The Fighting Illini have emerged as a surprise team in the Big Ten Conference, and it can be argued that they are among the most unexpected teams in college football, alongside Indiana. Illinois, which has started the season with a record of 4-0, found itself at 2-2 at the same juncture last year, subsequently losing to Nebraska.

Was Ohio State good enough to supplant Texas as the No. 1 team in the nation? Where does Tennessee sit after a dominant win over Oklahoma? Here's Joel Klatt's latest top 10.