The darlings of the Big Ten this season also happen to be the two best teams in the country: the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes and No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers. That ranking alone adds a ton of extra juice to watching this year’s Big Ten Football Championship Game.
Both teams are undefeated at 12–0. Both teams are elite on defense. This game might be the single most interesting story in college football right now. It’s a fantastic preview of the upcoming College Football Playoff. And I have all the details on how to watch every nail-biting possession.
Watch the Big Ten Football Championship
Watching the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship Game is super simple. It’s scheduled for Saturday, December 5, at 8:00 p.m. ET. And thanks to this year’s broadcast channel shuffling, FOX is all you’ll need to tune in.
You can watch the game free with a one-time purchase of an over-the-air (OTA) antenna like the Mohu Leaf 50. Antennas allow you to catch national networks like FOX without requiring a TV subscription.
Streaming TV fans should check out Fubo, which has a great free trial offer for new customers. It’s available on nearly every major smart TV platform. Check out our full Streaming Free Trials guide to learn more.
#1 Ohio State vs. #2 Indiana
2025 Big Ten Football Championship Game
Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Channel: FOX
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
2025 Big Ten Football Championship Game preview
Nothing interests me more than the fact that Ohio State and Indiana are the only two undefeated college football teams left in the United States of America. These are also two teams in the same conference that didn’t play each other this season, so there’s no real information on which might win other than statistics and styles of play.
I took a deep dive into each team’s players and numbers. You can make your own predictions on who will take the Big Ten title from there.
Ohio State
The Buckeyes are considered the No. 1 team in the country by the Associated Press. No wonder—the team beat opponents by an average of 29.3 points per game and put together two shutouts.
The air game is what the Buckeyes hang their hat on, led by quarterback Julian Sayin. He’s tallied more than 3,000 passing yards and 30 touchdowns. Relatedly, receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate average 85.6 and 79.3 receiving yards per game, respectively.
Ohio State doesn’t run a ton. But Bo Jackson is the team’s lead running back by a mile. He averages 86.5 rushing yards per game.
Where this team really shines is on the defensive end. The Buckeyes allow fewer than 10 points per game, which made me do a double-take when I saw that number. One way they’ve done it is by allowing the fewest scores in the country within the red zone.
Indiana
The Hoosiers obviously haven’t been messing around this season, either. Their No. 2 ranking is legit.
Indiana has one-ups on Ohio State in key offensive metrics, and are right there in some defensive ones. The key for the Hoosiers this season, however, has been their run game.
Indiana’s quarterback and top running backs have scored at least six rushing touchdowns each. Roman Hemby, Kaelon Black, Khobie Martin, and QB Fernando Mendoza should see a lot of action against the Buckeyes’ staunch defense.
The defensive end is also a calling card for Indiana, which is third in the entire country in tackles for loss.
Only one will leave undefeated.
— Big Ten Conference (@bigten) December 2, 2025
🏆 Indiana Hoosiers takes on Ohio State in Indianapolis in the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship Game 🏆
📆 This Saturday
⏰ 8 PM ET
You won’t want to miss this. 👀
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By the numbers
| Stat | Ohio State | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards per game | 267.0 | 254.1 |
| Rushing yards per game | 171.5 | 229.8 |
| Points scored per game | 37.0 | 44.3 |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 81.7 | 79.2 |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 121.3 | 172.5 |
| Points allowed per game | 7.8 | 10.9 |
How to watch Big Ten Football Championship FAQ
When is the Big Ten Football Championship Game?
The 2025 Big Ten Football Conference Championship Game will air on FOX this Saturday, Dec. 6, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Where can I watch the Big Ten Football Championship Game for free?
You can watch this game for free with an OTA antenna or a free streaming trial to a service like Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Stream with DIRECTV, or YouTube TV.
How many Big Ten titles does Ohio State have?
The Ohio State Buckeyes have won five Big Ten Football championships. The most recent title for the Buckeyes came in 2020.
How many times has Indiana played in the Big Ten championship game?
The Indiana Hoosiers will appear in their first-ever Big Ten championship game this season.
Why you should trust us
Our CableTV.com writers Eric Chiu and Alex Vejar created this guide by researching this year’s Big Ten Championship game schedule and channel details. They verified the TV information with official broadcast sources and analyzed the best viewing options. Additionally, they examined team stats and storylines to provide an in-depth preview of the matchup.
Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
