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Ohio State's special teams face scrutiny ahead of Indiana matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 1:31 PM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Ohio State's special teams face scrutiny ahead of Indiana matchup
Summary

Ohio State prepares for a matchup against Indiana after a 45-16 victory over Maryland. Despite the win, special teams issues persist, particularly with kicker Connor Hawkins, who has converted only 75 percent of his field goals this season. Hawkins' struggles come on the heels of a disappointing 2025 campaign, during which he successfully made 81.8 percent of his attempts. Ohio State's special teams have been a concern since last season, and the program has hired Robby Discher as a coordinator in hopes of improvement.

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  • •Ohio State won 45-16 against Maryland in their last game.
  • •Connor Hawkins has made 75 percent of his field goals this season.
  • •Ohio State faces Indiana in a rematch of last year's Big Ten Championship.
  • •Robby Discher was hired as special teams coordinator to address ongoing issues.
  • •Last season, missed field goals contributed to a critical loss against Indiana.
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  • 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — I’m still wondering how costly Ohio State’s special teams will continue to be to the program’s success
What they're saying
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There is no one person to blame for Ohio State’s special teams woes, but the team needs to find a solution, especially heading into a brutal stretch of their schedule

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