The Big Ten is in its golden era, producing three straight national champions: Michigan (2023), Ohio State (2024), and Indiana (2025). The conference enters 2026 loaded with title contenders.
The 2026 Big Ten Championship Game is set for Dec. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium on FOX.
Ohio State opens as the +180 favorite, followed by defending champion Indiana at +250. The Buckeyes return QB Julian Sayin and WR Jeremiah Smith, while Indiana brings in QB Josh Hoover from TCU. Oregon (+260) is a dark horse with a deep roster led by QB Dante Moore.
UCLA (+20000) is a longshot pick after hiring coach Bob Chesney.
2026 Big Ten Championship Odds:
- Ohio State: +180
- Indiana: +250
- Oregon: +260
- USC: +1400
- Michigan: +1500
- Penn State: +2000
- Washington: +2500
- Iowa: +6000
- Illinois: +10000
- Nebraska: +12000
- Wisconsin: +15000
- UCLA: +20000
- Minnesota: +30000
- Northwestern: +50000
- Michigan State: +50000
- Maryland: +50000
- Rutgers: +100000
- Purdue: +100000