If you’ve been frustrated by the divisional structure in the Big Ten of the College Football, which seemed to roll out some mediocre team from the West Division to get rolled by whichever team made it through the gauntlet in the East, you’re going to be happy about 2024.
The arrival of USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon in the conference means that divisions are going away. This means that such programs as Iowa and Wisconsin can’t just trudge to a division title and play for a conference championship. Let’s take a look at some of the top NCAAF betting matchups for this fall’s slate.
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Nebraska Cornhuskers at USC Trojans Week 12
If you know anything about Big Ten football, you know that the Nebraska Cornhuskers have generally treated the forward pass like a trick play. Remember Michael Penix Jr, who led Washington to the national championship game last year? His college career started out at Nebraska, but the Cornhuskers’ coaching staff couldn’t figure out how to leverage that talent. They do have a five-star recruit in Dylan Raiola set to take over the program. This won’t be a big game in the standings, but given the fact that USC doesn’t really play much defense, the Cornhuskers could roll into the Coliseum and shock USC.
Washington Huskies at Iowa Hawkeyes Week 7
Iowa got rid of their offensive coordinator, who happened to be the head coach’s son, but it’s hard to say whether that means Iowa will bring its offense into the twenty-first century. They are a grinding, defense-first team, while Washington has a reputation for running a high-octane, pass-heavy offense. Which style will prevail? It’s definitely a situation where taking the “under” might be worth considering.
Washington Huskies at Penn State Nittany Lions Week 11
Once again, the Nittany Lions are an outside favorite to contend in the Big Ten. With the divisional structure gone, they have a legit shot at a top-12 playoff slot, even if they don’t play in the Big Ten Championship.
However, not only do they have Ohio State and Michigan to contend with, they also have Oregon…and potentially Washington. The Huskies might drop off after getting a new head coach and seeing so much change through the transfer portal. If Washington can win at Penn State despite so much transition, James Franklin could find himself on the hot seat in Happy Valley.
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Ohio State Buckeyes at Oregon Ducks Week 7
These teams could actually meet three times this season – in the regular season, in the Big Ten title game, and in the College Football Playoff. This game will have huge implications on the Big Ten standings, but given how wide-open the playoff is, especially for Power 4 teams, this game won’t mean as much as it might have in the four-team playoff era. Even so, the two high-powered programs should produce a classic on the field.
Michigan Wolverines at Ohio State Buckeyes Week 14
Yes, Jim Harbaugh is gone, but this is still the biggest rivalry game in college football. Michigan is in a rebuild after Harbaugh headed to the NFL, so the Wolverines might not have the top-tier record they’ll need to contend in the Big Ten. Can Ryan Day finally beat Michigan now that Harbaugh has gone?
Ohio State Buckeyes at Penn State Nittany Lions Week 10
Penn State really needs to beat the Buckeyes to have a legitimate hope at contending for a conference and national championship. The Nittany Lions might make the CFP even though they lose this game, but it’s likely that any national champion will eventually have to beat Ohio State somewhere along the line.
Oregon Ducks at Wisconsin Badgers Week 12
The Badgers see Oregon, Penn State and USC this season. Are the Badgers good enough to stop some or even all of these teams, or is this another 8-5 season in Madison? This is the sort of home showdown that will make Camp Randall rock…and will also help define Wisconsin’s place in this new Big Ten.
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