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| Big 10 Championship Football Game History |
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The Big Ten expanded to 12 teams prior to the 2011 season when Nebraska left the Big 12. That opened the door for a conference championship, which is played at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis. The conference welcomes Maryland and Rutgers in 2014, as the Big Ten will play with six teams in each of their divisions (Legends and Leaders) once again in 2013.
Wisconsin won each of the first two Big Ten championships in the underdog role, beating Michigan State in 2011 and Nebraska in 2012. The Badgers claimed the "Leaders" division title both times, but the second instance was by default after Ohio State and Penn State were deemed ineligible for postseason play. After failing to cash as 9 ½-point favorites against Michigan State in 2011, the Badgers destroyed the Cornhuskers, 70-31 as short underdogs in 2012. The 'over' easily cashed both times, hitting by at least 25 points in the first two title games.
The 2013 Big Ten championship takes place on Saturday, December 7 in Indianapolis.
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2012 |
Indianapolis, IN |
Wisconsin-Nebraska |
Nebraska -2.5 (48) |
Wisconsin 70-31 |
Underdog-Over |
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2011 |
Indianapolis, IN |
Wisconsin-Michigan State |
Wisconsin -9.5 (56) |
Wisconsin 42-39 |
Underdog-Over |
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