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Big Ten football teams prepare for opening week non-conference matchups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 1:44 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Big Ten football teams prepare for opening week non-conference matchups

Summary

The Big Ten conference begins its football season this week with a full slate of non-conference games. USC and Oregon headline the Western battles, with the Trojans hosting Fresno State and the Ducks welcoming Boise State. Other matchups include Rutgers hosting UMass, Illinois facing UAB, and Michigan State playing Toledo. Ohio State meets Ball State, while Penn State hosts Marshall and Iowa takes on Northern Illinois. Additionally, California plays UCLA, Washington faces Washington State, and Wisconsin meets Notre Dame in Green Bay. These games mark the first opportunity for conference programs to establish momentum for the remainder of the season.

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By the Numbers

•USC faces Fresno State and Oregon hosts Boise State during the opening week.
•Wisconsin plays Notre Dame on Sunday in Green Bay.
•Washington hosts Washington State in a Sunday matchup.
•Illinois meets UAB and Rutgers plays UMass on Thursday.
•Michigan State plays Toledo on Friday.

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1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Week 1 of Big Ten football features USC and Oregon in Western battles

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The Big Ten football season kicks off this week for every team, and it will start with many teams proving they are ready to compete for the playoff
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