How Michigan State wins the Big Ten...Huh?

As improbable as it sounds, here's how it shakes up:

1. Ohio State wins out and finishes the season 10-2 (7-1)
2. Michigan State wins out, including beating Penn State, and finishes the season 10-2 (7-1)
3. Penn State loses to Michigan State and finishes the season 11-1 (7-1)

And this is where the Big Ten tie-breaker rules come into play. Here's what you need to know:

1. Head-to-head, OSU over MSU, MSU over PSU, and PSU over OSU - No winner
2. Ohio State has played the most FBS (formerly Division II) teams during the season, so they are eliminated from contention
3. Head-to-head with two remaining teams, MSU over PSU - MSU winner
4. MSU is Big Ten Conference Champion

There you have it. Simple, right?