Indiana Football to Face Ohio State in Big Ten Championship Game
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Indiana secured a decisive 56-3 victory over Purdue, earning a spot in the Big Ten Championship game for the first time in school history. The Hoosiers, led by head coach Curt Cignetti, will face Ohio State on December 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Both teams enter the matchup undefeated at 12-0 overall and 9-0 in the Big Ten.
The matchup between Indiana and Ohio State carries significant stakes, with both teams vying for the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff. Additionally, quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza of Indiana and Julian Sayin of Ohio State are both contenders for the Heisman Trophy, adding further intrigue to the game.
Indiana's journey to the championship game comes nearly two years after Cignetti predicted the team would reach the Big Ten title game. The Hoosiers previously faced Ohio State last season, losing 38-15 in Columbus. The Buckeyes went on to win the College Football Playoff National Championship
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