Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman convene for the most anticipated Mind Your Banners in history: The Big Ten championship game preview. Zach and Mike break down the matchup between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, what the keys are for both sides, who and what might turn the game, what a win means to each side and more.

Chapters:

0:00 -- Intro

1:53 -- Initial thoughts

8:10 -- What this game means

12:11 -- Quarterback battle

17:03 -- Defenses staying fresh all season

26:18 -- Potential x-factors

36:24 -- Most important player each side

41:29 -- Mike's got questions

51:21 -- Potential CFP implications

1:01:01 -- Final thoughts, predictions

Read: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/12/02/indiana-football-pat-coogan-leader-proven-winner-motivator-speeches-curt-cignetti-big-ten-cfp/87557306007/

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Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman convene for the most anticipated Mind Your Banners in history: The Big Ten championship game preview. Zach and Mike break down the matchup between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana, what the keys are for both sides, who and what might turn the game, what a win means to each side and more.
Chapters:
0:00 -- Intro
1:53 -- Initial thoughts
8:10 -- What this game means
12:11 -- Quarterback battle
17:03 -- Defenses staying fresh all season
26:18 -- Potential x-factors
36:24 -- Most important player each side
41:29 -- Mike's got questions
51:21 -- Potential CFP implications
1:01:01 -- Final thoughts, predictions
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