One game remains. Ohio State and Northwestern meet Saturday in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship (Dec. 1, 8 p.m. ET on FOX).
It’s the perennial juggernaut versus the surprise contender. A tale as old as time in its own right.
The side-story is how the entire championship weekend affects the rest of the conference and potential bowl destinations.
Last week: routed No. 4 Michigan 62-39
The Buckeyes need help, but the College Football Playoff is within reach.
The first step, obviously, is to take care of business over the Wildcats.