{
  "id": 3250882,
  "title": "2026 Big Ten Football Over/Under Picks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/2026-big-ten-football-over-under-picks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T11:36:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-big-ten-football-over-113623226.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Breaking down every 2026 Big Ten football win total, with over/under picks for all 18 teams, including Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, USC and Penn State:",
  "key_points": [
    "Ohio State favored at 39% for over 60 points in Big Ten championship",
    "Indiana ranked 20th preseason, aims to improve from 19-game winning streak",
    "Michigan faces toughest schedule, includes games against Oklahoma and Oregon"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}