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Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 5

After just the first full week of conference play, it seems the Big Ten is more wide open than previously thought. Northwestern, Michigan and Iowa all impressed while perennial powers Ohio State, Michigan State and Wisconsin looked weak. While the Buckeyes and Spartans still claim the top two spots, some other teams are putting pressure on them.

Here are our power rankings after five weeks of college football:

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Wisconsin Badgers
A 10-6 loss at home to Iowa has led many to write off the Badgers.