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With seven Big Ten teams ranked in CBS Sports' way-too-early top 25, these key matchups will shape the postseason picture for the conference in 2026
The 2026 Big Ten football schedule delivered both big-time matchups and logistical nightmares. The conference released the full slate for all 18 teams on Tuesday. The headline game features national champion Indiana hosting Ohio State on Oct. 17. This sets an early bar for a conference seeking a fourth consecutive playoff title.
The rebuilt conference must get ready for kickoff in eight months. Formalizing the schedule is just one agenda item.
The full NFL schedule won't be released until May, but you can find out the 2026 opponents for each team right now.