1. Minnesota (29-13, 11-3): Nobody saw the Gophers in the top five in the conference, much less leading the league after winning series against Iowa, Michigan, Maryland, Northwestern and Illinois. Indiana comes to town this week.
2. Michigan State (30-11, 10-5): Taking two out of three from Michigan and with a puzzling Husker team visiting, Spartans may prove better than No. 47 RPI.
3. Michigan (31-12, 9-5): Lost last two against MSU after sweeping Nebraska and taking two of three from Iowa. Final home series this weekend against Rutgers.
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