FBS Conference
Big Ten Conference
B1G
Big Ten
2026 Conference Ratings
Defensive Rating
| Conference Rank | Team | Rating | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 120.958 | #12 |
| 2 | Iowa | 119.639 | #15 |
| 3 | Penn State | 115.972 | #22 |
| 4 | Indiana | 114.741 | #25 |
| 5 | Maryland | 113.172 | #26 |
| 6 | Michigan | 111.563 | #31 |
| 7 | Ohio State | 105.349 | #46 |
| 8 | UCLA | 104.966 | #48 |
| 9 | Minnesota | 102.084 | #57 |
| 10 | Michigan State | 101.587 | #60 |
| 11 | USC | 98.648 | #77 |
| 12 | Nebraska | 97.855 | #78 |
| 13 | Oregon | 97.214 | #79 |
| 14 | Northwestern | 96.355 | #84 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 91.303 | #103 |
| 16 | Purdue | 88.098 | #111 |
| 17 | Illinois | 85.257 | #119 |
| 18 | Rutgers | 85.179 | #121 |