Big Ten football power rankings after spring portal closes: Did Badgers get better?

The spring transfer portal window is officially closed, so where do the Badgers stand in the Big Ten?

Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Jackson Acker (34) rushes with the ball against LSU in the ReliaQuet Bowl.
Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Jackson Acker (34) rushes with the ball against LSU in the ReliaQuet Bowl. | Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
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It is no surprise that Ohio State comes in at No. 1 in these rankings as they do almost every season. The Buckeyes have the resources to bring some of the best recruits and transfers in college football and these landed some so far this offseason.

Even thought Ohio State lost six guys int he spring window and didn't bring anyone in, they are still looking solid heading into next season. The early window transfer of Will Howard from Kansas State solved the quarterback question for Ryan Day fairly quickly.

The Buckeyes will continue to be the team to beat going forward in the Big Ten, especially with changes to some of the other top Big Ten teams this offseason. The addition of the Pac-12 teams could be a threat to the Buckeyes, but until someone truly takes them down, they continue to stay on top of these rankings.

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