The Big Ten bowl season kicks off on Saturday. In total, 10 Big Ten teams will play in bowl games, highlighted by Michigan State's berth in the College Football Playoff. Here's the NJ.com power rankings entering the bowl sesaon:
The Spartans are the clear cut top team in the conference after knocking off undefeated Iowa in the Big Ten championship game to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff. The No. 3 seed, Michigan State will face Alabama in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31 (8 p.m., ESPN).
The Hawkeyes' perfect season came to an end with a heartbreaking loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten championship game.