, 366 (22)

    22. South Florida, 9-1, 247 (23)

    23. Northwestern, 8-3, 232 (NR)

    24. Virginia Tech, 8-3, 136 (NR)

    25. Boise State, 9-2, 96 (NR)

    Others receiving votes: Michigan 49, Iowa State 47, South Carolina 30, N.C. State 9, San Diego St. 8, Wake Forest 7, Texas A&M 1, Fresno State 1.

    AMWAY COACHES' POLL

    1. Alabama (64 first-place votes), 11-0 record, 1,600 points (last week: 1)

    2. Miami, 10-0, 1,492 (2)

    3. Clemson, 10-1, 1,429 (3)

    4. Wisconsin, 11-0, 1,414 (4)

    5. Oklahoma, 10-1, 1,408 (5)

    6. Auburn, 9-2, 1,271 (6)

    7. Georgia, 10-1, 1,221 (7)

    8. Ohio State, 9-2, 1,103 (8)

    9. Notre Dame, 9-2, 1,019 (9)

    10. USC, 10-2, 976 (10)

    11. Penn State, 9-2, 956 (11)

    12. Central Florida, 10-0, 915 (12)

    13. TCU, 9-2, 861 (14)

    14. Washington, 9-2, 735 (15)

    15. Washington State, 9-2, 684 (16)

    16. Memphis, 9-1, 566 (17)

    17. Mississippi State, 8-3, 552 (19)

    18. LSU, 8-3, 430 (21)

    19. South Florida , 9-1, 388 (20)

    20. Stanford, 8-3, 383 (23)

    21. Oklahoma State, 8-3, 366 (13)

    22. Michigan State, 8-3, 326 (24)

    23. Northwestern, 8-3, 243 (27)

    24. Boise State, 9-2, 124 (29)

    25. Virginia Tech, 8-3, 119 (26)

    Other receiving votes: South Carolina 69, Michigan 58, San Diego State 24, Iowa State 14, North Carolina State 13, Kentucky 9, Wake Forest 8, Texas A&M 8, Troy 4, Florida Atlantic 4, Fresno State 4, Army 3, West Virginia 1.

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