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Iowa, USC move up in our Big Ten football power rankings for Week 10
Entering the home stretch of the 2024 season, the top of the Big Ten has separated itself. Who ends up in Indianapolis for the conference title game remains to be seen, but clear contenders have emerged including three team ranked in the top five of the AP poll.
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There was no movement in the top five of this week’s Big Ten football power rankings from The Oregonian/OregonLive, with the Oregon Ducks still firmly in control at No. 1, followed by Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana and Illinois. It’s the third week in a row that those five teams — in that order — have led the power rankings.
Iowa moved up two spots to sixth after rolling past Northwestern, with Nebraska again seventh and Wisconsin dipping to eighth after losing at home to Penn State.
USC jumped a couple of spots, while Washington and Michigan State each fell after their losses.
Here are the Big Ten power rankings for Week 10 from The Oregonian/OregonLive sports staff.
(Voting panel: Ryan Clarke, James Crepea, Aaron Fentress, Sean Meagher, Joel Odom, Bill Oram)
1. NO. 1 OREGON DUCKS (8-0, 5-0)
Poll points: 90 (All five first-place votes)
Last week (1): Beat Illinois 38-9.
This week: at Michigan, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on CBS.
2. NO. 4 OHIO STATE BUCKEYES (6-1, 3-1)
Poll points: 83
Last week (2): Beat Nebraska 21-17.
This week: at No. 3 Penn State, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on Fox.
3. NO. 3 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS (7-0, 4-0)
Poll points: 80
Last week (3): Beat Wisconsin 28-13.
This week: vs. No. 4 Ohio State, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on Fox.
4. NO. 13 INDIANA HOOSIERS (8-0, 5-0)
Poll points: 76
Last week (4): Beat Washington 31-17.
This week: at Michigan State, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Peacock.
5. NO. 24 ILLINOIS (6-2, 3-2)
Poll points: 69
Last week (5): Lost to Oregon 38-9.
This week: vs. Minnesota, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on FS1.
6. IOWA HAWKEYES (5-3, 3-2)
Poll points: 59
Last week (8): Beat Northwestern 40-14.
This week: vs. Wisconsin, 4:30 p.m. PT Saturday on NBC.
7. NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS (5-3, 2-3)
Poll points: 58
Last week (7): Lost to Ohio State 21-17.
This week: vs. UCLA, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.
8. WISCONSIN BADGERS (5-3, 3-2)
Poll points: 57
Last week (6): Lost to Penn State 28-13.
This week: at Iowa, 4:30 p.m. PT Saturday on NBC.
9. MICHIGAN WOLVERINES (5-3, 3-2)
Poll points: 53
Last week (9): Beat Michigan State 24-17.
This week: vs. No. 1 Oregon, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on CBS.
10. USC TROJANS (4-4, 2-4)
Poll points: 42
Last week (T13): Beat Rutgers 42-20.
This week: at Washington, 4:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.
11. MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS (5-3, 3-2)
Poll points: 37
Last week (12): Beat Maryland 48-23.
This week: at No. 24 Illinois, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on FS1.
12. WASHINGTON HUSKIES (4-4, 2-3)
Poll points: 36
Last week (10): Lost to Indiana 31-17.
This week: vs. USC, 4:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.
13. MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS (4-4, 2-3)
Poll points: 33
Last week (11): Lost to Michigan 24-17.
This week: vs. No. 13 Indiana, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Peacock.
14. RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS (4-4, 1-4)
Poll points: 29
Last week (T13): Lost to USC 42-20.
This week: Idle. Next vs. Minnesota on Saturday, Nov. 9.
15. MARYLAND TERRAPINS (4-4, 1-4)
Poll points: 20
Last week (15): Lost to Minnesota 48-23.
This week: Idle. Next at Oregon on Saturday, Nov. 9.
16. NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS (3-5, 1-4)
Poll points: 16
Last week (T16): Lost to Iowa 40-14.
This week: at Purdue, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.
17. UCLA BRUINS (2-5, 1-4)
Poll points: 11
Last week (T16): Idle.
This week: at Nebraska, 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.
18. PURDUE BOILERMAKERS (1-6, 0-4)
Poll points: 5
Last week (18): Idle.
This week: vs. Northwestern, 9 a.m. PT Saturday on Big Ten Network.
— Ryan Clarke covers the Oregon Ducks and Big Ten Conference. Listen to the Ducks Confidential podcast or subscribe to the Ducks Roundup newsletter.
Two people are dead after a Dubuque bar fight escalated, with one man shooting another and then being killed by police.
An officer with the Dubuque Police Department was outside the Odd Fellows bar just before 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, when he witnessed a physical altercation, according to a news release from the Dubuque Police Department.
As the officer exited the patrol vehicle, an adult man allegedly used a handgun to shoot one of the people involved in the fight. The officer fired at the offender, who then ran into the bar.
The victim who was shot first was provided medical treatment by officers at the scene and then transported to MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque.
The offender was treated by police officers inside the bar and then transported to UnityPoint Finley Hospital.
Both were later pronounced dead.
The names of those involved are not being released at this time pending notification of family members.
The incident is being investigated by the Dubuque Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. The officer involved was not injured and has been placed on critical incident leave in accordance with the department’s policies.
Nick El Hajj is a reporter at the Register. He can be reached at nelhajj@gannett.com. Follow him on X at @nick_el_hajj.
With the season coming out of the holiday break, now is the perfect time to take a look at the top Iowa high school girls basketball players by grade.
These are just some of the top players in Iowa and not a complete list of all of them. Statistics are based on those uploaded to the Bound website by January 4, 2026.
Here are the top junior girls basketball players in Iowa high school basketball:
A high-level producer, Maggie McChesney heads into 2026 averaging 23.6 points, nine rebounds, 2.7 steals, 2.6 assists and over two blocks per game.
The next standout from North Union, Ainsley Ulrich is posting nearly 23 points with six rebounds, and over three steals a night.
Flirting with averaging a double-double is Izzy Gilbertson, as the junior stands at 21.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, four blocks, 3.6 steals and three assists.
Along with posting 20 points and grabbing six rebounds, Cora Sauer also adds four steals and three assists.
A big sophomore season has carried right over for Melina Snoozy, as she leads the Crusaders with 20 points, eight rebounds and 3.5 steals a night, along with averaging a block per game.
Up north is Riley Meyer, a 20-point scorer per game who adds six rebounds and two steals.
Sitting right under 20 points a night is Addy Wolfswinkel, as she is also averaging five rebounds, three assists and three steals.
A standout on both ends, Maryn Franken posts nearly 20 points and over eight rebounds per game with three steals and 1.4 blocks.
Following in the footsteps of Audi Crooks, Graclyn Eastman has been nearly unstoppable for the Golden Bears, scoring 19 points per game with nine rebounds, 3.5 steals, 2.6 blocks and two assists.
Another Maroon standout named Muller, Katie is scoring over 18 points per game with six rebounds, 3.5 assists and over a block and steal.
One of the top players in the North Central Conference, Hayden McLaughlin has taken over as the No. 1 option for the Bulldogs, scoring 17 points per game with nearly six rebounds and two steals.
The Hawks rely on KeaOnna Worley to do a lot, and she delivers nightly, scoring 16.5 points with nearly five assists, four rebounds and two steals.
The balanced Comets are led by Campbell Schulz, as the junior posts 14 points, 4.6 rebounds, four assists, three steals and nearly three blocks.
Forming a powerful 1-2 punch with Addy Wolfswinkel is Deidra Doeden, who averages 18 points and 13.5 rebounds per game.
Down low for North Mahaska is Natallya Linder, a nightly double-double at 15.7 points and 13 rebounds to go along with 2.6 steals, 2.3 assists and a block.
The last name has long been a staple for Pella Christian, and Rachel is carrying it on now, averaging 14 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block per game.
The forward is a threat all over the court for the Falcons, posting 18 points, 11.6 rebounds, two steals, two assists and a block.
Triple-doubles are in the future for Aniya Hardee, as she is averaging nine points, 8.2 rebounds, 7.6 assists and nearly five steals per game.
Penn State landed Iowa State’s pair of quarterbacks earlier Sunday, including starter Rocco Becht, in a splash move. Now, the Cyclones’ leading receiver is coming with them.
Wide receiver Brett Eskildsen committed to Penn State via the transfer portal, becoming the seventh Cyclone to join the Nittany Lions this weekend. He announced the move on social media.
Eskildsen recorded 30 receptions, 526 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore in 2025. He also appeared in all 13 games as a freshman but made just two catches for 17 yards.
The 6-1, 200-pound wideout is from Frisco, Texas, and is a three-star in the 247Sports transfer rankings (No. 118 overall, No. 30 WR). He was a three-star out of high school as well, where he had more than 1,5000 career receiving yards.
Becht’s top man from 2026 is now in place. He’ll also be able to throw to standout Penn State freshman Koby Howard and quick youngster Tyseer Denmark, who have confirmed their returns thus far.
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