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Ohio State and Indiana meet for crucial Big Ten matchup

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Ohio State and Indiana meet for crucial Big Ten matchup

Summary

Ohio State faces Indiana in a rematch of last year's Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday. This meeting marks the first time a top-five game has been held at Indiana. Concerns for Ohio State include the absence of running back Ja’Kobi Jackson due to injury and facing one of the strongest run defenses in the nation, while Indiana boasts an efficient offense led by quarterback Josh Hoover. Both teams aim to secure a significant win to bolster their national championship aspirations.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State ranks 128th in yards before contact this season.
•Indiana’s run defense allows just 75 yards per game.
•Josh Hoover has yet to turn the ball over this year.
•The game projects to be closely contested, with Ohio State at 51% win probability.

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A rematch of the Big Ten Championship Game is set for Saturday, as Ohio State and Indiana meet in Week 7. The first top-five matchup at home involving the Hoosiers ever, what happens here should influence the eventual national championship…
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