The list of contenders is one shorter this week.
But even with Nebraska falling by the wayside, the Big Ten can still make a claim as arguably the nation's toughest conference and a solid favorite to send a team to compete for the national title, with four members in the top 10 of the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
The final unveiling is still almost a month away on Dec. 4, and plenty can and almost certainly will change given the intriguing matchups that are on tap in the coming weeks. But the Big Ten remains in great shape nationally, and here's where the league's contenders stand heading into another critical Saturday.