Edition No. 133 · Mon 2 Nov 2026 · Story 22 of 24

Big Ten removes its mask to reveal frighteningly unsightly football and … two Playoff teams?

The Athletic

The Athletic calls Halloween weekend an awful one for Big Ten football, though the conference may still get two Playoff teams.

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