7 Moments That Defined The Last Indiana-Ohio State Game
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The 2025 Big Ten Championship Game between No. 2 Indiana and No.
1 Ohio State delivered a dramatic finish that reshaped the season’s narrative. Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza suffered an early injury on the first offensive play, but the Hoosiers’ defense struck first when safety Louis Moore intercepted Ohio State’s Julian Sayin to set up a 3-0 lead.
Ohio State responded with a quick touchdown, but Mendoza’s resilience—including a 52-yard strike to Jeremiah Smith—kept Indiana competitive. A late third-quarter touchdown by Elijah Sarratt put the Hoosiers ahead 13-10, and despite Ohio State’s final push, Indiana’s defense held firm, including a crucial interception by Rolijah Hardy that sealed the 3-point win.
The victory marked Indiana’s first Big Ten title since 1967 and snapped a 37-year drought against Ohio State, capping a perfect 16-0 season and national championship run.
