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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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Zach Harrison (9) pressures Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) 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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The Terps fell 34-16 to Minnesota on Saturday.

The offense has continued to struggle since losing star wide receiver Dontay Demus against Iowa, not scoring over 17 points in a game since his injury. The Maryland defense was gashed, as Minnesota ran for 326 yards, an average of 5.8 yards per carry.

After starting 4-0, the season is starting to slip away from the Terps, and they still have matchups with Michigan, Michigan State, and Penn State remaining. They do face a banged-up Indiana team this upcoming week, so they’ll have a chance to get back in the win column.

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