The 2024 Big Ten football season is one of the most highly anticipated in conference history with newcomers Oregon, Washington, USC and UCLA bolstering the competitiveness in what was already one of college football’s two most formidable leagues. Even in a top-heavy conference, there are few weeks off, and every victory must be earned. If a team gets caught looking ahead to a rivalry showdown or a game with far greater College Football Playoff implications, it may pay the price with a disappointing defeat.
Trap games are a very real part of college football. Overlooking one opponent in favor of another often comes with disastrous consequences, and the implications of falling into that trap are even greater in the expanded Big Ten.
This conference figures to send multiple teams to the Playoff, but in order to maximize its grip on the national championship race, it must squeeze every ounce of greatness from its top teams. One letdown performance could be the difference between a CFP hopeful making the field or missing the cut.
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Below is every Big Ten team’s biggest trap game for the 2024 season.
