With the first College Football Playoff rankings released and Ohio State sitting at No. 1, the equation for success is straightforward. The Buckeyes don’t just control their own destiny; they have a clear map to the top seed in the playoff and every trophy they could desire.

Running back Kaytron Allen has been Penn State's most consistent offensive player this season. He's run for 736 yards and 10 touchdowns this season, which ranks him fourth and tied for fifth in those categories in the Big Ten, respectively.

Michigan State football will host Penn State in a Big Ten game at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing in Week 11.

A look at the half-dozen teams still with a legitimate shot at competing for the Big Ten title in Indianapolis

The No. 25 Michigan Wolverines face the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich.

The Purdue football team faces Ohio State in Week 11. Here's the TV schedule, time, where to watch and streaming

FIRST AND TEN The No. 1 ranked and unbeaten – 9-0 and 6-0 in the Big Ten Conference – Ohio State Buckeyes host the UCLA Bruins (3-6 and 3-3 B1G), Saturday

Michigan has struggled to cover the betting line this season, going 3-6 against the spread through nine games which includes a 2-2 mark in road games.