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Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 9

Ohio State needed a late rally to take down Penn State, and thanks to two touchdown passes by JT Barrett, the Buckeyes control their own destiny in the Big Ten and in the College Football Playoff.

Next Week: at Iowa

Ranking: 2

LW: 1

Move: DOWN 1

Penn State looked like they were poised to shatter the Buckeye’s hopes in 2017, but fell apart late in the game, giving way to an improbably Ohio State win. The Nittany Lions will need to recover quickly to avoid another letdown.