Big Ten schedule takeaways: Good luck, USC
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Key Points:
- The Big Ten released its 2026 football schedule, featuring several high-profile matchups among top programs, signaling a competitive season ahead.
- USC faces one of the toughest schedules under Lincoln Riley, with challenging games against Oregon, Indiana, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Penn State, and Washington, compounded by difficult travel demands.
- Ohio State's 2026 schedule is significantly more challenging than last year, including key games against Indiana, Oregon, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, USC, and a road game at Texas, requiring them to earn their path to the Big Ten title.
- Michigan's new coach Kyle Whittingham will face a brutal late-season stretch with tough games against Oregon, UCLA, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Iowa, which will
