Oregon drops in Big Ten rankings despite Week 1 win
Yahoo Sports’ post-Week 1 editorial assessment reshuffles the Big Ten, with Rutgers last after a loss to UMass and wins failing to lift Oregon and Michigan State.
Oregon has slipped in Yahoo Sports’ updated Big Ten power rankings despite beating Boise State 34–27 at home in Week 1. The rankings are an editorial assessment based on performances and preseason expectations, rather than an official conference measure.
Quarterback Dante Moore threw for a career-high 378 yards in Oregon’s win. The supplied ranking does not state the Ducks’ previous or revised position, or specify why the team moved down.
Rutgers fell to 18th and last after losing 37–21 to UMass, leaving the Scarlet Knights 0–1. Purdue rose to 17th after a 44–19 win over Indiana State, while Michigan State was placed 16th despite defeating Toledo 30–20.
Michigan State moved to 1–0 but dropped from its preseason position in the assessment. The changes come as the Big Ten pursues a fourth consecutive national championship, according to the source, with the updated rankings reflecting the uncertainty of judging teams after one game.
