UCLA and Ohio State lead Big Ten standings as eligibility updates emerge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
As of October 17, 2026, UCLA holds the top position in the Big Ten standings with a 4-0 conference record. Ohio State shares this mark but faces challenges ahead, including an injured quarterback Julian Sayin. Indiana and USC follow closely with 3-1 records, making the conference race competitive. The bowl eligibility update shows that four teams, including UCLA and Ohio State, are already eligible after six wins, while several others remain in contention as the season progresses.
- •UCLA is the only undefeated team in the Big Ten.
- •Ohio State defeated Indiana in a key Week 7 matchup.
- •Bowl eligibility status shows Indiana, Ohio State, UCLA, and USC already eligible.
- •Iowa, Nebraska, and Northwestern are on track with five wins.
- •Maryland and Michigan State remain in danger of missing bowl eligibility.
- 1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Updated Big Ten standings and bowl eligibility tracker after Week 7
"UCLA and Ohio State now own the inside track to the Big Ten championship game midway through the month of October.
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