Big Ten Rankings and Projections After Week 10

There were a couple of upsets in the Big Ten last week, including one which got an offensive coordinator fired (Michigan’s). Nebraska’s losing streak continues; it is now 4 games in a row after winning their first five. And Maryland got their first win with their interim coach-their first since September 12th.

Polls

Another top team lost last weekend (Miami). Six Big Ten teams are in the CFP rankings this week, led by undefeated UCLA.

UCLA: 4

Indiana: 9

Iowa: 15

Oregon: 16

USC: 18

Ohio State: 20

The full list of rankings can be found here: https://collegefootballplayoff.com/sports/2026/8/9/wk-x-wk-rankings

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