Josh Hoover blames himself, not Nick Marsh, for out-of-bounds would be TD
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Key Points:
- Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover took responsibility for a pivotal play against No. 4 Ohio State, admitting his poorly placed pass led to a turnover on downs instead of a go-ahead touchdown.
- On fourth down, Hoover's pass to wide-open receiver Nick Marsh was caught but Marsh failed to get both feet inbounds, allowing Ohio State to maintain possession and secure a 19-15 win.
- Indiana's loss ended their nation-leading 22-game win streak but head coach Curt Cignetti acknowledged the team had the opportunity but "just didn’t make it happen."
- Despite the setback, Hoover emphasized that Indiana's goals remain intact, including a potential Big Ten Championship rematch with Ohio State and a College Football Playoff bid.
- Hoover described the season as "a journey," noting that aside from an undefeated record, the team still has everything to play for.
