Ben Kenney
May 27, 2024 7:14 am CT
On3’s Jesse Simonton released his updated post-spring Big Ten 2024 power rankings this week.
The forecast comes after spring practice and the spring transfer portal session. Not many headlines are made during the time period, but the picture for the upcoming season gains clarity.
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That picture for the Big Ten includes newcomers Oregon, USC, UCLA and Washington. It is a season of transition for many of its top teams as the conference undergoes a facelift, though also a projected all-in year for some others — Rutgers, to name one.
Simonton sees a rough year for the Wisconsin Badgers, to say the least. He has the team far from the top of his updated power rankings:
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Ohio State Buckeyes
Dec. 29, 2023; Arlington, Texas; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day walks off the field after losing 14-3 to Missouri Tigers in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium. Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch-USA TODAY NETWORK
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 2
SP+ Rating: 32.7 (No. 2 in the nation)
2023 Record:11-2
Get more (Ohio State) news, analysis and opinions onBuckeyes Wire
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Oregon Ducks
Nov. 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning (center) leads quarterback Bo Nix (10) and Ty Thompson (13) onto the field for the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 1
SP+ Rating: 30.8 (No. 3 in the nation)
2023 Record:12-2
Get more (Oregon) news, analysis and opinions onDucks Wire
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Michigan Wolverines
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches a play during the second half of the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Junfu Han-USA TODAY NETWORK
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 4
SP+ Rating: 27.5 (No. 6 in the nation)
2023 Record:15-0
Get more (Michigan) news, analysis and opinions onWolverines Wire
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Dec. 30, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin on the sidelines against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 3
SP+ Rating: 26.8 (No. 7 in the nation)
2023 Record:10-3
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Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nov. 11, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule during the third quarter against the Maryland Terrapins at Memorial Stadium. Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 6
SP+ Rating: 7.1 (No. 40 in the nation)
2023 Record:5-7
Get more (Nebraska) news, analysis and opinions onCornhuskers Wire
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Iowa Hawkeyes
Oct. 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 8
SP+ Rating: 13.2 (No. 22 in the nation)
2023 Record:10-4
Get more (Iowa) news, analysis and opinions onHawkeyes Wire
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USC Trojans
Oct. 28, 2023; Berkeley, California; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts after a penalty during the third quarter against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Darren Yamash*ta-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 5
SP+ Rating: 13.6 (No. 21 in the nation)
2023 Record:8-5
Get more (USC) news, analysis and opinions onTrojans Wire
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Sept. 3, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Greg Schiano before the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at SHI Stadium. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 11
SP+ Rating: 3.9 (No. 49 in the nation)
2023 Record:7-6
Get more (Rutgers) news, analysis and opinions onRutgers Wire
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Washington Huskies
Dec. 1, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada; Washington Huskies running back Dillon Johnson (7) rushes against the Oregon Ducks during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 9
SP+ Rating:9.1 (No. 35 in nation)
2023 Record:14-1
Get more (Washington) news, analysis and opinions onHuskies Wire
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Wisconsin Badgers
Sept. 2, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell walks out onto the field during warmups prior to the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Camp Randall Stadium. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 7
SP+ Rating:10.8 (No. 27 in nation)
2023 Record:7-6
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Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State’s head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Nick King/Lansing State Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 12
SP+ Rating:minus-4.9 (No. 82 in nation)
2023 Record:4-8
Get more (Michigan State) news, analysis and opinions onSpartans Wire
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Illinois Fighting Illini
Oct. 29, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets linebacker Tarique Barnes (8) on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 13
SP+ Rating:minus-1.3 (No. 66 in nation)
2023 Record:5-7
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Maryland Terrapins
Oct. 28, 2023; Evanston, Illinois; Maryland Terrapins head coach Mike Locksley (center) on the sidelines during the second half at Ryan Field. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 10
SP+ Rating:5.0 (No. 44 in nation)
2023 Record:8-5
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Northwestern Wildcats
Nov. 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun looks on during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Wrigley Field. David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 15
SP+ Rating:minus-3.4 (No. 74in nation)
2023 Record:8-5
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UCLA Bruins
Feb. 13, 2024; Los Angeles, California; UCLA Bruins athletic director Martin Jarmond, right, with new head football coach DeShaun Foster during a press conference at Pauley Pavilion. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 16
SP+ Rating:11.3 (No. 26 in nation)
2023 Record:8-5
Get more (UCLA) news, analysis and opinions onUCLA Wire
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Oct. 21, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa; Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck watches a replay against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 14
SP+ Rating:4.8 (No. 45 in nation)
2023 Record:6-7
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Purdue Boilermakers
Nov. 18, 2023; Evanston, Illinois; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters watches his team play against the Northwestern Wildcats in the fourth quarter at Ryan Field. Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 18
SP+ Rating:minus-3.0 (No. 72 in nation)
2023 Record:4-8
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Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti looks on during the Indiana football spring game at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Bobby Goddin/Herald-Times-USA TODAY NETWORK
Badgers Wire Power Ranking:No. 17
SP+ Rating:minus-5.7 (No. 85 in nation)
2023 Record:3-9
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