Big Ten Conference power rankings for Week 9 have been released, highlighting the latest standings after a weekend of key matchups. The rankings follow the October 31 game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum where the USC Trojans faced the Ohio State Buckeyes. In that contest, USC's Mark Bowman hurdled Ohio State's Jaylen McClain during the third quarter, a moment captured in a widely circulated photograph.
The weekly rankings, compiled by Nick Richards for SB Nation, provide an updated look at the conference hierarchy as the 2026 season progresses. Week 9 results will influence the upcoming playoff picture and bowl projections.
