The Oregon Ducks exemplified the former, as they won the Big Ten championship in their first year and were ranked No. 1 for most of the season. Additionally, the Ducks secured the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, marking their return to the postseason for the first time since 2014.

F our Big Ten teams made the 2024 College Football Playoff with the Ohio State Buckeyes winning the entire thing. The B10 Conference was a force last season, and it has a chance t

Whether through the transfer portal or a fresh wave of high school talent, college football teams across the country have replenished their rosters and even had a chance to evaluate some of their early enrollees during spring football.