Projected Big Ten Conference standings
LangIndex projects Michigan State as the strongest team in the Big Ten Conference entering 2026-27. The conference averages a +10.0 power rating, ranking it #3 of 32 leagues nationally. Ratings estimate scoring margin per 100 possessions against an average D-I opponent, adjusted for schedule.
| # | Team | Proj. Rating | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan State | +19.1 | #7 |
| 2 | Illinois | +17.8 | #10 |
| 3 | Michigan | +17.5 | #11 |
| 4 | Purdue | +15.3 | #17 |
| 5 | Nebraska | +15.2 | #18 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | +13.2 | #23 |
| 7 | UCLA | +12.1 | #27 |
| 8 | Iowa | +11.9 | #28 |
| 9 | Ohio State | +11.6 | #30 |
| 10 | USC | +10.2 | #37 |
| 11 | Indiana | +8.3 | #45 |
| 12 | Maryland | +7.9 | #46 |
| 13 | Northwestern | +6.1 | #62 |
| 14 | Washington | +4.3 | #78 |
| 15 | Minnesota | +3.8 | #87 |
| 16 | Oregon | +3.7 | #91 |
| 17 | Rutgers | +0.8 | #140 |
| 18 | Penn State | +0.4 | #152 |
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