Big Ten Football Power Rankings for Week 12

Published 12:19 pm Sunday, November 10, 2024

Who is the team to beat at the top of the Big Ten going into Week 12 of the college football season? Our power rankings below fill you in on all you need to know about each team ahead of this week’s games.

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Big Ten Power Rankings

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Projected records reflect games against only FBS opponents.

No. 1: Oregon

  • Current Record: 10-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 11-0
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 53rd
  • Last Game Result: W 39-18 vs Maryland

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: @ Wisconsin
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: NBC (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 2: Ohio State

  • Current Record: 8-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 11-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 50th
  • Last Game Result: W 45-0 vs Purdue

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: @ Northwestern
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 3: Indiana

  • Current Record: 10-0 | Projected 2024 Record: 10-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 76th
  • Last Game Result: W 20-15 vs Michigan

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Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: BYE

No. 4: Penn State

  • Current Record: 8-1 | Projected 2024 Record: 11-1
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 57th
  • Last Game Result: W 35-6 vs Washington

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: @ Purdue
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: CBS (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Paramount+

No. 5: Iowa

  • Current Record: 6-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 33rd
  • Last Game Result: L 20-17 vs UCLA

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: BYE

No. 6: USC

  • Current Record: 4-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 44th
  • Last Game Result: L 26-21 vs Washington

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Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: Nebraska
  • Game Time: 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: FOX (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 7: Minnesota

  • Current Record: 6-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 47th
  • Last Game Result: L 26-19 vs Rutgers

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: BYE

No. 8: Wisconsin

  • Current Record: 5-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 26th
  • Last Game Result: L 42-10 vs Iowa

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: Oregon
  • Game Time: 7:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: NBC (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 9: UCLA

  • Current Record: 4-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 5th
  • Last Game Result: W 20-17 vs Iowa

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: @ Washington
  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET on Friday, Nov. 15
  • TV Channel: FOX (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 10: Nebraska

  • Current Record: 5-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 36th
  • Last Game Result: L 27-20 vs UCLA

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: @ USC
  • Game Time: 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: FOX (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 11: Michigan

  • Current Record: 5-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 6-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 19th
  • Last Game Result: L 20-15 vs Indiana

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Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: BYE

No. 12: Washington

  • Current Record: 5-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 23rd
  • Last Game Result: L 35-6 vs Penn State

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: UCLA
  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET on Friday, Nov. 15
  • TV Channel: FOX (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 13: Illinois

  • Current Record: 6-3 | Projected 2024 Record: 7-4
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 43rd
  • Last Game Result: L 25-17 vs Minnesota

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: Michigan State
  • Game Time: 2:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 14: Maryland

  • Current Record: 4-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 4-7
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 18th
  • Last Game Result: L 39-18 vs Oregon

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: Rutgers
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 15: Rutgers

  • Current Record: 5-4 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 41st
  • Last Game Result: W 26-19 vs Minnesota

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: @ Maryland
  • Game Time: 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 16: Michigan State

  • Current Record: 4-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 5-6
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 11th
  • Last Game Result: L 47-10 vs Indiana

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: @ Illinois
  • Game Time: 2:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 17: Northwestern

  • Current Record: 4-5 | Projected 2024 Record: 3-8
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 37th
  • Last Game Result: W 26-20 vs Purdue

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: Ohio State
  • Game Time: 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: Big Ten Network (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)

No. 18: Purdue

  • Current Record: 1-8 | Projected 2024 Record: 0-11
  • Strength of Schedule Ranking: 7th
  • Last Game Result: L 45-0 vs Ohio State

Next Game

  • Week 12 Opponent: Penn State
  • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET on Saturday, Nov. 16
  • TV Channel: CBS (Watch on FuboRegional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Paramount+

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