Both computer rankings are used by the NCAA tournament selection committee in its process of building the March Madness bracket.
Here’s a quick look at each Big Ten program and its latest KenPom and Torvik rankings as of Tuesday, compared to the start of the season: (Teams listed in order of current ranking on KenPom.)
Purdue
Preseason KenPom: 3
Current KenPom: 5
Preseason Torvik: 5
Current Torvik: 8
Notes: The Boilermakers are 4-0, but a closer-than-expected win against Oakland at home is the reason for the slight dip in both rankings through two weeks.