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Big Ten Football: Week 2 Upsets Shake Up Rankings
14 Sep
Summary
- Several Big Ten teams suffered unexpected losses against power conference opponents.
- Indiana and USC remain undefeated after Week 2, while Ohio State and Oregon face challenges.
- The Big Ten conference experienced significant shifts in power rankings due to Week 2 results.
Week 2 delivered a series of surprising defeats for the Big Ten conference, impacting multiple teams that faced power conference opponents. Losses by Minnesota, Purdue, and Illinois on their home fields have altered the league's early narrative.
Indiana and USC have emerged as bright spots, both maintaining undefeated records. Indiana, in particular, has posted dominant offensive performances. Conversely, Ohio State suffered a narrow loss despite holding a significant lead, and Oregon experienced a decisive defeat.
These Week 2 outcomes have led to a considerable reshuffling of Big Ten power rankings. While some teams like Michigan and Michigan State show promise on defense and offense respectively, others like Rutgers and Purdue are struggling to find consistent wins.
