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 | Record | BiteScore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |  | Indiana | 16-0 | 9.90 |
| 2 | 2 |  | Oregon | 13-2 | 9.64 |
| 3 | 1 |  | Ohio State | 12-2 | 9.46 |
| 4 | 22 |  | Iowa | 9-4 | 7.72 |
| 5 | 33 |  | Illinois | 9-4 | 7.60 |
| 6 | 18 |  | Penn State | 7-6 | 7.00 |
| 7 | 15 |  | USC | 9-4 | 6.76 |
| 8 | 17 |  | Washington | 9-4 | 6.51 |
| 9 | 16 |  | Michigan | 9-4 | 6.29 |
| 10 | NR |  | Wisconsin | 4-8 | 5.96 |
| 11 | 38 |  | Minnesota | 8-5 | 5.17 |
| 12 | NR |  | Northwestern | 7-6 | 5.01 |
| 13 | NR |  | UCLA | 3-9 | 4.77 |
| 14 | NR |  | Michigan State | 4-8 | 4.73 |
| 15 | NR |  | Rutgers | 5-7 | 4.70 |
| 16 | NR |  | Nebraska | 7-6 | 4.40 |
| 17 | NR |  | Purdue | 2-10 | 3.99 |
| 18 | NR |  | Maryland | 4-8 | 2.60 |