Ohio State defeated previously undefeated Indiana 38-15, keeping their hopes alive for a return to the Big Ten championship game. Special teams mistakes by Indiana proved costly, while Ohio State capitalized on opportunities, including a punt return for a touchdown.
Will Howard threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, TreVeyon Henderson scored on the ground, and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15 on Saturday. The Buckeyes (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten , CFP No. 2) can clinch a return to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020 with a win over Michigan at home next Saturday. A victory would also set up a rematch with No. 1 Oregon, which defeated Ohio State 32-31 on Oct. 12. The Hoosiers (10-1, 7-1, No.
5 CFP) had their best chance to beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 1988 but were hurt by special teams mistakes and disrupted by an Ohio State defense that sacked quarterback Kurtis Rourke five times. Late in the first half, Indiana punter James Evans fumbled a snap and was buried at his own 7-yardline, giving Ohio State the ball. That quickly turned into a 4-yard TD run by Henderson, putting the Buckeyes up 14-7. Early in the second half, Caleb Downs returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown, extending Ohio State's lead to 21-7. It was the first time a Buckeye returned a punt for a touchdown since 2014
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