“Road to the Big Ten Championship: Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana’s Path to Facing Oregon in 2024 Title Game” – Sporting News
The Big Ten championship race is heating up as the season comes to a close, with Ohio State, Penn State, and Indiana all vying for a spot in the title game against Oregon. With just a few games left in the regular season, the scenarios for each team to reach the championship game are becoming clearer.
Ohio State, currently sitting at the top of the Big Ten East division, has the easiest path to the championship game. The Buckeyes just need to win their remaining games against Michigan State and Michigan to secure their spot in the title game. Ohio State has been dominant all season, boasting one of the top offenses in the country led by Heisman candidate quarterback CJ Stroud.
Penn State, on the other hand, will need some help to make it to the championship game. The Nittany Lions are currently in second place in the Big Ten East, behind Ohio State. Penn State will need to win their remaining games against Rutgers and Michigan State, while also hoping for Ohio State to lose one of their remaining games. If all goes their way, Penn State could find themselves in the championship game.
Indiana, currently in third place in the Big Ten East, has a more difficult path to the championship game. The Hoosiers will need to win their remaining games against Minnesota and Purdue, while also needing both Ohio State and Penn State to lose their remaining games. It’s a tall task for Indiana, but not impossible.
As the regular season winds down, the race for the Big Ten championship game is sure to be an exciting one. With Ohio State, Penn State, and Indiana all in contention, fans can expect a thrilling finish to determine who will face off against Oregon in the title game. Stay tuned for all the action as the Big Ten championship scenarios unfold.