Northwestern is once again a top 25 team after a 23-21 win over Penn State. After coming in at No. 24 in the Week 11 Coaches Poll, the Wildcats are also No. 24 in the Week 11 AP Poll.
Northwestern is ranked for the first time since Week 7, when the Wildcats lost to Iowa at home.
Northwestern remains the sixth-highest ranked Big Ten team though, directly behind Wisconsin (23). Also ranked ahead of the Wildcats are Ohio State (2), Iowa (8), Michigan State (14) and Michigan (15). The Spartans fell after losing at Nebraska Saturday night.