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Big Ten power rankings: Michigan State almost in cellar; Michigan football makes big jump

Columbus Dispatch writer Rob Oller ranks all 14 teams in this week's Big Ten football power rankings after the first week of the season:

1. Ohio State (1-0)

First-world-football problems: Criticism comes the Buckeyes’ way when they win but don’t look perfect while doing so. (Last week: 1)

WINNERS, LOSERS:Michigan football's Jim Harbaugh good, MSU's Mel Tucker not

2. Wisconsin (1-0)

While Justin Fields made more headlines for Ohio State, Badgers redshirt freshman Graham Mertz put up a bronze trophy performance of his own last week with 20-of-21 passing and five TDs.