The #5 Iowa Hawkeyes clinched the Big Ten West Division title with a 40-20 victory over Purdue on Saturday, November 21, 2015 inside Kinnick Stadium.

Iowa defeated Purdue 40-20 today to improve to 11-0 for the first time in program history, and 7-0 in the West Division. The Hawkeyes secured their first division title and first berth in the conference title game.

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Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard finished the game 12-20 for 213 yards and three touchdowns. Jordan Canzeri rushed for a game-high 95 yards, including a 42-yard touchdown to close out the scoring.

In the East Division, Michigan defeated Penn State and Michigan State edged Ohio State to leave the Wolverines, Spartans and Buckeyes tied for first in the division at 6-1.

Michigan State can advance to the Big Ten Football Championship Game and earn at least a share of the division title with a victory over Penn State next Saturday. If the Nittany Lions defeat the Spartans, the winner of the Ohio State at Michigan game will earn the title game berth and the outright division title.

The 2015 Big Ten Football Championship Game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium and will be broadcast nationally on FOX with kickoff set for 8:17 p.m. ET. The winner will earn the Amos Alonzo Stagg Championship Trophy and a chance to play in one of the six bowls that comprise the College Football Playoff, including the Rose Bowl Game.

Ticket blocks are being held for Iowa and the representative from the East Division and will be sold through university ticket offices. Those interested in purchasing a suite should contact Melissa Caito of Indiana Sports Corp at (317) 237-5039.

Every Big Ten Football Championship Game ticket will allow complimentary admission to the Big Ten Fan Fest presented by Dr Pepper, to be held at the Indiana Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5. For more information on Big Ten Football Championship Game tickets, go to www.bigten.org.

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