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Indiana has struggled on offense this season, yet quarterback Fernando Mendoza managed to find balance against an Ohio State defense that came into this matchup allowing only an average of 16 points per contest.
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| QB | Fernando Mendoza |
| RB | Kaelon Black |
| RB | Roman Hemby |
| WR | Elijah Sarratt |
| WR | Omar Cooper Jr. |
| WR | E.J. Williams Jr. |
| TE | Charlie Becker |
| OL | Carter Smith |
| OL | Drew Evans |
| OL | Bray Lynch |
| DL | Mikail Kamara |
| DL | Tyrique Tucker |
| LB | Aiden Fisher |
| LB | Jailin Walker |
| CB | D’Angelo Ponds |
| S | Amare Ferrell |
| K | Nicolas Radicic |
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| QB | Julian Sayin |
| RB | Bo Jackson |
| RB | James Peoples |
| WR | Jeremiah Smith |
| WR | Carnell Tate |
| WR | Brandon Inniss |
| TE | Max Klare |
| OL | Ethan Onianwa |
| OL | Tegra Tshabola |
| OL | Carson Hinzman |
| DE | Caden Curry |
| DE | Kenyatta Jackson Jr. |
| LB | Sonny Styles |
| LB | Arvell Reese |
| CB | Davison Igbinosun |
| S | Malik Hartford |
| K | Jayden Fielding |
| Date | Competition | Venue | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2025 | Big Ten Championship | Indianapolis | Indiana | Indiana 13–10 Ohio State |
| 23 Nov 2024 | Regular Season | Columbus | Ohio State | Ohio State 38–15 Indiana |
| 2 Sep 2023 | Regular Season | Bloomington | Ohio State | Ohio State 23–3 Indiana |
| 12 Nov 2022 | Regular Season | Columbus | Ohio State | Ohio State 56–14 Indiana |
| 23 Oct 2021 | Regular Season | Bloomington | Ohio State | Ohio State 54–7 Indiana |
| 21 Nov 2020 | Regular Season | Columbus | Ohio State | Ohio State 42–35 Indiana |
| 14 Sep 2019 | Regular Season | Bloomington | Ohio State | Ohio State 51–10 Indiana |
| 6 Oct 2018 | Regular Season | Columbus | Ohio State | Ohio State 49–26 Indiana |
| 31 Aug 2017 | Regular Season | Bloomington | Ohio State | Ohio State 49–21 Indiana |
| 8 Oct 2016 | Regular Season | Columbus | Ohio State | Ohio State 38–17 Indiana |
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Meetings | 99 |
| Ohio State Wins | 81 |
| Indiana Wins | 13 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Last Meeting | Indiana 13–10 Ohio State (6 Dec 2025) |
| Last 10 Meetings | Ohio State 9 wins, Indiana 1 win |
| Current Series Leader | Ohio State |
Defense
Indiana Hoosiers football defense players collaborate to thwart opponents from scoring points and gaining yards, with its primary aim of stopping long touchdown drives from opposing teams, while also stopping short drives from scoring touchdowns.
Hoosiers defense has tremendous potential with many talented players; one could argue this year’s squad may even rank amongst one of the greatest defensive squads ever assembled by school administration.
Indiana’s defense is led by star linebacker Nick Bosa, one of the best players in the Big Ten. Bosa is well known for his outstanding play in the trenches and impressive pass coverage abilities; his leadership plays a critical role in making their defense successful.
Indiana boasts an exceptional special teams unit. Indiana kicker Spencer Porath, known for making clutch field goal kicks in clutch situations. Jesse Schmidt serves as both placekicker and reliable returner; their punter, Spencer Porath kicks reliably as well. Indiana safeties Connor Barth and Isaiah McKenzie excel as tacklers as well.
This season, Indiana Hoosiers broke several school records for total yards and points under second-year head coach Curt Cignetti. For the first time ever, this roster includes many highly coveted recruits including some members of 2025 class.
Since 2024 and 2025, the NCAA has changed its redshirt rules to permit freshmen to participate in up to four games without it counting against their overall eligibility.
This allowed recent college football freshmen a chance to gain experience while still having several years left of eligibility left over. Furthermore, since 2011 Big Ten championship games have counted as additional games.
Hoosiers basketball also boasts notable players on both defensive positions. Additionally, this roster contains numerous veterans who have played Division I for years; these veteran players possess extensive knowledge of the game that can assist younger players adapting to Big Ten competition.
Special Teams
Ohio State Buckeyes Football Statiscal Leaders are individuals responsible for leading Ohio State University football team in various statistical categories such as passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats and kicking.
Within each area, lists identify single-game, season and career leaders for that area of play. Intercollegiate football competition began at UW-Whitewater in 1890 while their official record book considers its modern era to have begun in 1944.
Since that time, seasons have expanded from 10 games to 11 and then 12 contests; bowl games now contribute towards both single-season and career statistics; the Big Ten introduced its championship game starting in 2011, giving players another game in which to amass statistics.
Final Score
Indiana won its first Big Ten championship since 1945 and secured the No.1 overall seed in college football’s playoff with a 13-10 victory over Ohio State on Nov. 3.
Indiana’s front seven and secondary were dominant, shutting down one of the nation’s best defenses while holding back an Ohio State offense which came into the contest sporting one of the highest point totals nationally.
Hoosiers claimed their second consecutive win against a ranked team this season to improve to 11-1 and secure themselves likely first-round bye in national playoff. Furthermore, victory also ensured their place back in Rose Bowl for the first time since winning their last national title back in 2024.
Fernando Mendoza delivered the final blow against his hometown team with two fourth-down conversion passes to Charlie Becker late in the game, keeping IU’s drive alive and stopping Miami before they could run out the clock.
Hoosier defensive performance was one of the finest ever seen from their program in the fourth quarter. Indiana forced three turnovers, including Jeremiah Smith fumbling near goal line which was recovered by Isaiah Jones at goalline and forcing three turnovers as well as sacked OSU quarterback Julian Sayin five times and stuffed him on another play.
Hoosiers football, led by head coach Ryan Day in this matchup, has performed well against ranked opponents while showcasing one of the nation’s strongest defenses. Their only setback came against No. 14 Texas in the season opener, but they responded by winning their next nine games by an average margin of 16.5 points.
These impressive performances are reflected in the Indiana Hoosiers Football Vs Ohio State Buckeyes Football Stats, highlighting the team’s defensive dominance, consistent scoring, and strong overall record that has kept them in contention for a top NCAA playoff seed.
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