- Indiana was bye last week and is currently one of the last three undefeated FBS teams.
- Ohio State took down Northwestern on the road, defeating them by a score of 31-7.
- These two teams last met on September 2, 2023, in a game that Ohio State won 23-3.
The Hoosiers and Buckeyes enter this NCAAF game as favorites to make the CFP. Our Indiana vs Ohio State prediction has the Hoosiers continuing their magical run with a victory, locking up a CFP spot in the process.
Indiana Continues to Impress
Indiana set a program record with their win over Michigan two weeks ago, reaching 10 wins for the first time ever. They entered the bye with a clear goal in mind: beat Ohio State. The Hoosiers’ unprecedented success under 1st-year head coach Curt Cignetti could end with a trip to the CFP if they can topple the Buckeyes on the road. It will be a brutal task, and while a loss won’t eliminate Indiana, a win would likely send them to the CFP.
Ohio State Hosts Surprise Rival
Ohio State is used to being the team other Big-10 teams need to overcome, and they rarely lose. Aside from a questionable Jim Harbaugh-era in Michigan, the Buckeyes have shut down one Big-10 rival after another. That being said, a couple of new faces threaten their top spot. First, they’ll need to beat Indiana, the biggest surprise in college football. If they do that, a matchup with Oregon in the Big-10 title game should also be on the docket.
Indiana vs Ohio State Prediction: Hoosiers Find More Magic
This is the premier game of the week, taking place between two top-5 teams. It will be a battle of a perennial contender in Ohio State against an up-and-coming program in Indiana. The Hoosiers may not have the same precedent for success, but they have been dominant this season. No ranked opponents raises the biggest concern for their ability to win at #2 Ohio State. Ultimately, we see Indiana sneaking by with a 27-24 victory.
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