The Big Ten didn't bounce all the way back following its week from hell, but it did begin the process in earnest.
Ohio State and Penn State continued to be wrecking balls. Iowa and Wisconsin played an absolute thriller. Purdue finally broke through with a national-level win after three straight close calls. Michigan State asserted itself as still being a team to consider in the Big Ten East race. Maryland responded after its first loss of the season.
Here are this week's Big Ten power rankings, in ascending order:
