Indiana Football Falls to Ohio State 38-15

Curt Cignetti faced the media after his first loss as head coach of Indiana, a 38-15 defeat to Ohio State. He acknowledged the strong performance of Ohio State, noting that the Buckeyes dominated the game, particularly with their defensive pressure that hampered quarterback Kurtis Rourke. Cignetti pointed to a crucial moment when a false start penalty changed the game's momentum, although he refrained from suggesting that this call alone determined the outcome. Despite the loss, Cignetti maintained that Indiana still has a chance to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff, depending on their upcoming game against Purdue and the overall ranking after the defeat. The Hoosiers, now 10-1, remain a surprising contender in the college football landscape, but their playoff aspirations are uncertain following the defeat.