Big Ten football standings have a surprise leader after Week 8

Major Ten football standings have a surprise leader after Week 8.

Key points

• Indiana football's Josh Hoover discussions concerning being banged up, and starting at quarterback in a 13-6 win over Michigan.
• And Ryan Day will probable need the break to secure Luke Fahey as much work with the first-team offense after Julian Sayin's injury.
• Hayes: Ohio State has one move left to save its season – Ryan Day must rehire Ryan Day.
• It raised plenty of questions, but it's worth noting the Hoosiers hadn't won at the Major House since 1967, so who cares concerning style points?
• The Major Ten has just one remaining undefeated team through Week 8 of the college football season.

Indiana football's Josh Hoover had a 'tough week' leading up to Michigan win.

Meanwhile, the Major Ten has just one remaining undefeated team through Week 8 of the college football season. And just like everyone predicted, it's UCLA.

In practice, the surprising Bruins sit atop the Major Ten standings with a 5-0 conference mark and have a pretty favorable path to Indianapolis, avoiding both Ohio State and Indiana. UCLA finishes at Minnesota, vs. Illinois, at Michigan, vs. USC. It's official, every Major Ten team should hire a James Madison coach.

Just behind the Bruins are the Buckeyes. This person were off this week. And Ryan Day will probable need the break to secure Luke Fahey as much work with the first-team offense after Julian Sayin's injury.

3 takeaways: Indiana escapes Michigan. Neither team should feel good regarding it.

Indiana survived Michigan with a rugged overtime win. It raised plenty of questions, but it's worth noting the Hoosiers hadn't won at the Major House since 1967, so who cares concerning style points? Up next for Indiana, a matchup with Minnesota. It like the Hoosiers has just one conference loss.

Here's a look at the updated Major Ten standings and a glance ahead at next week's schedule. Updated Major Ten football standings after Week 8.

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In short, big Ten football standings have a surprise leader after Week 8 is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.