It’s here. It’s the day Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern have been building toward for years.

It’s the Big Ten Championship.

Northwestern faces Ohio State with a Rose Bowl trip on the line, and a chance to pull a national upset. We’ve been churning out the preview content here at Inside NU all week, so here’s what you need to know:

Preview Links

-Here’s former EIC Zach Pereles on why Northwestern is one of college football’s greatest success stories

-Here’s what Pat Fitzgerald and several players had to say ahead of the game

-Here are three things to know about the Buckeyes

-Here are Northwestern’s last 15 Big Ten wins, ranked

-Here’s an open thread dedicated to logistics and meet-ups surrounding the game

-Here are three key matchups to watch in the game

-Here’s a breakdown of Northwestern’s bowl possibilities

-Here’s a film breakdown of Clayton Thorson’s performance against Illinois, and a film preview of Ohio State’s defense

-Here’s our feature on offensive lineman Tommy Doles, who stands tall on and off the field

-Here’s a mailbag answering all the questions you had about anything

-Here’s a Q&A with Ohio State blog Eleven Warriors

-Here’s a piece detailing the last time Northwestern beat Ohio State

-Picks, picks, picks. Our staffers’ predictions for the game

-Here’s a hype video that will give you all the feels

Broadcast Information

Game Time: 7 p.m. CT

TV: Fox

Radio: WGN Radio AM-720

Online: FoxSportsGo

Betting Line: Northwestern +14.5, over/under 61