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Indiana’s first loss in almost 2 years shows Hoosiers a new, painful side to being in college football’s top tier

Indiana’s historic 22-game winning streak ended in dramatic fashion with a 19-15 loss to Ohio State, a defeat that exposed the Hoosiers’ vulnerability in their first real test as a top-tier college football program. The game hinged on a costly mistake by wide receiver Nick Marsh, who stepped out of bounds on what should have been a game-sealing touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Marsh, a high-profile transfer from Michigan State, was wide open on a pass from quarterback Josh Howard but lost his footing on the sideline as fireworks prematurely erupted, sealing Indiana’s fate. The loss also highlighted the struggles of Howard, who completed just 20 of 40 passes and struggled against Ohio State’s defense, a stark contrast to the dominance of former Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza during his tenure.

Fans, accustomed to leaving Memorial Stadium in celebration, vented their frustration in the stairwells, blaming the loss on Marsh’s error and questioning the team’s recent investments in high-profile transfers.

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