https://www.thehoosiernetwork.com/2018/08/27/preseason-big-ten-football-power-rankings-let-the-games-begin/

The Big Ten begins play Thursday, and the top five teams in the conference seem to be in their own grouping, with the likes of Iowa, Northwestern and Purdue a good step or two behind them. If the Big Ten wants to prove it’s the best conference in the country, it may need some of those teams from 6-14 to make strides toward the top and make bowl games. Some teams are looking to build momentum, while others are trying to keep it.