2026 Big Ten Conference Title Betting Odds: USC Trojans Among Top Contenders
The 2026 college football season is on the horizon, and excitement is building as teams kick off their spring practices. FanDuel Sportsbook has already released the betting odds for Big Ten teams vying for the conference title in 2026. The USC Trojans, led by coach Lincoln Riley and quarterback Jayden Maiava, are among the top contenders with the fifth-best odds to win the Big Ten.
The betting odds for each Big Ten team to win the conference title, according to FanDuel, are as follows: Ohio State +190, Indiana +260, Oregon +300, Michigan +1200, USC +1500, Penn State +2000, Washington +3000, Iowa +4000, Wisconsin +8000, Illinois +12,500, UCLA +15,000, Nebraska +17,500, Maryland +30,000, Northwestern +30,000, Purdue +30,000, Minnesota +30,000, Rutgers +30,000, Michigan State +30,000.
The Big Ten teams can be categorized into different tiers based on the betting odds. The top three teams, Ohio State, Indiana, and Oregon, are expected to be strong contenders for the College Football Playoff. Following them are teams like Michigan, USC, Penn State, Washington, and Iowa, considered as "realistic long shots" with potential to surprise in the upcoming season.
Michigan is entering the season with high expectations, led by quarterback Bryce Underwood and new head coach Kyle Whittingham. Despite a turbulent offseason that saw the departure of former coach Sherrone Moore, the Wolverines are still poised to compete for a playoff spot. USC, on the other hand, boasts a talented roster with quarterback Jayden Maiava returning for another season under coach Lincoln Riley. While the Trojans lost key receivers to the NFL Draft, they have added new talent and are looking to reload on offense.
The Trojans' 2026 recruiting class includes promising receivers like Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, Trent Mosley, and Ethan "Boobie" Feaster, who could make an impact as freshmen. On the defensive side, USC has made changes to its coaching staff to strengthen the team's performance in the upcoming season. With a mix of experience and incoming talent, the Trojans are gearing up for a competitive run in the Big Ten conference in 2026.