If it was important to not overreact to week one, I think it’s important to feel optimistic after week two. The Oregon Ducks are 2-0 on the season after nearly losing to both Idaho and Boise State, but wins are wins, and there was noticeable improvement in how the Ducks looked from week one to week two.
Week two was eventful across the Big Ten. Michigan fell to Texas, Penn State almost lost to Bowling Green, and Michigan State and Maryland went toe-to-toe. After the full Saturday slate, there was plenty of movement in the Big Ten Power Rankings, although the team at the top rests comfortably.
The season is long, and while Ducks fans shouldn’t be satisfied with where they are, they should be grateful it’s not worse after tight games against Idaho and Boise State.
Below are the Big Ten Power Rankings after week two of college football.
18
UCLA Bruins (1-0)
Aug 31, 2024; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Rico Flores Jr. (1) reacts with defensive back Clint Stephens (14) after Flores Jr. made a touchdown against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against the UCLA Bruins at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Marco Garcia-USA TODAY Sports
Game Result: Bye
Previous Ranking: 17th
AP Poll: N/A
What’s Next?: Indiana
Analysis: UCLA didn’t play this week, but after Michigan State’s win over Maryland and a suspect showing in week one, the Bruins are falling to the bottom spot in the Big Ten. I think it’s unlikely UCLA takes down Indiana next week, but they will have home-field advantage. The week after, they’ll have a near-impossible task as they take on LSU in Baton Rouge.
17
Purdue Boilermakers (1-0)
Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Hudson Card (1) passes the ball to Purdue Boilermakers wide receiver De’Nylon Morrissette (8) Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, during the NCAA…
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