Big 10’s ten best teams in 2026: 1st grouping; (Ohio State, Oregon, & IU) / 2nd Grouping; (Michigan, Penn State, & USC) & 3rd Grouping; (Washington, Iowa, Illinois, & Nebraska)

Western-side of the Big 10 Conference!

Washington 7.5: (Play 6 of 9 / 3 on the Road) @ USC, Iowa, @ Nebraska, Penn State, Indiana, & @ Oregon) NC opponents: do not play a Power 4 opponent in 2026

Oregon 10.5: Play 6 of 9 / 3 0n the Road (@ USC, Nebraska, @ Illinois, @ Ohio State, Michigan, Washington) NC Opponents: play 1 P4, @ Oklahoma State & Boiuse State

UCLA 6.5: (Play 4 of 10 / 2 on the Road) @ Oregon, Illinois, @ Michigan, & USC) NC Opponent: Play 1 Power 4, California

USC 8.5: (Play 5 of 9 / 2 on the Road) Oregon, Washington, @ Penn State, Ohio State, @ Indiana) NC Opponent: The Trojans do not play a Power 4 in 2026!

Nebraska 6.5: (Play 6 of 9 / 3 on the Road) Indiana, @ Oregon, Washington, @ Illinois, Ohio State, @ Iowa! NC Opponent: Nebraska does not play a Power 4 team in 2026

Iowa 7.5: (Play 5 of 9 / 3 on the Road) @ Michigan, Ohio State, @ Washington, @ Illinois, Nebraska! NC Opponents: Play 1 Power 4, Mississippi State

Minnesota 6.5: (Play 5 of 10 / 3 on the Road) @ Washington, Michigan, Iowa, @ Indiana, @ Penn State! NC Opponents: Play 1 Power 4, Mississippi State

Wisconsin 6.5: (Play 3 of 10 / 2 on the Road) @ Penn State, USC, & @ Iowa! NC Opponents: Play 1 Power 4 vs ND, at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI

Northwestern 5.5 (Play 6 of 10) @ Indiana, Penn State, @ Oregon, Iowa, @ Ohio State, Illinois! NC Opponents: Play 1 Power 4, Colorado