Ohio State travels to Bloomington for a top-five showdown with defending national champion Indiana—and a rematch of last season's Big Ten Championship Game.

The undefeated Hoosiers have won 22 straight games, but Northwestern and Nebraska both pushed them deep into the fourth quarter. We examine why those games stayed close, how Indiana escaped and what Ohio State can learn from them.

Joe breaks down Josh Hoover, explosive receivers Nick Marsh and Charlie Becker, Indiana's two-headed running game and a defense that has recorded 20 sacks while allowing fewer than 12 points per game.

We also examine the matchups that could decide the game:

• Can Ohio State's improved run defense contain Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr.?

• Can Devin Sanchez and the Buckeye secondary prevent Indiana's explosive passes?

• Will Ohio State's offensive line hold up against Indiana's pressure?

• Can Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith attack a secondary that allowed big passing totals against Northwestern and Nebraska?

• Most importantly, can the Buckeyes finish a game that remains close in the fourth quarter?

Indiana has shown that it can be pressured. Putting the Hoosiers away has been the difficult part.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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