Big Ten football projections feature Indiana, Ohio State, and Oregon contenders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:39 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Following a Week 0 win for USC over San Jose State, college football analysts have released projected win-loss records for the 18 Big Ten programs. The projections favor Indiana, Ohio State, and Oregon as top conference teams, with each projected to finish the regular season at 11-1. Indiana enters the season following a national championship win under coach Curt Cignetti, while Ohio State is expected to compete for the conference title despite a predicted loss to the Hoosiers. Oregon, led by coach Dan Lanning, maintains high expectations as the team prepares for a season that culminates with a matchup against Ohio State on November 7. While these projections outline a competitive field, historical performance and roster depth remain key variables as teams begin the regular season schedule in the coming days.
- •USC secured a win against San Jose State during the season's opening week.
- •Indiana, Ohio State, and Oregon are all projected to finish the regular season with 11-1 records.
- •Ohio State and Oregon are scheduled to face each other on November 7.
- •Analysts predict Indiana will suffer its only regular season loss against Michigan.
- •The projections suggest a potential Big Ten Championship game rematch between Indiana and Ohio State.
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"Week 0 is in the rear-view mirror, and Week 1’s arrival is imminent. Of the 18 teams in the conference, only USC took the field in Week 0. The result was an easy victory over San Jose State. I predicted how USC will fare in its other 11 games, and did the same for every […]
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