No. 2 Indiana beats No. 1 Ohio State to win Big Ten title

Final: Indiana 13, Ohio State 10

4Q, 2:00: Fernando Mendoza converts on 3rd down

4Q, 2:48: Ohio State misses field goal

Ohio State crafted an 81-yard drive nearly eight minutes long. But an incomplete pass on 3rd-and-1 from the Indiana 9-yard line put the pressure on a field goal. Kicker Jayden Fielding missed a 27-yard field goal attempt as it sailed wide left.

Indiana takes over, holding onto a 13-10 lead from its 20-yard line.

4Q, 10:55: Indiana punts

Ohio State forces an Indiana punt, ending a 44-yard drive to get its offense back on the field. The Buckeyes take over on their 10-yard line following a punt.

3Q, 0:59: 4th-down stop for Indiana

On further review, Indiana’s defense holds. Replay shows Julian Sayin’s knee down, and the Hoosiers take over inside their own 5.

🚨 3Q, 8:02: Indiana 13, Ohio State 10

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza hit wide receiver Elijah Saratt in one-on-one coverage, as the wide receiver pulled in a 17-yard touchdown catch over Ohio State defensive back Jermaine Mathews.

3Q, 9:31: Indiana picks up 51-yard gain

3Q, 11:32: Ohio State punts

The Buckeyes failed to find momentum on their first drive, forced to punt. Indiana takes over on its 12-yard line.

Second half underway

Ohio State receives to open the second half.

HT: Ohio State 10, Indiana 6

🚨 2Q, 2:47: Ohio State 10, Indiana 6

Indiana pieced together a 14-play, 61-yard drive spanning over seven minutes. The Hoosiers weren’t able to cap the drive off with a touchdown, however, they settled for a field goal.

🚨 2Q, 10:08: Ohio State 10, Indiana 3

Set up by a 52-yard pass from Julian Sayin to Jeremiah Smith, Jayden Fielding converted a 30-yard field goal to make it a one-possession lead.

2Q, 13:31: Indiana misses FG

Indiana kicker Nicolas Radicic missed a 39-yard chip shot field goal wide left. Ohio State takes over on its 21-yard line.

🚨 1Q, 0:46: Ohio State 7, Indiana 3

Facing pressure in the pocket, Ohio State quarterback Julian Saying rolled out to his right and hit a wide-open Carnell Tate in the back of the end zone.

1Q, 1:41: Fernando Mendoza picked off

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza tries a boundary screen. An Ohio State defensive back had Elijah Sarratt wrapped up before the ball got there. It popped into the air and was picked off by Davison Igbinosun. The Buckeyes take over on the Indiana 25-yard line.

Indiana WR headed to locker room

Indiana second-leading wideout Omar Cooper Jr. is slowly walking to the locker room.

1Q, 3:07: Ohio State punts

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was sacked on 3rd-and-5, forcing the Buckeyes to punt. Indiana takes over on its 11-yard line.

Indiana WR Omar Cooper injury update

🚨 1Q, 6:51: Indiana 3, Ohio State 0

Indiana was not able to turn the interception into a touchdown, instead settling for a 29-yard field goal converted by kicker Nicolas Radicic.

1Q, 8:57: Julian Sayin intercepted

Dropping back for his second pass of the night, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin threw into traffic in the middle of the field and was intercepted. Indiana takes off on the Ohio State 23-yard line with 8:57 remaining in the first quarter.

1Q, 11:10: Caden Curry sack forces Indiana punt

Omar Cooper limps off

Fernando Mendoza injured, returns to field

Kickoff

Ohio State wins the toss and defers. Indiana will receive and take over on its 25-yard line.

Final injury update

Ohio State wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate will both be ready to go for the Buckeyes after returning to action last week against the Wolverines. Smith missed just one game before that with a lower-body injury. Tate, meanwhile, missed three games in November before his return against Michigan. Both caught a touchdown pass in the rivalry win.

Final betting line

Ohio State enters as a 3.5-point favorite, per BetMGM. The over-under is set at 45.5 points.