Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers Live Score and Stats
Key Points:
- No. 4 Ohio State narrowly defeated No. 5 Indiana 19-15, but lost starting quarterback Julian Sayin to a right arm injury expected to sideline him for several weeks.
- Sayin threw a crucial 38-yard touchdown pass before exiting, and Ohio State held on after Indiana wide receiver Nick Marsh was ruled out of bounds on a potential go-ahead touchdown catch late in the game.
- Indiana rallied late with a touchdown and two-point conversion but fell short, suffering their first home loss in three seasons and missing several scoring opportunities.
- Ohio State coach Ryan Day acknowledged the challenge of replacing Sayin, with freshman Luke Fahey finishing the game, and the team will use the upcoming bye week to adjust.
- Both teams face tough upcoming schedules: Ohio State visits No. 19 USC after the bye, while Indiana travels to Michigan aiming to win consecutive games over the Wolverines for the first time since the late 1950s.