The team BiteScore is an AI-powered system that favors win percentage, win streaks, and strength of schedule while also factoring in offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Rank | AP Ranking | Team | Conference | BiteScore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  | Indiana | Big Ten | 9.90 |
| 2 | 4 |  | Oregon | Big Ten | 9.64 |
| 3 | 5 |  | Ohio State | Big Ten | 9.46 |
| 4 | 17 |  | Iowa | Big Ten | 7.72 |
| 5 | 26 |  | Illinois | Big Ten | 7.60 |
| 9 | NR |  | Penn State | Big Ten | 7.00 |
| 6 | 20 |  | USC | Big Ten | 6.76 |
| 7 | 27 |  | Washington | Big Ten | 6.51 |
| 8 | 21 |  | Michigan | Big Ten | 6.29 |
| 10 | NR |  | Wisconsin | Big Ten | 5.96 |
| 11 | NR |  | Minnesota | Big Ten | 5.17 |
| 12 | NR |  | Northwestern | Big Ten | 5.01 |
| 13 | NR |  | UCLA | Big Ten | 4.77 |
| 14 | NR |  | Michigan State | Big Ten | 4.73 |
| 15 | NR |  | Rutgers | Big Ten | 4.70 |
| 16 | NR |  | Nebraska | Big Ten | 4.40 |
| 17 | NR |  | Purdue | Big Ten | 3.99 |
| 18 | NR |  | Maryland | Big Ten | 2.60 |