Overview

• The win kept the Illibuck trophy in Columbus and moved Ohio State to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in the Big Ten.
• The US LBM/USA Today coaches poll awarded the Buckeyes all 63 first-place votes and 1,646 points, with Miami second.
• A published AP Top 25 ballot by Cleveland.com’s Stephen Means ranked Indiana No. 1 based on its résumé, reflecting differing voter views.
• Coverage highlights Ohio State’s elite defense as freshman quarterback Julian Sayin gains greater responsibility in the offense.
• Ohio State visits Wisconsin on Saturday, and with Indiana not on the regular-season schedule, a potential Big Ten title matchup remains in play.