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Based on records to date, the Big Ten has five options for a fourth bid: Iowa, Nebraska, Washington, USC and Michigan. They have the same number of losses (two) but different resumes. Our assessment of their CFP prospects, from best to worst:
The No. 6 Oregon Ducks are 7-1 after a win against the Wisconsin Badgers. Oregon coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks are heading into a bye week, with four games remaining of the regular season.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza continues to make a case for the Heisman after he led the Hoosiers to a 56-6 victory over UCLA this past weekend.
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Big Ten Week 9 Power Rankings: Michigan rises to No. 5, Indiana holds top spot
Indiana and Ohio State remain undefeated and hold the top two spots in the Big Ten power rankings. Iowa and Nebraska saw significant jumps in the rankings after decisive Week 9 victories. UCLA and Minnesota experienced major drops following blowout losses on the road.
Purdue stars Grace Heaney and Taylor Anderson both received conference honors for leading the Boilermakers to wins over Illinois and Minnesota last week.
Scarlet Knights kicker Jai Patel was named the Big Ten co-special teams player of the week alongside Nebraska kick returner Kenneth Williams, the league announced Monday. Patel hit the game-tying and game-winning field goals in the final 66 seconds of a 27-24 victory over the Boilermakers in West Lafayette.