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After some big upsets in the Big Ten, there is a major shift in the Week Eight power ranking

As the season chugs along, there's now some Big Ten teams that find themselves searching for answers after week seven, and some that celebrated massive victories. Here's where everyone stacks up heading into week eight.

No. 1: Ohio State

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) and defensive tackle Tywone Malone (95) after a fumble by Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025. Ohio State won 34-16. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Buckeyes add another impressive win to their resume.