Northwestern (5-2 overall, 1-2 Big Ten) has fallen from the top 25 of both major polls after a 40-10 loss at home to Iowa (7-0, 3-0) on Saturday.
The Wildcats dropped to No. 39 in the Week 8 Coaches Poll, receiving just four votes. In the AP Poll, Northwestern also received just four votes.
Among the teams ranked ahead of Northwestern in the Coaches Poll is Illinois, who received five votes. The Illini did not receive any votes in the AP Poll.
Among the other Big Ten teams in the polls, No.