The Big Ten has chosen its champion through a conference championship game since 2011. This is what you need know about the 15th Big Ten Football Championship Game in 2025.
When is the Big Ten Championship in 2025?
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the Big Ten Championship will take place. FOX will broadcast the championship game at 8 p.m. ET.
Where will the Big Ten Championship be held in 2025?
Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, hosts the Big Ten Championship Game. Lucas Oil Stadium has hosted every Big Ten Championship Game.
Who is playing in the 2025 Big Ten Championship?
At the end of the regular season, the teams who place first and second in the Big Ten conference standings will compete for the championship.
On Friday, November 28, the Indiana Hoosiers secured their place in the Big Ten Championship. On Saturday, November 29, the Ohio State Buckeyes secured their place in the Big Ten Championship.
What are the current Big Ten standings?
| School | Conference | Overall | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | L | W | L | PF | PA | HOME | AWAY | STREAK | |
| Indiana | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 532 | 131 | 7-0 | 5-0 | Won 12 |
| Ohio St. | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 444 | 93 | 7-0 | 5-0 | Won 12 |
| Oregon | 8 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 458 | 178 | 6-1 | 5-0 | Won 6 |
| Southern California | 7 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 438 | 269 | 7-0 | 2-3 | Won 1 |
| Michigan | 7 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 331 | 224 | 5-1 | 4-2 | Lost 1 |
| Iowa | 6 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 347 | 182 | 5-2 | 3-2 | Won 2 |
| Washington | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 405 | 233 | 5-2 | 3-2 | Lost 1 |
| Illinois | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 352 | 279 | 6-1 | 2-3 | Won 1 |
| Minnesota | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 279 | 281 | 7-0 | 0-5 | Won 1 |
| Nebraska | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 351 | 276 | 4-3 | 2-2 | Lost 2 |
| Northwestern | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 270 | 251 | 5-2 | 1-4 | Lost 1 |
| Penn St. | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 381 | 257 | 4-3 | 2-3 | Won 3 |
| UCLA | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 218 | 401 | 2-4 | 1-5 | Lost 5 |
| Rutgers | 2 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 344 | 382 | 4-3 | 1-4 | Lost 2 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 154 | 259 | 4-3 | 0-5 | Lost 1 |
| Michigan St. | 1 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 295 | 359 | 4-3 | 0-5 | Won 1 |
| Maryland | 1 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 282 | 318 | 3-4 | 1-4 | Lost 8 |
| Purdue | 0 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 225 | 382 | 2-5 | 0-5 | Lost 10 |
Which division has the most Big Ten titles?
The Big Ten Leaders division champion and the Big Ten Legends division champion competed for the Big Ten championship from 2011 to 2013. In title games, the Leaders division has a 2-1 advantage against the Legends division. The Big Ten East division champion competed against the Big Ten West division champion for the Big Ten championship between 2014 and 2023. With a 10-0 lead in championship games, the East division whitewashed the West division. The 2023 season saw the end of the Big Ten divisions.
History of the Big Ten Championship Game
The Big Ten Championship Game wins throughout history are listed below. With five Big Ten Championship Game wins, Ohio State holds the record. With three, Michigan comes in second.
| Wins | Appearances | PCT | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | .833 | Ohio State |
| 3 | 3 | 1.000 | Michigan |
| 2 | 6 | .333 | Wisconsin |
| 2 | 3 | .667 | Michigan State |
| 1 | 2 | .500 | Penn State |
| 1 | 1 | 1.000 | Oregon |
| 0 | 3 | .000 | Iowa |
| 0 | 2 | .000 | Northwestern |
| 0 | 1 | .000 | Nebraska |
| 0 | 1 | .000 | Purdue |
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | score | MVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Oregon | Penn State | 45-37 | WR Tez Johnson, Oregon |
| 2023 | Michigan (East) | Iowa (West) | 26-0 | DB Mike Sainristil, Michigan |
| 2022 | Michigan (East) | Purdue (West) | 43-22 | RB Donovan Edwards, Michigan |
| 2021 | Michigan (East) | Iowa (West) | 42-3 | DE Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan |
| 2020 | Ohio State (East) | Northwestern (West) | 22-10 | RB Trey Sermon, Ohio State |
| 2019 | Ohio State (East) | Wisconsin (West) | 34-21 | QB Justin Fields, Ohio State |
| 2018 | Ohio State (East) | Northwestern (West) | 45-24 | QB Dwayne Haskins Jr., Ohio State |
| 2017 | Ohio State (East) | Wisconsin (West) | 27-21 | RB J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State |
| 2016 | Penn State (East) | Wisconsin (West) | 38-31 | QB Trace McSorley, Penn State |
| 2015 | Michigan State (East) | Iowa (West) | 16-13 | QB Connor Cook, Michigan State |
| 2014 | Ohio State (East) | Wisconsin (West) | 59-0 | QB Cardale Jones, Ohio State |
| 2013 | Michigan State (Legends) | Ohio State (Leaders) | 34-24 | QB Connor Cook, Michigan State |
| 2012 | Wisconsin (Leaders) | Nebraska (Legends) | 70-31 | RB Montee Ball, Wisconsin |
| 2011 | Wisconsin (Leaders) | Michigan State (Legends) | 42-39 | QB Russell Wilson, Wisconsin |
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