Ohio State, Indiana prepare for top-10 showdown in Week 7
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 12:53 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
No. 4 Ohio State faces No. 5 Indiana in a crucial Week 7 matchup. Ohio State enters with one difficult loss to Texas and a mixed performance against Iowa, while Indiana has not played a ranked opponent yet this season. Both teams feature strong receiving talent, with Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Indiana's Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. Indiana's defense ranks ninth in pressure rate, which may challenge Ohio State's quarterback Julian Sayin. This game will contribute significantly to the playoff picture as both teams aim for a strong season ending.
- •Ohio State is ranked No. 4; Indiana is No. 5.
- •Ohio State lost a close game to Texas this season.
- •Indiana has not faced any ranked opponents yet.
- •Jeremiah Smith leads Ohio State in receiving yards.
- •Indiana's defense excels in pressure and sacks.
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