COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Indiana enters with a perfect record and one of the better offensive profiles in the country, averaging 40.2 points and 462.7 yards per game, powered by a balanced attack that has produced 241.3 passing yards and 221.3 rushing yards per game. Ohio State has been even more explosive on offense, averaging 42.7 points and 503.5 yards per game, with a passing game that has been especially dangerous at 337.8 yards per game. Defensively, the Buckeyes have allowed fewer points and fewer yards per play, which gives them the edge if this turns into a back-and-forth game. Indiana’s strong ground game can keep it in range, but Ohio State’s overall efficiency on both sides is the more trustworthy indicator for this matchup.
Ohio State is the stronger side in a game that should feature enough offense to stay competitive, but the Buckeyes’ passing advantage and better defensive efficiency make them the more reliable projection. Indiana has been perfect straight up and has played at a high level offensively, yet Ohio State’s balance, depth, and ability to limit scoring should be enough to secure a road win. Projected final score: Ohio State Buckeyes 29, Indiana Hoosiers 24.
