2026 Big Ten college football predictions, odds: Wisconsin provides real opportunity

Head coach Curt Cignetti is seen during Indiana University's football camp practice on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect The Big Ten is set to be a behemoth once again in 2026. The conference features the past three national champions in Indiana, Ohio State and Michigan, and three teams under 10/1 to win this year’s title: Ohio State (+600), Oregon (+800) and Indiana (+800). Those three juggernauts top the board to win the Big Ten, but the chasing pack is also quite strong with Michigan (10/1) and USC (15/1) poised for big seasons, while Penn State (20/1) is looking for a bounce-back under new head coach Matt Campbell. The middle class of the conference also features some high-ceiling teams, most notably Washington (30/1) and Iowa (50/1), both of whom would be