Open Extended ReactionsWill Ohio State claim the Big Ten title in 2025, or will Penn State finally break through in 2025? Jump to:CFP outlook | Must-see gamesFreshmen | TransfersNumbers to knowPower rankingsCFP outlookShould be in: Penn State, Ohio State, Oregon. But it's Penn State, not Ohio State, that enters the fall as possibly the Big Ten's strongest national contender. That second part is key, as neither Penn State (two) nor Ohio State (three) have many projected close games on the docket. The Week 5 slate is overloaded with big games, but this will almost certainly be the biggest.