Big Ten Championship Scenarios Explained: How Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana Can Reach 2024 Title Game vs. Oregon

Michigan shocked No. 2 Ohio State and beat the Buckeyes 13-10 as three-touchdown underdogs. The Big Ten championship image has been tarnished, and the No. 1 in Oregon still waiting to see who it will play.
Penn State, Indiana, and yes, Ohio State, are still alive at the moment to reach Indianapolis and face the Ducks on December 7th.

No. 4 Penn State hosts Maryland at 3:30 p.m. Indiana hosts Purdue at home at 7 p.m. ET.

The Sporting News breaks down the in-game scenarios for the Big Ten championship game. The Big Ten championship game starts at 8:00 PM ET on December 7th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The game will be shown on CBS.

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Ten major championship scenarios 2024

Four teams are still in the Big Ten championship game picture. A look at their paths to the conference championship. The ten major scenarios can also be seen here.

Oregon (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten)

– The Ducks have clinched a spot in the Big Ten Championship, and they win the No. 1 seed in the conference with a win against Washington in Week 14.

– If the Ducks lose to Washington, they will still be the No. 1 seed. 1 in Indianapolis.

Penn State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten)

Penn State will face Oregon in the Big Ten championship if the Lions beat Maryland. If Penn State loses, they can’t make it to Indianapolis.

Indiana (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten)

After Michigan upset Ohio State, Indiana is still alive for the Big Ten championship. The Hoosiers need Penn State to lose to Maryland, and then IU needs to defeat Purdue to face Oregon.

Ohio State (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten)

With Ohio State’s shocking loss to Michigan, the Buckeyes need both Penn State and Indiana to lose later Saturday to clinch the Big Ten championship. Penn State faces Maryland and Indiana will play Purdue.

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