5. Tennessee (6): The Volunteers join the top five after going on the road and giving Oklahoma a stiff welcome to the SEC in primetime. Once again, the Tennessee defense showed out as this squad proves to be a more complete team week in and week out.

The senior running back turned in a career day for a second straight week, rushing for 159 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-24 win over No. 11 USC to open Big Ten play on Saturday. Michigan improves to 3-1 to start the season under new coach Sherrone Moore.

Certainly, Lincoln Riley thought his introduction to the Big Ten would go much different. But the bruising, physical conference welcomed him and the USC Trojans in by showcasing a complete lack of a passing offense on the other side,