Big Ten Power Rankings, Week 5: Indiana at top; Iowa, UCLA surprise threats
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Key Points:
- Week 4 marked the first full weekend of Big Ten conference play, with UCLA and Iowa making significant statements alongside Oregon's key win over USC.
- UCLA improved to 4-0 under coach Bob Chesney with a dominant 54-3 win over Maryland, showcasing a top-5 rushing attack averaging over 280 yards per game.
- Iowa stunned Michigan with a last-second touchdown for a 20-19 victory, improving to 4-0 and preparing to host No. 5 Ohio State next.
- Indiana remains the top-ranked Big Ten team at 4-0 but showed signs of vulnerability, while Ohio State and Oregon follow closely as title contenders.
- Several teams like USC, Penn State, and Maryland are struggling, with Maryland facing potential coaching changes after a heavy loss to UCLA.
