Big Ten teams ranked by schedule difficulty for 2026 football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Big Ten conference prepares for the 2026 football season with rankings of each team’s schedule. Penn State faces tough opponents including USC and Michigan, while Wisconsin meets Notre Dame and Iowa. Teams like Illinois and Indiana expect to face difficult road challenges. Rankings reflect potential postseason paths for each program. As teams finalize preparations, expectations rise for a competitive year.
- •Penn State's toughest games include USC and at Michigan.
- •Wisconsin aims for at least eight wins despite a challenging start.
- •Indiana's favorable schedule boosts hopes for an undefeated regular season.
- •Minnesota seeks bowl eligibility after significant roster changes.
- •Michigan State faces a potentially tough campaign under Pat Fitzgerald.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking each Big Ten team’s schedule for the 2026 football season
"Who has the toughest schedule in the Big Ten this season? We rank each team’s schedule and what it could mean for their 2026 football season:
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