It was the 12th edition of the Big Ten Football Championship Game and determined the champion of the conference for the 2022 season.

Entering the final week of the regular season, Iowa, Purdue, and Illinois were in contention for the West division title.

Purdue beat in-state rivals Indiana 30–16 to clinch the division title and their first Big Ten Championship Game appearance in program history.

Michigan won the game 45–23, outscoring the Buckeyes 28–3 in the second half, and clinched the division title for the second consecutive season.

at Lucas Oil Stadium • Indianapolis, Indiana On November 7, 2023, evidence was submitted by Michigan showing that prior to Michigan's victory over Purdue, Ohio State shared offensive signals with Purdue, while Rutgers shared defensive signals.