3:58 pm ET
Ohio State football stats vs. IU
Chris Sims
3:50 pm ET
IU turns ball over on downs; Indiana falls to Ohio State, 19-15
Chris Sims
One 4th-and-4, Josh Hoover’s pass to IU’s Nick Marsh for a touchdown was incomplete when Marsh stepped out of bounds before the catch. Ohio State takes over on downs with 1:02 remaiing in the game. Luke Fahey takes a knee twice to close the game.
3:46 pm ET
Ohio State penalty aids Indiana fourth-quarter rally
Chris Sims
At the 2-minute warning, IU’s Josh Hoover launches a deep pass to the left intended for Nick Marsh. After a review, the play stood on the field. A penalty for roughing the passer is called on Ohio State’s Jermaine Mathews Jr. The 15-yard penalty is enforced and gives Indiana a fresh set of downs at the OSU 33 yard line with 1:58 left.
3:40 pm ET
Ohio State’s Julian Sayin on sideline against Indiana, arm in sling
Chris Sims
Julian Sayin returns to the Ohio State sideline with his arm in a sling.
3:37 pm ET
Indiana football’s Mario Landino causing chaos for Ohio State
Chris Sims
IU’s Mario Landino recorded another sack after forcing Luke Fahey into an intentional grounding penalty on second down. A Buckeyes’ punt gives the Hoosiers the ball at their own 30 yard line with 3:06 remaining in the fourth quarter.
3:34 pm ET
Indiana trails Ohio State, 19-15, with just over 4 minutes to play
Chris Sims
After an Indiana defensive stop, the Hoosiers were forced to punt the ball back to Ohio State. The Buckeyes take over at their own 41 yard line with 4:21 left in the game.
3:24 pm ET
IU football forces Ohio State timeout after OSU’s near turnover on sack
Chris Sims
Julian Sayin was dropped for an 18-yard loss at the OSU 44 and he fumbles, but teammate Phillip Daniels recoevered the forced fumble by Indiana’s Mario Landino with 8:05 left on the clock. OSU quarterback Luke Fahey enters the game.
3:15 pm ET
Indiana finds an answer
Zach Osterman
It’s going to have to come through the air today. The ground game just isn’t there. But Josh Hoover was outstanding on that drive, hitting on completions of 19, 14 and 21 yards. Indiana gets the two-point try, which would make another touchdown plus PAT a field goal lead.
No. 5 Ohio State 19, No. 4 Indiana 15, 10:30 remaining 4Q.
3:14 pm ET
Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover marches IU to quick TD against Ohio State
Chris Sims
IU’s Josh Hoover connected with Nick Marsh on a 19-yard pass with 10:30 to go in the game.
3:05 pm ET
Ohio State’s Julian Sayin hits Jeremiah Smith for 38-yard TD, 19-7 lead over Indiana
Chris Sims
Julian Sayin completed a 38-yard pass up the middle complete Jeremiah Smith for a touchdown with 12:46 to play in the fourth quarter. Bo Jackson’s two-point conversion run failed.
3:02 pm ET
Indiana football stats vs. OSU – end of third quarter
Chris Sims
3:02 pm ET
Indiana backed up against the wall now
Zach Osterman
Ohio State goes for it on 4th and short. Sayin makes a frankly pretty pedestrian throw on a deep shot to Jeremiah Smith. Jamari Sharpe probably could have cut under it and knocked it down but he couldn’t find it, and Ohio State goes up two scores, in a game where Indiana’s only managed one so far. Two-point try no good.
No. 5 Ohio State 19, No. 4 Indiana 7, 12:46 remaining 4Q.
3:00 pm ET
Ohio State football stats vs. IU – end of third quarter
Chris Sims
2:56 pm ET
END OF 3Q: No. 5 Ohio State leads No. 4 Indiana, 13-7.
Zach Osterman
The Hoosiers aren’t getting enough of anything consistently to move the ball into places where they’re dangerous. The turnovers have been an issue. Curt Cignetti’s decision to call timeout then try a field goal that felt hopeful given Nico Radicic’s leg also smacks of a coach that still doesn’t have a great feel for his team, perhaps unsurprising given this is the toughest team by far Indiana’s faced so far. Hoosiers need to give the crowd a reason to get back into this game. Not a lot of energy in the stadium right now, and understandably so.
2:54 pm ET
IU kicker Nico Radcic misses second FG against OSU
Chris Sims
IU kicker Nico Radcic’s 55-yard field goal attempt was lined up but fell short with 1:56 left in the third. Ohio State took over at the OSU 45 yard line.
2:50 pm ET
Indiana offense finds life against Ohio State in 3rd quarter
Chris Sims
IU used the turnover to push down to OSU’s 37 yard line, but called a timeout with 2:01 remaining in the third while facing a 3rd-and-6.
2:40 pm ET
IU football responds with Amare Ferrell’s 2nd INT against Ohio State’s Julian Sayin
Chris Sims
Julian Sayin launched a deep pass to the right intended for Jeremiah Smith, but he pass was intercepted by Amare Ferrell− his second of the day. Indiana takes over at the IU 17 yard line with 6:21 left in the third quarter.
2:35 pm ET
IU football fumbles again, OSU recovers
Chris Sims
IU quarterback Josh Hoover was sacked for a loss of 11 yards and fumbled during the play thanks to a hit by Ohio State’s Jaylen McClain. The Buckeyes’ T.J. Alford recovered the ball at the OSU 38 yard line with 9:05 left in the third quarter.
2:33 pm ET
Indiana making uncharacteristic mistakes
Zach Osterman
That sack fumble on Josh Hoover might be better assigned to a good design on the blitz from Ohio State. Matt Patricia left Indiana short a blocker on Hoover’s blind side. But between turnovers, missed shots downfield in the passing game (that throw to Becker in the end zone might have been one) and the missed field goal, Indiana is uncharacteristically making the mistakes we’re accustomed to seeing the Hoosiers force in opponents.
No. 4 Ohio State 13, No. 5 Indiana 7, 9:05 remaining 3Q.
2:24 pm ET
IU fumble leads to 3 more Ohio State points
Zach Osterman
Indiana’s start to the second half goes disastrously, as Davion Chandler’s long catch and run ends in a forced fumble (by former IU commit Jay Timmons). Ohio State recovers and hits a couple chunk plays, before good third-down coverage from Jamari Sharpe forces the Buckeyes into a field goal. The last 10 minutes of football have not been the Hoosiers’ finest.
No. 5 Ohio State 13, No. 4 Indiana 7, 11:51 remaining 3Q.
2:06 pm ET
Indiana football stats vs. OSU at halftime
Chris Sims
2:05 pm ET
Ohio State football stats vs. IU at halftime
Chris Sims
1:59 pm ET
Halftime: No. 5 Ohio State leads No. 4 Indiana, 10-7.
Zach Osterman
Assorted thoughts:
- Hard to look past that end-of-half sequence. Josh Hoover did so well to construct that last Indiana drive (12 plays, 66 yards), but then he missed an uncovered Brock Schott in the end zone on third down, and Nico Radicic missed the ensuing field goal try. Ohio State responded with a 15-play, 80-yard drive that ended on a fourth-down conversion for a touchdown. That’s a momentum swing that really could come to define this game.
- Neither quarterback has been particularly good. Josh Hoover is struggled to process Ohio State’s coverage. The Buckeyes’ five-man defensive backfield is giving him fits. Julian Sayin has been a little better statistically but has the pick. He’s been sacked twice and hit a whole lot more. Nobody’s star receivers are really involved yet.
- Indiana’s defense is playing so well. That last drive was hurt by the long completion to Chris Henry Jr., but the pressure and the run fits have been great so far.
- Beating a dead horse, but those last two drives do feel like everything. When the margins between these teams are so small, you just can’t miss those windows.
1:56 pm ET
Ohio State takes 10-7 lead over Indiana with Julian Sayin pass
Chris Sims
On 4th-and-2, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin finds Bo Jackson on the left side of the end zone with 7 seconds remaining in the first half.
1:50 pm ET
IU’s roughing the passer penalty gives OSU lift
Chris Sims
A rouging the passer penalty called on Indiana’s Kellan Wyatt gives the ball on the 11-yard line. Two plays later, Ohio state calls timeout on 3rd-and-1 at the IU 1 with 29 seconds to pay in the first half.
1:41 pm ET
Ohio State’s Julian Sayin sacked at two-minute warning against Indiana in first half
Chris Sims
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was sacked for a 10-yard loss by Indiana’s Tobi Osunsanmi at the OSU 47 at the 2-minute warning in the first half.
1:32 pm ET
Indiana field goal hits left upright, no good
Chris Sims
Indiana’s drive falls short and kicker Nico Radcic misses the 32-yard field goal attempt with 5:11 remaining in the second quarter.
1:28 pm ET
Potential momentum swing against Indiana
Zach Osterman
The Hoosiers build their best and longest drive of the game, down to within sight of the end zone. But Josh Hoover misses an uncovered Brock Schott in the back corner of the end zone on third down, and then Nico Radicic bangs his short attempt off the near upright and out. Not a game where you can throw away points like that.
No. 4 Indiana 7, No. 5 Ohio State, 5:11 remaining 1H.
1:21 pm ET
IU football’s Preston Zachman comes up big against OSU
Chris Sims
A Julian Sayin pass headed toward Jeremiah Smith was knocked away by IU’s Preston Zachman, which eventually led to the Buckeyes punting the football.
1:12 pm ET
IU football INT turns into Turbo Richard touchdown, 7-3 lead over Ohio State
Chris Sims
Indiana’s Turbo Richard ran the ball in from 7 yards out with 13:54 to play in the second quartrer. The opportunity came after Amare Ferrell intercepted a Julian Sayin pass.
1:06 pm ET
Jamari Sharpe makes an excellent play
Zach Osterman
Sharpe’s read on the throw and play on the ball against Jeremiah Smith there, to set up Amare Ferrell’s interception, was just outstanding defense. Turbo Richard goes in from seven yards out two plays later to give Indiana the lead.
No. 4 Indiana 7, No. 5 Ohio State 3, 13:54 remaining 1H.
1:03 pm ET
Indiana football stats vs. OSU – end of first quarter
Chris Sims
1:02 pm ET
Ohio State football stats vs. IU – end of first quarter
Chris Sims
1:00 pm ET
END OF 1Q: No. 5 Ohio State leads No. 4 Indiana, 3-0
Zach Osterman
Buckeyes doing some interesting stuff essentially playing three deep safeties. It’s not specific to this game but obviously affects what IU can do in the pass game.
Neither quarterback really in any rhythm to speak of yet.
1:00 pm ET
IU football’s defense comes up big against Ohio State
Chris Sims
Indiana forced a 3-and-out, and now faces a 3rd-and-11 from IU’s own 41 yard line at the end of the first quarter.
12:46 pm ET
Indiana football drive stalls during second possession against Ohio State
Chris Sims
After a defensive stand, put back-to-bck first down together to reach the OSU 45, but the Hoosiers came up empty and were forced to punt out of bounds, giving the ball back to the Buckeyes at the OSU 20 with 5:57 left in the first quarter.
12:44 pm ET
Indiana needs better run-pass feel
Zach Osterman
Been some noticeable running against pass looks and passing against run looks here so far. Another game where it feels like things just aren’t quite synced up. Some interesting pre-snap looks helping keep Ohio State a little off center at least.
No. 5 Ohio State 3, No. 4 Indiana 0, 5:57 remaining 1Q.
12:32 pm ET
Indiana football punts after 1st possesion against Ohio State
Chris Sims
Indiana punter Billy Gowers kick of 58 yards went to the OSU 13 yard line, and was returned 14 yards by Phillip Bell to the OSU 27 yard line with 11:01 to play in the first quarter.
12:24 pm ET
Ohio State takes early 3-0 lead over IU football
Chris Sims
Connor Hawkins’ field goal attempt from 26 yards is good for Ohio State.
12:21 pm ET
Indiana holds in the red zone
Zach Osterman
Ohio State’s scripted drive goes well until it doesn’t. Stalled out inside the 10. Looked like Ryan Day almost called/tried to call timeout before what was clearly a broken play call on third down. Field goal good.
No. 5 Ohio State 3, No. 4 Indiana 0, 11:52 remaining 1Q.
12:19 pm ET
Indiana football won the toss and has deferred to Ohio State
Chris Sims
Indiana won the toss and has deferred to the second half. OSU will receive and IU will defend the north goal.
12:14 pm ET
Alex Palou drives Indy car before IU-Ohio State game
Five-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou drove the Indy car pregame with Hoosier the Bison riding along.
More about Palou’s fandom here.
12:11 pm ET
Ohio State-Indiana game live: OSU-IU football crowd electric at Memorial Stadium
Chris Sims
The crowd at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium for the Ohio State and Indiana football game today is electric.
11:51 am ET
Indiana Secretary of State candidate Beau Bayh tailgates before Ohio State-Indiana football game at Memorial Stadium
Chris Sims
Indiana Secretary of State candidate Beau Bayh (D) was spotted enjoying some fun at a taligate ahead of the Indiana vs. Ohio State game at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium today.
11:43 am ET
Ohio State-Indiana predictions, odds: Could OSU blowout IU football today?
Chris Sims
Betting for the Ohio State and Indiana football game today leans toward OSU, and there are some factions out there who believe the Hoosiers are overmatched and could lose in a blowout at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium today.
11:12 am ET
Ohio State-Indiana game live: OSU-IU Big Ten football photos from Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind.
Chris Sims
Catch the latest from the Indiana vs. Ohio State game during live Big Ten action at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium today in Bloomington, Ind.
11:01 am ET
IndyCar champion Alex Palou to lead IU football out
Five-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou has become a diehard Hoosiers fan, even wagering on IU games against IndyCar rivals. He’ll also start a new tradition of driving the Indy car out to lead IU onto the field after getting tips from Hoosier the Bison this week.
10:30 am ET
Ohio State football roster: OSU players to know, stats
The Buckeyes (5-1, 3-0) own one of the nation’s top 5 offenses (503.7 yards, 42.7 points per game), as well as a top-10 defense (246.8 yards, 13.2 points). Julian Sayin (71.2% completions, 1,772 yards, 17 TDs, 2 INTs) is always looking for Heisman Trophy front-runner Jeremiah Smith (48 catches, 19.1 yards per, 11 touchdowns). Bo Jackson (460 yards, 5.2 yards per carry, 4 TDs) leads the rushing game.
View the full OSU football roster at ohiostatebuckeyes.com.
10:01 am ET
Indiana football roster: IU players to know, stats
The national champion Hoosiers (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten), who have won 22 consecutive games, are led by Josh Hoover (68.2% completions, 1,364 yards, 17 touchdowns, 0 interceptions), Turbo Richard (597 rushing yards, 8.4 per carry, 5 TDs), and receivers Charlie Becker (30 catches, 17.6 yards per, 8 TDs) and Nick Marsh (29 catches, 18.2 yards per, 6 TDs). Isaiah Jones (46 tackles, 1 INT) powers a defense that leads the conference in points allowed (11.8 per game) and sacks (20).
View the full IU football roster at iuhoosiers.com.
9:31 am ET
Ohio State-Indiana predictions: Will IU football beat OSU in Big Ten game today?
- Zach Osterman, IndyStar, Indiana 24-20: “So hard to pick this game apart. Ohio State’s more balanced offense. The Buckeyes’ depleted defense. Indiana’s explosiveness. Jeremiah Smith against IU’s pass rush. In what might be the best atmosphere in Memorial Stadium history, that pass rush does just a bit more.”
- Michael Niziolek, Herald-Times, Ohio State 24-17: “Jeremiah Smith, current Heisman frontrunner, will have a chance to bolster his resume on Saturday. The Hoosiers have done a solid job the last two years covering Smith — he doesn’t have a receiving touchdown against IU — but this year feels different. He’s leveled up, a point Cignetti made earlier this week, and Indiana’s defense has struggled some in recent weeks. In a game where little separates the teams, Smith feels like the difference-maker, just as Fernando Mendoza was a year ago.”
9:01 am ET
Ohio State-Indiana odds: Is IU football favored over OSU in Big Ten game today?
(via BetMGM)
- Favorite: Ohio State by 3.5 points
- Over/under: 50.5 total points
- Moneyline: Indiana +145, Ohio State -175
8:40 am ET
Ohio State-Indiana football gameday timeline: What time does OSU-IU game start today?
Chris Sims
8:01 am ET
Indiana football injury report vs. Ohio State
- Indiana players who are out: RB Khobie Martin; questionable: TE Andrew Barker.
- Ohio State players who are out: S Leroy Roker III, RB Ja’Kobi Jackson, WR Amari Valerio-Hudson, S Khmari Bing, OL Jaxon Powell, OL Austin Siereveld; questionable: WR Brock Boyd, RB Anthony Rogers, RB Isaiah West, DE Khary Wilder, OL Deontae Armstrong.
7:01 am ET
Indiana football 2026 schedule
(all times ET)
- Sat., Sept. 5: IU 52, North Texas 16 (box score, stats)
- Sat, Sept. 12: IU 55, Howard 0 (box score, stats)
- Sat., Sept. 19: IU 38, Western Kentucky 0 (box score, stats)
- Fri., Sept. 25: IU 29, Northwestern 23 (box score, stats)
- Sat., Oct. 3: IU 47, Rutgers 15 (box score, stats)
- Sat., Oct. 10: IU 20, Nebraska 17 (box score, stats)
- Sat., Oct. 17: vs. Ohio State, noon, Fox (preview)
- Sat., Oct. 24: at Michigan, TBA, TBA (preview)
- Sat., Oct. 31: vs. Minnesota, TBA, TBA (preview)
- Bye week
- Sat., Nov. 14: vs. USC, TBA, TBA (preview)
- Sat., Nov. 21: at Washington, TBA, TBA (preview)
- Sat., Nov. 28: vs. Purdue, TBA, TBA (preview)
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6:30 am ET
Who is the Indiana football coach? Who is the Ohio State football coach?
- Curt Cignetti is in his third season at Indiana, with a 33-2 record, a national championship in the 2025 season and two National Coach of the Year honors. He also coached two seasons at James Madison, where he went 19-4.
- Ryan Day is in his ninth season at Ohio State, with an 87-13 record and a national championship in the 2024 season. The Buckeyes have never lost more than two games in a season under Day.
6:01 am ET
Will it rain at the Indiana football game vs. Ohio State? Bloomington weather for today, Oct. 17
Sunshine and temperatures in the upper 50s are forecast for today, Oct. 17, in Bloomington.
5:30 am ET
Indiana football tickets
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5:16 am ET
What radio station is IU football on? How to listen to Indiana football vs. Ohio State
Radio: 105.1 FM in Bloomington, 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis, 97.1 FM in Columbus, Ohio, SiriusXM Channels 84 (IU feed) and 82.
5:05 am ET
Where to stream Indiana football? Where can I watch Indiana football vs. Ohio State?
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4:56 am ET
What channel is the IU football game on? Where can I watch Indiana football vs. Ohio State?
TV: Fox
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4:46 am ET
What time is the Indiana football game vs. Ohio State? When is kickoff for the IU football game?
IU is scheduled to play Ohio State at noon ET Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
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