Big Ten Championship Odds 2025: Ohio State Separating; Penn State, Oregon Trail

The battle to be crowned champion in the college football conference that's claimed the last two national titles looks like it could be the best in the country, with Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon atop the Big Ten Championship odds.

The Buckeyes are the defending champs and ranked No. 1, while the Nittany Lions have been one of the most popular picks to win it all. And you can't forget about Dan Lanning's Ducks, especially with how they blew Oklahoma State out of the water.

Although Ohio State remains the clear favorite, the Big Ten is shaping up to be the toughest conference to pick a champion for your college football picks.

📊 Live Big Ten Championship odds 2025

Our 2025 Big Ten Championship odds update in real time based on the latest college football odds.

🏆 My Big Ten Championship prediction & best bet

🦁 Penn State (+260)

Could this be the year Penn State finally puts it all together under James Franklin and wins the conference, and potentially the national title? Last year, Oregon ended Michigan's reign as the Big Ten champs while defeating the Nittany Lions in the conference championship game. But the Ducks lost a ton of key players to the NFL, as did the defending national champion Buckeyes.

With those two teams (and the Wolverines) starting young, unproven QBs, Penn State is in the best shape on paper. The Nittany Lions entered the season ranked in the top 25 in returning production and are No. 7 in SP+. They're one of only six teams to be top 12 in both offense and defense.

Not only does this offense feature offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki, QB Drew Allar, running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen, and linemen Drew Shelton and Vega Ioane, but it also solved its wide receiver problem in the portal. The Nittany Lions added Trebor Pena, Devonte Ross, and Kyron Hudson.

And while the defense lost Abdul Carter to the NFL, it still boasts a massive amount of talent and managed to poach the best defensive coordinator in the country from Ohio State. Franklin's addition of Jim Knowles as his defensive coordinator could transform this team, especially with potential All-Americans like Zane Durant, Dani Dennis-Sutton, Zakee Wheatley, and A.J. Harris back.

This is the Big Ten's most complete team. The squad will just need to prove it's up to the task when the Nittany Lions play Oregon on Sept. 27 and Ohio State on Nov. 1. If Penn State can win its first conference title since 2016, a $10 bet pays a $26 profit.

🔢 Big Ten Championship opening odds

Odds via FanDuel.

• Ohio State: +170
• Oregon: +230
• Penn State: +380
• Michigan: +800
• Indiana: +2500
• Nebraska: +4500
• USC: +4500
• Iowa: +5000
• Washington: +6000
• Illinois: +6000
• Minnesota: +10000
• Wisconsin: +18000
• Michigan State: +18000
• Rutgers: +18000
• Maryland: +27000
• UCLA: +27000
• Northwestern: +50000
• Purdue: +50000

💰 Big Ten Championship odds history

❓ Big Ten Championship FAQs

Who's the favorite to win the Big Ten Championship?

Ohio State is the favorite to win the 2025 Big Ten Championship. The Buckeyes' odds (+180) imply a 35.71% win probability, according to our odds calculator.

How is the Big Ten Championship Game determined?

Along with the Big Ten expanding to 18 teams, it no longer uses the divisional format that it had used for more than a decade to determine the championship game. The championship game now features the top two teams in the conference standings based on winning percentage.

When is the Big Ten Championship Game? 

The Big Ten Championship will be played Saturday, Dec. 6, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Who won the Big Ten Championship last year?

Oregon beat Penn State 45-37 in the Big Ten Championship Game last season.

(21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER)
* Bonuses not applicable in Ontario.

Not intended for use in MA.
Each betting site featured on SBR has been meticulously researched and selected by our team of experts. If you sign up through our links, we may get a commission.