Cooper’s take, October 17, 2026

Julian Sayin goes down and Indiana loses 22 game winning streak!

Undefeated Indiana takes a loss to Ohio State 19–⁠15

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The gameOhio State 19, Indiana 15Oct 17, 2026, final

A sad story for Indiana as they narrowly lose to the Buckeyes.

While for most of the game, the Ohio State Buckeyes looked like the better team regardless of Julian Sayins dicey Quarterback play, they found themselves in a losing situation with a minute left on the clock against the Hoosiers. Sayin went down on a game-breaking drive to go up yet another score, and the offense didn’t get the chance to recover under Luke Fahey as the backup QB… While for Indiana it seemed the tide had turned in their favor. They were able to come down the field with around a minute left on the clock and lead a game-winning drive right into the end zone. EXCEPT.. Indiana’s receiver Nick Marsh had a beautiful TUDDY right there .. Unfortunately, it was this exact play that lost them the game because he failed to keep his foot in the end zone and stepped right out of bounds with the ball.

Just like that, Indiana’s 22-game win streak is put to rest by the Buckeyes, regardless of the great fight Cignetti and the team put up.

Would also like to comment on Jeremiah Smith and how dominant he looks on the field. His 70 yards and touchdown against this great Indiana team won’t go unnoticed.

The game

Game page
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ohio State373619
Indiana070815
  • Ohio StateJulian Sayin15 of 29, 235 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT; 5 carries, −26 yards
  • IndianaJosh Hoover20 of 40, 296 yards, 1 TD
Indiana favored above the line, Ohio State belowWin probability, play by play
  • Ohio State is one of three FBS teams that have scored first in every game this season, with Georgia and Virginia Tech.
  • Ohio State is one of five FBS teams that have led at halftime of every game this season, with Nebraska, SMU, Utah and Virginia Tech.

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