Purdue headlines the 2025-26 Big Ten basketball power rankings, with Illinois, UCLA, and Michigan close behind in a deep, competitive conference race.

The No. 6 Oregon Ducks are 7-1 after a win against the Wisconsin Badgers. Oregon coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks are heading into a bye week, with four games remaining of the regular season.

Michigan joins Matt Painter 's Purdue in the top 10 from the Big Ten Conference, while UCLA, Illinois, Michigan State and Wisconsin are among the other teams from the conference in the top 25 to start the season. Led by Braden Smith, the Boilermakers are the early favorite for not only the national championship but also for the Big Ten Conference.

Jayden Maiava is HIM right now. The USC junior leads the conference with 2,180 passing yards in just seven games, averaging over 311 yards per game with 15 touchdowns and only 4 picks. His 173.5 passer rating shows how efficient he's been while carving defenses up in Lincoln Riley’s offense.

The Big Ten Conference is arguably the best in the country with Ohio State, Indiana, and Oregon all leading the way. With the College Football Playoff expanding