Indiana, Michigan and USC are the most challenging matchups for the Scarlet Knights, who will entertain each of those preseason top-15s at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers has a favorable shot at getting off to a hot start in September against UMass, Boston College and Howard before reality sets in for Greg Schiano's team.

The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams for the 2026 season after the Big Ten and SEC could not agree on an expansion plan.

It's never too early to get a head start on the 2026 college football season. What teams dominate the very, very early rankings heading into next year?

After winning three consecutive national titles with three different teams, Big Ten can call the shots in college football's pecking order or power.

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Wisconsin avoids the three Big Ten teams that made the College Football Playoffs but still have some challenges on its schedule

The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams after the commissioners of the Southeastern Conference and Big Ten couldn’t come up with a compromise for expansion

The College Football Playoff will stay at 12 teams for the 2026 season. Changes made to teams that receive auto-bids.

Ohio State football was once again one of the most watched college teams of the 2025 season, appearing in four of the top ten rated contests.