USA TODAY ranks Ohio State as best Big Ten football program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
USA TODAY's Paul Myerberg has ranked Ohio State as the top program in the Big Ten for its consistent success. The Buckeyes have an impressive record of 165-21 since 2012 and have won a national championship under coach Ryan Day in 2024. Indiana comes in at No. 2 after winning a College Football Playoff national title last season, followed by Oregon, Michigan, and Penn State to complete the top five. The full ranking covers 18 teams, projecting potential shifts in the future as programs like USC and Washington strive for improvement.
- •Ohio State ranks No. 1 in Big Ten programs according to USA TODAY.
- •Indiana is ranked No. 2, following their recent national title.
- •Oregon, Michigan, and Penn State round out the top five.
- •The ranking covers 18 total Big Ten teams.
- •Potential changes in rankings are anticipated over the coming years.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — USA TODAY ranks the best Big Ten college football programs
"USA TODAY's Paul Myerberg ranked all of the Big Ten college football programs. Where does he have Ohio State among its peers?
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