Overview
- Kickoff is 8 p.m. ET on FOX at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with national radio coverage on SiriusXM channels 82 (Indiana) and 83 (Ohio State).
- The winner secures the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff in the first Big Ten championship contested by two undefeated teams.
- Ohio State freshman Julian Sayin leads the nation in completion percentage and passer rating, while Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza leads in passing touchdowns and ranks near the top in efficiency.
- Ohio State has dominated the series with 80 wins in 98 meetings, and Indiana has not defeated the Buckeyes since 1988.
- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun placed a friendly popcorn wager on the outcome, highlighting regional interest heading into kickoff.