Ohio State ends Indiana’s 22‑game win streak

No. 4 Ohio State defeated No. 5 Indiana 19-15 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, snapping the Hoosiers' 22-game winning streak. The victory marked the first loss for the reigning national champions since 2024.

The game was decided by a critical play in the final minute. With just over a minute remaining, Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover threw a pass to wide receiver Nick Marsh, who was wide open for what would have been the go-ahead touchdown. However, Marsh was ruled out of bounds, preserving Ohio State's lead.

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, who was in a sling during the game, threw the game-winning touchdown pass to Jeremiah Smith. Smith caught a long pass in the end zone, a score he later admitted resulted from running the wrong route. Smith finished the game with four catches for 68 yards and one touchdown.

Sayin left the game in the second half after suffering an apparent right arm injury on a sack. He returned to the sideline with his arm in a sling and was replaced for the remainder of the contest by freshman Luke Fahey. Prior to the injury, Sayin completed 15 of 29 passes for 235 yards, throwing two touchdowns and two interceptions.

The loss ended Indiana's FBS-leading overall and conference win streaks. Ohio State, which had previously lost to Texas earlier in the season, now travels to No. 19 USC after its Week 8 bye. The Buckeyes' remaining schedule includes games against Oregon, Northwestern, Nebraska, and Michigan.