Big Ten championship scenarios, explained: How Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana can reach the 2024 title game against Oregon

Michigan shocked No. 2 Ohio State, defeating the Buckeyes as a three-touchdown underdog, 13-10. The Big Ten Championship Game picture is in disarray, and No. 1 Oregon is still waiting to see who it will play.
Penn State, Indiana and yes, Ohio State are still alive right now to reach Indianapolis and face the Ducks on December 7th.

No. 4 Penn State hosts Maryland at 3:30 p.m. Indiana faces Purdue at home at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Sporting News breaks down the scenarios for the Big Ten Championship Game. The Big Ten Championship Game begins at 8:00 p.m. ET on December 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The game will be televised on CBS.

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2024 Big Ten Championship Scenarios

Four teams remain in the picture for the Big Ten championship games. A look at their path to the conference championship game. The Big Ten scenarios can also be seen here.

Oregon (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten)

– The Ducks have secured a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and will secure the conference’s No. 1 seed with a win against Washington in Week 14.

– If the Ducks lose to Washington, they will remain No. 1 in Indianapolis.

Penn State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten)

Penn State will face Oregon in the Big Ten Championship if the Lions beat Maryland. If Penn State loses, they can’t reach Indianapolis.

Indiana (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten)

After Michigan upset Ohio State, Indiana is still alive for the Big Ten Championship Game. The Hoosiers need Penn State to lose to Maryland and then IU needs to beat Purdue to face Oregon.

Ohio State (10-2, 7-2 Big Ten)

After Ohio State’s shocking loss to Michigan, the Buckeyes must lose both Penn State and Indiana later Saturday to reach the Big Ten Championship Game. Penn State faces Maryland and Indiana plays Purdue.

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