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HuskerCorner’s Big Ten Football Power Rankings Heading Into Week 6

By Oliver Vandervoort

Sep 17, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Chris Jones (8) celebrates during the final moments against the Oregon Ducks in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 35-32. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Chris Jones (8) celebrates during the final moments against the Oregon Ducks in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 35-32. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State football players celebrate with the Governor
Oct 1, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State football players celebrate with the Governor /

Penn State has never been a team that has exactly impressed me this season, but I have to give them props. Coming off a disheartening loss to Michigan, the Nittany Lions regrouped and managed to overcome Minnesota in Overtime.

In that game, sophomore quarterback Trace McSorley showed what he brings to the table when it comes to being an offensive weapon. He might have struggled with his accuracy from time to time, completing just 19 of 41 passes, but he made the most of those completions.

McSorley threw for a season-high 335 yards and a touchdown. That TD went for 80 yards by the way. He also did the most damage with his feet that he’s done all season. In the season opener he carried for 41 yards on 14 carries but has not run much since. Against Minnesota he carried eight times for 73 yards and a touchdown.

Penn State still has some problems and they likely aren’t going to be competing for the Big Ten Eastern Division, but they’re smack dab in the middle of the Big Ten football power rankings because they’ve got an outside shot, no matter how outside it is.

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