Ohio State Favored to Win Big ten Championship

Opening betting odds on FanDuel sportsbook have Ohio State football as a favorite over Indiana to win the Big Ten Championship on Dec. 6.

Indiana beat Purdue 56-3 to clinch a berth in the Big Ten Championship on Nov. 28, forcing the Buckeyes to win over rival Michigan to clinch the othre spot in the conference final. Though the Buckeyes had not beaten Michigan for four years, Ohio State overcame the losing streak and won 27-9 on Nov. 29.

Ohio State and Indiana are both undefeated and will face off in a game with CFP seeding and Heisman Trophy implications. Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (+100) is currently the Heisman Trophy favorite over Ohio State’s Julian Sayin (+150).

key takeaways

• Ohio State is the favorite to win the Big Ten Championship, according to FanDuel.
• Indiana secured their championship berth with a decisive win over Purdue.
• Ohio State ended a four-year losing streak against Michigan to earn their spot in the championship game.
• The championship game has notable implications for both College Football Playoff seeding and the Heisman Trophy race.
• Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza is currently favored to win the Heisman Trophy over Ohio State’s Julian Sayin.