Indiana vs. Ohio State Prediction: Which Undefeated Team Falls in the Big Ten Championship Game?

Anyone who says the Big Ten Championship Game between Indiana and Ohio State doesn’t matter isn’t paying attention to the right things. Indiana, yes, that Indiana, is a top two team in the country and has a chance to win a conference title. Ohio State is in the same boat, and the winner gets the top seed in the playoff.

Our Indiana vs. Ohio State prediction examines how PFSN’s grading system could influence the matchup, offers an in-depth look at team strengths and weaknesses, revisits the rivalry’s head-to-head history, and outlines a projected final score for this marquee showdown without committing to a specific outcome.

Indiana vs. Ohio State Details

• Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis, Ind.
• Predicted weather at kick: 25°, Clear
• How to watch: FOX, FOX Sports App, Fubo, Sling TV, YouTube TV

Indiana vs. Ohio State Head-to-Head Record

This shouldn’t be a surprise, but Ohio State has dominated this series. The Buckeyes hold an 80-12-5 lead, including a 14-game winning streak (27 if you include the vacated win in 2010). Indiana hasn’t won a game in this series since 1988, but the Hoosiers are hoping that changes.

Curt Cignetti single-handedly changed the outlook on Hoosiers football. While they can’t change the series record, the Hoosiers can change their place in the Big Ten for the long term.

Indiana vs. Ohio State Grades

PFSN College OFFi

• Indiana (93.7, A)
• Ohio State (93.1, A)

PFSN College DEFi

• Indiana (97.8, A+)
• Ohio State (97, A+)

PFSN College OLi

• Indiana (82.7, B-)
• Ohio State (85.1, B)

PFSN College QBi

• Fernando Mendoza (95.7, A)
• Julian Sayin (94.9, A)

PFSN College RBi

• Khobie Martin (80, B-)
• Bo Jackson (84.3, B)

PFSN College WRi

• Omar Cooper Jr. (83.1, B)
• Carnell Tate (84.6, B)

PFSN College TEi

• Riley Nowakowski (80.3, B-)
• Max Klare (79.6, C+)

PFSN College EDGEi

• Stephen Daley (82.3, B-)
• Caden Curry (82.3, B-)

PFSN College DTi

• Tyrique Tucker (80.8, B-)
• Kayden McDonald (78, C+)

PFSN College LBi

• Aiden Fisher (79.2, C+)
• Sonny Styles (79.2, C+)

PFSN College CBi

• D’Angelo Ponds (90.6, A-)
• Davison Igbinosun (88.7, B+)

PFSN College SAFi

• Louis Moore (91.7, A-)
• Caleb Downs (84.6, B)

Indiana vs. Ohio State Prediction

Numerous Heisman Trophy candidates will take the field in this game. Quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza and Julian Sayin lead two of the best offenses in college football, and their defenses are loaded with talent.

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How well Indiana disrupts Ohio State’s offense dictates the winner in this game. Wide receivers Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith put a ton of stress on a defense, so the Hoosiers need to get to Sayin to have a chance.

This game will be a battle, and both sides understand the implications of winning and losing. Both are in the playoffs, but neither is satisfied with just that. They have their eyes on a conference title and a national championship.

Can Indiana shock the world? Even with their newfound success, not many are picking the Hoosiers to hang around in this game. It all comes down to their defense and how well they can keep the beast in check.

Prediction: Ohio State 28, Indiana 21