UNDATED (Interstat) — A historic, winner-take-all clash for a spot in the College Football Playoff is set for Saturday when Ohio State faces Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Both the Buckeyes (12-0) and Hoosiers (12-0) enter with perfect records, marking the first time in the conference title game’s history that two unbeaten teams will meet. The winner is all but guaranteed a playoff berth. Indiana, the unlikely challenger from the East Division, arrives with its most potent offense in decades, averaging 43.3 points per game. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been the catalyst, coming off a ruthlessly efficient stretch where he completed 49 of 69 passes for 634 yards and seven touchdowns over his last three games, adding three rushing scores. His supporting cast, including running back Roman Hemby, provides balance. They face an Ohio State defense that has been dominant, allowing just 10.1 points per game and holding its last three opponents to an average of 9.3 points. Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin has matured into a steady leader, completing over 72% of his passes in the same span with six touchdowns and no interceptions. While the Hoosiers’ path included tight wins at Penn State and Iowa, Ohio State’s schedule featured a decisive 27-9 victory at Michigan and a season-opening win over Texas. The venue in Indianapolis offers a neutral-site feel, though geographically it favors the Hoosier State. Despite Indiana’s perfect record, oddsmakers view Ohio State as the favorite. The Buckeyes have been installed as a 4-point favorite by sportsbooks, with an over/under total set at 47.5 points. The National Statistical game simulator projects a more lopsided outcome, favoring Ohio State 42-15. The showdown pits Indiana’s high-scoring attack against Ohio State’s stifling defense in a matchup that will decide not only the Big Ten crown but the trajectory of two historic seasons. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. EST Saturday.