Dispatch college football writer Todd Jones provides a weekly assessment of the Big Ten hierarchy.
1. Ohio State -- It’s hard not to wonder about the leadership on a team that has the starting quarterback — a captain, no less — arrested for operating a vehicle while impaired. And he’s not the first Buckeye player to be suspended this season. Undefeated, yes? Focused? We’ll see.
2. Michigan State -- The off week should have helped the banged-up Spartans heal, although several injuries haven’t been enough to stop this gritty team from winning all eight of its games.