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Big Ten Conference Power Rankings After Week 9

ByShane Lunnen
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Oct 29, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Dare Ogunbowale (23) and wide receiver Robert Wheelwright (15) celebrate after scoring a touchdown during overtime against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Dare Ogunbowale (23) and wide receiver Robert Wheelwright (15) celebrate after scoring a touchdown during overtime against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Camp Randall Stadium. Wisconsin won 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

No big upset this week, so the Big Ten power rankings remain the same at the top.

We have come to the end of October and it’s hard to believe there is only one month left in the regular season.  The Big Ten Conference divisional races are starting to heat up as the final stretch approaches.

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Michigan remains in the top spot with their win over rival Michigan State.  Ohio State squeaked out a win over Northwestern, and Wisconsin beat Nebraska in what could have been a defacto Big Ten West championship game.

Let’s take a look at where the conference stands through nine weeks.

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