Ohio State dropped significantly in the latest Big Ten football power rankings following a 32-31 loss to the Oregon Ducks on November 7, 2026, at Ohio Stadium. The defeat, captured in a photo showing Oregon's Jamari Johnson running against Ohio State's Earl Little Jr., prompted a reassessment of the Buckeyes' standing in the conference hierarchy. The rankings, published by SB Nation on November 9, 2026, reflect the impact of the upset on the Big Ten championship race.
Ohio State Tumbles in Big Ten Football Power Rankings After Loss to Oregon


