No. 2 Ohio State Defeats No. 5 Indiana 38-15

The No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers suffered their first loss of the season to No. 2 Ohio State, falling 38-15 at Ohio Stadium. After an early lead, Indiana conceded 31 consecutive points, struggling offensively with only 151 total yards and facing significant special teams blunders, including a dropped punt snap that led to a pivotal Ohio State touchdown. Coach Curt Cignetti acknowledged the dominance of the Buckeyes, who are now positioned to face No. 1 Oregon in the Big Ten Championship. Despite the defeat, Indiana remains in contention for the College Football Playoff, provided they win against rival Purdue next week. The loss marks a setback in Indiana’s aspirations, as they would need help from other teams to secure a playoff spot after their first defeat under Cignetti's leadership. The Hoosiers' performance highlighted their vulnerabilities against tougher competition, raising questions about their playoff viability after a largely favorable schedule.