The 2026 Big Ten College Football Playoff picture took shape in Week 9 as the UCLA Bruins hosted the Michigan State Spartans at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Oct. 24. Bruins quarterback Ty Dieffenbach (14) was seen running with the ball during the first quarter of the conference matchup.
The game marked a key moment in the Big Ten's playoff race, with both teams vying for positioning as the season progresses toward the postseason.
