Ohio State Defeats Indiana 38-15 in Big Ten

No. 2 Ohio State decisively defeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15, effectively ending the Hoosiers' hopes for an undefeated season. Quarterback Will Howard's late one-yard touchdown and his playful taunting of Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti, including mimicking smoking a cigarette, added to the drama. The Ohio Stadium jumbotron displayed a fake newspaper headline reading, 'Buckeyes win??? Google it!'—a nod to Cignetti's earlier comments about his coaching success. Despite the defeat, Indiana remains in contention for a College Football Playoff spot at 10-1, but the loss raises questions about their strength of schedule. Cignetti's vocal defense of his team prior to the game may have backfired as Ohio State showcased its dominance. The Buckeyes' victory could set up a rematch with Oregon in the Big Ten championship, further enhancing their playoff prospects.