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College Football 2026: Big Ten Goes for 4th Straight National Championship. Is It Oregon's Turn?
Oregon’s Dante Moore and Ohio State’s returning stars lead a race for a fourth straight Big Ten title as preseason expectations rise.
- The Big Ten seeks a fourth consecutive national championship this season, aiming to match the Southeastern Conference's 2019-22 streak, with Oregon emerging as a top contender featuring star quarterback Dante Moore.
- This run of dominance began with Michigan's 2023 title, continued with Ohio State's 2024 championship, and was completed by Indiana's national title in 2025. The Big Ten has encroached on the Southeastern Conference's longtime claim as college football's premier league.
- Ohio State enters the season ranked ahead of defending champion Indiana, returning quarterback Julian Sayin and receiver Jeremiah Smith. Texas positions itself as a challenger by pairing quarterback Arch Manning with Auburn transfer Cam Coleman.
- Across the FBS, 34 coaching changes are reshaping the competitive landscape. Commissioner Teresa Gould revitalized the Pac-12 following realignment by adding eight teams to regain playoff-eligible status.
- The Southeastern Conference holds five of the top 10 preseason poll spots despite not reaching the national championship game since 2022. Oregon coach Dan Lanning said, "Nobody's going to have higher expectations for our team than us.
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College football 2026: Big Ten goes for 4th straight national championship. Is it Oregon’s turn?
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