Based on records to date, the Big Ten has five options for a fourth bid: Iowa, Nebraska, Washington, USC and Michigan. They have the same number of losses (two) but different resumes. Our assessment of their CFP prospects, from best to worst:

Indiana and Ohio State remain undefeated and hold the top two spots in the Big Ten power rankings. Iowa and Nebraska saw significant jumps in the rankings after decisive Week 9 victories. UCLA and Minnesota experienced major drops following blowout losses on the road.

Committed recruits haven't started flipping amid the Wisconsin Badgers losing streak, but a top linebacker is the latest to take an in-season visit elsewhere.

Wisconsin class of 2026 commit, linebacker Aden Reeder, is taking an official visit to Michigan on Saturday for its home game vs. Purdue

The easy explanation for this increase in receiving talent across the Big Ten is the addition of Oregon, USC, Washington and UCLA to the conference. USC leads the nation and Washington ranks 26th in passing yards per game. Oregon annually has one of the nation’s most dynamic offenses.

Halfway through the Big Ten Season, several truths have become evident. Nebraska is really good. Kennedy Martin and Mimi Colyer can carry a team. Anyone can be

Ben Bolch of the L.A. Times posted on Monday afternoon the current odds for who will be the Bruins ' next coach, and Smith was near the top of the list. Per BetOnline, Smith has the second-best posted odds of being the next UCLA head coach at 4-1. Only Washington head coach Jedd Fisch has better odds at 3-1.

The Big Ten is full of big-time matchups in Week 10, led by Ohio State's trip to Penn State. Our experts make picks for those and every Top 25 game.