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Big Ten Power Rankings: Indiana football still top 10 after Week 4

By Connor O’Keefe

Sep 24, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell shakes hands with Indiana Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen after the conclusion of the game at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Luke Fickell shakes hands with Indiana Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen after the conclusion of the game at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2022; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) returns an interception for a touchdown. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

Last game: 27-10 win @ Rutgers
Next game: Oct. 1 vs. #4 Michigan

After a tough couple weeks to open up the season, the Hawkeyes are my biggest risers after Week 4 after its 27-10 win over Rutgers on the road to open up conference play. The offense did not really do much in this game, but the defense is ranked top in the nation in total team defense. Finishing Week 4 with two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and 3.0 sacks, this Iowa defense is one that can keep even the better offensive teams in check.

Here comes their first real test of the season, where the Hawkeyes take on the #4 ranked Michigan Wolverines in Iowa City, just a week after Michigan skated away with a victory over Maryland, 34-27. Spencer Petras and the offense needs to step up for the Hawkeyes to have a chance to stay in this game.

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