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Ohio State @ Indiana Preview And Prediction

The stage is set for a high-stakes Big Ten showdown as No. 4 Ohio State travels to Bloomington to face No.

5 Indiana in a game that could shape the conference title race. The Buckeyes, led by quarterback Julian Sayin and dynamic receiver Jeremiah Smith, arrive after a 5-1 start and a potent offensive season averaging over 42 points per game.

However, their quest for revenge looms large after Indiana’s shocking 13-10 upset victory in last year’s Big Ten Championship, where Sayin struggled with five sacks and Ohio State managed just 10 points. Indiana, meanwhile, enters undefeated at 6-0 with a defensive unit that has thrived under coach Curt Cignetti, recording 3.3 sacks and 8.2 tackles for loss per game.

Quarterback Josh Hoover and running back Turbo Richard provide a balanced offensive attack, while the Hoosiers’ secondary will face its biggest test in containing Smith, who has been the most dominant receiver in college football this season with 11 touchdowns and 916 receiving yards. With both teams tied at 3-0 in Big Ten play, this matchup carries significant implications for the conference’s playoff picture.

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