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It's been a great time to be in the Big Ten these last few years. While the conference has long been the leader in the race to accrue television revenue thanks to the transfer portal and NIL era, we've seen those financial advantages pay off on the field.
The Buckeyes return talent everywhere, including receiver Jeremiah Smith, but question marks remain in the trenches. Can Ohio State sustain its Big Ten dominance and contend for the CFP, or will gaps catch up in critical moments?
Can Penn State make it three consecutive national titles for the Big Ten? Here's what to expect in the conference.
Penn State, Ohio State and Oregon are the Big Ten's top teams while Michigan, Illinois and Indiana are also ranked inside the top 25. But what under-the-radar teams could surprise in 2025?
Oddsmakers project that the Big Ten will be top-heavy once again in 2025, with Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon sitting as the three clear favorites, with Michigan lurking after a terrific close to their 2024 campaign.
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New Purdue coach Barry Odom tries to make school’s big investment pay off with dramatic turnaround
The Purdue Boilermakers are starting all over three years after playing for a Big Ten title. They're hoping to snap the FBS’ second-longest losing streak at 11.
The Big Ten developed new models it may soon communicate with other FBS commissioners, sources tell CBS Sports.
Thinking about betting on the winner of the Big Ten in 2025? The Ohio State Buckeyes are favored (+195), followed by Penn State (+220), and you can find the full list of odds in this article. Keep up with the 2025 college football season on FOX, FS1 and the FOX Sports App.
Luke Altmyer, Julian Sayin, Drew Allar and Demond Williams Jr. are not the only reasons their teams have the best QB rooms in the conference.
According to Thamel, the new model proposed by the Big Ten suggests eliminating conference title games and awarding more auto bids for the four power conferences. In a 28-team playoff, the Big Ten and SEC would receive seven auto bids each, while the ACC and Big 12 would get five auto bids each, per Thamel.
What would Georgia football's Kirby Smart think of a College Football Playoff field that would double in size of current format? Here's what he said.
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