Ohio State faces Indiana in Big Ten Championship rematch – Spectrum News

Ohio State faces Indiana in Big Ten Championship rematch  Spectrum News

Ohio State heads to Bloomington for its third ranked road test, aiming to end Indiana’s 22-game win streak in a Big Ten title rematch. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State heads to Bloomington on Saturday for its third road game of the season, with all three coming against ranked opponents, as the Buckeyes face the reigning national champion Indiana Hoosiers at noon. The matchup is a rematch of last year’s Big Ten Championship, when Indiana beat Ohio State after the Buckeyes missed a game-tying field goal. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin said he still thinks about critical plays from that game but is focused on this season’s matchup. “It’s a new season, a new team, a completely different team that we’re playing,” Sayin said.

Sayin said Ohio State’s goals remain winning the Big Ten and a championship after falling short last season. Indiana enters the game on a 22-game winning streak and has not lost since the College Football Playoffs in 2024. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said the Buckeyes will need to play a clean four quarters to win on the road. “That’s the challenge right in front of us,” Day said. “Against a team that hasn’t lost a game in a long time and defending national champs. So, we’re here right now, and that’s why everybody’s got to