Big Ten playoff hopes diminish as teams face tough matchups

The Big Ten's College Football Playoff chances became more complicated following Week 4 results. Penn State lost to Wisconsin, eliminating another contender, while Oregon's victory over USC highlighted the remaining contenders. Only four Big Ten teams remain unbeaten: Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, and UCLA, as the conference faces early-season cannibalization. Upcoming critical matchups will occur as Iowa takes on Ohio State next weekend, which could significantly influence playoff positions. Concerns arise as Ohio State’s challenging schedule could jeopardize its postseason hopes if they lose to Iowa.

• 7:59 PMCBS Sports — Big Ten CFP race tightening as conference cannibalization threatens four-bid playoff hopes