Overview
- DraftKings lists Fernando Mendoza as the narrow favorite at +130 with Julian Sayin close behind at +160 following Ohio State’s 27-9 win at Michigan.
- Sayin went 19-of-26 for 233 yards and three touchdowns in Ann Arbor, boosting his case as Ohio State finished 12-0 behind an FBS-leading 79.4% completion rate.
- Indiana completed an unbeaten regular season with a 56-3 rout at Purdue, though Mendoza’s modest 117 passing yards and early struggles drew criticism despite three total touchdowns.
- Betting markets and analysts characterize the race as essentially neck-and-neck, with widespread expectation that the Big Ten Championship outcome will shape the winner.
- Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia and Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love remain in contention after strong seasons, though neither will play on conference championship weekend to add a final statement.