Analysts project Big Ten bowl game destinations for the 2026 season

As the 2026 college football season begins, analysts are forecasting postseason bowl assignments for Big Ten Conference teams. Projections indicate a wide distribution of schools across various bowl games, including the Citrus Bowl, ReliaQuest Bowl, Duke’s Mayo Bowl, and others. Current assessments from media members list Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana as potential College Football Playoff participants. Other projected assignments include Iowa in the Citrus Bowl and Penn State in the ReliaQuest Bowl, with varying predictions for Illinois and other conference programs. Bowl selection depends on team records, fan base location, and historical bowl participation. Official assignments for the College Football Playoff and other bowl games will be finalized on Sunday, December 6, following the conference championship games on December 5. This tracker will be updated weekly to reflect changes in team performance and projected bowl standings throughout the season.

• 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten 2026 Bowl Game Projections Tracker