No. 4 Ohio State loses Julian Sayin, but stops No. 5 Indiana's 22-game win streak after Nick Marsh is barely out of bounds on go-ahead TD
Key Points:
- Indiana narrowly missed extending its win streak to 23 games after Nick Marsh was unable to stay in bounds on a potential go-ahead touchdown pass late in the game, resulting in a 19-15 loss to No. 4 Ohio State.
- Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin left the game in the second half with a right arm injury and will likely miss several weeks, which could impact Ohio State's challenging upcoming schedule.
- Sayin's replacement, freshman Luke Fahey, struggled to complete passes and took a sack, highlighting concerns for Ohio State's offense moving forward.
- Indiana faced multiple setbacks including back-to-back fumbles after a long no-fumble streak, missed field goals by kicker Nico Radicic, and a right shoulder injury to quarterback Josh Hoover, though Hoover returned to finish the game.
- Despite the loss, Indiana's playoff chances remain intact with a relatively manageable schedule ahead, featuring only one remaining ranked opponent, USC.