1) Penn State (5-0):
It would be so great to see Saquon Barkley in a Packers’ uniform. Too bad he’s going No. 1 and GB is winning Super Bowl LII.

2) Wisconsin (4-0):
The only team I can even remotely see Bucky losing to the rest of this season is Michigan. Badgers are 100 percent winning the West title.

3) Michigan (4-0):
The Wolverines’ rest of the season could be tough; they have Penn State, Wisconsin, and Ohio State in the second half. It’ll be fun to watch.

4) Ohio State (4-1):
You shut out Rutgers. Congrats, Ohio State.

5) Maryland (3-1)

Can someone please explain to me how we got to the point where I have Maryland ranked No. 5?

6) Michigan State (3-1):
Yep, better than Iowa.

7) Iowa (3-2):
The only reason the Hawkeyes are still in the top half is because they’ve shown they can be better.

8) Nebraska (3-2):
Nebraska is the worst. It just sits uselessly between the Midwest and the West. I don’t consider it a part of anything geographically.

9) Minnesota (3-1):
The boat is sinking, P.J.

10) Northwestern (2-2):
Anytime Adam talks about the Wildcats being a “dark horse” a Northwestern nerd fails an exam.

11) Indiana (2-2):
The state of Indiana is also the worst. It is very similar to Nebraska in the way that it is not useful whatsoever.

12) Illinois (2-1):
“I can’t wait for the next two years to be over so I can finally have my own recruits.” — Lovie Smith, probably

13) Purdue (2-2):
A list of places I will never return to: West Lafayette.

14) Rutgers (1-4):
Somehow put up 209 yards against Ohio State. Still didn’t score any points.

Offensive Impact

Name: D.J. Moore, Maryland

Position: Wide receiver

Year: Junior

Moore has 30 receptions for 403 yards so far this season with 5 touchdowns through the air. That’s an average of 13.4 yards a catch. Plus, he’s added 46 yards and a touchdown in three rushes on the ground. Now, that’s an impact.

Defensive Impact

Name: Josey Jewell, Iowa

Position: Middle linebacker

Year: Senior

Jewell leads the Big Ten in defense, and it isn’t even close. He has had back-to-back 16-tackle games and is No. 4 in total tackles in the NCAA with 60. He’s tied for fifth in solo tackles, posting 31. Add in 2.5 sacks, an interception, a fumble recovery, and 4 pass breakups, and you’ve got an Outlaw on your hands.

Game to Watch:

Michigan state at No. 8 michigan

When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Mich.