USA TODAY Sports shares 2026 Big Ten football predictions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:54 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
USA TODAY Sports has released its predictions for the 2026 Big Ten football season, with Ohio State and Oregon ranked at the top. Analysts forecast Ohio State will finish first, receiving 11 first-place votes, followed by Oregon with 5. The order of finish also ranks Indiana, USC, and Michigan. Michigan is noted for having only one player, John Henry Daley, on the preseason All-Big Ten team, along with four honorable mentions. The rankings contrast with the Cleveland.com poll, especially in the lower half of the standings, which remains uncertain. The predictions come as teams prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Ohio State ranks first with 11 first-place votes.
- •Oregon follows with 5 first-place votes.
- •Predicted order includes Indiana, USC, and Michigan.
- •Michigan has one preseason All-Big Ten player.
- •Predictions differ from Cleveland.com poll in lower standings.
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — USA TODAY Sports predicts 2026 Big Ten football order
"USA TODAY Sports analysts reveal their 2026 Big Ten football predictions with Ohio State and Oregon leading the pack.
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