After sending four teams to major bowl games, the Big Ten had a disappointing postseason as seven of 10 teams ended their respective campaigns on a down note. Still, there were plenty of positives around the Big Ten in 2016. Here is our final Big Ten power rankings, including a team that may surprise you at the top.
After a 2-2 start, the Nittany Lions reeled off nine straight wins, including an upset over Ohio State and a Big Ten Championship game triumph over Wisconsin, to earn a Rose Bowl berth.