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The Big Ten Championship Game is between Julian Sayin and the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-0) and the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers (12-0) on December 6, 2025. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. This matchup will be available on FOX.
Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers.
How to Watch Ohio State vs. Indiana
- When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana
- TV Channel: FOX
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)
Ohio State vs. Indiana: Head to Head
- Against Indiana, Ohio State has tallied three wins over the past three matchups.
- The Buckeyes have covered two times in those games while outpacing the total on one occasion.
- Ohio State has scored 117 points in the last three matchups while only allowing 32 to Indiana.
Ohio State’s 2025 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
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| 8/30/2025 | vs. Texas | W 14-7 |
| 9/6/2025 | vs. Grambling State | W 70-0 |
| 9/13/2025 | vs. Ohio | W 37-9 |
| 9/27/2025 | at Washington | W 24-6 |
| 10/4/2025 | vs. Minnesota | W 42-3 |
| 10/11/2025 | at Illinois | W 34-16 |
| 10/18/2025 | at Wisconsin | W 34-0 |
| 11/1/2025 | vs. Penn State | W 38-14 |
| 11/8/2025 | at Purdue | W 34-10 |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. UCLA | W 48-10 |
| 11/22/2025 | vs. Rutgers | W 42-9 |
| 11/29/2025 | at Michigan | W 27-9 |
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Ohio State 2025 Stats & Insights
- Ohio State has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (24th-best with 438.5 yards per game) and total defense (best with 203 yards allowed per game) this season.
- On defense, Ohio State has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking best by allowing only 121.3 passing yards per game. The Buckeyes rank 26th on offense (267 passing yards per game).
- The Buckeyes have been surging on both sides of the ball, ranking 12th-best in scoring offense (37 points per game) and best in scoring defense (7.8 points allowed per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, the Buckeyes have been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fifth-best by allowing only 81.7 per game. They rank 53rd on offense (171.5 rushing yards per game).
- Ohio State has been making things happen on both sides of the ball on third down this year, owning the best mark in third-down conversion rate (56.9%) and second-best in third-down defense (27.3% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- With 12 forced turnovers (101st in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (fourth in the FBS), the Buckeyes’ +4 turnover margin ranks 38th in college football.
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Ohio State 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Julian Sayin | QB | 3,065 YDS (78.9%) / 30 TD / 5 INT |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 72 REC / 942 YDS / 11 TD / 85.6 YPG |
| Bo Jackson | RB | 952 YDS / 5 TD / 86.5 YPG / 6.3 YPC 17 REC / 187 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 23.4 REC YPG |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 44 REC / 793 YDS / 8 TD / 79.3 YPG |
| Caden Curry | DL | 47 TKL / 12 TFL / 9 SACK |
| Arvell Reese | LB | 61 TKL / 8 TFL / 6.5 SACK |
| Sonny Styles | LB | 64 TKL / 4 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Kayden McDonald | DL | 45 TKL / 6 TFL / 3 SACK |
Indiana’s 2025 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2025 | vs. Old Dominion | W 27-14 |
| 9/6/2025 | vs. Kennesaw State | W 56-9 |
| 9/12/2025 | vs. Indiana State | W 73-0 |
| 9/20/2025 | vs. Illinois | W 63-10 |
| 9/27/2025 | at Iowa | W 20-15 |
| 10/11/2025 | at Oregon | W 30-20 |
| 10/18/2025 | vs. Michigan State | W 38-13 |
| 10/25/2025 | vs. UCLA | W 56-6 |
| 11/1/2025 | at Maryland | W 55-10 |
| 11/8/2025 | at Penn State | W 27-24 |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. Wisconsin | W 31-7 |
| 11/28/2025 | at Purdue | W 56-3 |
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Indiana 2025 Stats & Insights
- Things have been going well for Indiana on both sides of the ball, as it is posting 483.8 total yards per game (fifth-best) and ceding just 251.8 total yards per game (fifth-best).
- Indiana’s pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 14th-best in the FBS with 172.5 passing yards ceded per game. In terms of offense, it is generating 254.1 passing yards per game, which ranks 42nd.
- Things have been going well for the Hoosiers on both sides of the ball, as they are compiling 44.3 points per game (second-best) and ceding only 10.9 points per game (second-best).
- The Hoosiers have been top-25 in rushing on both offense and defense this season, as they rank ninth-best in rushing yards per game (229.8) and third-best in rushing yards allowed per game (79.3).
- On third down, Indiana has been productive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking second-best in third-down conversion percentage (56.3%) and fourth-best in third-down rate surrendered (27.7%).
- In terms of turnover margin, the Hoosiers are the best in the FBS this season. The team’s margin comes in at +17, as they’ve forced 24 turnovers and committed seven.
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Indiana 2025 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
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| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2,758 YDS (72%) / 32 TD / 5 INT 243 RUSH YDS / 6 RUSH TD / 20.3 RUSH YPG |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 59 REC / 828 YDS / 11 TD / 69 YPG |
| Roman Hemby | RB | 866 YDS / 6 TD / 72.2 YPG / 5.3 YPC 13 REC / 153 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15.3 REC YPG |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 47 REC / 626 YDS / 11 TD / 62.6 YPG |
| Rolijah Hardy | LB | 64 TKL / 10 TFL / 7 SACK |
| Isaiah Jones | LB | 48 TKL / 9 TFL / 5 SACK / 1 INT |
| Aiden Fisher | LB | 57 TKL / 5 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 2 INT |
| Louis Moore | DB | 55 TKL / 2 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD |
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