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BIG TEN NOTEBOOK: Backend Playoff Contenders Face Resume-Building Test

Big Ten and nearby teams seek key wins to secure College Football Playoff spots and influence Heisman voting, with Indiana and Ohio State leading, both undefeated in conference play.

  • Saturday, No. Oregon hosts 15 Southern Cal at Autzen Stadium with ESPN's College GameDay present, a key test with playoff-hosting stakes.
  • Projected Dec. 6 Big Ten Championship matchup between Fernando Mendoza and Julian Sayin heightens Heisman Trophy focus for voters/outlets.
  • Ohio State looks locked into a CFP spot after a cruise-control win over UCLA, holding eight opponents to 10 points or fewer while next week's Michigan game could split focus.
  • Rutgers is one win from bowl eligibility and could reach six wins with games remaining against Ohio State and Penn State, while Purdue’s nine-game losing streak leaves it and Michigan State winless in conference play.
  • Indiana Hoosiers have tightened their grip on a Big Ten title berth, while a trio of teams could still slide into one of 12 playoff spots before season's end.
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Sports Talk Florida - N broke the news in on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
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