2026 Way-Too-Early Big Ten Predictions (Full 18 Team Breakdown)

Описание: My 2026 way-too-early Big Ten predictions are here, including my projected conference champion and College Football Playoff picks.

Indiana, Oregon, and Ohio State sit at the top of the Big Ten entering 2026, and I believe they may be the three strongest programs in college football right now. Michigan, Washington, Iowa, Penn State, and USC aren’t far behind, and each has a realistic path to the Playoff.

Can Nebraska, UCLA, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northwestern, or Michigan State break into the top tier? How far does Illinois slide? And which sleeper could completely shake up the conference race?

In this video, I break down all 18 Big Ten teams: their strengths, weaknesses, projected records, and how I see the 2026 season unfolding.

Big Ten football 2026 predictions, rankings, and Playoff projections.

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0:00 Introduction
1:00 Maryland: Why Locksley is done
6:30 Wisconsin: Fickell is probably done, too
12:20 Purdue: Improvements in year two under Barry Odom?
15:25 Minnesota: Is PJ Fleck's time running short?
20:30 Nebraska: Is Matt Rhule in trouble without Raiola?
26:00 Rutgers: The defense has to get better.
29:45 Illinois: Can Bielema extend the bowl streak?
33:55 Michigan State: Pat Fitzgerald's 1st year
38:20 Penn State: Be patient with Matt Campbell
45:45 USC: Another rebuilding year for Lincoln Riley?
51:15 Northwestern: Surprise
54:40 UCLA: SURPRISE
59:15 Washington: Do Jedd Fisch & Demond Williams break through?
1:04:30 Michigan: Can Kyle Whittingham & Bryce Underwood make the CFP?
1:11:15 Iowa: Kirk Ferentz and Phil Parker in the CFP?
1:16:05 Ohio State: Ryan Day & Jeremiah Smith have a TOUGH schedule
1:25:55 Oregon: The No.1 roster, easily. Can Dan Lanning & Dante Moore just do it?
1:31:15 Indiana: The No.1 staff. Will Curt Cignetti repeat?

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