There are several factors to take into consideration for which two teams will meet for the Big Ten Championship. The health of players, depth chart changes, and any departures that could take place would all affect this prediction.
Schedule breaks as well as pundits watching teams go through the tough Big Ten schedule or the gauntlet. Whatever team emerges from the West and East divisions they will be battle-tested.
Contenders from the West
The contenders I like are Iowa, Northwestern and Wisconsin. I believe Nebraska is still a year away from challenging although with a coach like Scott Frost, who knows.