The latest Big Ten power rankings for Week 9 reflect significant movement following a weekend of conference matchups. The USC Trojans hosted the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026, in a game that featured Trojans player Mark Bowman wearing number 19 and Buckeyes defender Jaylen McClain wearing number 8.
Week 9 results have reshaped the conference hierarchy as teams jockey for position in the Big Ten championship race. The rankings account for head-to-head results, strength of schedule, and overall performance through the first half of the conference schedule.
