BP Baseball's Big Ten Power Rankings (Week 11)

1. Nebraska (25-12, 8-4)

Previous Week Ranking: 1 (No Change)

Last Weekend: vs. 9 Maryland (W, 6-3 | L, 2-11 | W, 16-4 F/7)

Justification: The Cornhuskers continue to impress with the offensive performances in Games 1 and 3. The Hawkeyes come to town next week, seeking to challenge the top dogs.

Next Weekend: vs. 4 Iowa (7:05 PM | 2:15 PM | 2:05 PM)

2. Illinois (23-13, 10-2)

Previous Week Ranking: 2 (No Change)

Last Weekend: vs. 13 Northwestern (W, 5-3 | W, 7-1 | W, 11-7)

Justification: The Fighting Illini took care of business over the weekend against the rival Wildcats. Taking on the Terps in College Park next week, Illinois has its hands full.

Next Weekend: at 7 Maryland (5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM)

3. Michigan (20-21, 10-5)

Previous Week Ranking: 3 (No Change)

Last Weekend: vs. 5 Ohio State (W, 4-0 | L, 1-16 | W, 7-5)

Justification: Despite a discouraging blowout loss on Saturday, the Wolverines still had enough power to take down their rival. They'll look to get over .500 against the non-conference Dirtbags next week.

Next Weekend: vs. Long Beach State [20-16-1, Big West] (6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM)

4. Iowa (20-15, 9-6)

Previous Week Ranking: 7 (+3)

Last Weekend: vs. 8 Rutgers (W, 8-1 | W, 15-5 | W, 5-1)

Justification: The Hawkeyes were this week's biggest winner, coming fresh off of a sweep in Iowa City. They'll look to continue their momentum in Lincoln next week.

Next Weekend: at 1 Nebraska (7:05 PM | 2:15 PM | 2:05 PM)

5. Indiana (22-18, 7-5)

Previous Week Ranking: 4 (-1)

Last Weekend: at 11 Minnesota (W, 7-1 | L, 2-13 F/7 | W, 18-8)

Justification: As per the usual, the Hoosiers were dominant in their wins and were dominated in their loss this past weekend against the Golden Gophers. They'll look to continue their conference series win streak next week against the Scarlet Knights.

Next Weekend: vs. 9 Rutgers (6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM)

6. Ohio State (19-17, 6-6)

Previous Week Ranking: 5 (-1)

Last Weekend: at 3 Michigan (L, 0-4 | W, 16-1 | L, 5-7)

Justification: Despite embarrassing their rival on Saturday, the Wolverines came back Sunday to clinch the series win over the Buckeyes. They'll head home next week to take on the Spartans.

Next Weekend: vs. 10 Michigan State (6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM)

7. Maryland (25-16, 6-9)

Previous Week Ranking: 9 (+2)

Last Weekend: at 1 Nebraska (L, 3-6 | W, 11-2 | L, 4-16)

Justification: The Terps have looked like a shell of their former self, yet they put up a good effort in the first two games of last weekend. Next weekend, they get to host the second-best in College Park.

Next Weekend: vs. 2 Illinois (5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM)

8. Purdue (25-15, 8-4)

Previous Week Ranking: 6 (-2)

Last Weekend: vs. East Tennessee State (L, 7-9 | W, 18-7 F/7 | L, 2-12 F/7)

Justification: The Boilermakers were this week's biggest losers, following a disappointing series loss in West Lafayette. They'll head to Evanston next weekend to try and turn things around.

Next Weekend: at 13 Northwestern (8:00 PM [Neutral] | 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM)

9. Rutgers (23-16, 3-9)

Previous Week Ranking: 8 (-1)

Last Weekend: at 7 Iowa (L, 1-8 | L, 5-15 | L, 1-5)

Justification: Rutgers' 15 seconds of fame quickly ended following a reality check in Iowa City. The Hoosiers won't make it any easier for them in Bloomington next week.

Next Weekend: at 5 Indiana (6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM)

10. Michigan State (17-20, 5-7)

Previous Week Ranking: 12 (+2)

Last Weekend: vs. 10 Penn State (W, 6-5 | W, 11-5 | L, 9-11)

Justification: The Spartans took care of business in a must-win series over the Nittany Lions. They head to Columbus next week, looking to break even.

Next Weekend: vs. 6 Ohio State (6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM)

11. Penn State (19-17, 6-9)

Previous Week Ranking: 10 (-1)

Last Weekend: at 12 Michigan State (L, 5-6 | L, 5-11 | W, 11-9)

Justification: The Nittany Lion bats warmed up on Sunday, but it was too late for a much-needed series win over the Spartans. They finally return home after a two-week conference road trip to take on the Golden Gophers.

Next Weekend: vs. 12 Minnesota (5:30 PM | 12:30 PM | 12:00 PM)

12. Minnesota (15-18, 4-8)

Previous Week Ranking: 12 (No Change)

Last Weekend: vs. 4 Indiana (L, 1-7 | W, 13-2 F/7 | L, 8-18)

Justification: The Gophers have had multiple one-off performances, and thanks to Conor Wietgrefe, the same thing happened last weekend. They'll need some quality wins in State College next weekend in order to stay in the race for Omaha.

Next Weekend: at 11 Penn State (5:30 PM | 12:30 PM | 12:00 PM)

13. Northwestern (12-23, 2-10)

Previous Week Ranking: 13 (No Change)

Last Weekend: at 2 Illinois (L, 3-5 | L, 1-7 | L, 7-11)

Justification: After taking down the Terps, they snapped back to reality (ope, there goes gravity) in Champaign last weekend. They'll need to salvage the rest of their season with the help of a must-win home series next weekend against the Boilermakers.

Next Weekend: vs. 8 Purdue (8:00 PM [Neutral] | 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM)