Big Ten football preview highlights Oregon's title hopes for 2026

As the 2026 college football season approaches, the Big Ten is seen as a leading conference with strong contenders for the national title. Oregon, ranked 2nd in the preseason AP poll, aims to secure its first national championship. Ohio State is ranked 1st, while Indiana also ranks high among title hopefuls. This marks the first time since 1987 that a conference holds the top two spots in the preseason poll. The success of the Big Ten comes amid the SEC's absence from recent championship games. Head coaches from several teams, including USC's Lincoln Riley, express confidence in their programs' capabilities as the season unfolds.

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