Ohio State faces Indiana in rematch of 2025 Big Ten Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Ohio State plays Indiana on October 16 in Bloomington, marking a rematch of the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game, which Indiana won 13-10. The Buckeyes aim for payback after losing to the Hoosiers for the first time since 1988. Ohio State enters the game coming off a 45-16 victory over Maryland, securing Ryan Day's 100th win as head coach, improving his record to 87-13. This matchup features two top-five ranked teams, a first for Memorial Stadium, highlighting the significance of the game in the national title race.
- •Ohio State has a 30-1-1 record against Indiana in their last 32 meetings.
- •Ryan Day is 5-1 against Indiana as head coach.
- •Jeremiah Smith leads the Buckeyes with 48 catches and 11 touchdowns this season.
- •Julian Sayin has thrown for 1,772 yards and 17 touchdowns through six games.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State vs. Indiana: 2026 game preview and prediction
"After losing to Indiana for the first time since 1988 back in December, Ohio State will be looking for payback when they travel to Bloomington on Saturday
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