Big Ten Conference football rankings and projections have been updated following the completion of Week 9 games. A key matchup featured the USC Trojans hosting the Ohio State Buckeyes at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 31, 2026, where USC's Mark Bowman hurdled Ohio State's Jaylen McClain during the third quarter. The analysis, published by Peter Kehoe on SB Nation on November 4, 2026, provides a comprehensive review of team standings and future outlooks.
Big Ten Rankings and Projections Updated After Week 9
