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Big Ten football power rankings, Week 5: Michigan State's defense leads to tumble

The fourth week of the regular season is in the books, and some Big Ten football teams are separating themselves from the pack as contenders.

Others? Well, not so much.

Michigan State suffered a tough loss at the hands of No. 25 USC on Saturday night, but the Spartans didn't look completely outclassed like many thought they would but they just couldn't complete the second-half comeback. The defense really deserves the fault there.

Where does that put Michigan State in the Week 5 Big Ten power rankings?

18. UCLA (0-3)

Last week: BYE
Last rank: 18

The bye came at the perfect time for UCLA.