Top team holds steady in latest Big Ten football power rankings

Game of the Week: Ohio State (1-0) at Texas (1-0), 4:30 p.m.PT Saturday on ABC.

After doubling up the Longhorns in a convincing victory last season, the Buckeyes seek to prove once again that Texas quarterback Arch Manning ain’t all that.1.Ohio State (1-0) Ball State is a predictable pushover for Big Ten’s best team.

(Last week: 1)2.Indiana (1-0) Now that he’s in State Farm ads, can Curt Cignetti replace Jake? (3)3.

Oregon (1-0) Boise State close call could have been much worse — just ask Chip Kelly.(2)4.

USC (2-0) Might as well fast forward to Oregon showdown on Sept.26. (4)5.

UCLA (1-0) Bob Chesney era will really be rocking if tarps come off at Rose Bowl.(6)6.

Penn State (1-0) Matt Campbell unveils superb Marshall Plan in opening shutout.(7)7.

Illinois (1-0) Illini score double digits in every quarter in blowout of UAB.(8)8.

Washington (0-0) Apple Cup feeling as crisp as a Fuji in revival of Pac-12 rivalry.(9)9.

Minnesota (1-0) Rowing the boat is incredibly easy against Eastern Illinois.(10)10.

Iowa (1-0) Holy Hayden Fry! Hawkeyes with a capable offense seems like a throwback.(11)11.

Michigan (1-0) Got a second? These guys aren’t nearly as good as once imagined.(5)12.

Michigan State (1-0) Holy Toledo! Spartans may have good QB in Alessio Milivojevic.(12)13.

Nebraska (1-0) A blah win over Ohio seems on brand for this blah team.(13)14.

Wisconsin (0-0) Was starting season against Notre Dame a good idea? (14)15.Maryland (1-0) Mike Locksley may not be headed for Hamptons if Hampton rout is a sign.

(17)16.Northwestern (1-0) Needing to pull away late against an FCS team isn’t great.

(16)17.Purdue (1-0) Great news for Boilermakers: They may not be worst team in Big Ten! (18)18.

Rutgers (0-1) Will Greg Schiano make it to October after UMass embarrassment? (15)...