The first College Football Playoff rankings for the 2026 season were released on November 4, showing where Big Ten teams stand in the initial top 25. The rankings set the early postseason picture for conference contenders.
In a notable non-conference result, UCLA shut out Nevada 27-0 at the Rose Bowl on October 31. Bruins head coach Bob Chesney celebrated with quarterback Ty Dieffenbach after his second-quarter touchdown.
