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Big Ten Power Rankings after Week 8: Washington stays put despite crushing loss

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Last week's ranking: No. 1

Last week's game: W, 34-0 vs Wisconsin

Ohio State continues its dominance, holding onto the No. 1 spot in the Big Ten and entire country that it's held since the end of Week 1. The Buckeyes defense keeps balling out, forcing its second shutout of the season and has only allowed more than 10 points in a game once this season. The Buckeyes have a bye this week before taking on the hampered Penn State Nittany Lions on Nov. 1.

2. Indiana Hoosiers (7-0)

Last week's ranking: No. 2

Last week's game: W, 38-13 vs Michigan State

The Hoosiers are right behind Ohio State, moving up to No.