Joel Klatt has two Duck games as key to determining 2026 Big Ten title

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The Oregon Ducks are preparing for the 2026 Big Ten football season after narrowly missing the conference title game last year, despite reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals. With ambitions to reclaim the conference championship, Oregon faces a challenging schedule as the Big Ten remains one of the nation's strongest conferences.
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt has identified five pivotal games in the upcoming season that could impact the race to the Big Ten title game in Indianapolis. The Ducks are featured prominently in these matchups. A key early-season game against USC at the Los Angeles Coliseum on September 26 is highlighted as a crucial contest to determine dominance in the western Big Ten.
Another significant game is scheduled for November 7, when Oregon will face Ohio State. This matchup is considered a potential preview of a postseason encounter, with both teams viewed as top contenders for the conference and national titles. These games are expected to play a decisive role in shaping the Ducks' path to the 2026 Big Ten Championship.
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