Oregon Ducks Clinch Big Ten Championship Spot

The Oregon Ducks have officially secured a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game, confirmed by the conference after evaluating various scenarios over the regular season's final weeks. With an undefeated 11-0 record and an 8-0 conference performance, Oregon will compete for the title on December 7, regardless of the outcome of their upcoming game against Washington. Meanwhile, the second spot in the championship game is contested among Ohio State, Indiana, and Penn State, with Ohio State facing Indiana this weekend. If Ohio State wins both their next games, they will join Oregon in the title match, while Indiana must defeat Ohio State and Purdue to secure their place. Penn State, needing significant help, can only qualify if certain conditions are met in the remaining games. Oregon's triumphant season marks their first return to a conference championship since 2020, amidst the backdrop of significant conference realignment.