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Big Ten and SEC face tough schedule stretches in college football

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:59 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Big Ten and SEC face tough schedule stretches in college football
Summary

The 2026 college football season features multiple teams facing challenging stretches in their schedules., Northwestern's three-game gauntlet includes a trip to Oregon, while Iowa must contend with Michigan and Ohio State. LSU also faces a demanding slate that includes Alabama and Texas. These tough schedules are crucial for teams aiming for the College Football Playoff. As programs like Alabama, Michigan, LSU, and Georgia seek spots in the playoffs, endurance will play a key role in defining their seasons.

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  • •Northwestern plays at Oregon, vs. Iowa, and at Ohio State.
  • •Iowa faces Michigan, Ohio State, and Washington in consecutive weeks.
  • •LSU hosts Alabama and Texas, then plays at Tennessee.
  • •These challenges are seen as pivotal for playoff aspirations.
  • •The season will highlight endurance amid physically demanding matchups.
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  • 12:59 PMCBS Sports — Ranking college football's toughest schedule stretches of 2026: Big Ten, SEC teams face brutal CFP paths
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These teams face arduous multi-game tests this season in hopes of staying in the playoff picture

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