AP Poll includes just two from Big Ten

September, 8, 2009
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By Adam Rittenberg

Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg


The newest AP Poll is out, and it includes both Penn State and Ohio State in the Top 10.

And that does it, at least from a Big Ten perspective.

Penn State moves up two spots to No. 7, while the Buckeyes dropped two spots to No. 8 after their too-close-for-comfort victory against Navy last Saturday. USC moves up to No. 3, setting up a matchup of two Top 10 teams Saturday at Ohio Stadium (ESPN, 8 p.m. ET).

Iowa tumbled out of the rankings after barely beating FCS-member Northern Iowa last week. The Hawkeyes fell behind Michigan State in the "also receiving votes" category, a spot ahead of Michigan, which looked impressive in a win against Western Michigan. Michigan State finishes second in others receiving votes, meaning a jump into the rankings is possible next week.

Needless to say, the Big Ten really needs to improve its stock beginning this week.

ESPN.com's Power Rankings are also out. Penn State comes in at No. 6, four spots ahead of No. 10 Ohio State. Iowa, Michigan State and Michigan are receiving votes.

Here's how I voted in this week's power rankings:

1. Florida

2. Texas

3. USC

4. Alabama

5. Oklahoma State

6. Mississippi

7. Penn State

8. California

9. Ohio State

10. BYU

11. Oklahoma

12. LSU

13. Boise State

14. Virginia Tech

15. Georgia Tech

16. TCU

17. Notre Dame

18. Utah

19. Cincinnati

20. Nebraska

21. Miami

22. North Carolina

23. Georgia

24. Florida State

25. Michigan State

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