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I have a feeling that this week's power rankings is going to get a fanbase or two upset, but that's to be expected. So let's just rip the Band-Aid right off and get to it:
| Rank | Team | Points (First place picks) | Preseason | Week 1 | Week 2 |
| 1 | Toledo | 20 (8) | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | Northern Illinois | 22 (6) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 46 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 | Ohio | 67 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| 5 | Western Michigan | 68 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | Ball State | 99 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | Buffalo | 101 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 8 | Central Michigan | 102 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 122 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| 10 | Akron | 147 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| 11 | Eastern Michigan | 154 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
| 12 | Kent State | 161 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| 13 | Miami | 165 | 12 | 10 | 13 |
OHH NELLY, HERE WE GO.
The Rockets are now 2-0 after knocking off Iowa State at home 30-23 in double overtime. Last week, they re-took the top spot in our rankings after they beat a then-ranked Arkansas team on the road.
Northern Illinois won their first two games against UNLV and Murray State, but impressed a lot of people that tuned into their road matchup against the defending national champions. They lost to Ohio State 20-13, but caused five turnovers.
Bowling Green flipped with Northern Illinois and is down to three in the rankings after losing the shootout against Memphis 44-41. Ohio remains at four and is the only unbeaten team with an overall record of 3-0 after taking care of SE Louisiana. The Broncos also stay put at five after beating Murray State, their first win of the season.
Riley Neal put on a great performance in the MAC opener against Eastern Michigan, moving the Cardinals up to six and the Eagles down a spot to 11.