August 15, 2026

It’s almost ‘go time’ for Big Ten; Buckeyes favored again


The wait is almost over for the Big Ten. The ACC, Big 12 and SEC have been playing anywhere from three to five weeks amid the pandemic, and all the players and coaches around the Big Ten could do is watch. “Most of it’s been torture, just not being able to play games,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. “There’s been a part of it I’ve actually enjoyed, but for the most part it’s been hard and I just want to be playing, get these guys on the field and get rolling.” The eight-game, conference-only schedule begins Oct. 23 with Illinois visiting No. 16 Wisconsin. The rest of the league gets started Oct. 24. Every team plays every week through Dec. 12 barring cancellations because of outbreaks of COVID-19. No. 6 Ohio State is favored to win a fourth straight league title and return to the College Football Playoff. Buckeyes…

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