What time is the Big Ten championship game? TV channel odds for Ohio State vs. Northwestern

Dan Bernstein

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Northwestern and Ohio State have clinched a berth in the Big Ten championship game.

The Buckeyes made easy work of Michigan during Rivalry Week, leapfrogging their rival to make a second consecutive appearance in the conference title game. Ohio State, whose lone loss this season came against Purdue, has its sights set on a longshot College Football Playoff bid, but first must take care of the Wildcats.

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With wins over Purdue, Michigan State, Iowa and Wisconsin, Northwestern is already in the midst of one of its best seasons under coach Pat Fitzgerald. But a victory over Ohio State in the conference title game would vault this campaign into program lore. 

Northwestern has yet to play a Buckeyes squad that's struggled at times against Big Ten foes.

Here's all the information you need to tune in to this year's Big Ten championship game, including complete broadcast information, betting odds and a history of past winners.

Who plays in the 2018 Big Ten championship game?

Northwestern claimed the Big Ten West and will play Ohio State, which won the Big Ten East with a 62-39 victory over Michigan in Week 13.

What time is the Ohio State-Northwestern game?

The Big Ten championship game kickoff time is 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 1.

What channel is the Ohio State-Northwestern game on?

The game will be broadcast nationally on Fox.

Where is the Big Ten championship game played?

This year's game will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

Ohio State vs. Northwestern betting odds

Ohio State is favored (-14) to win the 2018 Big Ten championship game. The over/under is 61 points.

Big Ten championship game history

Year Champion Runner-up Score
2011WisconsinMichigan State42-39
2012WisconsinNebraska70-31
2013Michigan StateOhio State34-24
2014Ohio StateWisconsin59-0
2015Michigan StateIowa16-13
2016Penn StateWisconsin38-31
2017Ohio StateWisconsin27-21

Dan Bernstein