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All year long, Ohio State and Indiana have been the best two teams in the country, and on Saturday night, they will finally meet on the football field.
During this year’s championship week, the Big Ten Championship will be the main attraction, with No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana prepared to face off. Both teams enter the game with 12-0 records, representing the only two remaining undefeated teams in FBS football.
Ohio State is coming off a big win over Michigan, its first victory against the Wolverines since 2019. The Buckeyes are the defending national champions and haven’t lost a game in over a year, since November of 2024, and look to keep it that way on Saturday.
Quarterback Julian Sayin has had a strong first season as the starter, producing 30 passing touchdowns on the year with 3,065 passing yards and an outstanding completion percentage of 78.5 percent. Ohio State is also full of explosive skill position players, as wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate and running back Bo Jackson are dangerous.
However, Indiana has championship aspirations as well following the best season in program history. Curt Cignetti has taken Indiana Football to new heights, allowing the school to play in the Big Ten Championship for the first time ever.
Leading the way is quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who is one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. The Cal transfer has produced a conference-leading 32 passing touchdowns along with 2,758 passing yards, and is expected to be one of the top players selected in the NFL draft.
While both teams will likely earn a bye in the College Football Playoff, the winner of this game will secure the No. 1 seed and the honor of being the lone undefeated team in the country.
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates and highlights from the Big Ten Championship between Ohio State and Indiana. Follow along for updates.
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End of third quarter: Indiana 13, Ohio State 10
10:39 p.m.: Mendoza gets Indiana some breathing room with a first down pass to E.J. Williams Jr.
10:38 p.m.: Upon further review, Sayin is ruled short of the line-to-gain, so Indiana gets a huge fourth down stop.
AFTER REVIEW JULIAN SAYIN’S KNEE IS RULED DOWN AND IT’S @IndianaFootball‘s BALL! 😱 pic.twitter.com/vP7gyfXa5u
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 7, 2025
10:34 p.m.: On 4th-and-1, Sayin sneaks to move the chains and set of 1st-and-goal from inside the five.
10:31 p.m.: Sayin has the Buckeyes driving with several completions, including a back-shoulder pass to Jeremiah Smith to get the WR over 100 yards on the day.
10:29 p.m.: The Buckeyes’ first third-down conversion of the game comes on a third-quarter pass from Julian Sayin to Brandon Inniss.
10:27 p.m.: Ohio State is trailing in the second half for the first time this year. However, they haven’t converted a third down all game.
Indiana 13, Ohio State 10
10:22 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Mendoza completes to Elijah Sarratt in the endzone to give the Hoosiers the lead.
TOUCHDOWN INDIANA
WHAT A THROW BY FERNANDO MENDOZA 🔥@IndianaFootball pic.twitter.com/7TsAQvWRbv
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 7, 2025
10:19 p.m.: Mendoza connects with Charlie Becker for a huge 51-yard play to set up Indiana in Ohio State territory.
Fernando Mendoza with a DART to Becker 🎯@IndianaFootball pic.twitter.com/iruLmNAeCu
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 7, 2025
10:14 p.m.: The Buckeyes play it safe and are forced to punt it away, giving Indiana the ball back down four.
10:13 p.m.: Indiana gets back-to-back sacks as the officials rule Sayin “in the grasp” on the second play. Ohio State faces a long third down.
10:10 p.m.: Bo Jackson gains 20 yards on a carry to get Ohio Sate right back into Indiana territory.
10:09 p.m.: We are back for the second half, as the Buckeyes get the ball to open the frame.
HALFTIME: Ohio State 10, Indiana 6
9:42 p.m.: Indiana opts to run the clock out and take this game to halftime.
9:40 p.m.: Indiana’s defense sacks Sayin on second down, setting up 3rd-and-8 with under a minute left. Then Sayin throws an incomplete pass to end the drive.
Ohio State 10, Indiana 6
9:32 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Radicic makes a 32-yarder to cut the lead to four.
9:31 p.m.: The Buckeyes’ defensive line is hounding Mendoza. Indiana’s QB gets sacked on two-straight plays to set up third-and-long.
9:28 p.m.: Indiana goes for it on 4th-and-2, and Mendoza completes a pass under pressure to Riley Nawakowski for a big nine yards.
On 4th & 2 Fernando Mendoza comes up with a massive first down 👉@IndianaFootball pic.twitter.com/d2KpdW26SI
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 7, 2025
9:22 p.m.: Indiana overcomes a holding penalty as the offense produces three chunk plays, ending in a Mendoza completion to Charlie Becker.
9:19 p.m.: Omar Cooper Jr. remains on the sidelines for Indiana as the Hoosiers look for their first touchdown of the game.
Ohio State 10, Indiana 3
9:15 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Jaydin Fielding nails a chip-shot to increase the lead.
9:14 p.m.: The Hoosiers’ defense comes up with a big sack to hold Ohio State to a field goal attempt.
9:11 p.m.: Sayin goes deep to Jeremiah Smith for over 50 yards as the Buckeyes are back in the red zone.
9:08 p.m.: MISSED FIELD GOAL! Indiana gets no points as Nico Radicic misses the short field goal, his first miss this season.
NO GOOD ❌
Radicic misses his first FG of the season 👀 pic.twitter.com/slly8itiat
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 7, 2025
9:07 p.m.: The Buckeyes’ defense once again sacks Mendoza on third down to force a field goal attempt, stalling the drive.
End of first quarter: Ohio State 7, Indiana 3
9:01 p.m.: Kaelon Black takes the handoff over 30 yards, and the Hoosiers are on the edge of the red zone now.
8:59 p.m.: On the first play of the next drive, Indiana induces a pass interference penalty to jump-start the offense.
Ohio State 7, Indiana 3
8:57 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Sayin scrambles and finds Carnell Tate in the back of the endzone for six.
SAYIN TO TATE FOR THE TD 🔥@OhioStateFB takes the lead over Indiana@wendys pic.twitter.com/7lgXebghmH
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 7, 2025
8:55 p.m.: A few Indiana penalties have Ohio State with a 1st-and-goal at the 4-yard-line.
8:50 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! Now Mendoza is picked off as Ohio State jumps a screen pass.
MENDOZA IS PICKED OFF@OhioStateFB takes the ball right back from Indiana 🔒 pic.twitter.com/DYRkgXJu6D
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 7, 2025
8:49 p.m.: Mendoza takes a designed run for a first down to give Indiana some yardage in its own zone.
8:48 p.m.: Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr. is dealing with an injury, as Fox reports he is being evaluated by the medical staff.
8:43 p.m.: Indiana sacks Sayin on 3rd-and-short, as Ohio State will punt the ball near midfield.
8:41 p.m.: Sayin finds Smith and Carnell Tate on back-to-back passes to get a first down.
Indiana 3, Ohio State 0
8:36 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Indiana opens the scoring with 3.
8:35 p.m.: Ohio State’s defense holds Indiana to a field goal attempt as Mendoza’s 3rd-and-10 pass falls incomplete.
8:33 p.m.: Mendoza has Indiana’s offense moving as they have first down at the 11-yard line.
8:32 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! Indiana’s Louis Moore picks of Sayin in Buckeyes territory to set up the Hoosiers.
SAYIN IS PICKED OFF 😱@IndianaFootball takes the ball right back! pic.twitter.com/QZoD9SQAex
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 7, 2025
8:29 p.m.: Julian Sayin to Jeremiah Smith opens things for the OSU offense, gaining a first down on their first play.
8:26 p.m.: Caden Curry, who hit Mendoza on the first play, gets to the Indiana QB on third down to end the drive. The Hoosiers punt it away.
8:24 p.m.: Mendoza’s first throw since the injury gains ten yards, as the quarterback seems ok.
8:22 p.m.: Alberto Mendoza hands off on his first play from scrimmage, but Fernando jogs back onto the field afterwards.
8:20 p.m.: On the fisrt play of the game, Fernando Mendoza takes a huge hit and is still on the ground in pain. Alberto Mendoza is Indiana’s backup.
Fernando Mendoza was slow to get up after taking a massive hit here pic.twitter.com/hNU9KhbgZW
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 7, 2025
8:19 p.m.: Ohio State kicks a touchback on the kickoff and we are underway.
8:16 p.m.: Ohio State wins the toss but will defer, so Indiana gets the ball first in the Big 10 championship.
8:14 p.m.: We are about to begin live from Indianapolis to decide who will be the No. 1 seed in the CFP.
8:06 p.m.: The Buckeyes are feeling support from the Ohio State faithful in Indianapolis tonight.
READY TO GO 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/216SftFGuE
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 7, 2025
7:37 p.m.: This game may also decide the Heisman Trophy, as quarterback Julian Sayin and Fernando Mendoza are two of the top contenders.
Super Sayin ⚡️@juliansayin2 | #WeSayinHeisman pic.twitter.com/Qo6h0xJWzQ
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 7, 2025
7:09 p.m.: Indiana players have arrived at Lucas Oil Stadium for this battle of undefeated teams.
Clocking in. pic.twitter.com/5DFqTtp4AM
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) December 6, 2025
6:36 p.m.: Ryan Day arrived in Indianapolis with a bright-red jacket, ready to fight for another Big 10 Championship.
Moving Different. pic.twitter.com/LouW0ElvwD
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) December 6, 2025
6:10 p.m.: Indiana is ready for its first ever Big 10 Championship appearance.
Ready for the Hoosiers. pic.twitter.com/ANRjWDO0iJ
— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) December 6, 2025How to watch 2025 Big Ten championship gameOhio State vs. Indiana start timeDate: Saturday, Dec. 6Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
The Big Ten Championship between Ohio State and Indiana will kickoff at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday night from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It will be one of the two final games to close out championship weekend.
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Fox will broadcast the Big Ten Championship game this year, as Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt will be on the call. Those looking for an alternate streaming option can use Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.
College football schedule for conference championship week
Friday, December 5
MatchupTime (ET)TV ChannelKennesaw State vs. Jacksonville State7:00 p.m.CBS Sports NetworkTroy vs. James Madison7:00 p.m.ESPNNorth Texas vs. Tulane8:00 p.m.ABCUNLV vs. Boise State8:00 p.m.Fox
Saturday, December 6
MatchupTime (ET)TV ChannelBYU vs. Texas Tech12:00 p.m.ABCMiami (OH) vs. Western Michigan12:00 p.m.ESPNGeorgia vs. Alabama4:00 p.m.ABCIndiana vs. Ohio State8:00 p.m.FoxDuke vs. Virginia8:00 p.m.ABC