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id: d241a5c471
section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-09 15:42 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 15:42 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Big Ten Championship Game ends after 2026 season

The Big Ten said its football championship game is ending after this season, with its Dec. 5 matchup in Indianapolis scheduled.

Section: [Sports](/columbus/section/life.md) · Entities: [Big Ten Conference](/columbus/wiki/big-ten-conference.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC6 (WSYX)](https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/big-ten-championship-game-to-end-after-2026-season-as-college-playoff-expands), 2026-11-09 15:42 EST: Big Ten Championship Game to end after 2026 season as college playoff expands
- [FOX28 (WTTE)](https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/big-ten-championship-game-to-end-after-2026-season-as-college-playoff-expands), 2026-11-09 15:42 EST: Big Ten Championship Game to end after 2026 season as college playoff expands

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