Overview
- Kickoff is 8 p.m. ET Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium on FOX, with Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft on the call.
- The winner claims the Big Ten title and is widely viewed as positioning for the College Football Playoff’s No. 1 seed, with both teams projected to be in the field.
- Ohio State expects key receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate to play after emerging from the Michigan game in good shape, according to Ryan Day.
- Indiana’s Heisman-contending QB Fernando Mendoza has nearly 3,000 passing yards and 32 TDs, drawing a marquee test against an Ohio State defense praised for its versatility and elite run defense.
- Betting markets list Ohio State by roughly 4–5 points with a total near 47.5, and widely cited models and expert picks lean slightly toward the Buckeyes in a close matchup.