Indiana's Fernando Mendoza led a comeback win over top-ranked Ohio State, securing the school's first Big Ten title and a likely playoff berth.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza played through a hard but legal hit on the first play of the Big Ten Championship Game, briefly exiting after being tackled by Ohio State’s Caden Curry. Though he was slow to rise and replaced for one play by his brother Alberto, Mendoza returned to lead the Hoosiers, finishing with 222 yards and a touchdown in a 13-10 victory over No. 1 Ohio State. The win secured Indiana’s first conference title in school history, earning them a likely No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. Mendoza, a transfer and Heisman contender, completed 72% of his passes for 2,758 yards and 32 touchdowns this season, becoming a fan favorite for his leadership and clutch performances.