Ohio State football rises to No. 2 in polls after Indiana victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Ohio State secured a 19-15 victory against Indiana on October 17, allowing the Buckeyes to rise in the polls. After snapping Indiana's 22-game winning streak in a crucial top-five matchup, Ohio State moved up in the US LBM Coaches Poll to No. 2. Miami (Fla.) now ranks first after both Georgia and Notre Dame, previously unbeaten teams, suffered losses in unexpected upsets. The AP Poll rankings are pending release. Ohio State began the season ranked No. 1 but fell following a previous loss at Texas in September.
- •Ohio State wins 19-15 against Indiana
- •Buckeyes break Indiana's 22-game winning streak
- •Ohio State climbs to No. 2 in US LBM Coaches Poll
- •Miami (Fla.) ranked No. 1 after upsets
- •AP Poll rankings for Week 8 to come
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Where is Ohio State football ranked in major polls after Week 7?
"Ohio State prevailed in a 19-15 win at Indiana. Here's where the Buckeyes rose in the polls following their top-five matchup on Oct. 17.
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