yes there is the NET, polls, and other services but I personally believe the rankings within conference is important.
If the committee chooses only 8 or 9 teams instead of 10 fromt eh B10 then it matters. A lot of teams are bunched together where they can flip flop depending on the night and who plays.
1, Maryland (AP 9)
2. PSU (AP 13)
3. Iowa (AP 21)
4. Illinois (AP 22)
5. Mich St
6. Purdue
7. Ohio St
8. Michigan
9. Rutgers
10. Wisconsin
11.Minnesota
12. Indiana
13. Nebraska
14. Northwestern
If the committee chooses only 8 or 9 teams instead of 10 fromt eh B10 then it matters. A lot of teams are bunched together where they can flip flop depending on the night and who plays.
1, Maryland (AP 9)
2. PSU (AP 13)
3. Iowa (AP 21)
4. Illinois (AP 22)
5. Mich St
6. Purdue
7. Ohio St
8. Michigan
9. Rutgers
10. Wisconsin
11.Minnesota
12. Indiana
13. Nebraska
14. Northwestern