US EditionIndiana’s title defense will feature back-to-back matchups with Ohio State and Michigan
- On Tuesday, the Big Ten released its 2026 conference schedule, with Indiana hosting Ohio State on Oct. 17 and visiting Michigan on Oct. 24.
- Given recent titles, these matchups carry extra weight as Indiana, Ohio State and Michigan have won the last three national titles, with Oct. 17 a rematch of the Big Ten championship game Indiana won 13-10.
- Logistics pair a fixed title site with flexible regular-season dates as the Big Ten championship game is set for Dec. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with some Saturday games possibly shifting to Fridays for television schedules.
- The calendar stacks high-profile tests late in the season for both programs as Ohio State travels to Iowa on Oct. 3 and Nebraska on Nov. 21 before facing Michigan at the Horseshoe on Nov. 28, while Indiana finishes with USC on Nov. 14, at Washington on Nov. 21 and Purdue on Nov. 28.
- Recent titles for the participants heighten next season's stakes as Indiana won the College Football Playoff, defeating Miami 27-21 in the final.
21 Articles
21 Articles
National champions collide: Why Ohio State vs. Indiana has become Big Ten’s hottest ticket
COLUMBUS, Ohio — When the 2026 Big Ten schedule was released, the Ohio State vs. Indiana game immediately stood out — not because it’s a traditional rivalry, but because of how dramatically this matchup has transformed.
IU's title defense to open with 4 straight home games
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana Hoosiers will start their next season as defending champions with four home games. The schedule for the 2026 campaign has been released. Indiana’s non-conference slate includes home games against North Texas, Howard and Western Kentucky. Their final home game of the four-game stretch is their Big Ten opener against Northwestern. [...]
Washington Top News
My Mother LodeIndiana’s title defense will feature back-to-back matchups with Ohio State and Michigan
The Big Ten released its 2026 league schedule on Tuesday. Indiana will host Ohio State on Oct. 17 and visit Michigan on Oct. 24.
Associated Press News
Indiana's title defense will feature back-to-back matchups with Ohio State and Michigan
Indiana’s national title defense will include back-to-back matchups with the schools that won the championship each of the previous two seasons.
IU's title defense features back-to-back matchups with Ohio State, Michigan
Indiana’s national title defense will include back-to-back matchups with the schools that won the championship each of the previous two seasons. The Big Ten's 2026 league schedule has Indiana hosting Ohio State on Oct. 17 and visiting Michigan on Oct.…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 53% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
