The premier matchup of No. 11 USC at No. 18 Michigan highlighted the schedule. It provided a preview of what the rest of the season will hold. With top brands USC, Oregon and Washington now in the mix, nearly every weekend has at least one top-end, marquee game.

Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana, Maryland, Iowa, Rutgers, and Illinois prevailed in Week 4, while Purdue, UCLA, MSU, Nebraska, and Minnesota failed. Oregon and Wisconsin were on bye this week. With all of that in mind, here is our revamped Big Ten power ranking after Week 4. Last game: Loss vs. Oregon State, 21-38

PREGAME UPDATE - Michigan star tight end Colston Loveland has been ruled out for today’s game. **** ANN ARBOR – Big Ten play is here. No. 18 Michigan begins its conference title defense on Saturday against one of the four newcomers this season – a USC team off to a strong start behind quarterback Miller Moss.