Wisconsin Badgers Find Respite in Week 10 Big Ten Power Rankings

The Wisconsin Badgers are struggling this season with a record of 2-6 and 0-5 in Big Ten play. This past weekend, they were led by Hunter Simmons, who scored a touchdown during a challenging game against Oregon. However, despite some glimmers of hope, the team remains at the bottom of the Big Ten rankings.

Big Ten Power Rankings for Week 10

As of early November, here’s how the Big Ten teams rank:

• 18. Wisconsin Badgers: 2-6 (0-5) – The Badgers are currently the weakest team in the league.
• 17. Purdue Boilermakers: 2-6 (0-5) – While they share the same record as Wisconsin, their future looks slightly more promising.
• 16. Michigan State Spartans: 3-5 (0-5) – Recently struggling, the Spartans seem unlikely to make a bowl appearance this year.
• 15. UCLA Bruins: 3-5 (3-2) – The Bruins’ non-conference performance may cost them a shot at bowl eligibility.
• 14. Penn State Nittany Lions: 3-4 (0-4) – The Nittany Lions have a difficult road ahead regarding coaching changes.
• 13. Rutgers Scarlet Knights: 4-4 (1-4) – Despite their struggles, they managed a close win against Purdue.
• 12. Maryland Terrapins: 4-3 (1-3) – After a strong start, they must regroup to achieve bowl eligibility.
• 11. Illinois Fighting Illini: 5-3 (2-3) – The Illini have underperformed relative to preseason expectations.
• 10. Northwestern Wildcats: 5-3 (3-2) – A competitive season remains, but the Wildcats face tough matchups ahead.
• 9. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 6-2 (3-2) – Bowl eligibility marks a turnaround for the program under Matt Rhule.
• 8. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 5-3 (3-2) – After a disappointing rivalry loss, they look to bounce back.
• 7. Washington Huskies: 6-2 (3-2) – A well-coached team, but questions linger about coaching stability.
• 6. Iowa Hawkeyes: 6-2 (4-1) – An underdog with a chance to impact playoff discussions.
• 5. USC Trojans: 5-2 (3-1) – Still in contention for a playoff spot, they require a strong finish.
• 4. Michigan Wolverines: 6-2 (4-1) – A strong performance could disrupt playoff scenarios.
• 3. Oregon Ducks: 7-1 (4-1) – Despite struggling against better teams, they remain in the mix.
• 2. Ohio State Buckeyes: 8-0 (4-0) – The Buckeyes are poised for a strong postseason run.
• 1. Indiana Hoosiers: 8-0 (5-0) – The Hoosiers are currently the standout team in the conference.

The Wisconsin Badgers are likely to face significant challenges as the season continues. With their current standing, questions about head coach Luke Fickell’s future are becoming more pressing. The upcoming bye week may provide them a necessary chance to regroup before tackling their remaining opponents.