The Big Ten regular season wraps up this weekend with four teams looking ahead to a potential championship game.

But nothing is set in stone even with just one game left.

Indiana has been virtually untouchable this season, outscoring opponents by an average score of 74-9. But, with Wisconsin sitting at 4-0-1 and playing IU, and with Ohio State facing Michigan, it’s still possible that Indiana can be left out of the top two. 

If Ohio State beats Michigan and Wisconsin beats Indiana and denies IU a bonus point, then Ohio State and Wisconsin will be in the final. However, if Wisconsin loses to Indiana and Michigan beats Ohio State, then Michigan and IU will be in the final.

“We just play the game,” said Michigan Head Coach Brandon Sparks. “We’ve seen a good progression among our players, and we’ve been playing two or three freshmen each game. I am pleased with how we’ve been developing.”

Michigan has lost to two teams this season - Humber, one of the top college programs in Ontario, and Indiana. Sparks said that’s not such a bad record, and in fact losing 41-7 to Indiana is a lot better than anyone else has done.

But Michigan will need some help, while Wisconsin controls its own destiny. The Badgers haven’t lost a game, but they did tie Ohio State, and that makes getting to the final that much more difficult.

“I definitely feel like we underperformed against Ohio State,” said Wisconsin Coach Nic Tyson. “They had a good game plan against us; they tried to attack the breakdown and slow the game down. I think it hurt us that we hadn’t really had a tough game until then. I think we were lucky to come out with a tie. We made poor decisions under pressure.”

Tyson said Indiana is the heavy favorite in this weekend’s game, but playing at home, the Badgers, said their coach, have a a good shot to win.

“We have our strength, mobility, fitness, and intelligence,” said Tyson. “They have a really good crash ball game and use their centers and loose forwards well. But our defense is one of our best qualities.”

Flanker Gabe Kinzer has been playing excellent rugby for the Badgers, scoring, running their expanded offense, and not missing a tackle as he leads the team in tackles at the same time.

Tyler Crass has run the Wisconsin offense at flyhalf.

“He’s one of the most talented flyhalves I’ve every been around,” said Tyson.

Indiana leads the Big Ten in pretty much every stat, although Wisconsin’s points against is almost the same. 

Teddy Terezis leads the conference with 132 points, 66 more than the next highest scorer - Ohio State’s Taylor Hurff. Jojo Eramo of Ohio State leads the conference in tries with 12, but IU’s Jake Hidalgo and Teddy Terezis are right behind with 10 and nine, respectively. Michigan’s Matt Kasten has eight. 

Getting to the championship game is simple for all four teams in play - win.

Indiana, actually only needs to tie or get a two bonus points to secure a place in the top two. Wisconsin has to beat IU to make the final, and that’s the same situation for Ohio State. Michigan, lacking the bonus points of the other three, needs to win and also needs Wisconsin to lose.