2026 Big Ten Football Over/Under Picks

This season, the Big Ten conference is primed for a thrilling run at the national championship title. While the SEC continues to face uncertainty, the Big Ten team with a proven track record is Ohio State, despite not having head coach Jim Harbaugh for six games and dealing with Connor Stalions' shadow. Indiana, once considered one of the best teams in recent history, starts the season ranked 20th in preseason polls and must build off a 19-game winning streak.

Iowa has yet to win fewer than eight games since 2014, while Maryland boasts a talented roster and experience returning 71% of their 2025 statistics. Michigan finds itself with the toughest schedule in the country, facing Oklahoma, Indiana, Oregon, and Ohio State, including road games against the latter two. Meanwhile, Michigan State, after a four-year absence from the sidelines, welcomes back head coach Pat Fitzgerald, who must prove himself with a limited offensive line and inexperienced quarterback.

Finally, Minnesota's middle-class nature makes for a unpredictable season, as they navigate through swing games and potential health concerns.