The Big Ten undergoes perhaps the biggest change in 2024 among the remaining power conferences. They add four west coast schools in Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington. The Ducks are the second favorites among Big Ten odds behind just Ohio State, making for an interesting shift in conference dynamic. But this league is the Buckeyes to lose after they went all-in, bringing Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator and many of the biggest names in the transfer portal. Despite massive turnover, defending-national champion Michigan certainly has objections about their rival’s status. The Big Ten will be one of the most interesting leagues to watch in years.
Below, we’ll go over the favorites, contenders, players to watch, and more for the Big Ten Conference.
Big Ten odds 2024
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2024 Big Ten Power Rankings
- Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1, 3-1), Ohio State Buckeyes -160 on BetMGM
- Oregon Ducks (8-0, 5-0), Oregon Ducks +130 on BetMGM
- Penn State Nittany Lions (7-0, 4-0), Penn State Nittany Lions +3000 on BetMGM
- Indiana Hoosiers (8-0, 5-0), Indiana Hoosiers +25000 on BetMGM
- Iowa Hawkeyes (5-3, 3-2), Iowa Hawkeyes +25000 on BetMGM
- Wisconsin Badgers (5-3, 3-2), Wisconsin Badgers +50000 on DraftKings
- Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3, 3-2), Minnesota Golden Gophers +50000 on BetMGM
- Illinois Fighting Illini (6-2, 3-2), Illinois Fighting Illini +50000 on BetMGM
- USC Trojans (4-4, 2-4), USC Trojans +50000 on BetMGM
- Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-3, 2-3), Nebraska Cornhuskers +50000 on BetMGM
- Michigan Wolverines (5-3, 3-2), Michigan Wolverines +50000 on DraftKings
- Washington Huskies (4-4, 2-3), Washington Huskies +50000 on DraftKings
- Michigan State Spartans (4-4, 2-3), Michigan State Spartans +50000 on BetMGM
- Maryland Terrapins (4-4, 1-4), Maryland Terrapins +50000 on BetMGM
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4, 1-4), Rutgers Scarlet Knights +50000 on BetMGM
- UCLA Bruins (2-5, 1-4), UCLA Bruins +50000 on BetMGM
- Northwestern Wildcats (3-5, 1-4), Northwestern Wildcats +50000 on BetMGM
- Purdue Boilermakers (1-6, 0-4), Purdue Boilermakers +50000 on BetMGM
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Big Ten results 2023
| East | Conference Record | West | Conference Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9-0 | Iowa | 7-2 |
| Ohio State | 8-1 | Northwestern | 5-4 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | Wisconsin | 5-4 |
| Maryland | 4-5 | Nebraska | 3-6 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | Purdue | 3-6 |
| Michigan State | 2-7 | Minnesota | 3-6 |
| Indiana | 1-8 | Illinois | 3-6 |
Past Conference Champions
| Year | Winner | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Michigan^ | 15-0 |
| 2022 | Michigan* | 13-1 |
| 2021 | Michigan* | 12-2 |
| 2020 | Ohio State* | 7-1 |
| 2019 | Ohio State* | 13-1 |
| 2018 | Ohio State | 13-1 |
| 2017 | Ohio State | 12-2 |
| 2016 | Penn State | 11-3 |
| 2015 | Michigan State* | 12-2 |
| 2014 | Ohio State^ | 14-1 |
| 2013 | Michigan State | 13-1 |
| 2012 | Wisconsin | 8-6 |
| 2011 | Wisconsin | 11-3 |
| 2010 | Michigan State/Wisconsin | 11-2/11-2 |
*College Football Playoff selection
^National Champion
How to bet on conference winners
Our top advice we always give at TheLines is to shop around before diving headlong into the first bet you see. Different outlets offer different odds and a minute or two of your time could result in some more money coming your way. Just because FanDuel Sportsbook offers USC to win the Big Ten (+700) doesn’t mean DraftKings Sportsbook won’t offer the same prop at +900. We’ll compile all the odds for you so you always get the best price.
Sites like FanDuel, DraftKings, and Caesars offer ample ways to bet on college football conference winners – odds that will change drastically as the season progresses.
When betting on conference futures, be sure to keep in mind factors that are specific to college football. Important areas of consideration include:
- Schedule (out of conference, home/away splits)
- Coaching prowess
- Returning production
- Star quarterbacks
- Experience and cohesiveness on the offensive line
Be sure to know which factors matter more than others. For example, a heavy focus is put on recruiting classes. However, the most recent class likely won’t take the field for another year or two and won’t factor into team success this season. Also, is this a coaching staff that develops its talent well? Staffs like Wisconsin are extremely good at developing talent whereas teams like Texas consistently underperform despite signing top recruiting classes.
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