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Ohio State edges Indiana 19-15 amid key injuries and defensive plays

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Ohio State edges Indiana 19-15 amid key injuries and defensive plays

Summary

Ohio State overcame Indiana with a score of 19-15 on October 17, 2026, in Bloomington. The Buckeyes faced challenges, including a significant injury to starting quarterback Julian Sayin after a sack from Indiana's Mario Landino. Despite sloppy errors and penalties, critical defensive plays and a key touchdown by Jeremiah Smith helped secure the victory. The outcome avenged last year's Big Ten Championship loss, but concerns loom as Ohio State's roster will be impacted in the coming weeks.

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By the Numbers

•Jeremiah Smith caught a touchdown to tie Big Ten career receiving record.
•Julian Sayin suffered a shoulder injury and will miss several weeks.
•Jay Timmons and Jaylen McClain made pivotal defensive plays.
•Ohio State improved to 6-0 with the victory over Indiana.
•The game featured significant penalties and errors from both teams.

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12:12 AMYahoo Sports — 5 plays that did not shorten my life expectancy in Ohio State’s 19-15 win over Indiana

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It wasn’t pretty, but a win’s a win. These are the plays that left me screaming for all the right reasons in Saturday’s matchup between Ohio State and Indiana.
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