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Indiana Fans Take Over Bloomington In WILD Scenes Before Ohio State Showdown

Bloomington transformed into a sea of Hoosier orange and cream long before the first snap of Saturday’s historic clash with Ohio State, as fans turned the streets into a celebration that never stopped. Bars along Kirkwood Avenue, including Upstairs Pub and Kilroy’s, saw lines stretching for hours—some fans had been waiting since the early morning hours, bundled in themed blankets—while former Indiana center Mike Katic hyped the crowd from the Upstairs Pub stage, calling it the biggest game in the town’s history.

The energy was palpable even before kickoff, with fans waving flags, chanting, and packing around FOX Sports’ broadcast set, where analysts described the atmosphere as unlike anything Bloomington had ever seen for an Ohio State matchup. This rivalry’s stakes are especially high: the 100th meeting between the two programs follows Indiana’s stunning 13-10 upset of Ohio State in last year’s Big Ten Championship Game, ending a 30-game losing streak to the Buckeyes.

For a town that has waited decades for a moment like this, the party had already begun well before the game did.

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