Ohio State defeats Indiana 19-15, ending Hoosiers' 22-game winning streak
Quarterback Julian Sayin left the game with a shoulder injury as Ohio State held off Indiana, snapping the Hoosiers' 22-game streak with a 19-15 road win.
Ohio State secured a 19-15 victory over Indiana on the road, ending the Hoosiers' 22-game winning streak. Quarterback Julian Sayin, a Heisman Trophy finalist, completed 15 of 29 passes for 235 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions before exiting with a shoulder injury. Freshman Luke Fahey entered in his place and contributed a key first-down scramble.
The Buckeyes' winning play came on fourth-and-1 from the Indiana 38-yard line when senior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith caught a 38-yard touchdown pass, tying Braylon Edwards for the most career touchdown receptions in Big Ten history with 39. The score provided a decisive margin after Indiana's final drive ended with a receiver stepping out of bounds.
Indiana committed two turnovers in the second half, including a fumble that ended the nation's longest active streak without a fumble. The Hoosiers also missed two field-goal attempts, one hitting the upright and another falling short of the goalposts. Their offense was unable to capitalize on the opportunities, and the Buckeyes' defense limited Indiana to 15 points.
Both teams will face challenging schedules in the coming weeks. Ohio State has an open date before traveling to USC and hosting Oregon, while Indiana prepares for its next conference matchup.