Indiana football's recruiting class compared to Ohio State for 2026 matchup

Indiana football will host Ohio State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in a rematch of last year's Big Ten title game. The No. 4 Hoosiers (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) and No. 5 Buckeyes (5-1, 3-0 Big Ten) will face off in one of the season's key matchups. While Indiana's roster has improved with more 4-star recruits, it still trails Ohio State significantly in overall talent according to 247Sports composite rankings. The Buckeyes have six 5-star recruits compared to none for Indiana, highlighting the disparity in their recruiting efforts. Indiana will field four 4-star players, while Ohio State features 14.

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