Crain & Cone Ohio State vs. Indiana Big Ten Championship Game Preview
Dec 1, 2025
This podcast dives into the thrilling matchup between Ohio State and Indiana in the Big Ten Championship. Both teams boast impressive undefeated records, raising the stakes for the title and playoff seeding. There’s a focus on Indiana's improvement under coach Kirk Cignetti and key player Fernando Mendoza. The discussion covers Indiana's offensive strategy, especially against Ohio State's solid defense, and the crucial factors like execution in the red zone and control at the line of scrimmage. Predictions and playoff implications add excitement to the analysis!
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Winner Likely Becomes A No. 1 Seed
- The Big Ten title pits two undefeated teams and the winner will almost certainly secure a No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.
- Ohio State and Indiana are the only undefeated teams left, making this game uniquely high-stakes.
Indiana's Rise Versus Ohio State's Two-Way Power
- Indiana has proven itself with road wins and late-game resilience, raising national questions about how good they truly are.
- Ohio State may have the best offense and defense in the country, creating a clash of top-tier squads.
Prioritize Getting Pressure On Sayin
- Test Indiana's ability to rush the passer because Julian Sayin thrives when clean and has elite weapons.
- Focus on creating pressure or Ohio State's efficient passing attack with receivers like Jeremiah Smith will punish you.