BP Baseball's Big Ten Power Rankings (Week 13)

1. Nebraska (30-16, 12-6)

Previous Week Ranking: 1 (No Change)

Last Weekend: at 10 Minnesota (W, 10-7 | W, 7-3 | L, 2-6)

Justification: The Cornhuskers continued to make their case for hosting a regional after a good weekend in Minneapolis. They'll take on the Hoosiers in a showdown for first place in their home finale next week.

Next Weekend: vs. 3 Indiana (7:05 PM | 4:05 PM | 1:05 PM)

2. Illinois (28-16, 13-5)

Previous Week Ranking: 3 (+1)

Last Weekend: vs. 6 Ohio State (L, 5-7 | W, 10-5 | W, 12-2 F/8)

Justification: The Fighting Illini took care of business after falling behind early against the Buckeyes. They'll host the Hawkeyes in hopes of locking up the top spot in the Big Ten next week.

Next Weekend: vs. 8 Iowa (7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM)

3. Indiana (27-19-1, 12-6)

Previous Week Ranking: 4 (+1)

Last Weekend: at 7 Purdue (L, 4-7 | W, 10-2 | W, 5-4)

Justification: A ninth-inning rally led the Hoosiers to their first series win in West Lafayette since 2002. A collision course will take place in Lincoln next week as the Hoosiers take on the Cornhuskers.

Next Weekend: at 1 Nebraska (7:05 PM | 4:05 PM | 1:05 PM)

4. Michigan (25-23, 11-7)

Previous Week Ranking: 2 (-2)

Last Weekend: at 9 Michigan State (L, 2-3 F/10 | L, 8-12 | W, 10-8 F/12)

Justification: The Wolverines and Fighting Illini have been playing cat-and-mouse for the second spot in the rankings for a few weeks now, however Michigan took a step back this past weekend after dropping the series to Michigan State. They have a big showdown next week against the Boilermakers in Ann Arbor.

Next Weekend: vs. 5 Purdue (6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM)

5. Purdue (30-17, 12-6)

Previous Week Ranking: 7 (+2)

Last Weekend: at 13 Northwestern (W, 9-3 | W, 10-7 | W, 11-3)

Justification: The Boilermakers have continued to climb the Big Ten ladder despite a rough performance in front of major crowds in West Lafayette last weekend. Their challenging road continues in Ann Arbor next weekend against the Wolverines.

Next Weekend: at 5 Michigan (6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM)

6. Maryland (31-18, 10-11)

Previous Week Ranking: 5 (-1)

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

Justification: The Terps' fight to stay in the Big Ten Tournament race continued following a series win in Piscataway. They'll take a break from conference play next week to take on the Eagles.

Next Weekend: at Boston College [21-25, ACC] (5:00 PM | 3:00 PM)

7. Ohio State (23-22, 8-10)

Previous Week Ranking: 6 (-1)

Last Weekend: at 3 Illinois (W, 7-5 | L, 5-10 | L, 2-12 F/8)

Justification: The Buckeyes faltered in a Sunday rubber match and dropped the series in Champaign last week. Next week, they'll host the bottom-seeded Wildcats in an effort to break even.

Next Weekend: vs. 13 Northwestern (6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM)

8. Iowa (26-18, 13-8)

Previous Week Ranking: 8 (No Change)

Last Weekend: vs. 13 Northwestern (W, 4-3 | W, 9-2 | W, 6-5 F/13)

Justification: The Hawkeyes swept the Wildcats last weekend, however it doesn't do much for their rank. They could see a boost if they flip over the series against the Fighting Illini in Champaign next week.

Next Weekend: at 2 Illinois (7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM)

9. Michigan State (21-23, 9-9)

Previous Week Ranking: 9 (No Change)

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

Justification: The Spartans enjoyed a series win over their rival in East Lansing last weekend, especially as it helped their chances of clinching a Big Ten Tournament bid. Next week, they'll have what might serve to be a trap weekend in Minneapolis ahead of their regular season finale.

Next Weekend: at 10 Minnesota (7:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM)

10. Minnesota (20-21, 7-11)

Previous Week Ranking: 10 (No Change)

Last Weekend: vs. 1 Nebraska (L, 7-10 | L, 3-7 | W, 6-2)

Justification: The Golden Gophers played close, but ultimately significantly decreased their Big Ten Tournament chances after a rough weekend against the top dogs. They'll have a must-sweep series against the Spartans next week.

Next Weekend: vs. 9 Michigan State (7:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM)

11. Rutgers (26-21, 4-14)

Previous Week Ranking: 11 (No Change)

Last Weekend: at 5 Indiana (L, 3-8 | L, 6-12 | L, 6-18 F/7)

Justification: The Scarlet Knights said goodbye to their Big Ten Tournament chances after dropping a home series to the Terps last weekend. They'll look to play spoiler against the Nittany Lions this upcoming weekend in Happy Valley.

Next Weekend: at 12 Penn State (5:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM)

12. Penn State (21-20, 7-11)

Previous Week Ranking: 12 (No Change)

Last Weekend: Georgetown (W, 7-2) | at Navy (L, 1-9)

Justification: The Nittany Lions split their weekend non-conference finale in disappointing fashion. They now have a must-sweep weekend upcoming against the Scarlet Knights.

Next Weekend: vs. 11 Rutgers (5:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM)

13. Northwestern (13-30, 2-16)

Previous Week Ranking: 13 (No Change)

Last Weekend: at 8 Iowa (L, 3-4 | L, 2-9 | L, 5-6 F/13)

Justification: The Wildcats got dealt another heavy blow after dropping all three games of a series in Iowa City last weekend. The penultimate series of their season comes in the form of a road battle against the Buckeyes in Columbus next week.

Next Weekend: at 7 Ohio State (6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM)