We’re down to the final Big Ten matchup of the year (unless, of course, chaos ensues this weekend and somehow the conference sneaks two teams in the College Football Playoff). The winner of Saturday night’s Big Ten Championship (8 p.m., Fox) is expected to earn a trip to one of the two national semifinals on New Year’s Eve.
Because Michigan State and Iowa are the only two Big Ten teams in action this weekend, this version of the viewer’s guide will focus on some of the most intriguing games within the game. Here’s a list of five matchups you should be keeping an eye on Saturday night.