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Defending Champs Indiana Overlooked for Big Ten Title

3 Sep

Summary

Indiana Hoosiers are defending Big Ten champions after a 13-10 win.
Only 11% of fans surveyed predict Indiana to win the 2026 Big Ten title.
Ohio State and Oregon are favored over Indiana in 2026 championship odds.

Defending Champs Indiana Overlooked for Big Ten Title

Indiana football enters the 2026 season as the reigning national champion, yet faces significant skepticism regarding their Big Ten title defense. Despite their perfect 16-0 record and a championship trophy case, a recent SB Nation survey revealed that only 11% of college football fans believe the Hoosiers will win the Big Ten Championship in 2026.

Fan predictions heavily favor other programs, with Ohio State leading the vote at 42%, closely followed by Oregon at 38%. USC garnered 3% of the vote, matching 'Other,' while Michigan received just 1%. Betting odds from FanDuel Sportsbook also reflect this outlook, placing Indiana at +290 to win the conference. Ohio State holds the best odds at +185, with Oregon second at +260, and USC trailing at +1400.

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