COLUMBUS — The governors of Ohio and Indiana have placed a friendly wager on this weekend’s Big Ten Championship game between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana.
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The Buckeyes and Hoosiers are the only two remaining undefeated FBS teams in college football, and both currently hold a first-round bye in the upcoming College Football Playoff.
Ahead of Saturday night’s game in Indianapolis, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Indiana Governor Mike Braun have agreed to wager locally made popcorn, an item they say highlights each state’s agricultural roots.
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“As the No. 1-ranked team in the nation, Ohio State has shown all season what hard work, discipline, and Buckeye determination look like,” DeWine said. “I have every confidence that Coach Ryan Day and this team will finish strong and bring another Big Ten Championship back to Ohio. O-H!”
DeWine’s wager includes Scarlet & Gray Vanilla Butternut Popcorn from Al’s Delicious Popcorn in Columbus.
Braun wagered popcorn from Just Pop In!, a gourmet popcorn company located in Indianapolis.
Ohio State and Indiana will kick off at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
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