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College football world reacts to Gus Johnson gaffes during Indiana-Ohio State game

Fox Sports’ Gus Johnson faced intense backlash from college football fans after a pair of high-profile miscalls during Indiana’s 19–15 loss to Ohio State on Saturday. The defending national champion Hoosiers, riding a 22-game winning streak, sought to avenge their Big Ten title loss to the Buckeyes from the previous season.

Johnson’s first stumble came late in the third quarter when he confidently declared a 55-yard field goal by Indiana’s Nico Radicic a “pure” make—only for officials to rule it short. Moments later, he prematurely called a game-sealing touchdown for quarterback Josh Hoover’s pass to Nick Marsh, unaware the receiver’s feet had gone out of bounds.

Social media erupted with criticism, with fans highlighting Johnson’s over-the-top calls clashing with the play’s outcome. The errors overshadowed Marsh’s near-clinching catch, leaving Indiana fans frustrated and sparking broader debate about Johnson’s recent performance under pressure.

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