The Big 10 has won the National Championship two years in a row. It’s easily one of the most competitive conferences in college football and might even have the best teams again this year.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are currently the No. 1 team in the nation after winning the College Football Championship last season. The team lost many starters from that championship roster, but the new faces are just as good, if not better.
Meanwhile, analysts believe Penn State has the best roster they’ve ever had under James Franklin, and Oregon looked absolutely dominant in its recent win against Oklahoma State. These are ultimately the top three teams to look out for. It’s unlikely any other team will be in the Big 10 Championship.
Just look at the Big 10 Championship odds table below.
Big 10 Teams to Watch
Ohio State (+185)
The Ohio State Buckeyes have an elite defense with a quality offense. The defense has given up just seven points in the first two games, including just seven points to the Texas Longhorns in a Week 1 win.
The Buckeyes scored 70 points against Grambling State last weekend behind Julian Sayin, who went 18-for-19 with four touchdowns and one interception. Not a single ball hit the ground that he threw. The lone missed pass was an interception.
Either way, he had an 80.9 QBR and gave Ohio State fans hope after an underwhelming Week 1 performance against Texas.
This season, Ohio State doesn’t have to play Oregon. But they’ll still have Illinois and Michigan on the road. In addition, Ohio State will have a massive game at home against Penn State on November 1 that could help determine the Big Ten Championship outlook.
Penn State (+220)
Speaking of Penn State, the Nittany Lions have earned wins over Nevada and Florida International. Now they’ve got Villanova next. So, Penn State really hasn’t been tested at all this season, and that’ll continue this weekend.
The Nittany Lions typically win games they’re supposed to. But when they face Big Ten teams like Ohio State and Michigan, the Nittany Lions usually don’t give their A-game.
Penn State has better odds of winning the Big 10 Championship than Oregon. But next weekend, we’ll find out who the better team is. Oregon will hit the road for a huge top-5 matchup against Penn State.
If Penn State finds a way at home, they’ll have a pretty easy schedule until Ohio State on the road. I figure Penn State will lose to Oregon and potentially lose one other game, which could keep them out of the Big Ten Championship.
With the way Drew Allar is playing, I’d stay away from the Nittany Lions.
Oregon (+390)
Oregon has the value. The Ducks just defeated a Big 12 team (Oklahoma State), 69-3. Dante Moore has thrown six touchdowns without an interception and Oregon has scored at least 59 points in back-to-back games to start the season.
Oregon, again, has to play Penn State on the road. But Penn State rarely shows up for these types of games. Beyond that, Oregon has a matchup against Indiana at home and won’t have to play another ranked opponent this season.
The Ducks have one of the best schedules in the Big 10. Plus, it looks like they’ve got the best team through the first two weeks. I’ll predict Oregon will make the Big 10 Championship and knock off Ohio State to get revenge for last year’s matchup.
Oregon is the play at +390.
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The Oregon Ducks will face Northwestern on the road to kick off their Big 10 schedule. That should be another easy win as Northwestern couldn’t even get by Tulane, a non-Power 4 squad.
Anyway, Oregon will play Penn State on September 27. You’ll want to be in on Oregon before that game. At this point, you likely won’t see Oregon at +390 again this season, especially if Oregon knocks off Penn State on the road to close out September.
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