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Big Ten Power Rankings: Indiana football drops again after Week 8

By Connor O’Keefe

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Julian Fleming (4). Mandatory Credit: Brooke LaValley/Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Julian Fleming (4). Mandatory Credit: Brooke LaValley/Columbus Dispatch /
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Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) and Maryland Terrapins running back Challen Faamatau (29) on the field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Last game: 31-24 win vs. Northwestern
Next game: Nov. 5 @ Wisconsin

No Taulia Tagovailoa, no problem? Not necessarily. Even against the worst team in the Big Ten, Maryland struggled to put away the Wildcats with Billy Edwards Jr. leading the offense. He totaled just 166 passing yards and 66 rushing yards, while Roman Hemby led the way for the offense with 179 rushing yards on 24 carries and three touchdown runs.

Without Tagovailoa, there is no chance this Maryland team takes down Wisconsin and Braelon Allen. With Tagovailoa, the Terrapins will have no issues handling the Badgers in Week 9 and continuing to rise up the power rankings. Is Tagovailoa healthy enough to return this weekend? Strap in Terrapin fans!

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