The race to the 2026 Big Ten Championship game is set. All 18 teams will battle through nine conference games, with the top two finishers meeting on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
2026 Big Ten Championship Contenders and Full Schedules
Below is the complete list of 2026 Big Ten Football Schedules. Click any team to view the full game-by-game schedule and track their path to the 2026 Big Ten Championship game.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Still the measuring stick in the Big Ten. → Full 2026 Ohio State Football Schedule
Oregon Ducks
One of the clearest threats to win the conference. → Full 2026 Oregon Football Schedule
Indiana Hoosiers
The reigning national champions enter as a true title contender. → Full 2026 Indiana Football Schedule
Michigan Wolverines
Kyle Whittingham’s first season in Ann Arbor. → Full 2026 Michigan Football Schedule
Penn State Nittany Lions
Matt Campbell takes over in Happy Valley. → Full 2026 Penn State Football Schedule
USC Trojans
Gary Patterson’s defense could elevate the Trojans. → Full 2026 USC Football Schedule
Washington Huskies
Looking to climb back into the upper half of the league. → Full 2026 Washington Football Schedule
Iowa Hawkeyes
Always tough, always physical. → Full 2026 Iowa Football Schedule
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Continuing to build under Matt Rhule. → Full 2026 Nebraska Football Schedule
Wisconsin Badgers
Fighting to return to relevance in the Big Ten. → Full 2026 Wisconsin Football Schedule
Illinois Fighting Illini
Bret Bielema’s group remains competitive. → Full 2026 Illinois Football Schedule
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Looking for consistency in a deep league. → Full 2026 Minnesota Football Schedule
UCLA Bruins
Navigating life in the Big Ten. → Full 2026 UCLA Football Schedule
Michigan State Spartans
Pat Fitzgerald’s first season in East Lansing. → Full 2026 Michigan State Football Schedule
Maryland Terrapins
Fighting for bowl eligibility and more. → Full 2026 Maryland Football Schedule
Northwestern Wildcats
Rebuilding under new leadership. → Full 2026 Northwestern Football Schedule
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Looking to take the next step. → Full 2026 Rutgers Football Schedule
Purdue Boilermakers
Trying to climb out of the bottom of the conference. → Full 2026 Purdue Football Schedule
Key Date
2026 Big Ten Championship Game Saturday, December 5, 2026 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, Indiana
Bookmark this page. These 2026 Big Ten Football Schedules will decide who plays for the conference title in December.
