Big Ten power rankings Week 8: Ohio State cruises, Penn State tumbles

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave (2) blows a kiss to the sky after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of a NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.Cfb Maryland Terrapins At Ohio State Buckeyes /

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Michigan Wolverines defensive ends Mike Morris (90) rushes Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Ryan Hilinski (12) during first half action Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Michigan Stadium.Michigan defensive line /

Wildcats . 12. team. 882. . 3-4 (1-3).

A week after picking up its first Big Ten win of the year, Northwestern was crushed by Michigan 33-7 this past Saturday.

There weren’t many positives to take away from this game as both sides of the ball struggled for Northwestern. Michigan racked up 457 yards of offense and controlled the game with almost 40 minutes in time of position.

The offense sputtered, going just 4-14 on third downs and totaled just 233 yards of offense. Running back Evan Hull was the lone bright spot, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown on just six carries.

Northwestern will host Minnesota this week.

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