The 2024 college football season is only approaching the start of Week 12, but many eyes are looking ahead to a critical Big Ten matchup awaiting in Week 13.
On the docket, with enormous implications for the College Football Playoff, is a Big Ten showdown between the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) and the No. 8 Indiana Hoosiers (10-0, 7-0 Big Ten).
Kickoff times for the Big Ten’s Week 13 slate of games were released and all eyes will descend on the Hoosiers and Buckeyes.
With everything on the line in this one, it is getting the attention of the nation and FOX Big Noon Kickoff is heading to Columbus for the game.
It is hard to overstate how much is riding on this game. There is a potential trip to the Big Ten Championship up for grabs, College Football Playoff seeding, and possibly a first-round bye.
This will be Indiana’s biggest test of the year and first chance to prove they are legitimate, despite the lackluster schedule they have played so far this year.
The Hoosiers will have the advantage of entering this game fresh as they are on a bye during Week 12 which will give head coach Curt Cignetti and have staff ample time to game plan.
The Buckeyes have a Big Ten matchup this week but is one that they should take care of business in. Ohio State is on the road taking on the Northwestern Wildcats in a game that will be played in Wrigley Field.