Oregon Routs Ohio State 41-28 in Columbus
The result tightens the Big Ten race, with Indiana's path to the title game improving as UCLA stays unbeaten at 6-0.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
Oregon defeated Ohio State 41-28 in Columbus, Ohio, leaving Ohio State with two losses. UCLA also won Saturday, beating Minnesota 34-20 to move to 6-0.
Why it matters
The Big Ten championship picture is shifting quickly as several teams sit at 3-2 or 4-2 with few games left. Indiana, at 5-1 and idle on Saturday, stands to benefit from the results around it.
Oregon's 41-28 win over Ohio State and UCLA's 34-20 win over Minnesota set the standings, with UCLA at 6-0 and Indiana at 5-1. The remaining tiebreaker scenarios depend on results not yet played.
The players
Oregon
Oregon is a Pacific Northwest university whose football program competes in the Big Ten Conference.
Ohio State
Ohio State is a Columbus-based university with one of the most successful college football programs in the country.
UCLA
UCLA is a Los Angeles university whose football team currently leads the Big Ten standings with an unbeaten 6-0 record.
The details
Oregon won the game in Columbus, Ohio, by a score of 41-28. Indiana, which did not play Saturday, would win a one-loss tiebreaker if UCLA loses to Michigan or USC.
Timeline
Saturday: Oregon defeated Ohio State and UCLA defeated Minnesota.
Tonight: Iowa plays Northwestern.
Dec. 5: Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Season Trajectory
The results reshape the Big Ten championship race under the conference's tiebreaker rules, where several teams with one or two losses remain in contention. Indiana's position depends on how those tiebreakers resolve across the final weeks.
Indiana would reach the Big Ten championship game if the season ended today, and would clinch a berth by winning out against Southern Cal, at Washington, and against Purdue. Losing another game would leave Indiana in a weaker position on tiebreakers.
The takeaway
Several Big Ten teams remain within reach of the title game, so every remaining result carries weight for the standings. Following tiebreaker outcomes week to week is the clearest way to track how the race is shaping up.
What happens next
The Big Ten championship game is scheduled for Dec. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with the matchup determined by the remaining regular-season results.
Further reading
For more on the conference race, see Football coverage across the Big Ten.
