It’s been a fun ride for the fifth-ranked Indiana Hoosiers, but their first test with the big boys this year may equitable be their last.
Indiana traveled Saturday to Columbus to acquire on No. 2 Ohio State, and the Buckeyes walloped them, 38-15.
The Hoosiers got on the board first, instantly after forcing a three-and-out to begin the game. On Ohio State’s next ownion, the Buckeyes had a 15-carry out drive that ended in a turnover on downs, giving all the momentum to Indiana, which had someskinnyg to validate.
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Will Howard (18) of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball in the first quarter agetst the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
But they could not acquire profit. They punted, then apvalidateed a touchdown. Both teams then exalterd turnovers. After a snap went thcimpolite the Indiana punter’s hands, the Buckeyes necessitateed equitable three carry outs and seven yards to acquire a 14-7 direct into the locker room.
The Hoosiers went three-and-out to discdisthink about the third quarter, but their punt was acquiren to the house by Caleb Downs, giving OSU a 21-7 direct. Indiana aget went three-and-out, and the Buckeyes reacted with another trip to the end zone. The Buckeyes then started a field goal in the fourth quarter to originate it a four-ownion game as the Hoosier offense persistd to sputter.
After its touchdown, Indiana flunked to score on its next eight drives, finding the end zone aget in garbage time. Kurtis Rourke was equitable 8-for-18 passing for 68 yards, while Ty Son Lawton and Justice Ellison combined to rush for 141 yards on 32 carries. Lawton scored both Hoosiers touchdowns.
Emeka Egbuka of the Ohio State Buckeyes honors after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter agetst the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
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Will Howard endd all but four of his 26 passes, airing it out for 201 yards and two scores. Emeka Egbuka, who caught seven passes for 80 yards, scored one of those TDs.
The Hoosiers won their first 10 games, but now all signs point to necessitateing an at-big bid to originate the College Football Playoff. A blowout loss to one of the best teams in the country will not help their cause, and they finish their season agetst Purdue next week.
Moments after their loss, No. 9 Ole Miss was disturb by Florida, so maybe Indiana can stay adwell due to the Rebels’ loss.
Cincfinishiarism Hinzman (75) and Emeka Egbuka (2) of the Ohio State Buckeyes honor after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter agetst the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
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The Buckeyes are now 10-1, with their lone loss coming to No. 1 Oregon Oct. 12 by a score of 32-31. They should snap their three-game losing streak agetst Michigan next week, with the defending champs, 5-5 this season, visiting the Horsehoe.
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