# It’s a great time to be a former JMU coach in Big Ten power rankings

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/its-a-great-time-to-be-a-former-jmu-coach-in-big-ten-power-rankings/
- Published: 2026-11-15T13:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T13:21:28+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/15/sports/former-jmu-coaches-shine-in-new-big-ten-power-rankings/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Undefeated UCLA top the Big Ten rankings.
- Former JMU coaches lead UCLA and Indiana.
- Michigan are 16th ahead of a crucial game.

## Summary

UCLA lead the Big Ten power rankings at 10-0 and could set a school record for wins when they visit Michigan. The game also carries pressure for Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham, whose team is having a difficult season.

Indiana, coached by former James Madison coach Curt Cignetti, are second, with UCLA coach Bob Chesney also a former JMU coach. Iowa are third and could give the conference another College Football Playoff team; Oregon, USC and Ohio State follow. Michigan sit 16th at 5-5, while Rutgers are last after losing eight of their ten games.

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