Wisconsin football has a case to move up in Big Ten power rankings

IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 22: Wide receiver Kendric Pryor #3 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs up the field in the second half in front of defensive back Michael Ojemudia #11 of the Iowa Hawkeyes, on September 22, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /

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BLOOMINGTON, IN – SEPTEMBER 22: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans throws the ball as Allen Stallings IV #99 of the Indiana Hoosiers moves to defend during the first quarter of action at Memorial Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Somehow, Michigan State is still ranked with absolutely zero impressive games played this season. A squeaked-out win over Utah State in week one and a loss to Arizona State the week after are not something a 14-point win over Indiana after a bye week can make up for. But here we are.

Realistically, Michigan State can’t be any lower than this in these power rankings because if we’re just being honest, the Spartans are better than the teams behind them. At some point, they’ll start playing like a ranked team and maybe find their way back into the top five.

I’m not holding my breath.

This team was supposed to compete for a Big Ten title and maybe even more than that. There’s still a ways to go before Michigan State plays a meaningful game so we’ll have to hold off on any further judgment. Unfortunately.

We’ll see how Penn State’s season unfolds as well until October 13th when the Spartans travel to Happy Valley. We should have a much better idea then about what this Michigan State team is made of. Until then, they’ll beat up on Central Michigan and Northwestern and continue to probably rise in the AP Poll.