There could be some big changes at the top of the Big Ten football rankings in 2025, according to ESPN's prediction model.

It's been a great time to be in the Big Ten these last few years. While the conference has long been the leader in the race to accrue television revenue thanks to the transfer portal and NIL era, we've seen those financial advantages pay off on the field.

Breaking down the best bets in the Big Ten conference ahead of the 2025 season, including whether to bet the over on Ohio State's win total.

Big Ten officials have discussed expanding the College FootbaIl Playoff, perhaps to 28 teams. "I like it, personally," the Nittany Lions athletic director said.

The Huskies will be hard-pressed to do much better in the secondary than they did in 2024, when they ranked second in the country with the fewest passing yards allowed per game. Washington returns cornerback Ephesians Prysock and has added fellow 6-foot-4 cornerback Tacario Davis to the mix.

The Buckeyes return talent everywhere, including receiver Jeremiah Smith, but question marks remain in the trenches. Can Ohio State sustain its Big Ten dominance and contend for the CFP, or will gaps catch up in critical moments?

UCLA is coming into this year with three main goals. One being getting a positive record. Last year, the Bruins went 5-7. After going 5-7, they missed out on a

After boasting four College Football Playoff teams and the national championship last year, the Big Ten is aiming for a dramatic encore in 2025.

The University of Illinois is once again participating in a contest with its fellow Big Ten institutions to fight the worst blood shortage in a generation. The conference is partnering with Abbott Laboratories for the second year in a row to host the “We Give Blood” drive.

10. Iowa: Don’t be surprised if Mark Gronowski, a South Dakota State transfer, emerges as one of the best quarterbacks in the conference. If the Hawkeyes play their standard brand of defense under coordinator Phil Parker, they could finish far closer to the top of the conference than the bottom — and this projection could look downright foolish.

Oddsmakers project that the Big Ten will be top-heavy once again in 2025, with Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon sitting as the three clear favorites, with Michigan lurking after a terrific close to their 2024 campaign.

Oregon made a splash during its first year in the Big Ten, going undefeated in the regular season and winning the conference title with a victory over Penn State in the championship game.