Indiana football faces rankings drop after close loss to Ohio State
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Indiana football suffered a narrow defeat to Ohio State, losing 19-15 on October 17, 2026, in Bloomington. Despite a strong showing that outgained Ohio State 369-313, Indiana failed to secure the win, with Jeremiah Smith's 38-yard touchdown catch proving decisive. This marks Indiana's first loss of the season, but recent trends suggest the team could still maintain a position within the top 25 rankings. The Hoosiers' performance will be evaluated as voters assess their standing ahead of the upcoming US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 release.
- •Indiana's offense outgained Ohio State 369-313
- •Jeremiah Smith scored the game's decisive touchdown
- •Indiana's loss marks its first of the season
- •Upcoming rankings will reflect Indiana's performance and schedule
- •Coaches and AP polls are set to release on Sunday
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Where did Indiana football rank in the polls after losing to Ohio State?
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — How far will Indiana football fall in rankings after loss to Ohio State? Projections
"Indiana nearly stormed back to beat Ohio State. Recent history suggests IU shouldn't fall far in the college football rankings.
"Where did Indiana football rank in the national polls after losing to Ohio State? Here's a look:
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 8:43 PMWhere did Indiana football rank in the polls after losing to Ohio State?
Where did Indiana football rank in the national polls after losing to Ohio State? Here's a look:
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 9:12 PMHow far will Indiana football fall in rankings after loss to Ohio State? Projections
Indiana nearly stormed back to beat Ohio State. Recent history suggests IU shouldn't fall far in the college football rankings.
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